Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town

We had a great time on our tour with Fiston. We chose this tour because it included two things we wanted to do - see penguins and go whale-watching - with transfer from Cape Town. We were very happy with Stony Point and our boat trip from Hermanus. The sea was rough when we went, so I'd recommend taking sea-sickness medication. Unexpected bonuses were the drive and Creation winery! The drive along the coast was incredibly beautiful and Fiston made stops at scenic points, while telling us about the history of South Africa. Creation winery (named the #7 winery in the world last year!) was outstanding - we did the tasting menu and it was the most memorable meal of our entire trip.

Had a fabulous day trip to Hermanus to go whale watching. We were lucky enough to be the only 2 going on this trip so had a private day tour. Pick up was on time and our guide Armando made the day incredible, he was so knowledgeable, answered lots of questions, he was so lovely, attentive and funny, he looked after us extremely well. Whale watching was incredible and we had the best day, thank you Armando, and remember, ‘you’ll never walk alone’

We had an incredible experience on the tour to Hermanus with Zion Tourism. Everything was exceptionally well organized from beginning to end. Our guide, Finston, was outstanding, extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and happy to share interesting information throughout the day. One of the highlights was the organization. Finston had a well planned itinerary with clearly defined timings, which made the entire day smooth and stress free while allowing us to visit everything that was planned. The scenic drive itself was beautiful, with breathtaking views along the way. We also had the opportunity to visit the penguin colony at Betty’s Bay, with admission included in the tour, and saw plenty of wildlife along the route, including many baboons. Hermanus was absolutely spectacular. We saw far more whales than we expected, with unforgettable views and incredible encounters. We also spotted seals and dolphins, making the experience even more special. The tour is not the cheapest option, but considering the distance from Cape Town and the excellent organization, transportation, itinerary, and overall experience, we found it well worth the price. We highly recommend this tour and Zion Tourism, especially Finston as a guide. It was definitely one of the best tours we did in Cape Town and made our trip even more memorable. An excellent experience from beginning to end!

I researched a lot before booking the tour in Hermanus, and this is definitely special! 1)Lunch at Creation Winery: it was the ONLY tour that includes this incredible winery, without charging an additional fee. The winery is beautiful, the food is wonderful, and the wines are excellent, one of the best we visited in Africa. 2)Boat trip included: most of the time the boat is not included, you can run out of spots if you wait to book at the last minute and it ends up being more expensive. In the few that the boat was included, the value was exorbitant. 3)Stop in Stony Point: this penguin colony is much cooler than the well-known "Bouders Beach". The penguins are loose and you can get next to them. Some tours don't stop here. 4)Pick up no hotel: the other tours leave from a meeting point. These were the differentiators that made us close with Zion. It was one of the best days of our trip, it was very worth it. Special thanks to our guide, Fiston, kind, attentive, and let us enjoy the tour with great tranquility.

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We had a great experience with Fiston as our guide! Communication was excellent as we had to reschedule due to weather. We traveled from Camp's Bay to Hermanus and he entertained us with interesting details about the area on the way. A stop at Betty's Bay to see the penguins was great! The whale watching was completely amazing as we saw a momma and her baby playing right by our boat. The stop at Creeation Winery was also a nice end to the day. What a beautiful place!

A fantastic day. Our guide was Fiston. He was friendly, knowledgeable and a safe driver - couldn't have been a better experience. The penguins were everywhere and then, on the whale watching trip, we saw more than we ever expected. A mother with a white calf as well as male and female adults getting ready for next year's babies! Plus others a way away. Overwhelmingly wonderful. Fiston recommended a restaurant to have lunch and it was spot on. Very good prices and excellent food. We would thoroughly recommend this day trip.

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Everything was timely and guide explained everything well. Saw many whales. Boat guide made extra effort to ensure we got to see as many whales as possible.

Excellent organization. Our guide, Fiston, was knowledgeable, friendly, fun and was also an excellent driver. Absolutely recommended.

The tour guide, Fiston, is energetic and knowledgeable that he explains a lot of stories on the way. He is caring our needs throughout the journey and is always punctual. The whale watching experience is superb and we enjoy it so much. The tour has included all admission fees such that we can travel stress-free. Highly recommend.

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Our guide picked us up at our hotel despite not being in the center of town. We drove a ways to Hermanus but the drive was interesting and we saw a penguin colony on the way. On a two-hour boat ride we saw 10 whiles including a baby. They breached and slapped their tails. They are slow-moving and the boat was within 50 feet of them. It was an amazing experience and well worth the time. Fiston, our guide, was friendly, knowledgable and a good driver. A great day!