Whale Watching Excursion from Cape Town

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Go whale watching near Cape Town by boat for 3 to 4 hours, then round off your experience with a visit to 2 wineries in Hermanus!

From June to November, whale watching is a must in South Africa, as these majestic marine mammals approach the coast to mate and give birth at this time of year. Most whale-watching tours near Cape Town take place in Hermanus, as the chances of seeing the cetaceans are greater in this area. But if you can't make your own way to Hermanus, don't worry: this tour will transfer you to and from your accommodation in Cape Town, while also offering you the chance to visit 2 Hermanus wineries in addition to the whale watching!

Your day begins early in the morning with a pick-up in Cape Town, followed by a drive in an air-conditioned vehicle to Hermanus. Once there, you will immediately board the boat, which will take you out to sea for 3 to 4 hours in search of the incredible whales. A guide will be on hand to tell you all about them throughout the cruise until it is time for you to disembark and have lunch in Hermanus (meal not provided). The rest of the experience will take you to 2 local wineries, Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate and Hamilton Russell Vineyards, for a tour and, if you wish, a wine tasting (at your own expense) before returning to Cape Town.

This unique excursion from Cape Town to see the whales in Hermanus and visit 2 wineries will delight adults looking for an experience like no other. The combination of whale watching and discovering local produce will provide you with extraordinary memories to share with your loved ones at the end of your trip!

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Practical information

Enjoy a unique day out with this experience combining a whale-watching excursion near Cape Town in the morning and a visit to 2 wineries in the afternoon.

Course of events

Please allow around 10 hours of experience in total.

  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town at 6 a.m.
  • Journey to Hermanus (approx. 1hr 40min drive)
  • Boarding of the boat with briefing on the safety instructions to be followed
  • Departure for a 3 to 4-hour whale-watching cruise in Hermanus
  • Return to the port and disembarkment
  • Free time for lunch on site (at your own expense)
  • Transfer to the Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate (approx. 15-minute drive) for a 1-hour tour of the estate, with wine tasting at your own expense (wine tasting not included in the price)
  • Transfer to the Hamilton Russell Vineyards (approx. 5-minute drive) for the second visit, this time at your leisure, lasting between 30 minutes and 1 hour
  • Drive back to Cape Town (approx. 1hr 40min drive) and drop off in front of your accommodation to end the activity
Activity requirements

A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people, people with disabilities or minors.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the pick-up point and time.

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
Pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town
Spoken languages:English, Afrikaans
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfer to and from your accommodation in Cape Town an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ticket for the whale-watching cruise
  • 1 bottle of water per person
Excluded
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Wine tasting
  • Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing suited to the weather and the season
  • Closed shoes (sandals and flip-flops are not permitted)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat / Cap

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