Hermanus Whale Watching & Penguins Shared Tour from Cape Town [12189P42]
Embark on an unforgettable shared whale watching and penguin tour with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cape Town! Enjoy shared transfers to Hermanus, the whale watching capital of South Africa. Witness Southern Right Whales in their natural habitat and explore the vibrant African penguin colony at Stony Point Nature Reserve. Your tour includes entrance tickets to both the whale watching boat trip and the penguin colony, providing you with incredible opportunities for close encounters with Africa's oceanic wildlife. Don’t miss this extraordinary adventure—book your tour today!
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
- Entrance fees: Whale watching boat trip
- Entrance fees: Stony Point Penguin Colony
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Pick-up will be from your accommodation in Cape Town. You will receive your exact pick-up time the day before the tour, so please be prepared for an early start between 6:00 and 6:30 AM. We will drive along the N2 national road for roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the town of Hermanus.
- Upon arriving at New Harbour, guests receive a briefing from a Whale Specialist outlining the boat trip. We then set sail to the whale locations, with the crew ensuring up-close encounters and great photo opportunities. You might see Southern Right Whales, the size of 10 elephants, and possibly Bronze, Humpback, and Bryde's Whales. Dolphins might also be seen, though sightings aren't guaranteed due to their wild nature. The 2-3 hour tour depends on weather and nature.
- We take a short drive, roughly 6 minutes, to Fusion Restaurant, where you can savor a light lunch with options including seafood, meat, poultry, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, all while enjoying beautiful beachfront views.
- Conclude your tour with a visit to the renowned Stony Point Penguin Colony, home to one of South Africa's largest African penguin populations. This ultimate stop offers an amazing opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat, making it a must-see highlight for travellers seeking unique wildlife experiences.
- After our tour, we will enjoy a scenic drive back to Cape Town, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation. The travel time is approximately one hour.
