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10 Best Hermanus Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 hermanus tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Hermanus Tours In South Africa

Hermanus: Boat Based Whale Watching Experience

Hermanus: Boat Based Whale Watching Experience - Out on Walker Bay: how whale watching typically unfolds

1.Hermanus: Boat Based Whale Watching Experience

Most Popular★ 4.4

90 minutes in Hermanus, Western Cape: whale watching from the top deck when weather allows, plus dolphins, seals, coffee, and expert guidance.

“Very knowledgeable guide, giving explanations and was able to answer all questions in a gentle manner, even if we guess he has to answer the same one several times per day. Even the boat trip was a positive adventure, more so, as we detected a huge swarm of dolphins and a whale with its (4…”

1,180 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $93by Hermanus Whale watchers

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Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip - What You’re Wearing Matters More Than You Think (Boat Comfort Basics)

2.Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

★ 4.6

Hermanus whale and dolphin cruise from the Whale Shack catamaran. Specialist guide, light refreshments, and up-close sightings near Walker Bay.

“Amazing. We swam at sunrise, and it was one of the most amazing experiences of our lives. We saw whales, and the coastline was so beautiful. The guide was great and very enthusiastic, it was nice to listen to him.”

807 reviews2 hoursFrom $98by Southern Right Charters

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Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus

Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus - Out on the Catamaran: What to Watch, Who Helps, and How Comfort Is Handled

3.Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus

★ 4.5

Two hours on a purpose-built catamaran from Hermanus with a whale specialist. Spot southern right whales, humpbacks, dolphins, and seals.

“I have been to Hermanus before, but not during whale watching season. I came back to Hermanus just for that. The trip did not disappoint. We got an overview and lots of details before the trip. We saw a lot of whales. There was a drone. I got an amazing video. Best time ever.”

205 reviewsFrom $91.45by Southern Right Charters

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Whale Watching Walking Tours (Land-Based) – from JUNE 2025

Whale Watching Walking Tours (Land-Based) - from JUNE 2025 - Meeting Percy at The Whale House Museum

4.Whale Watching Walking Tours (Land-Based) – from JUNE 2025

★ 5.0

Land-based whale watching in Hermanus with guide Percy, Whale House Museum, and calm clifftop walks in a private vehicle.

“It was great meeting Percy, he explained lots of interesting things about whales and sealife in Hermanus and took us to the places where spots are more frequent. We spotted whales from different points of the coast and at the end of the toRead more”

88 reviewsFrom $57.51by Percy Tours

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Shark Cage Diving and Viewing with transport from Hermanus

Shark Cage Diving and Viewing with transport from Hermanus - Shark Alley and the cage session: what you’re likely to see and how it plays out

Marine Big 5 Safari with transport from Hermanus

Marine Big 5 Safari with transport from Hermanus - Sea time 101: timing, boat setup, and staying comfortable

6.Marine Big 5 Safari with transport from Hermanus

★ 5.0

Marine Big 5 cruise from Hermanus with safety gear, biologist-led whale spotting, and a free APSS penguin sanctuary visit.

“Information on Viator-Homepage were partially wrong (boat trip is in reality only 2-3 hours; departure from Gansbaii). But a great onsite-service of the operator saved the day and we had a great time. We are really happy about the accommodating solution.”

64 reviewsFrom $164.49by Marine Dynamics Whale Tours

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Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer

Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer - The 15-metre cliff path at Walker Bay: where the spotting happens

7.Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer

★ 5.0

Private Hermanus land-based whale watching with Dave de Beer. Whale House Museum plus a cliff-path walk for southern right sightings.

“Dave pulled out all of the stops to enable us to see Whales. He was also incredibly informative and passionate and coped with all of our questions!”

24 reviewsFrom $80.81by Dave de Beer - Hermanus Whales and Walks

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From Cape Town: Full Day Hermanus Whale Watching Tour

From Cape Town: Full Day Hermanus Whale Watching Tour - Cape Town pickup and the coastal loop you’ll actually enjoy

8.From Cape Town: Full Day Hermanus Whale Watching Tour

★ 3.6

Shore-based Hermanus whale watching from Cape Town, with wine tastings on Wed/Fri and penguins at Stony Point on Sundays.

“We had a wonderful day. The weather was perfect. Our first stop was to see the penguins, which was so fun. Then we drove to Hermanus harbor where we boarded a boat for a 2 hour cruise. We saw so many whales. After that, we stopped at a restaurant for lunch before the drive back…”

20 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $120by Cullinan Guided Journeys

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Hermanus Whale Watching Day Tour

Hermanus Whale Watching Day Tour - On the water: top-deck views and a safety briefing that sets the tone

9.Hermanus Whale Watching Day Tour

★ 1.8

A short, sweet boat trip from Hermanus to chase whales and spot dolphins and seals. Expect close-up viewing when conditions allow.

“Tuvimos 1 gran experiencia. pudimos ver realmente cerca varias ballenas. algunas de ellas con las crías. Los guis eran realmente buenos, con gran conocimiento. Experiencia muy recomendable bajo mi punto de vista”

14 reviews2 hoursFrom $28by CPT Tours

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Shark & Whale Trip Combo

Shark & Whale Trip Combo - The Shark Cage Session: Safety Gear and a Simple Breath-Hold Setup

10.Shark & Whale Trip Combo

★ 4.8

Cape Shark Adventures pairs shark cage time in Kleinbaai with whale watching for Southern Right and Humpback whales, plus hot showers and meals.

“Uma experiência para a vida! A empresa responsável foi super atenciosa conosco. Nosso passeio estava programado para uma segunda-feira e como havia previsão de chuva, eles entraram em contato pelo WhatsApp sugerindo a antecipação pelo risco de cancelamento! Conseguimos antecipar as atividades para sábado que foi um dia fabuloso. Avistamos baleias, incluindo uma mamãe com…”

12 reviews3 hoursFrom $283by Cape Shark Adventures

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