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Only available during whale watching seaon. If not available, please choose our Bay Cruise
Passengers are asked to check in at the Ocean Blue Adventures Shop, which is located in the Milkwood Centre, Hopwood Street, Plettenberg Bay, approximately 30 minutes before the planned departure time. Prior to departure, clients will be equipped with life-jackets (and ponchos, if necessary). Once this is done, all passengers will have a Pre-Trip Briefing, where your guide will explain the trips and safety aspects. Once passengers have boarded their boat, the trip commences with an exciting beach launch through the surf. While the routes may vary, depending on weather, animal distribution and sea conditions, a typical trip runs as follows:- Prior to launching, your skipper will have determined the route with the highest likelihood of spotting whales. Most recently, our highest success rate is to head offshore to what we refer to as the Humpback Highway. This is a passage of water from the Robberg Point across to Natures Valley and the Tsitsikamma Marine Reserve, where migrating humpback whales are often encountered en route to their breeding or feeding grounds. Occasionally we also head along the Keurbooms Beach in search of breeding groups of Southern Right Whales. This area is also a popular hang-out for Bottlenose and Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins. Depending on time constraints and location of whales, we also try to visit the Cape Fur Seal colony at Robberg Peninsula, with a chance of spotting endangered Great White Sharks. Finally we head back along the Robberg beach, while a brief run-down on the history of the area is given. After passing the Beacon Island Hotel, built on the site of an original Whaling Station, we end the experience with an exhilarating “James Bond” style landing on Central Beach.
Activity Information
Company:Ocean Blue Adventures
Activity:Whale Watching Encounter
Activity Types:Marine & Water Tours | Adventure & Adrenaline | Whale Watching | Boat Cruises
Duration:1
Adults Allowed:Yes
Children Allowed:Yes
* Wind Breaker * Warm Clothes
Things To Bring* Camera * Hat * Sunscreen
Includes bottle of mineral water.
ExclusionsWe cannot guarantee sightings.
Full payment is required upon making an online reservation and prior to receiving confirmation; this does not apply to 30 day account holders whereby an agreement has been contracted. If payment and proof thereof is not received, the reservation will be cancelled. All requests for amendments to a reservation are required in writing by fax or electronic mail at least 7 days prior to the first activity date. Amendments may be approved subject to availability in the sole discretion of Ocean Blue Adventures Management. All passengers are required to sign an indemnity form for all transfers and activities they are participating in prior to departure of the activity. In case guest refuse to sign the indemnity form the guest will not be able to partake in the activity and will not receive any refund. The indemnity form must sign by a Parent/Legal guardian for children under 18 years. Any unaccompanied child under 18 requires the indemnity to be signed by a parent/legal guardian prior to the activity. CHILDREN Children are classified as a passenger therefore children over 12 will be charged the full adult rate. Children 4 to 11 will be charged the child rate. Children 3 and under will be complimentary. Please note that children no matter the age are classified as a seat and will not be permitted to sit on any laps.
A 100% cancellation fee will apply in the event of a no show by guest on the activity date. In the event of an amendment not received 7 days prior to activity booked the guest will still be responsible for the full cost for the total number of passengers originally confirmed. Management reserves the right to cancel any activity due to unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to, lack passengers, or weather conditions. In case of a weather cancellation, weather conditions are judged exclusively by Ocean Blue Adventures Management, guests must report for the service/activity unless notified by Ocean Blue Adventures Management. In the event of a cancellation by Ocean Blue Adventures Management, a full refund will be given on the amount paid less 2.5% bank charges (or refunded to booking agent)
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Whale Watching Encounter
Only available during whale watching seaon. If not available, please choose our Bay Cruise
Passengers are asked to check in at the Ocean Blue Adventures Shop, which is located in the Milkwood Centre, Hopwood Street, Plettenberg Bay, approximately 30 minutes before the planned departure time. Prior to departure, clients will be equipped with life-jackets (and ponchos, if necessary). Once this is done, all passengers will have a Pre-Trip Briefing, where your guide will explain the trips and safety aspects. Once passengers have boarded their boat, the trip commences with an exciting beach launch through the surf. While the routes may vary, depending on weather, animal distribution and sea conditions, a typical trip runs as follows:- Prior to launching, your skipper will have determined the route with the highest likelihood of spotting whales. Most recently, our highest success rate is to head offshore to what we refer to as the Humpback Highway. This is a passage of water from the Robberg Point across to Natures Valley and the Tsitsikamma Marine Reserve, where migrating humpback whales are often encountered en route to their breeding or feeding grounds. Occasionally we also head along the Keurbooms Beach in search of breeding groups of Southern Right Whales. This area is also a popular hang-out for Bottlenose and Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins. Depending on time constraints and location of whales, we also try to visit the Cape Fur Seal colony at Robberg Peninsula, with a chance of spotting endangered Great White Sharks. Finally we head back along the Robberg beach, while a brief run-down on the history of the area is given. After passing the Beacon Island Hotel, built on the site of an original Whaling Station, we end the experience with an exhilarating “James Bond” style landing on Central Beach.
Activity Information
Company:Ocean Blue Adventures
Activity:Whale Watching Encounter
Activity Types:Marine & Water Tours | Adventure & Adrenaline | Whale Watching | Boat Cruises
Duration:1
Adults Allowed:Yes
Children Allowed:Yes
* Wind Breaker * Warm Clothes
Things To Bring* Camera * Hat * Sunscreen
Includes bottle of mineral water.
ExclusionsWe cannot guarantee sightings.
Full payment is required upon making an online reservation and prior to receiving confirmation; this does not apply to 30 day account holders whereby an agreement has been contracted. If payment and proof thereof is not received, the reservation will be cancelled. All requests for amendments to a reservation are required in writing by fax or electronic mail at least 7 days prior to the first activity date. Amendments may be approved subject to availability in the sole discretion of Ocean Blue Adventures Management. All passengers are required to sign an indemnity form for all transfers and activities they are participating in prior to departure of the activity. In case guest refuse to sign the indemnity form the guest will not be able to partake in the activity and will not receive any refund. The indemnity form must sign by a Parent/Legal guardian for children under 18 years. Any unaccompanied child under 18 requires the indemnity to be signed by a parent/legal guardian prior to the activity. CHILDREN Children are classified as a passenger therefore children over 12 will be charged the full adult rate. Children 4 to 11 will be charged the child rate. Children 3 and under will be complimentary. Please note that children no matter the age are classified as a seat and will not be permitted to sit on any laps.
A 100% cancellation fee will apply in the event of a no show by guest on the activity date. In the event of an amendment not received 7 days prior to activity booked the guest will still be responsible for the full cost for the total number of passengers originally confirmed. Management reserves the right to cancel any activity due to unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to, lack passengers, or weather conditions. In case of a weather cancellation, weather conditions are judged exclusively by Ocean Blue Adventures Management, guests must report for the service/activity unless notified by Ocean Blue Adventures Management. In the event of a cancellation by Ocean Blue Adventures Management, a full refund will be given on the amount paid less 2.5% bank charges (or refunded to booking agent)
