South Africa · Dolphin or Whale Watching

Full-Day Hermanus Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town

1 Day Round trip from Lancaster Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy whale watching in Hermanus from July to November
02 Travel the coastal road through Strand and Gordon's Bay
03 Discover the surprising history of Hermanus
04 See the fishing sights of this South African seaside town

Visit Hermanus on a full-day tour from Cape Town and discover this South African seaside town, known for its surprising history, fishing sights, and seasonal whale watching. Travel along the coastal road through Strand and Gordon's Bay before reaching Hermanus, which draws throngs of tourists from July to November for the chance to see Southern Right Whales.

Take a boat trip in Hermanus to watch the Southern Right Whales with the Hermanus tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cape Town, Hermanus, Strand, Gordon’s Bay

Languages Afrikaans, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cape Town to Hermanus Whale Watching Tour

From July to November, depart from Cape Town on the coastal road through Strand and Gordon's Bay.
Take a boat trip in Hermanus to watch the Southern Right Whales with the Hermanus tour guide.
Return to Cape Town.

The route