Private Tour
Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus with Hotel Pickup
Overview
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WHALE SEASON IS FROM JUNE TO NOVEMBER only.
Private off season tours can be scheduled at different rates.
Doing whale viewing with us gives you opportunity to enjoy our add-on like,
1. Lunch on amazing sea front of Hermanus
2. Penguins in Betty’s bay
3. Scenic coastal drive on the slopes of the Hottentots-Holland mountain
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hermanus
After the whale viewing we give guests a chance to see the town of Hermanus and if they want to eat lunch they have opportunity to.
Hermanus
The great season for whale viewing is in between May to November. Although one can cone across whales randomly on coastal drive, seeing them next to you on boat tours in the ocean is amazing.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
The Bay Hotel
69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay South Africa
The Oceana & Camps Bay Luxury Suites
13 Ingleside Road, Camps Bay South Africa
Casa Grace Villa, Camps Bay
47 Camps Bay Drive, Camps Bay South Africa
Adventure Pad at The Bay Hotel
69 Victoria Road Camps Bay Camps Bay South Africa
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
6 Link Street, Camps Bay Camps Bay South Africa
Camps Bay Retreat
7 Chilworth Road, Near the Glen Apartments Camps Bay South Africa
Primi Seacastle Hotel, Camps Bay, Cape Town
15 Victoria Road Camps Bay South Africa
The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa
201 The Promenade, 75 Victoria Road Camps Bay South Africa
Pod Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
3 Argyle Street Camps Bay South Africa
Options
Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus with Hotel Pickup
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bryde's whale + dolphin sighting in late Nov
TXDelta3,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this tour with Tingo at SantaCruise in advance; turns out he wasn't our guide for the day but Anga was great. Did this tour at the end of November when most of the whales have returned to Antarctica. Obviously no guarantee of what you'll see but decided to go anyway. Anga picked us up at our hotel drove us to Hermanus. The bay was rough that day - no one's fault just matter of fact; be prepared with Dramamine or something as it got rough even for those who don't typically experience sea sickness. But... The playful pod of dolphins that followed and surrounded our boat was so cool, and we did see one Bryde's whale before the tour was done. After the tour, Anga suggested lunch at a waterside spot. We enjoyed her company so much we insisted she join us for lunch, which was delicious. Would def do this tour again with Anga, perhaps earlier in the season to maximize chance of seeing more whales.
The legendary Tingo
yuanl987,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s always a 50-50 chance with guides and with Tingo, we hit the jackpot! Sights will always remain the same but Tingo made even the drive to Hermanus come alive with info nuggets of history, nature, culture, food, religion, jokes even… he would excitedly point out natural phenomenons and sights as if it was the first he saw them (you see what you see, he said) and stopped en route for us to take breath taking pictures or pick up local produce. Conversations and laughter flowed freely, and honestly we got more than the whales and sights we signed up for from this tour… we got one heck of a gentleman from whom we truly experienced the South African way of life and hospitality; who taught us lessons on happiness without knowing. Truly a memorable and valuable experience for us! Just make sure it’s the legendary Tingo!
Cape town Santa Cruise private tour
Sunshine41198006318,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a 10 very fun very social good laughs got to see the whales the light house tower has beautiful views from above..100% good private tour
Timbo!
Kathy R,,Sep 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Timbers made this experience one for the books for sure, the scenic view, the dinner, the whales, the penguins and the laughs he made this experience perfect from beginning to end! We are excited to do it again in the future for sure!
An up-close experience with whales and penguins
Lee J,,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tingo guided us on an awesome whale watching trip at Hermanus. It was a memorable experience thanks to the crew's expertise and enthusiasm. The whales were really close to us. The curious penguins at Betty Bay never fail to amaze me with their movements. It enriched the whole trip with Tingo's commentary. Anybody looking for a whale watching adventure should take this tour!
Fantastic Tour!
ivork38,,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with Tingo, visiting Hermanus, seeing whales and dolphins, and visiting Betty’s bay to see penguins and finishing off with the beautiful scenery at the coast. Tingo is an excellent and knowledgeable guide who knows the area well and showed us some beautiful hidden spots, and above all he’s a fantastic guy! 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Wonderful day with Tingo
582theresec,,Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day, from the minute Tingo picked us up to the minute we arrived home. We were so fortunate to see a humpback, southern right whales with calves and countless dolphins. Tingo shared a beautiful coastal walk with us and took us to a lovely restaurant. From there we had a wonderful time seeing the penguins at Betty's Bay and all the time we felt we were in the company of a friend. Thank you Tingo.
Santa Cruz Tours
Stay603541,,Aug 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whale watching was amazing. We had the best tour guide, Tingo of Santa Cruz Tours made our trip phenomenal! Thank you Tingo. We were blessed to see so many whales that day, it was perfect!
Superb
NNM25,,Aug 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whale watching with Tingo was excellent. He is an amazing tour guide and extremely pleasant. We really enjoyed our time in Capetown and all the tours with Tingo!
Hermanus is a dream!
Erica J,,Dec 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this full day private tour with Santa Cruise Tours. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the city and the history. The route was scenic and so pretty. We had ample time for lunch and did a few stops in between for pictures. Pickup was timely and the car was comfortable and clean. I cannot recommend this company enough for your South African site seeing needs.
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