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Established in 2004
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Whale watching season in Hermanus -
Season CLOSES on 30th NOV, 2025 -
Click HERE for - Whale Watching boat trips
Season CLOSES on 30th NOV, 2025 -
Click HERE for - Whale Watching boat trips
From - 1st Dec 2025 ....to.... 31st May, 2026 - 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
Whale watching season in Hermanus is -
Season CLOSES on 30th NOV, 2025 -
Click HERE for - Whale Watching boat trips
SUMMER boat activities in Hermanus are below -
Season CLOSES on 30th NOV, 2025 -
Click HERE for - Whale Watching boat trips
SUMMER boat activities in Hermanus are below -
Dolphin in Walker Bay, Hermanus
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Kayaking on the ocean at Walker Bay, Hermanus
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Dolphin in Hermanus
Beaches and Coastal scenery in Hermanus
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African Penguins at Hermanus
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Cape Fur Seal breaching, Hermanus
Gannet sea bird, Hermanus
Pretty Old Harbour of Hermanus
Long sandy beaches of Hermanus
African Penguins, Hermanus, South Africa
Coastal scenery of Walker Bay, Hermanus
Copper Shark cage diving trips
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Bryde's Whales are resident ALL year long in Hermanus, South Africa
Dolphins eco-marine boat trip near Hermanus, South Africa
OPTION 1 – Eco-Marine safari boat trips -
From - 1st DECEMBER, 2025 ....to.... 31st May, 2026 Boat is launching from Kleinbaai (60mins from Hermanus) Boat departs from another harbour situated 45mins 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 up to 31st DEC 2025 = R2160 per adult / R1560 per kid under 12yrs / kids under 5yrs = zero Prices FROM 2nd JAN 2026 = R2340 per adult / R1725 per kid under 12yrs / kids under 5yrs = zero PLUS a small Conservation fee of = R150 per person Meeting times are usually – 09.15am for 10.00am launch – and possible afternoon trips are at a meeting time of approx 11.15am for 12noon launch Return transfers can also be arranged from Cape Town = R1000 per person - or - Hermanus = R700pp All trips: Coffee, tea and muffins served on arrival - followed by warm veggie soup and bread after the trip Private Charter of the boat for 3 hours is FROM = R41,400 - up to = R110,000 (max 20 persons) CLOSED - 25th Dec 2025 and 1st Jan 2026 
Pods of playful Dolphin - Walker Bay Hermanus / Gansbaai
OPTION 2 – Eco-Marine safari boat trips -
from - 1st DECEMBER, 2025 ....to.... 31st May, 2026 Boat is launching from Gansbaai (60mins from Hermanus) MARINE BIG 5 SEA SAFARI to visit Danger Point and/or Walker Bay – harbour 45mins 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 = R1450 per adult / Senior & Students = R1300 / R725 per kid under 12yrs / under 5yrs go for free Private Charter = R25,850 CLOSED - 25th Dec 2025 and 1st Jan 2026 
Eco-Marine boat trips from Hermanus - 2 decked Catamaran
OPTION 3 – Eco-Marine boat trips -
from - 1st DECEMBER, 2025 ....to.... 31st May, 2026 Boat is launching from Hermanus Hopefully spotting Humpback and Bryde Whales, which have been very active this year in that area, as well as, Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals and Penguins Meeting time is – 08.30am / Launch time is – 09.00am Trips are 90mins to 2hrs Price per adult = R900 / Kids under 12yrs = R700 / Kids under 5yrs = zero Minimum number of combined passengers group/s to launch a trip is 10 persons There might be a second trip if there are enough clients – launching at 11.00/11.30am CLOSED - 25th Dec 2025 and 1st Jan 2026 
Kayaking out to sea to explore Seals, Penguins & maybe Dolphins & Whales - Hermanus, Walker Bay, South Africa
OPTION 4 – 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. Kayaks MUST be over 300metres away from Whales. Your Kayaking Tour Guide will give you a quick 10mins briefing, while you strap on a life-jacket, grab a paddle and 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 17 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 / wave conditions. Price per person is = R550 - card, eft or cash on the day please, thanks. |
Kayaking with Seals in Hermanus
Dolphin in Hermanus
Southern Right Whale watching boat trips in Hermanus
CLOSES on - 30th Nov, 2025 - info here
CLOSES on - 30th Nov, 2025 - info here
Dolphin in Hermanus
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Kayaking in Hermanus
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Sun rise incredible scenery while Kayaking in Hermanus
Kayaking with pods of Dolphins in Walker Bay, Hermanus - does not happen every day, but when it does, its AMAZING
Shark cage diving & surface viewing trips, Gansbaai, near Hermanus, South Africa
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Shark cage diving & surface viewing trips, Gansbaai, near Hermanus in South Africa
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OPTION 5 – launch from Kleinbaai (near Gansbaai) - 45mins 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 – R2800 per person – to – R3655 per person – (Special offers occasionally)
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
Some boats also charge a small Conservation fee of = R100 per person
PRIVATE Charter of a Shark boat is from = R50,000 for 3 hours
Return transfers in minibuses is available – Cape Town = R1000 per person / Hermanus = R700 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 – R2800 per person – to – R3655 per person – (Special offers occasionally)
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
Some boats also charge a small Conservation fee of = R100 per person
PRIVATE Charter of a Shark boat is from = R50,000 for 3 hours
Return transfers in minibuses is available – Cape Town = R1000 per person / Hermanus = R700 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 6 – 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 = R300 per person – Min 10 persons – Max 30 persons Private Charter = R5000 |
Price per person –
Smaller boat = R300 – Min 4 persons – Max 12 persons Private Charter = R3000 |
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 7 – 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 = R1,800 per person. Minimum of 3 person - Maximum of 6 persons per trip - small groups can be mixed. Private Charters are a total fee of = R10,600 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 for Tuna - FULL DAY = R6,500 PER PERSON - MINIMUM of 3 persons - MAXIMUM of 4 persons - 07.30am to 15.30pm 2) In-Shore Fishing Charters - HALF DAY = R8,500 TOTAL, divided by persons on board - max 5 persons - 4 hours - either - Morning 07.30am to 11.30am - or - Afternoon 1pm to 5pm 3) In-Shore Fishing Charters - FULL DAY = R16,500 TOTAL, divided by persons on board - max 5 persons - 07.30am to 15.30pm 4) Bird watching Cruises - HALF DAY = R4,000 TOTAL - divided by persons on board - max 5 persons - trip is 4 hours On all trips we might also meet various marine species and all types of Pelagic bird species. All gear and tackle is supplied. Plus snacks, soft drinks, sodas, waters Boat has a fish share policy on Deep Sea Charters. Mixed groups allowed. Private charters available too. Trip launch times determined by weather and sea conditions. |
BOAT #3 –
Bay Cruises / sight-seeing trips of Hermanus –
Visiting Walker Bay to see what's out on the ocean, possibly spotting Humpback and Bryde Whales, which have been very active this year in that area, as well as – Sea Birds, Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals and Penguins....
Minimum 3 persons / Maximum 8 persons
Price per person = R1000
The trips are 90mins to 2 hours long – Launching at 07.30am – then if the weather conditions allow, we will launch a sunset cruise trip
You are welcome to bring along any snacks and drinks of their choice.
Bay Cruises / sight-seeing trips of Hermanus –
Visiting Walker Bay to see what's out on the ocean, possibly spotting Humpback and Bryde Whales, which have been very active this year in that area, as well as – Sea Birds, Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals and Penguins....
Minimum 3 persons / Maximum 8 persons
Price per person = R1000
The trips are 90mins to 2 hours long – Launching at 07.30am – then if the weather conditions allow, we will launch a sunset cruise trip
You are welcome to bring along any snacks and drinks of their choice.
Reef Sea Fishing trips in Hermanus, near Cape Town, South Africa
Helicopter flights over Hermanus, Gansbaai and Walker Bay
OPTION 8 –
Helicopter flights – Scenic Flights
Helicopter landing and taking-off from Hermanus Cricket grounds – to fly over the farmlands, beach and ocean of Walker Bay, Hermanus
Launching from Hermanus – 30mins flights
Robertson R44 - MAX 3 persons = TOTAL fee is = R35,000
Bell 206 - MAX 4 persons = TOTAL fee is = R45,000
Airbus H125 - MAX 5 persons = TOTAL fee is = R65,000
PLEASE be informed that at other times then they have to fly in from Cape Town which can add on another R10,000 to R15,000 onto the prices above – please check with us, to see whats occurring, thanks
Helicopter flights – Scenic Flights
Helicopter landing and taking-off from Hermanus Cricket grounds – to fly over the farmlands, beach and ocean of Walker Bay, Hermanus
Launching from Hermanus – 30mins flights
Robertson R44 - MAX 3 persons = TOTAL fee is = R35,000
Bell 206 - MAX 4 persons = TOTAL fee is = R45,000
Airbus H125 - MAX 5 persons = TOTAL fee is = R65,000
PLEASE be informed that at other times then they have to fly in from Cape Town which can add on another R10,000 to R15,000 onto the prices above – please check with us, to see whats occurring, thanks
Humpback whale boat trips - re-starts in December
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Humpback whale boat trips - re-starts in December
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OPTION 9 -
AMAZING brand NEW Humpback whale exploration -
boat launches from Yzerfontein on the West Coast (1hr north of Cape Town)
CLOSED NOW .. re-starts 9th NOVEMBER 2025 -
please contact us for more info and prices
Price per person for 4 to 6 hr trip = R5400 per person
Starts - 1st December, 2025 .. to .. end of MARCH, 2026 - full info HERE
To book the boat directly - please click HERE
AMAZING brand NEW Humpback whale exploration -
boat launches from Yzerfontein on the West Coast (1hr north of Cape Town)
CLOSED NOW .. re-starts 9th NOVEMBER 2025 -
please contact us for more info and prices
Price per person for 4 to 6 hr trip = R5400 per person
Starts - 1st December, 2025 .. to .. end of MARCH, 2026 - full info HERE
To book the boat directly - please click HERE
Humpback Whale watching tours, at Yzerfontein, 1 hour from Cape Town - November to March
Whale watching trips in Hermanus is OPEN from 1st JUNE to the end of NOV each year
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
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