Whale Watching Boat Trip

Boat-based tours in Hermanus provide one of the best ways to witness the migration of Southern Right Whales in their natural environment. Departing from New Harbour, the purpose-built catamaran allows visitors to approach whales up to 50 meters away. A whale specialist guide accompanies each tour, and light refreshments are included. Visitors can take home souvenir DVDs of the trip. Weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and sea-sickness tablets are recommended. Trip duration can vary from 1.5 to 3 hours, with 20 minutes spent with each pod of whales. Daily departures are scheduled at 09h00, 12h00, and 15h00 from June/July to early December, weather permitting.