Whale Watching Excursion from Cape Town

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!

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From€276
full day
Everybody welcome
From 18 years-old and up
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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