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Whale Watching from Gansbaai

4.9 (425 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Whale Watching from Gansbaai

About this activity

Jump on board for a spectacular 2-hour whale watching experience along the cliffs of De Keldar. Watch Southern right whales and other marine life as they swim amongst you. Enjoy the experience in full, as the boat is never overcrowded for the best experience.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–25
Guide
English
Operated by
Eubalaena Sea Safaris CC - Trading as Ivanhoe Sea Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional guide
  • Included: Boat ride

Not included

  • Not included: The listed price does not include a R5 parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Jump on board for a spectacular 2-hour whale watching experience along the cliffs of De Keldar. Watch Southern right whales and other marine life as they swim amongst you. Enjoy the experience in full, as the boat is never overcrowded for the best experience.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Ivanhoe Sea Safaris

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
  • The Village Lodge
  • Fountains Hotel by Neighbourgood
  • Upper Bloem Apartment
  • Upperbloem
  • Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
  • 9 On Barrack
  • ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
  • In The City - Urban Living Spaces CC
  • Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre By IHG
  • LuxuryStay, The Docklands
  • AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront

and 64 more pickup points

Pick up is an additional R1000 per person paid directly to the driver.

Using your ticket

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your departure time
  • The listed price does not include a R5 parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
  • Please bring warm clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, video camera, and binoculars

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Please bring warm clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, video camera, and binoculars

Options

  • Whale Trip 10:00am

    2-Hour Southern Right Whale Trip

    View these gentle giants from the comfort of a purpose built whale viewing vessel.

  • Full Day CPT to Gansbaai Tour

    Make the most of the scenic 2hr drive from Cape Town - Upgrade to a Full Day Tour, collection by a qualified tour guide, explore the beautiful coastline between Cape Town and Gansbaai.

  • Whale Trip 1:00pm

    2-Hour Southern Right Whale Trip

    View these gentle giants from the comfort of a purpose built whale viewing vessel.

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 425 reviews
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