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Whale watching in Gansbaai is a popular and mesmerizing experience, offering visitors the chance to see these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat. Gansbaai is one of the best places in South Africa for whale watching, particularly during the whale season which typically runs from June to December. Here are some key details about whale watching trips in Gansbaai: Whale Watching Season • Best Time: June to December. • Species: Southern Right Whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may also see Humpback Whales, Bryde's Whales, and occasionally Orcas. Tour Highlights 1. Close Encounters: Tours often provide close-up views of whales, allowing you to witness their breaching, tail slapping, and other behaviours. 2. Marine Life: In addition to whales, you might see dolphins, seals, and a variety of seabirds. 3. Educational Experience: Knowledgeable guides provide insights into whale behaviour, biology, and conservation efforts. Typical Tour Features • Duration: Tours usually last about 2 hours. • Departure Point: Most tours depart from the Kleinbaai Harbor, located just outside Gansbaai. • Vessels: Boats are equipped for comfort and safety, with plenty of space for viewing and photographing the whales. • Guides: Experienced marine biologists or naturalists often accompany the tours to provide informative commentary.
Activity Information
Company:Cape Shark Adventures
Activity:Whale Watching Experience Gansbaai
Activity Types:Whale Watching | Boat Cruises
Duration:3
Adults Allowed:Yes
Children Allowed:Yes
It can be cold at sea, so some warm outer wear is recommended. It is best to layer clothes so that one can change according to the weather.
Things To BringSun cream/block, Sunglasses, Bathing Costume, Anti Sea Sick pills (if this is an issue), Own Towel
Close Encounters: Tours often provide close-up views of whales, allowing you to witness their breaching, tail slapping, and other behaviors. Marine Life: In addition to whales, you might see dolphins, seals, and a variety of seabirds. Educational Experience: Knowledgeable guides provide insights into whale behavior, biology, and conservation efforts.
ExclusionsTransfers from Cape Town (Happy to arrange if required) Seasick tablets (please bring your own if you are prone to motion sickness).
Terms and Conditions Cape Shark Encounters is a business in the activity industry Return and Refunds policy The provision of goods and services by Cape Shark Encounters is subject to availability. In cases of unavailability, Cape Shark Encounters go to every endeavour to rebook/reschedule the service. If that is not possible, it will be considered to refund the client soon as possible. Cancellation policy 30 days cancellation before arrival 100% refund 29 – 15 days cancellation before arrival 75% refund 14 – 4 days cancellation before arrival 50% refund 3 days-24 hrs cancellation before arrival 0% refund Customer privacy policy Cape Shark Encounters shall take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information of users. For the purpose of this clause, "personal information" shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA). The PAIA may be downloaded from: http://www.polity.org.za/attachment.php?aa_id=3569 Payment options accepted Payment may be made via Visa, MasterCard, credit cards for online bookings. Bank transfers or cash will only be accepted for direct bookings into the Cape Shark Encounters bank account, the details of which will be provided on request Credit card acquiring and security Credit card transactions will be acquired for Cape Shark Encounters via PayGate (Pty) Ltd who are the approved payment gateway. PayGate uses the strictest form of encryption, namely Secure Socket Layer 3 (SSL3) and no credit card details are stored on the website. Users may go to www.paygate.co.za to view their security certificate and security policy. Customer details separate from card details Customer details will be stored by Cape Shark Encounters separately from card details which are entered by the client on PayGate’s secure site. For more detail on PayGate refer to www.paygate.co.za Merchant Outlet country and transaction currency The merchant outlet country at the time of presenting payment options to the cardholder is South Africa. Transaction Currency is South African Rand (ZAR). Responsibility Cape Shark Encounters takes responsibility for all aspects relating to the transaction including sale of goods and services sold on this website, customer service and support, dispute resolution and delivery of goods Country of domicile This website is governed by the laws of South Africa and Cape Shark Encounters chooses as its domicilium citandi et executandi for all purposes under this agreement, whether in respect of court process, notice, or other documents or communication of whatsoever nature. Variation Cape Shark Encounters may, in its sole discretion, change this agreement or any part thereof at any time without notice. Company information This website is run by Westside Trading 210 Pty Ltd based in South Africa trading as Cape Shark Encounters with registration number 2016/207171/07 Contact details: Tell number: 021 418 3234 E-mail: accounts@capesharkencounters.com
Due to variable weather conditions and whale activity, sightings may not always be possible and is therefore not guaranteed. The boat tour we offer consists of approximately 2 hours at sea. Time related itineraries and collection times are dependent on tides, weather conditions and the number of scheduled tours for a particular day. Exact collection times are therefore only available after 16h00 the day before.
Whale watching in Gansbaai is a popular and mesmerizing experience, offering visitors the chance to see these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat. Gansbaai is one of the best places in South Africa for whale watching, particularly during the whale season which typically runs from June to December. Here are some key details about whale watching trips in Gansbaai: Whale Watching Season • Best Time: June to December. • Species: Southern Right Whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may also see Humpback Whales, Bryde's Whales, and occasionally Orcas. Tour Highlights 1. Close Encounters: Tours often provide close-up views of whales, allowing you to witness their breaching, tail slapping, and other behaviours. 2. Marine Life: In addition to whales, you might see dolphins, seals, and a variety of seabirds. 3. Educational Experience: Knowledgeable guides provide insights into whale behaviour, biology, and conservation efforts. Typical Tour Features • Duration: Tours usually last about 2 hours. • Departure Point: Most tours depart from the Kleinbaai Harbor, located just outside Gansbaai. • Vessels: Boats are equipped for comfort and safety, with plenty of space for viewing and photographing the whales. • Guides: Experienced marine biologists or naturalists often accompany the tours to provide informative commentary.
Activity Information
Company:Cape Shark Adventures
Activity:Whale Watching Experience Gansbaai
Activity Types:Whale Watching | Boat Cruises
Duration:3
Adults Allowed:Yes
Children Allowed:Yes
It can be cold at sea, so some warm outer wear is recommended. It is best to layer clothes so that one can change according to the weather.
Things To BringSun cream/block, Sunglasses, Bathing Costume, Anti Sea Sick pills (if this is an issue), Own Towel
Close Encounters: Tours often provide close-up views of whales, allowing you to witness their breaching, tail slapping, and other behaviors. Marine Life: In addition to whales, you might see dolphins, seals, and a variety of seabirds. Educational Experience: Knowledgeable guides provide insights into whale behavior, biology, and conservation efforts.
ExclusionsTransfers from Cape Town (Happy to arrange if required) Seasick tablets (please bring your own if you are prone to motion sickness).
Terms and Conditions Cape Shark Encounters is a business in the activity industry Return and Refunds policy The provision of goods and services by Cape Shark Encounters is subject to availability. In cases of unavailability, Cape Shark Encounters go to every endeavour to rebook/reschedule the service. If that is not possible, it will be considered to refund the client soon as possible. Cancellation policy 30 days cancellation before arrival 100% refund 29 – 15 days cancellation before arrival 75% refund 14 – 4 days cancellation before arrival 50% refund 3 days-24 hrs cancellation before arrival 0% refund Customer privacy policy Cape Shark Encounters shall take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information of users. For the purpose of this clause, "personal information" shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA). The PAIA may be downloaded from: http://www.polity.org.za/attachment.php?aa_id=3569 Payment options accepted Payment may be made via Visa, MasterCard, credit cards for online bookings. Bank transfers or cash will only be accepted for direct bookings into the Cape Shark Encounters bank account, the details of which will be provided on request Credit card acquiring and security Credit card transactions will be acquired for Cape Shark Encounters via PayGate (Pty) Ltd who are the approved payment gateway. PayGate uses the strictest form of encryption, namely Secure Socket Layer 3 (SSL3) and no credit card details are stored on the website. Users may go to www.paygate.co.za to view their security certificate and security policy. Customer details separate from card details Customer details will be stored by Cape Shark Encounters separately from card details which are entered by the client on PayGate’s secure site. For more detail on PayGate refer to www.paygate.co.za Merchant Outlet country and transaction currency The merchant outlet country at the time of presenting payment options to the cardholder is South Africa. Transaction Currency is South African Rand (ZAR). Responsibility Cape Shark Encounters takes responsibility for all aspects relating to the transaction including sale of goods and services sold on this website, customer service and support, dispute resolution and delivery of goods Country of domicile This website is governed by the laws of South Africa and Cape Shark Encounters chooses as its domicilium citandi et executandi for all purposes under this agreement, whether in respect of court process, notice, or other documents or communication of whatsoever nature. Variation Cape Shark Encounters may, in its sole discretion, change this agreement or any part thereof at any time without notice. Company information This website is run by Westside Trading 210 Pty Ltd based in South Africa trading as Cape Shark Encounters with registration number 2016/207171/07 Contact details: Tell number: 021 418 3234 E-mail: accounts@capesharkencounters.com
Due to variable weather conditions and whale activity, sightings may not always be possible and is therefore not guaranteed. The boat tour we offer consists of approximately 2 hours at sea. Time related itineraries and collection times are dependent on tides, weather conditions and the number of scheduled tours for a particular day. Exact collection times are therefore only available after 16h00 the day before.
