Important: Whale watching boat ticket (USD 95 per person) is not included and must be purchased separately at the whale watching office before departure. This tour price includes shared return transportation from Cape Town, hotel pick-up and drop-off, bottled water, and an experienced tour guide. Experience one of the world's best whale watching destinations with a seamless shared tour from Cape Town. Travel comfortably with an experienced local guide, enjoy a scenic journey along the beautiful Overberg coastline, and spend 2 hours on a purpose-built catamaran searching for southern right whales, humpback whales, and Bryde's whales (seasonal). You may also encounter dolphins, Cape fur seals, African penguins, and a variety of seabirds. To make the day even more memorable, the tour also includes a visit to the African penguin colony at Betty's Bay, giving you the chance to experience two of the Western Cape's most iconic wildlife encounters in one unforgettable day.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Pickup is available from selected hotels and accommodations within a 15 km radius of Cape Town. Please be ready at your pickup point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Final pickup details will be confirmed the day before your tour. Guests staying outside this radius will still be accommodated with the same pickup arrangement. Please note this is a shared transfer and may include multiple stops along the route.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Shared Hermanus Boat Based Whale Watching and Penguin Adventure lasts about 6 hours.
Prices start at $111 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM, 7:00 AM, and 9:00 AM.
Children aged 3–7 pay from $68, adults from $111.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup is available from selected hotels and accommodations within a 15 km radius of Cape Town. Please be ready at your pickup point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Final pickup details will be confirmed the day before your tour. Guests staying outside this radius will still be accommodated with the same pickup arrangement. Please note this is a shared transfer and may include multiple stops along the route. Pickup points include ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shared Hermanus Boat Based Whale Watching and Penguin Adventure | 6 hours | 5.0 (14) | $111 | |
 Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip & Penguins Private Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $246 | View |
 Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Cruise & Penguins from Cape Town | 9 hours | 4.2 (15) | $292 | View |
 Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town | 8 hours | 4.8 (38) | $209 | View |
 Cape Town Whale Watching and Penguin Boat Shared Tour | 6 hours | 5.0 (3) | $111 | View |
 Cape Town Private 8Hour Guided Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (18) | $298 | View |
 Hermanus Whale Boat Watching, Penguins & Wine Tasting from CapeT | 11 hours | — | $259 | View |
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Paul polano tours.
