Whale watching excursion from Gansbaai

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2.5 hrs
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This heart-warming trip will have you exploring the magnificent Hermanus coastline and bay while watching for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and seabirds!

Hermanus, South Africa is one of the world’s premier whale watching sites! From June to December, during South Africa’s winter and spring months, people flock to Hermanus for the awe-inspiring experience of spotting majestic whales in their natural habitat! Between Gansbaai and Hermanus, off the cliffs of De Kelders, is a nature reserve with shallow waters that allow whales to mate and protect their calves – one of the reasons why the area is so prolific with whales. It is along these shores that Ivanhoe Sea Safaris have pioneered boat based whale watching in South Africa and have held the most exclusive permit in the area since 1996!

Departing from Ganasbaai, this whale watching excursion will take you out to Hermanus Bay to view South Africa’s incredible Southern Right Whales up close! In addition to the Southern Right Whales, you'll be able to view Bryde's Whales, Humpback Whales and possibly even Great White Sharks. There are also Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins, Dolphins, Sunfish and plenty of coastal marine birds to be seen whilst out at sea – with so much to look forward to, you are sure to have an unforgettable time with the Ivanhoe team on your Gansbaai whale watching tour!

The Ivanhoe team aims for their guests to have a fun yet educational experience during their Gaansbai tours. All whale watching trips have proficient marine guides on board to answer your questions and share their vast knowledge of the ocean and its creatures with you. The objective is to adhere to responsible tourism guidelines and the emphasis of all trips is on the conservation and welfare of these magnificent animals.

The whale watching tour generally lasts for around two hours but there is no fixed schedule to the excursion – the goal is simply to spot as much sealife as possible! While no two trips are ever the same, from years of experience the team has come to expect the sight of a wide array of whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and more!

Book your whale watching tour from Gansbaai now and get up close and personal with the ocean’s most magnificent creatures!

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Practical information

2 hour whale watching boat tour departing from Ganabaai, South Africa.

Course of events

-Meet guide at meeting point 30 minutes before launch time

-Receive safety and activity briefing

-Board boat

-Head out to sea

-2 hours of sailing and wildlife spotting

-Return to harbour

-Disembark from boat

-End of activity

Special terms

Children under 5 get to go for FREE!

A Cape Town pick-up service is available at an additional fee. Please contact your instructor after the booking is confirmed to organise the pick-up.

A 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee (8.5%) is included in the price: should the tour fail to find any whales, you will receive a full refund.

Meeting point:
Ivanhoe Sea Safari's: 3 Hawe Weg, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa
Spoken languages:English, Afrikaans
Included
  • Comfortable, purpose-built boat
  • Captain
  • Marine specialist
Excluded
  • Food and drink
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothing
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Video Camera / Camera

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Philippe D., Switzerland — 01/10/2022
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Magnifique activité. Équipage passionné et totalement respectueux des cétacés et autres espèces.

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