Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus Boat Based Whale Watching

Join our Hermanus catamaran tour for an unforgettable whale watching experience. Expert guides, stunning views, and personal touches await. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hermanus - Maximize your chances of seeing whales with this boat tour from Hermanus. Learn about the magnificent mammals from a whale specialist as you head out onto the water. Depending on the time of year keep an eye out for humpback, Bryde’s, and southern right whales, as well as dolphins and seals.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Light refreshments
  • Support Crew to ensure passenger comfort
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Whale specialist guide on board
What's Not Included
  • USB Movie of tour (available to purchase at R390)
Additional Information

Boat Based Whale Watching
The whale watching trip begins with an on-land briefing led by our whale specialist guide before heading down the jetty to our catamaran. We then set off from the Hermanus New Harbour in search of the ‘gentle giants.’ The purpose-built catamaran provides superior viewing and comfort and during the tour and the friendly,…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tural
Dec 20, 2024
Ruslan from Azerbaijan - Paul was an exceptional guide during our boat-based whale watching tour in South Africa. His knowledge about the marine life and whales was both fascinating and educational. His professionalism and friendly demeanor added so much to our adventure.
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Squick53
Nov 21, 2024
Great day whale watching with Paul - Paul was brilliant. He took care of us all throughout the whole day, taking us whale watching, showing us around Hermanus, and taking us to the Cheetah Sanctuary. We had such a great day. Thank you Paul.
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Mkoline98
Nov 9, 2024
Whale watching - Whale watching Amanzing service best company paul polano tour experience knowledge about Whale safe I like to recommande the service
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Sherpa64308856092
Nov 9, 2024
Great trip at whale watching very good experiences 👌 👍 excellent diving Paul best amazing I can recommend paul - Great trip at whale watching very good experiences 👌 👍 excellent diving Paul best amazing I can recommend paul the tour guide
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535alaink
Nov 8, 2024
Whale washing - Excellent experience with Paul polano tours I hermanus whale washing very nice experience knowledgeable history about whale washing I recommend
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Cruiser28903480374
Nov 8, 2024
Whale watching - Really experience at whale watching with best tours guide Paul I really enjoyed great time in hermanus can recommend very good service 🥳🥳🥳
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753cathrineh
Oct 21, 2024
Great whale watching with amazing guide - The trip was amazing! Poul is a really good, informative and friendly guide, who was happy to share a lot of insights about South African history, culture and current events, really making the most of any transportation time too. The whale watching itself was tremendous - friendly staff, great boat that feels very safe, and we were very fortunate with multiple encounters of whales and marine life. Overall had a great day and good time!
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Climber13607818551
Oct 19, 2024
Great trip at hermanus whale watching with amazing friends Good very nice experience I can recommend it whale watching v - Great trip at hermanus whale watching with amazing friends Good very nice experience I can recommend it whale watching very enjoyable experience
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Happiness00442260419
Oct 15, 2024
Paul Polano tour best whale watching I really appreciate amazing service very knowledge great I can recommend good serv - Paul Polano tour best whale watching I really appreciate amazing service very knowledge great I can recommend good service
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Sarinas707
Dec 12, 2024
Great Guide and an Unforgettable Dolphin Experience - We recently went on a whale-watching tour, and while we couldn’t see any whales, the experience was still memorable. Our guide, Paul, was friendly and knowledgeable, making the trip enjoyable despite the circumstances. He even went the extra mile by making a pit stop at a cheetah sanctuary on the way back, which was a nice bonus. Though the whales didn’t appear, we were lucky to spot dolphins- a fantastic sight! Overall, it was a great tour, and Paul’s expertise made it even better.
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