Bookings / reservations for boat-based whale watching
Property and Real estate for sale in Hermanus. Upmarket seaside properties, luxury beachfront apartments, houses,flats, businesses and new developments available right now !
More......
Things to do Visit the beaches....
Soak up the sun or go for a long stroll on one of many beaches. Hermanus has kilometers of beach and sheltered coves, so however busy the summer season is, there is always a secluded cove or stretch of beach where visitors can escape the crowds. More......
Webhosting....
Webhosting, Domain name registration,
Email, 500 MB, SMS messaging,
Affordable High Quality More......
Day trips from Hermanus Bredasdorp....
South Africa's first town, Railway terminus for the area's wool and wheat. Shipwreck Museum, Heuningberg Nature Reserve and Garden and Milkwood tree at Renosterfontein. More......
"Observing not Disturbing"
BOOKINGS FOR BOAT-BASED WHALE WATCHING
Make your reservations for boat-based whale watching today.
Sundowners - Fishing Trips - Scenic Cruises by Southern Right Charters
Bookings/Enquiries : Please contact us at
We are the licensed permit holder for area 1 - Walker Bay - HERMANUS
Our permit entitles our vessel to approach the whales up to 50m, we then stop and the decision is left entirely to the whales whether or not they wish to approach the boat - being curious creatures, they often do come right up to our vessel. It is definitely an experience to be treasured.
Details of our boat trips are as follows :
Duration : approx. 1hr 30m - max. 3hrs (depends on where the whales are that trip)
Duration of trip is normally about 2hrs.
Departures : 7H00 - 9H00 - 12H00 - 15H00
The 7H00 (Breakfast trip) includes a breakfast upon your return .
Breakfast served from 9h00
What we usually encounter : Southern Right Whales, seals,
penguins and marine birds. We are fortunate enough to encounter dolphins, Bryde's (our resident whale throughout the year - not very friendly, unfortunately rather shy, and Humpback whales on certain of our trips.
Time of year: Approx -June/ July to early December, it all depends when the star performers arrive and depart.
Safety/protection : we have built a "private floating jetty" to enable our passengers to embark/disembark with ease.
Oilskin jackets and life jackets are provided.
All necessary, approved safety equipment is on board
Plus a 50 man life-raft, for our passengers added safety.
No of passengers : registered to carry 42 passengers
"Miroshga" is a 42 seater catamaran, built
for stability and comfort.
Toilet facilities on board
Light refreshments are included, no extra charge: cold drinks, mineral water, chips, fruit,etc
A competent, registered skipper and whale guide specialist are in charge of the vessel.
Costs : Adults R400 / Children (U14) R150
Group rates available
Credit card facilities available
Bookings/Enquiries :Please contact one of the above numbers.
All trips are subject to weather conditions and therefore may be cancelled at short notice.
Passengers added comfort
Passengers should bring the following ; hats, sunblock, cameras, binoculars, and jackets.
Seasick tablets should be taken in advance, if needed, as per instructions on packet.
One can also purchase bands that you wear on your wrists - it works on your pulse point,
we have had numerous passengers that say it definitely works. Location
We are situated in the Hermanus New Harbour
At "the Whale Shack", little blue hut, situated at the waters edge.
Looking forward to welcoming you on board Bookings/Enquiries : Please contact us at
We are the licensed permit holder for area 1 - Walker Bay - HERMANUS
