From - NOW ....to.... 1st June, 2023 - Boat Cruises, Eco-Trips, River tours, Kayaking & Flights...ocean, coast & marine bio-diversity of Hermanus
Boat Cruises, Kayaking, Eco-Marine, Shark watching and ocean trips in Hermanus, Walker Bay, South Africa
Hermanus boat will re-start Southern Right Whale watching boat trips from - 2nd JUNE 2023 - info here
Dolphin in Walker Bay, Hermanus
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Kayaking on the ocean at Walker Bay, Hermanus
Dolphin in Hermanus
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Cape Fur Seal breaching, Hermanus
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African Penguins, Hermanus, South Africa
Coastal scenery of Walker Bay, Hermanus
Dolphin in Hermanus
Copper Shark cage diving trips
Pod of playful Dolphin, Hermanus
Kayaking with Dolphin at Hermanus
Kayaking in Hermanus
Dolphin in Hermanus
Kayaking in Hermanus
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Bryde's Whales are resident ALL year long in Hermanus, South Africa
OPTION 1 – Eco-Marine safari boat trips -
From - 1st DECEMBER, 2022 ....to.... 31st May, 2023 Boat is launching from Kleinbaai (60mins from Hermanus) Boat departs from another harbour situated 60mins around the bay from Hermanus (2hours and 45mins from Cape Town) and is called their “Marine Big 5 tour” where you might see Dolphin, Bryde's Whale, plus you also circle the Shark Diving boats to hopefully see Sharks and will then visit Dyer Island where there are 65,000 Cape Fur Seals, plus loads of different sea birds including African Penguins, Skua, and maybe Albatross – trips depart at 10.00am – weather permitting a second trip might launch at – 13.00pm – meeting time and trip time may vary daily according to tide and weather conditions. Prices are = R1570 per adult / R1135 for children under 12 years / under 5yrs = free of charge Meeting times are usually – 09.15am for 10.00am launch – and possible afternoon trips are at a meeting time of approx 12noon for 12.45pm launch Return transfers can also be arranged from Cape Town = R650 per person - or - Hermanus = R500pp Private Charter of the boat for 3 hours = R46,000 
Pods of playful Dolphin - Walker Bay Hermanus / Gansbaai
OPTION 2 – Eco-Marine safari boat trips -
from - 1st DECEMBER, 2022 ....to.... 31st May, 2023 Boat is launching from Gansbaai (60mins from Hermanus) MARINE BIG 5 SEA SAFARI to visit Danger Point and/or Walker Bay – harbour 60mins from Hermanus. Meeting time of – 09.30am for a 10.00am launch – and – 12.30pm for a 13.00pm launch – 2hrs trips Sun-downer trips – meeting time between – 14.00pm to 16.00pm – boat to confirm 2 days prior Danger Point is where we still stand a chance of spotting Humpback and Bryde Whales, which have been very active this year in that area, as well as, Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals and Penguins Marine Big 5 Sea Safari = R1000 per adult / R500 per kid under 12yrs / under 5yrs go for free Private Charter = R21,000 
Hermanus based luxury 3 decked catamaran - PRIVATE charters ONLY - from 15th Dec, 2022 to 31st May, 2023
OPTION 3 - Eco-Marine safari trips - Hermanus
From - 1st February, 2023 .... to .... 1st June, 2023 Hermanus based boat Trips conducted on a luxury 3 decked catamaran ONLY group bookings for PRIVATE Charters Trip Duration - 1hr 30mins - to - 3hrs -- Averaging - 2 hours Trip Departure Time - to be discussed while booking Arrival Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure time - for the on-land safety briefing and issuing of tickets PRIVATE Charters = from R14,500 Depending upon what you want to do - refreshments can be arranged at additional fees - please place your order at least 48hrs b4 your trip, thanks. What you might see on the trip - Bryde’s whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, birds and other marine life. WEATHER PERMITTING -- All trips are weather permitting, cancellation can occur with little prior notice. Notification of any cancellations will be made telephonically. Should the trip not take place due to sea conditions or cancellation for any reason by the company, payments will be refunded immediately. INDEMNITY & LIABILITY -- All guests are required to sign an indemnity & waiver form on arrival. CHILDREN POLICY -- All ages welcome. Minors (Under 18yrs) must be accompanied by an adult and be under their supervision for the full duration of the tour. All children aged 12 years and under are required to wear a life jacket for the full duration of the tour. We strongly advise motion sickness syrup for infants and toddlers. No prams are allowed on-board the boat. 
Hermanus Eco-Marine boat - trips from 15th January 2023 ... to ... May 2023
OPTION 4 - Eco-Marine safari trips - Hermanus
From - 15th January, 2023 .... to .... 1st June, 2023 Hermanus based boat Eco-Marine trips will commence from 15th January, 2023 ... to ... 1st June, 2023
Trip times are - 09.00am - and - 18.00pm (Sunset cruises) If enough passengers wish to book another trip time, then we can certainly include additional trips Length of trips will be - 90 mins to 2 hours Prices per person are - per Adult = R600 / Kids under 14yrs = R450 / infants under 3yrs = 0 Minimum of 10 persons to launch - boat capacity is up to 36 persons Please feel free to bring picnic baskets of refreshments with you, if you so desire Exclusive Private Charter is = R20,700 Marine creatures that could hopefully be viewed are - Bryde's Whales, 3 species of Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins, Cormorants, Skua, gulls......... and maybe Humpback whales if we are really lucky 
Kayaking out to sea to explore Seals, Penguins & maybe Dolphins & Whales - Hermanus, Walker Bay, South Africa
OPTION 5 – Kayaking from Hermanus
Kayaking – Available ALL year long Kayaking in the bay - launching from Hermanus - is a gentle paddle for 2 hours to explore our coastline from the sea in stable ocean Kayaks. Each Kayak can take 2 persons and is a lovely way to encounter Seals, Penguins, birdlife and hopefully pods of Dolphin, with the incredibly pretty back-drop of our high mountain ranges lovely scenery surrounding you. Your Kayaking Tour Guide will give you a quick 10mins briefing, while you strap on a life-jacket, grab a paddle and he will escort you out to sea, hugging the coastline. Please wear flip-flops and clothes that you don't mind getting slightly wet below your waistline and only bring small compact cameras that you can easily and quickly stow-away. Minimum age is - 10 yrs old, as you need body weight and upper body strength to propel yourself along. Maximum group size is 19 persons. Weather and ocean conditions permitting. Trips go our 3 times per day - 08.00 or 09.00am / 10.30 or 11.30am / 13.00 or 14.00pm - with the early morning trips usually being the best weather conditions. Price per person is = R500 - eft or cash on the day please, thanks. 
Kayaking with Seals in Hermanus
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Great White Shark cage diving and surface viewing trips, Gansbaai, near Hermanus, South Africa
OPTION 7 – launch from Kleinbaai (near Gansbaai) - 60mins from Hermanus - Contact us
Great White & Copper Shark trips – Available ALL year long
Gansbaai, near Hermanus, is THE place on the planet to do Great White & Copper Shark cage diving / surface viewing trips; which is an utterly incredible experience that ALL the family can do – we have known 8 year old kids & 92 year old Grandmas to jump into the cage. We are also viewing lots of amazing Copper Shark / Bronze Whaler Shark, these are extremely active & go around in big groups of 5 to 30 individual sharks, its amazing to see and full-on action.
Viewing of Great White Shark is not guaranteed, as this is nature - Copper Sharks are certainly here
Boats conduct tours ALL year long – usual meeting times will be -
Summer Holiday meeting times are approximately -
06.00am
08.00am
there might be a 3rd trip - depending upon demand...
This is a 3/4 to full day activity, including your travelling time.
There is NO need for scuba or snorkeling experience as it is all surface viewing and novices are very welcome. You pop on a wet suit, pop on a mask and jump into the cage, which is 3 metres high; 2 metres under water and 1 metre above it. When a shark approaches, all you do is hold your breath and duck-down into the lower section of the submerged cage.
Resurfacing obviously to get another lung full of air – while probably screaming your lungs-out with excitement. Each cage holds up to 6 people in one go. You will be at sea for 3 to 4 hours.
You get included in the price – a light breakfast of coffee, tea, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurts etc; cold drinks and light snacks on board and then return to land for hot soup and munchies afterwards.
Professional DVD cameraman is also on board to capture all the action, maybe under water footage too. DVDs are = R350
We deal with all the boats and prices vary from – R2300 per person – to – R2755 per person –
some boats allow kids of all ages, while some don't (providing Baby-Sitters on land while you are out on the ocean) – some offer kids discounts and some don't..... Please contact us to discuss this with you, thanks
PRIVATE Charter of a Shark boat is from = R50,000 for 3 hours
Return transfers in minibuses is available – Cape Town = R700 per person / Hermanus = R550 per person
For LOADS more info, please check out our FULL page – Great White & Copper SHARK trips
Great White & Copper Shark trips – Available ALL year long
Gansbaai, near Hermanus, is THE place on the planet to do Great White & Copper Shark cage diving / surface viewing trips; which is an utterly incredible experience that ALL the family can do – we have known 8 year old kids & 92 year old Grandmas to jump into the cage. We are also viewing lots of amazing Copper Shark / Bronze Whaler Shark, these are extremely active & go around in big groups of 5 to 30 individual sharks, its amazing to see and full-on action.
Viewing of Great White Shark is not guaranteed, as this is nature - Copper Sharks are certainly here
Boats conduct tours ALL year long – usual meeting times will be -
Summer Holiday meeting times are approximately -
06.00am
08.00am
there might be a 3rd trip - depending upon demand...
This is a 3/4 to full day activity, including your travelling time.
There is NO need for scuba or snorkeling experience as it is all surface viewing and novices are very welcome. You pop on a wet suit, pop on a mask and jump into the cage, which is 3 metres high; 2 metres under water and 1 metre above it. When a shark approaches, all you do is hold your breath and duck-down into the lower section of the submerged cage.
Resurfacing obviously to get another lung full of air – while probably screaming your lungs-out with excitement. Each cage holds up to 6 people in one go. You will be at sea for 3 to 4 hours.
You get included in the price – a light breakfast of coffee, tea, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurts etc; cold drinks and light snacks on board and then return to land for hot soup and munchies afterwards.
Professional DVD cameraman is also on board to capture all the action, maybe under water footage too. DVDs are = R350
We deal with all the boats and prices vary from – R2300 per person – to – R2755 per person –
some boats allow kids of all ages, while some don't (providing Baby-Sitters on land while you are out on the ocean) – some offer kids discounts and some don't..... Please contact us to discuss this with you, thanks
PRIVATE Charter of a Shark boat is from = R50,000 for 3 hours
Return transfers in minibuses is available – Cape Town = R700 per person / Hermanus = R550 per person
For LOADS more info, please check out our FULL page – Great White & Copper SHARK trips
Copper Sharks / Bronze Whale Sharks at Hermanus, cage diving
River Boat cruises at Stanford, near Hermanus
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Seating on the larger river boat, near Hermanus
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OPTION 8 – 2 boats available
River Boat Braai (BBQ) Cruises (at Stanford 20mins from Hermanus) - Available ALL year long
Conducted along the very pretty Stanford River (20 minutes from Hermanus) with fabulous views of the mountains and bird-watching of loads of different bird species to watch – in summer feel free to jump into the river for a refreshing swim – Trips are for 2 hours and can launch at any time that you desire (during day light hours) – they supply the boat, braai and wood – you bring your own food, drinks, cutlery and crockery. Cruises are completely self catered. Trips will have mixed groups – or – can be Privately Chartered.
River Boat Braai (BBQ) Cruises (at Stanford 20mins from Hermanus) - Available ALL year long
Conducted along the very pretty Stanford River (20 minutes from Hermanus) with fabulous views of the mountains and bird-watching of loads of different bird species to watch – in summer feel free to jump into the river for a refreshing swim – Trips are for 2 hours and can launch at any time that you desire (during day light hours) – they supply the boat, braai and wood – you bring your own food, drinks, cutlery and crockery. Cruises are completely self catered. Trips will have mixed groups – or – can be Privately Chartered.
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Price per person –
Larger boat = R225 per person – Min 10 persons – Max 30 persons Private Charter = R4500 |
Price per person –
Smaller boat = R250 – Min 4 persons – Max 12 persons Private Charter = R2500 |
Larger boat for - River Boat cruises at Stanford, near Hermanus
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Smaller boat - for river cruises near Hermanus
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BOAT #1
Reef Fishing Hermanus South Africa
BOAT #2
Deep Sea Fishing, Hermanus
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OPTION 9 – Fishing Boats –
Fishing trips to the reefs of Hermanus - Available ALL year long BOAT #1 Leave Hermanus harbour at about 08.00am in a fishing boat to do Reef fishing in Walker Bay, getting back to land at about 12noon/1pm-ish, all gear is supplied, all that you catch you can take back to land and braai if you so desire. Price is = R1,600 per person. Minimum of 3 person - Maximum of 6 persons per trip - small groups can be mixed. Private Charters are a total fee of = R8,000 You are very welcome to please bring along your own picnic cooler-box of munchies and drinks. -------------------------------------------------------- BOAT #2 A second boat also launches from Hermanus - Available ALL year long 1) Deep Sea Fishing Charters - FULL DAY = R22,000 divided by persons on board - min 4 persons - 07.30am to 15.30pm 2) In-Shore Fishing Charters - HALF DAY = R8,000 divided by persons on board - min 5 persons - 4 hours - either - Morning 07.30am to 11.30am - or - Afternoon 1pm to 5pm 3) In-Shore Fishing Charters - FULL DAY = R12,500 divided by persons on board - min 5 persons - 07.30am to 15.30pm 4) Eco-Marine Cruises = R950 per person (min 4 person - max 6 persons) - 2 to 3hrs On all trips we might also meet various marine species and all types of Pelagic bird species. All gear is supplied. Boat has a fish share policy on Deep Sea Charters. Mixed groups allowed. Private charters available too. Film/photo footage of your trip will be available to purchase after your trip on Boat #2 |
Reef Sea Fishing trips in Hermanus, near Cape Town, South Africa
Cessna - 5 passenger seats, plane flights over the ocean and coastal scenery, near Hermanus
OPTION 10 – Cessna plane flights (at Gansbaai 50mins from Hermanus) – Available ALL year long
1 amazing activity is flying in a 5 seater Cessna plane, that takes off from near Gansbaai (50mins from Hermanus) over the ocean and mountains
Flights are conducted in all day-light hours for 30mins and longer – MAX – 5 persons - (weather permitting)
TOTAL price per flight varies upon the length of your desired flight – (Minimum 2 persons) -
30mins = R3000 per person / 45mins = R4000 per person / 60mins = R5000 per person
1 amazing activity is flying in a 5 seater Cessna plane, that takes off from near Gansbaai (50mins from Hermanus) over the ocean and mountains
Flights are conducted in all day-light hours for 30mins and longer – MAX – 5 persons - (weather permitting)
TOTAL price per flight varies upon the length of your desired flight – (Minimum 2 persons) -
30mins = R3000 per person / 45mins = R4000 per person / 60mins = R5000 per person
Helicopter flights over Hermanus
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OPTION 11 –
Helicopter flights – Available ALL year long Helicopter based at Gansbaai - "Squirrel" (Eurocopter AS350 / Airbus H1255) maximum of 5 passengers (40mins drive from Hermanus) to fly over the Whales in the bay – Launching from Gansbaai – TOTAL price = 15mins R6000 – 30mins R12,000 – 60mins R24,000 – or – Departing from Hermanus – TOTAL price = 15mins R10,000 – 30mins R14,500 – 60mins R19,500 Prices divided by number of persons on the flight PLEASE be informed that sometimes they have to fly in from Cape Town which can add on another R10,000 to R14,000 onto the prices above - please check with us to see whats occurring, thanks |
TERMS and CONDITIONS –
- All trips are weather permitting; cancellation can occur with little prior notice if necessary. Notification of any cancellations will be made by telephone.
- Should the trip not take place due to sea conditions, a full refund of the ticket price will be given / no payment required.
- These tours have a minimum number of passenger’s requirement. Should the minimum requirements for the trip to commence not be met, you will be notified the day prior to your tour of cancellation or rescheduling as per cruise schedule.
- Late clients and ‘no shows’ will not be refunded.
- Cancellations received less than 3 days before trip departure - 100% cancellation fee will be charged
- In the event of unforeseeable circumstances policies can be amended at the discretion of the boat/s
Hermanus boat will re-start Southern Right Whale watching boat trips from - 2nd JUNE 2023 - info here
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