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Southern Right Charters | Whale Watching

'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

Address
New Harbour, The Whale Shack
Town / City
Hermanus
State / County
Western Cape
Zip / Postcode
7200
Country
South Africa
Website
Tel
Email
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
Trip meets expectations
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
So close
Traveled: 2012-08-14, Reviewed: 2013-05-01
Safe approach to whales / dolphins
Valuable learning experience
Trip meets expectations
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!
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2013 Responsible Whale Watch Partnership:Click here to read more about the partnership