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Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip: Seascape Adventure and Private Wine Tasting in Cape Town
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Cape Town Central
Embark on an exhilarating whale watching boat trip from Cape Town to Hermanus. Get up close to Southern Right Whales and indulge in a private wine tasting experience in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands.
Embark on an exhilarating whale watching boat trip from Cape Town to Hermanus. Get up close to Southern Right Whales and indulge in a private wine tasting experience in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cape Town Central - Be ready for an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town around 6:30 am, as the journey begins for the Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip. The drive to Hermanus from Cape Town takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Southern Right Charters - Upon arrival at New Harbour in Hermanus, guests will receive a…
- Cape Town Central - Be ready for an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town around 6:30 am, as the journey begins for the Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip. The drive to Hermanus from Cape Town takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Southern Right Charters - Upon arrival at New Harbour in Hermanus, guests will receive a briefing about these magnificent ocean giants from a knowledgeable whale watching expert. Guests will then board a modern shared boat equipped with toilet facilities for a 2 to 3-hour sea adventure. When a whale is sighted, the skipper will pause the boat to allow everyone to admire these incredible sea creatures up close. Throughout the trip, the skipper and crew will continue to search for more whales to ensure a comprehensive whale watching experience. After the excursion, guests will return to New Harbour.
- Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate - Following the boat trip, guests are welcome to enjoy lunch (at their own expense) at one of the many seaside restaurants or choose to dine in the Hermanus Winelands, known as Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth), for lunch and/or wine tasting. Benguela Cove Wine Estate is highly recommended.
- Stony Point Penguin Colony - On the return journey to Cape Town, visit the Stony Point Penguin Colony located in Betty’s Bay. Stony Point is one of the largest African Penguin colonies in South Africa, offering the opportunity for close encounters with these charming creatures.
- Cape Town Central - The return trip to Cape Town follows the scenic R44 coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Seaboard. Drop-off will be at your accommodation in Cape Town after the tour, with the journey taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water onboard
- Visit to Stony Point Penguin Colony
- Exciting whale watching boat excursion
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Cape Town lodging
- Dedicated private tour guide, vehicle, and fuel included
- Complimentary bottled water onboard
- Visit to Stony Point Penguin Colony
- Exciting whale watching boat excursion
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Cape Town lodging
- Dedicated private tour guide, vehicle, and fuel included
What's Not Included
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Wine Tasting fees
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Wine Tasting fees
Additional Information
Embark on the ultimate whale watching adventure from Cape Town to Hermanus, where you can observe the magnificent Southern Right Whales up close. Enjoy private transfers with personalized guidance to enrich your experience. Participate in an exhilarating boat tour in Hermanus to see these majestic creatures. Afterwards, indulge in a wine tasting at one…
Embark on the ultimate whale watching adventure from Cape Town to Hermanus, where you can observe the magnificent Southern Right Whales up close. Enjoy private transfers with personalized guidance to enrich your experience. Participate in an exhilarating boat tour in Hermanus to see these majestic creatures. Afterwards, indulge in a wine tasting at one of the 15 exquisite wine estates in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands. This tour seamlessly combines marine adventure with fine wine exploration. Conclude your journey with a visit to the delightful Stony Point Penguin Colony. Book now for an unforgettable South African experience that merges nature, wine, and wildlife, ideal for travelers seeking both excitement and relaxation.
Location
Cape Town Central
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(41 Ratings)
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S5364ccjimk
Sep 20, 2025
Brilliant trip - Picked up by Fiston we headed to Herman’s for a 12 noon boat. We drive straight there with Fiston pointing out spots and providing details to the areas we pass through. Upon arrival we get a safety briefing then we’re out on the sea. We are lucky enough to spot Southern Right Whales whilst out, we get lots of photos (none will be gracing the National Geographic) but it’s more about the experience of seeing these magnificent animals. Once we get off the boat we spend over an hour in Hermanus ( this turned into a private trip and Fiston was very accommodating as we did not want to see another vineyard or visit Stoney Point again), we had lunch at Burgundy and then a walk around Hermanus. This is a lovely town and well worth spending time in. After this it’s straight back to the hotel.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank and praise Fiston for helping to make a fantastic trip. He was so helpful and is a great ambassador for your company.
Many Thanks,
Jim & Anya
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Gabor_v
Sep 19, 2025
Everything went smooth,... - Everything went smooth, whale watching was a great experience! Wine tasting was superior, the wines, the place and the food as well. Our guide was nice, flexible, with a huge amount of information and data. The whole trip gave us a full day of amazing adventures.
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Scott_g
Aug 2, 2025
Good day Whale watching in Hermanus - Seas were rough but definately saw Wright Whales. Followed up with a great lunch at a great winery. Well done.
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Kathy
Sep 19, 2024
Better than expected! - The trip was a little more expensive than the other companies, but my, what a bonus.
Picked up at hotel, private car. Whale watch and lunch at this fabulous place right down on the rocks with the ocean waves 10 ft. away. Could see whales right from our table. ( restaurant = The Cave)
Then a stop at Stony Point for, off the tourist route, penguins.!
Then ride home was different and saw more of the peninsula.
Fabulous, and well worth the extra money.
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Liana_a
Sep 14, 2024
Excellent day trip experience - John our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very kind. We saw lots of whales and seals for our boat trip. John also took us to see the penguins and he was also very accommodating when we want to eat somewhere else other than the ones the vineyard offered. Overall, my husband and I had a very pleasant and enjoyable trip.
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Josepmaria_g
Sep 1, 2024
Great journey trip - That a very worthy trip. Kelly, our guide, was extremely kind, and explained several aspects about the travel and Cape Town. We could see the whales, have a great ime at Hermanus, the winery tasting was amazing and we enjoyed with the pinguins visit. Moreover, landscaping of the trip is great!
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Discover27666120054
Aug 8, 2024
Wonderful day - Fantastic trip! Djiby was a great guide and we enjoyed our day. Beautiful drive and we lucked out with some great whale views.
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Elisabethp723
Jul 17, 2024
Catered to from start to finish! - Holy moly what an amazing experience! Hermanus is known for their whale sightings and this tour did not disappoint! Jean-Nepo was our guide and he was so thoughtful and so considerate. I actually had an issue trying contact another tour company and he tried to get in touch with them using his own phone bc mine only worked on wifi! We were picked up and dropped off from our hotel! We had waters and got to see whales and experience two amazing wineries!
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Nkdp
Nov 5, 2024
Missing refund for private tour cancelled by Beyond Africa Safaris - The day before our private whale watching tour, Amy from Beyond Africa Safaris emailed that the tour was cancelled due to bad weather. We totally understood, as there were rough sea warnings and days of hard rain.
We were leaving the following day, so sadly missed the whales and couldn't reschedule. She assured me in writing that my $850 payment would be refunded. It's been 5 weeks now, and no refund, despite numerous assuring emails.
In a strange twist, instead of refunding my money, a new bizarre invoice was sent to me to pay them an additional sum of money. Multiple emails about the bad invoice (and my refund) have since gone unanswered and my refund is still outstanding.
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Zazuchasefelix
Sep 3, 2024
Don’t whale watch on boat tours , do the land option :) - If you are expecting a relaxing anchor off the rocks with a cocktail in hand watching the whales surface at their leisure, think again, the tour I was included on literally chased down every whale or whale spray in the distance, it’s pure exploiting of the wildlife…two of the occupants of the bot were sea sick and vomiting overboard . The snacks and drinks are literally a bag of lays and a Pepsi. Rather stay on the rocks and a wood the boats . Better views , more whales, less vomit .
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