Whales, wine, and sea views in one day. The coastal drive to Hermanus pairs shore-based whale watching with an urban wine tasting built around Hemel-en-Aarde wines. One catch: if the weather turns rainy and windy, you may not get the…
St Lucia’s ocean wildlife can turn a morning into a story. This 3 to 3½-hour whale and dolphin watching cruise heads out from Captain Mike’s Vigie Marina in Castries at 8:00 am, with a local marine expert on board to…
Whales feel real here, not like a distant show. This 2-hour boat whale watching trip runs out of Thesen Harbour and cruises through the Knysna Estuary and Knysna Heads, where you’re set up for the kind of sightings you came…
Hermanus whale watching feels like nature’s own live show. This boat trip is built to give you the best odds at seeing whales from the water, with a whale specialist talking through what’s happening while you watch from a purpose-built…
Shark Alley is the real deal. This Hermanus day gives you controlled, close-up cage time with sharks while you learn from a marine specialist at sea. I love that the operation is structured and calm, with clear steps from briefing…
Whales in Plettenberg Bay can feel shockingly close. This 2-hour Ocean Safaris cruise takes you out on a 400-horsepower speedboat along the coast, aiming for Southern Right and Humpback whales during the June to November season. What I like most…
Whales feel close from Gansbaai harbour. This 2-hour cruise targets Southern right whales along the De Keldar cliffs, where mating and calving happens each year. I like that the ride is built for real viewing, not cattle-car ocean time. What…
A day trip to Hermanus isn’t just about seeing whales. This one runs from the fishing harbor at Gansbaai and spends real time scanning the De Kelders cliffs and bay. The highlight for me is the chance at close encounters…
Great whites, no guesswork. This shark-and-sea-day trip runs out of Gansbaai with a safety-first briefing before you ever step into the cage, plus a full schedule built around when the sharks actually show up. You’ll start with breakfast, meet the…
Whales, penguins, and dolphins in one calm cruise. I love the small-group format and the time you get with the guide and skipper, including a team lead named Jake. I also like the slow, photo-friendly pace on the water while…
Whales close by change your whole mood. This Hermanus boat trip turns Walker Bay into a front-row wildlife show, with respect-first viewing and big-sightline ocean time. I especially like how the crew runs a tight operation once whales are spotted,…
If you want whales, start with the right shoreline. A Hermanus boat trip with Southern Right Charters gives you a real chance of seeing southern right and humpback whales when they’re around, plus year-round Bryde’s whales and dolphins. It’s also…