Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Cruise & Penguins from Cape Town Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy a full-day shared whale watching tour from Cape Town to Hermanus, including a boat-based whale watching cruise and a visit to the Stony Point Penguin Colony. Travel with shared transfers from Cape Town, cruise into Walker Bay to search for Southern Right whales and other marine life, and enjoy one of the Western Cape’s most popular coastal wildlife experiences in one day. • Shared full-day Hermanus whale watching tour from Cape Town • Boat-based whale watching cruise included in the tour price • Search for Southern Right whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and seasonal marine life • Visit Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay • See African Penguins from the reserve boardwalks • Enjoy scenic coastal views along the Cape Whale Coast • Convenient shared pickup and drop-off from Cape Town • Great seasonal wildlife tour for nature lovers, couples, families, and first-time visitors

Pickup Information

Your exact pick up time will be communicated to you the day before the tour. Please wait in the hotel lobby for your tour guide.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Cape Town Central
Begin with shared pickup from selected Cape Town hotels and accommodation. Pickup times may vary depending on the number of guests and collection points. Travel from Cape Town towards Hermanus, passing scenic mountain and coastal landscapes along the way. The route may vary depending on road conditions, weather, and the day’s whale watching cruise schedule.
Duration: 150 mins
2. Hermanus New Harbour
Board a whale watching vessel in Hermanus for a boat-based marine wildlife experience in Walker Bay. Search for Southern Right whales during whale season, as well as possible sightings of Humpback whales, Bryde’s whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and other marine life. The boat cruise duration depends on sea conditions and the location of marine activity on the day.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Hermanus Cliff Path
After the boat cruise, enjoy free time in Hermanus for lunch at own account or a short walk along the coastal area, depending on the day’s timing and sea conditions. Look out for the whale crier who alerts us where to spot the whales from the shoreline.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Stony Point Nature Reserve
Visit the Stony Point Penguin Colony, one of the Western Cape’s best places to see African Penguins. Walk along the boardwalks and enjoy views of the penguins and coastal scenery.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Cape Town Central
Relax on the shared return transfer to Cape Town. Drop-off will be at your original pickup point or selected Cape Town accommodation.
Duration: 150 mins

Inclusion

Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel

Bottled water onboard the vehicle

Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town

Entrance fees: Whale watching boat trip

Entrance fees: Stony Point Penguin Colony

Exclusion

Drinks and Gratuities (optional)

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Beyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd

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