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Hermanus Whale Watching

4.9 5 experiences from US$ 74 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All run daily · first departure 06:00, last 15:00 · live guides in 5 languages

Our top 3 of 5 experiences

Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Tour Southern Right Whales June-DecOur pick
from · per personUS$ 110
Whale Watching Walking Tour Hermanus: Clifftop ViewsBest value
from · per personUS$ 74
Hermanus Cliff Path Whale Tour: Southern Right WhalesAlso recommended
from · per personUS$ 92

Hermanus Whale Watching 5 options

Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Tour Southern Right Whales June-Dec
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Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Tour Southern Right Whales June-DecWhale watching boat tours from Hermanus with specialist guide. See Southern Right whales, dolphins and seals June to December. Refreshments included.Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages★ 4.71 (259)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Whale Watching Walking Tour Hermanus: Clifftop Views
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Best value
Whale Watching Walking Tour Hermanus: Clifftop ViewsGuided clifftop walk in Hermanus along paved coastal paths metres from the water where whales gather, starting at the Whale Museum with transport included.Every day · Pickup optional★ 4.96 (106)2h–3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Hermanus Cliff Path Whale Tour: Southern Right Whales
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Hermanus Cliff Path Whale Tour: Southern Right WhalesWalk the Hermanus Cliff Path with a whale behavioural specialist who has photographed Southern Right Whales for 20 years. Includes museum intro.Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages★ 4.93 (42)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 92per person
Hermanus Whale Watching Tour: Southern Right Whales
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Hermanus Whale Watching Tour: Southern Right WhalesFive-hour day trip from Cape Town to Hermanus with private guide, boat access to Southern Right Whales (June–November), and wine tasting at Benguela Cove.Every day · 06:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (1)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 337per person
Hermanus Whale Watching Full Day Tour with Cape Town Transport
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Hermanus Whale Watching Full Day Tour with Cape Town TransportFull-day whale watching tour from Cape Town with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport to Hermanus, featuring land-based viewing, wine tasting.Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages8hEN · DE · PT · IT +1✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 264per person

All 5 options, side by side

✓ 2026-10-29
OptionPriceDurationRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Tour Southern Right Whales June-DecOur pick
US$ 110 per person
2h4.71★ · 259Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · Season until 30 NovEnglish
Whale Watching Walking Tour Hermanus: Clifftop ViewsBest value
US$ 74 per person
2h–3h4.96★ · 106Every dayEnglish
Hermanus Cliff Path Whale Tour: Southern Right WhalesAlso recommended
US$ 92 per person
2h 30m4.93★ · 42Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · Season until 30 NovEnglish
Hermanus Whale Watching Tour: Southern Right Whales
US$ 337 per person
5h5.00★ only 1 reviewEvery day · 06:00English
Hermanus Whale Watching Full Day Tour with Cape Town Transport
US$ 264 per person
8h—Every day · 06:00English, German, French +2

Hermanus Whale Watching at a glance

Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 74–US$ 337 (median US$ 110). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.

Of the 5 options: 4 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly and 4 bookable last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.

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