Hermanus Whale Watching Tours

Our South African Coastline offers fine whale watching, but Hermanus remains the most renowned place from which to watch these gentle giants. It is no wonder this part of the Cape coast is known as the Whale Coast, the best land based whale watching site in the world.

The best time for the Hermanus whale watching tour is during the whale season, between July and November, as southern right whales congregate in the safe, sheltered bay of Walker Bay in Hermanus to mate and calf.

With our Hermanus whale watching tours you will be able to photograph beautiful seascapes along the scenic drive between Gordon’s Bay and Rooiels. At Betty’s Bay I will share my secrets on how to get great African Penguin photographs before we make our way to Hermanus. After a picnic lunch at one of the many lookout point across Walker Bay you get to try your hand at photographing these gentle giants from land. There is also an optional 2 hour boat ride available that will take you as close as 50 meters from the whales! The Hermanus whale watching tour then comes to a close with a visit to the De Wet’s Huis Photo Museum in Hermanus.

To get a sneak preview of the Hermanus Whale Watching Tour please have a look at the clip below. (click to download)

Full Day Hermanus Whale Watching Tour Includes:
08h30 till 18h00
Transport in an air conditioned Land Rover Defender
Your personal photocoach and qualified tour guide on hand
Entrance fees at Betty’s Bay Penguin Colony and De Wet’s Huis Photo Museum, and the Old Harbour Museum
Two hour Whale View boat ride optional extra and weather permitting
Single person: R1450
2 to 3 persons: R950 per person
4 to 6 persons: R750 per person

Terms and conditions
Agendas may be adjusted to suit individual interests, weather conditions or time constraints.

Hermanus Whale Watching Tour- Comments
"What a fantastic day, really professionally run and loads of fun. An awesome way to learn about photographing nature!'
Leigh Wood - Noordhoek, Cape Town