The stunning seaside suburb of Hermanus is synonymous for offering incredible whale watching opportunities, and has been declared one of the 12 best whale watching destinations in the world by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund). The months between July and November are considered ideal for Whale Watching in Hermanus, which can be boat-based or land-based.

Not surprisingly, visitors to Hermanus are spoilt for choice when it comes to exciting Whale Watching experiences in Hermanus, which can be booked right here on our ActivityHub site. Southern Right Charters Whale Watching offer remarkable boat-based whale watching tours that departs daily from the New Harbour of Hermanus to Walker Bay. The most common whales found in the ocean waters of Hermanus include Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales and Brydes Whales, while dolphins are other marine life can also be seen. Boat-based whale watchers can observe whales breaching, lobtailing, spy hopping and blowing.

Hermanus Whale Watchers offer local and international visitors exceptional Whale Watching Hermanus trips, welcoming all ages and accommodating those in wheelchairs. SATOUR qualified guides make these tours as memorable and informative as possible, allowing passengers amazing close up encounters with Southern Right Whales for the 2 hour voyage. Whale Watchers Private Charter can also be booked, led by an accompanying crew.

When visiting Hermanus during whale watching season, you can also visit select land-based whale watching view points, such as Siever's Point, beaches like Grotto Beach and Voëlkip Beach and Gearing Point that overlooks the Old Harbour and displays clear and uninterrupted sea views.