Best Whale Watching Close Encounters – Hermanus – South Africa – 2021
17 August 2021Southern Right Whale – 2021 Aerial Survey for South Africa
24 October 2021Boat Trips Hermanus - Gansbaai - Kleinbaai - South Africa - All Season Dependent
Boat Trips Hermanus - June to December
Whale Watching
- 3 Operators launch from the New Harbour of Hermanus, ranging in boat size and take out between 40 to 85 people at time, Hermanus is far more commercialized, has a lot more foot traffic and generally the boats are busier.
- During the Hermanus Whale Festival, which occurs the last weekend of September Hermanus receives roughly 140,000 visitor to celebrate the whales.
Boat Trips Hermanus - January and February
Marine Safari
- During this Marine Safari you can encounter the resident Bryde's whales, dolphins, seals and variety of seabirds including the African penguin.
Boat Trips Gansbaai - June to December
Whale Watching
- Only 1 operator launches from Gansbaai, Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
- Rated Top on Trip Advisor for the Area of Gansbaai and Klenbaai
- Whale Watching in this area is the best on the South African Coastline
- Ivanhoe Sea Safaris, operates a smaller vessel and only takes out 25 guests at a time
- Guests receive a very exclusive trip with an extremely knowledgeable crew
Boat Trips Gansbaai - January to March
Big 5 Sea Safari
- During this Big 5 Sea Safari the experienced Ivanhoe crew will be on the lookout for the local resident Bryde's whales, dolphins, seals, African Penguin and a huge variety of marine seabirds.
Boat Trips Kleinbaai - All year round
Shark Cage Diving
- 7 Shark Boat operators are allocated in this area.Again, the whale sighting in this area is not the same as Gansbaai / De Kelders.Both Gansbaai and Kleinbaai are not comparable when considering whale watching. The conditions for operating are completely different and the water in both harbours can be the complete opposite.
Boat Trips Kleinbaai - June to December
Whale Watching
- 2 whale watching permits are allocated in this area. Again, the whale sighting in this area is not the same as Gansbaai / De Kelders.Both Gansbaai and Kleinbaai are not comparable when considering whale watching. The conditions for operating are completely different and the water in both harbours can be the complete opposite.
We have tours launching on Every day of the week, weather dependent, if you'd like to join, please get in contact or place and online booking!