'Observing NOT Disturbing,' Our whale watching trips are educational, magical and definitely unforgettable. An experience to be treasured!
Join SOUTHERN RIGHT CHARTERS for close encounters with the ‘gentle giants’ of the ocean and other marine life. We depart daily, from our private floating jetty in Hermanus, the Capital of the Whale Coast. The purpose built catamaran provides superior stability ensuring spectacular viewing and comfort. We are licensed to approach the whales up to 50m, being curious creatures they usually come right unto the vessel. SPECIALIST AND INTERPRETER GUIDE DVD OF TOUR AVAILABLE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED Sundowners and Bay Cruises also offered out of whale season from mid-December to March.
Months
June • July • August • September • October • November • December
Duration
Short (1-3 hours)
Vessel types
Large boat (50+ passengers)
Times and prices
9h00 12h00 15h00 Exclusive charters can be arranged discounts for groups of 10 or more Prices range from R250 -R600
About our skippers and naturalist guides
Facilities
Access to wheelhouse • Hands-on materials (bones, shells etc) • Naturalist guide(s) as well as skipper • On board video • Onboard research • PA system • Posters / displays / maps • Reading material available • Restrooms / toilets on board • Scenic backdrop to encounters • Snacks / drinks • Support conservation • Use a code of conduct
We frequently
Listen to whales and dolphins • See a whale's tail • See leaping dolphins • See leaping whales • Showered by whale blows • Watch whales only
Baleen Whales
Bryde's Whale • Humpback Whale • Southern Right Whale
Ocean Dolphins
Bottlenose Dolphin
Other wildlife and points of interest
Sunfish; Manta-ray; African penguins;cape fur seal;dolphins; a variety of marine birds
Jono Craig
Do not visit Hermanus without doing this tour!
Traveled: 2013-08-31, Reviewed: 2013-08-24
Safe approach to whales / dolphins
Valuable learning experience
Minimal impact on the marine environment
Own research / support for conservation
If you visit Hermanus do not miss this opportunity. We were thoroughly entertained, educated and enthralled. Very impressed with both the professionalism and friendliness of the Southern Right Charters team. A huge commitment to conservation, local community support and education. I didn't expect to get this close to whales and seeing the reactions of my partner (who had never seen whales before) made it a unforgettable moment. I was impressed too at the quality and professionalism of their videographers, if you don't capture it all yourself their DVD of each trip is a must. I would highly recommend that any visit to Hermanus is rewarded with this whale tour.
Stanley
Traveled: 2012-08-14, Reviewed: 2013-05-01
Safe approach to whales / dolphins
Valuable learning experience
Minimal impact on the marine environment
Own research / support for conservation
We loved it! Lots of close encounters, mothers with their calves swam under and around the boat. The service was excellent and the boat is very impressive! Well done Southern Right Charters!