Whale Watching Hermanus – Best close encounters!
Whale Watching Hermanus on a purpose built boat!
Whale watching Hermanus experience, there is no better choice than Ivanhoe Sea Safaris.
6Yrs consecutive winner of “Certificate of Excellent”, and with a proven track record since 1996, the company has established a reputation of offering an unrivaled whale watching Hermanus experience.
Our custom built whale watching boat launches from the quaint fishing harbour of Gansbaai, which is a 35-minute scenic drive from Hermanus, and a 2-hour drive from Cape Town.
We depart Gansbaai harbor and set course towards the whale watching capital of the world HERMANUS, immediately on our right we pass the Cliffs of De Kelders.
This area of Walker Bay has been scientifically proven year on year to carry the highest density of visiting Southern Right Whales, earning this area the reputation of being the “True Gem” of South African Boat Based Whale Watching.
Whale Watching Hermanus
Whale watching Hermanus season runs from June to December however,
these are wild animals and should the whales change their migration
schedule (arrive early and leave later) we will adjust our schedule accordingly.
While no two trips are ever the same, the journey generally lasts 2hrs, with our
skipper and crews vast knowledgeable of the area we generally expect to
sight whales, dolphins, seals, and an array of coastal marine fish and birds.
Whale Season (June - December)
Trip Duration (2 Hours)
Trip Times (7am - 10am - 1pm - 3:30pm)
2014 Whale Watching Pricing
Adults - R 1750.00
Children Under 12 - R 875.00
Children Under 5 - Free
Private Charter - R 36500.00
2024 Whale & Shark Combo Pricing
Children 8-12 - R 2540.00
Adults - R 3850.00
What our clients "Say and See"
Whale Watching Hermanus an Experience not to be missed!
The Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe is a 42 ft. custom built catamaran specifically designed to allow optimum viewing of the whales. The boat is licensed to carry 40 passengers but we restrict the loading to 25 passengers, this avoids overcrowding and passengers can move freely around and enjoy there viewing of these gentle giants. The boat is safe and stable for the whole family to enjoy, from infants to gran parents, you will find a very passionate, experienced and professional crew that loves nothing more than to share their knowledge and make this a truly memorable experience!
What you could see
As we are viewing animals in their natural environment, we can guarantee no two trips will ever be the same. We always strive to provide the best viewing experience as possible and we hope to show you whales, dolphins, seals and an array of coastal marine fish and birds. On many occasions one can be humbled by witnessing a Southern Right whale come up close and personal to take a good look at us and the boat, so close you could almost reach out and touch them, obviously, this is forbidden! Our viewing experience has been reviewed by many on Trip Advisor, a not to be missed, and should be on everyone’s bucket list.
About Us
Ivanhoe Sea Safaris pioneered boat-based whale watching in South Africa, we worked with respected scientists to set the regulations and rules of approach to ensure the animals flourish with minimal impact. We hold the permit for Area 6 of Walker Bay, this area is celebrated and boasts the best whale sightings along the entire South African coastline. The makeup of the Bay helps the mother protect its calve from predators, and a Marine Protected Area was established in front of the Cliffs of De Kelders. We have developed a unique, personalized service that all our clients can enjoy, knowing we are NOT intruding on these magnificent animals.
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