Hermanus Coast & Whale-Watching Day
Enjoy a coastal day out to Hermanus, with viewpoints, town time and the option to arrange a separately ticketed whale-watching cruise.
Overview
A day trip along the coast to Hermanus, a seaside town on Walker Bay known for shore-based whale watching in season. Walk part of the Cliff Path, explore the town and the Old Harbour, and, if you choose, join a whale-watching cruise booked separately with an operator.
We plan the route around your cruise time, or around the town and coast if you would rather stay ashore.
Highlights
- Coastal viewpoints on the way
- Time on the Hermanus Cliff Path
- The town and Old Harbour
- An optional, separately booked whale-watching cruise
Itinerary
Times are approximate. Your quote will confirm the plan for your travel date.
- Cape Town pickupFrom an agreed Cape Town location.
- Scenic coastal sectionWhen the coastal road is open.
- Short viewpoint stopabout 15 minViews over the coastline.
- Hermanus town and Cliff Pathabout 60–90 minA walk along part of the shore path and time in town.
- Lunchabout 60 minAt your own cost.
- Optional cruise or time ashoreA pre-booked whale-watching cruise on the operator’s schedule, or more time in town and on the coast.
- Return to Cape TownTiming depends on the cruise and the route.
What’s included
Included
- Agreed transport
- Driver or an arranged guide
- The agreed route
Not included
- Whale-watching cruise tickets
- Attraction entry fees
- Meals and drinks
- Wine tastings
- Personal purchases
Pickup information
Pickup from an agreed location in Cape Town. The time is confirmed with your quote.
Good to know
Whales are wild animals: sightings and sea conditions are never guaranteed, and cruises can be cancelled by the operator because of weather. Cruise operators have their own booking and cancellation terms, separate from ours; we explain both before you accept.
Optional extras
Arranged and priced separately
- A whale-watching cruise booked separately with the operator. We help plan the timing.
- A Stony Point penguin colony visit, arranged and priced separately
Booking conditions
- R7,000 total for 6–7 guests; larger groups are quoted.
- Minimum 6 guests per booking.
- Cruise tickets are not included and have their own terms.
- Sightings are never guaranteed.
- Sending a request is not a confirmed reservation. We confirm availability, inclusions and the final price in a written quote, and your booking is confirmed only after you accept it and we confirm in writing.
- Deposit, payment and cancellation terms are set out in your quote before you accept.
Questions
Is the boat included?
No. A whale-watching cruise is booked and paid separately with the operator. We plan the day around its time.
Can we do a shore-based visit?
Yes. Hermanus is known for shore-based whale watching in season, and you can spend the day on the Cliff Path and in town.
Are sightings guaranteed?
No. Whales are wild animals, and sightings and sea conditions cannot be guaranteed.
What happens if the cruise is cancelled?
The operator’s own terms apply to the cruise. Our transport terms are separate and are explained in your quote; you can spend the time ashore instead.
Can the route change?
Yes. Weather, road conditions and your cruise time can change the route; we agree changes with you.