The umnenge charters boat is a commercially licensed 18ft zcraft invader with two independent yamaha 70hp engines. They have been named port and starboard because both have drooping dorsal. We specialize in boat based whale watching in hermanus and we pride ourselves in offering a uniquely personalized service to all our clients. Experience the best of gansbaai with this combo marine wildlife package. When you book a trip with us, the evening before your tour we will contact you or your accommodation to confirm the time of your tour. You can see them easily from the cliffs overlooking the ocean, but a trip in a licenced whale watching boat will get you as close as is legally possible. Oct 07, 2014 the whales then shifted gear slightly and all attention was drawn to the opposite side of the boat where an odd mottled grey whale a brindled whale had popped up for a perfectly timed visit. Best whale watching in cape town boat based whale watching. To feedback from the original posting, we can thoroughly recommend southern right charters in hermanus and we had an excellent trip with superb whale sightings and from our point of view it would not have been worth the lengthy drive to gansbaai if you are staying in hermanus which was the point of the original question. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south africa. Whale coast directory what to do in gansbaai the natural adventure destination is a remarkable destination offering not only marine adventures great white shark cage diving, whale watching and abundant marine life but as the fynbos adventure destination it boasts unique cape fynbos and a plant diversity ranking among the richest in the world.
Experience the exceptional and come face to face with a great white shark. Enjoy a scenic 2hour drive from cape town, explore the natural beauty as we take you to the best whale watching location on the south african coast line. The size of the boat used by southern right charters was about right. Whale watching tour in gansbaai return trip tofrom cape. Take a trip to gansbaai, just outside of cape town, with your family and friends and embark on a sea adventure filled with fun and a great deal of educational snippets. Gansbaai is the true gem and the place we find the most eco and ethical local operator who takes you out for a 2hr boat trip to visit the whales. Whale watching from gansbaai provided by ivanhoe sea safaris. Whale watching may sound boring and something to be left for your parents, but you are quite wrong. Later, head out on a 2hour boat trip in search of southern right whales. Activities to experience during your stay at cliff lodge. Humpbacks and brydes whales are mostly spotted offshore from boats, but by far the most commonly sighted species, either from land or from a boat, is the southern right whale.
Launch into the water on a speciallydesigned shark viewing boat with a cage. If youre visiting this charming fishingharbour town of gansbaai, then a twohour boat trip is a mustdo activity while youre here. A rich buffet before the tour, the snacks on the boat and the food after the excursion ensure a full stomach. The dyer island cruises team are more than happy to speak with anyone considering a whale watching trip while in south africa. During the months of july to december people from all over the world journey to the shores of gansbaai to watch the whale of a show. In gansbaai, the largest white shark ever caught was at danger point and measured up to 5. Whale watching and shark cage diving see 581 traveler.
Free wifi is available throughout the property and free private parking is also available. Blissfully hidden from the crowds, it is a haven for those seeking total peace and quiet in a most stunning setting and wellpreserved environment. Only a 2 hour drive from cape town transport options are available, dyer island cruises offers our guests the potential to see more marine wildlife in one trip, than anywhere else in the country. Umnenge boat based fishing charters, gansbaai south africa. My daughter and i had the pleasure of diving with great white shark tours. There are two licenced operators in our area ivanhoe sea safaris. Cape whale coastwhat to do in gansbaai cape whale coast. Whale watching boat trips hermanus walker bay adventures. We operate in area 6 of walker bay which is celebrated as the. With over 11 years in the industry, trust our crew to make your trip educatio. Take a sea sickness tablet the night before your whale watching trip and again 1 hour before your gansbaai whale watching trip.
Offering a barbecue and views of the sea, the whale cove is located in gansbaai. Setting the trend this upmarket multifunctional headquarters of marine dynamics and dyer island cruises set a new and revolutionary trend in the shark cage diving industry. Thanks to kira matiwane and katja vindingpetersen for spotting this incredible encounter. Children r600pp under 12 children free under 3 enquire for discount rates for groups of 10 or more.
Passengers are fitted with comfortable lifejackets and waterproof jackets. White shark cage diving offers visitors to the great white shark capital of the world, gansbaai, the ultimate aqua adventure. Shark diving gansbaai and whale watching combo set your eyes on some of the best of marine wildlife south africa has to offer with a combined shark cage dive experience and whale watching tour. So much so that a small boy in the boat was frightened to death and cried the entire time. His aim is to make this a memorable fishing trip, with the biggest possible fish caught. It is most certainly one of those unique moments in life when you get a glimpse into a natural phenomenon. Cape whale coastwhale watching and marine tours cape whale. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in gansbaai. Whether you prefer the thrill of meeting the great white sharks face to face or the comfort of a boat this is an aweinspiring adventure. The team is friendly, humorous and responds to the wishes of its guests.
Ivanhoe sea safaris gansbaai 2020 all you need to know. From july to november the southern right whale comes to breed in the bay near this seaside town, an easy and beautiful drive from cape town. Day 6 whale watching at gansbaai southern africa holiday blog. Ivanhoe sea safaris is universally regarded as the leading boatbased whale watching company in south africa we also boast one of the limited whale watching permits allocated country wide. When whaling was legal, these whales were thought of as the right whales to hunt.
If youre visiting this charming fishingharbour town of gansbaai, then a twohour boat trip is a mustdo activity while youre here from june to december, book for a whalewatching trip to see southern right whales in large numbers. We have never been whale watching before so are keen for the best experience possible. In other words you will not just get to see the marine big 5 on this spectacular 2 3 hour boat tour, but a abundance of amazing different sea life. Throughout the year you can see the other four of the walker bay big 5 dolphins, penguins, seals and great.
Enjoy a 2hour boat trip from gansbaai to see great white sharks, whales, cape fur seals, penguins and more. Dyer island is a breeding colony for jackass penguins and cape fur seals. Gansbaai is also ideal for whale watching because of its lowlying cliffs and the southern right whales inquisitive nature and tendency to remain close to the rocky shore. The best thing about working on the ocean is never knowing what you will find.
Whale sanctuary lodge guesthouse and bed and breakfast. The tours are operated from the new harbour in hermanus and departs 3 to 4 times daily depending on the time of year and weather and sea conditions. Richard searle of umnenge charters is the only fully compliant and licensed commercial deepseafishing tour operator in the gansbaai area. Between our custombuilt tour boat, expert marine guides and luxury facilities, we have everything you need to gaurantee unbeatable value for money. Unfortunately this has also contributed to whalers targeting them. You will also enjoy a wine tasting at bouchard finlayson wine estate. From june to december, book for a whale watching trip to see southern right whales in large numbers.
Whale watching trips whale viewing trips gansbaai dirty. Gansbaai, south africa is the best location for spotting whales, seals, sharks, dolphins and penguins all in a single trip. From your 20 square meter balcony you will have a 180 degree view of the sea as well as the hermanus mountains across the bay. For the best hermanus whale watching experience, there is no better choice than ivanhoe sea safaris 5yrs consecutive winner of certificate of excellence, and with a proven track record since 1996, the company has established a reputation of offering an unrivaled.
The exact world record white shark is a contested issue, but chances are it is between 67m. Gansbaai whale watching adventures from late autumn to early spring about april to september walker bay is just crowded with southern right whales that have travelled north from antarctica to frolic, mate and calve in the warm protected waters. Sure enough, as we park just off the beach we see the now familiar water spouts that signify whale venting. Still on a high, we begin our trip back, initially retracing our steps back as far as hermanus. Throughout the year you can see the other four of the walker bay big 5 dolphins, penguins, seals and great white sharks. Dolphins, humpback whales, cape fur seals, bryde whales, african penguins and.
Head to other parts of the ocean to look for whales and african penguins, as. Look for southern right whales and other marine life swimming. There we would join up with the much loved, boat based whale watching team of dyer island cruises for an unforgettable marine safari and tour through shark alley and dyer island. We started our first tour of the day launching from gansbaai, and at danger point we had an incredible couple. I have never done the boat trip, as boats and i just dont get on. Explore south africas top shark and whale watching region, going shark cage diving with a marine biologist and experienced crew on a spacious, custombuilt shark diving boat.
Whale watching trips best whale watching in cape town. Dyer island cruises whale watching in gansbaai xplorio. Dolphins, humpback whales, cape fur seals, bryde whales, african penguins and many of our coastal marine birds may also be seen. Your guide will provide commentary about the area en route. Whale watching trip by boat gans bay, south africa. Take this opportunity to go whale watching from one of the best landbased viewing spots in the world, hermanus. Apart from the southern right whales, we are able to view brydeswhales, humpback whales and possibly even great white sharks. Hi, we will be on a 2 week tour of south africa in early october and will be driving from cape town to hermanus for a 2 night stay.
Boat trips in gansbaai gansbaai boat trips sunset cruises. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Gansbaai accommodation gansbaai backpackers shark diving. The boat has everything you need for fishing and more importantly, the skipper knows all the good fishing spots. Whale watching trips a typical trip will have you exploring our magnificent coastline and bay while looking for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and seabirds. A 2hour boattrip from gansbaai harbour to view southern right whales in walker bay. Also dont eat a heavy meal before your whale watching boat trip. The hermanus boats are from r950 per person gansbaai boat is r90 per person and the kleinbaai boat is an ecotour that visits the seals of dyer island and circles the shark diving boats for 10 to 15mins and priced at r90 per person all whale boat trips offer discounts for students, pensioners and kids under 12 years old.
Boat based whale watching 2hr boat trip cape town south. From your 20 square meter balcony you will have a 180 degree view of the sea. These openplan units include a flatscreen tv with satellite channels. A 2hour boat trip from gansbaai harbour to view southern right whales in walker bay. The whale watching ocean safaris run from july to november and it is one of the only places in the world where you can see the mighty whale and a great white shark on the same boat trip. Gansbaai whale watching information cape town city pass. Tripadvisor whale watching from gansbaai provided by.
You are guaranteed sightings in a boat and i hve met plenty of people who have done the boat trip and been very pleased with the experience however a cliff walk if there are whales in the bay is very rewarding too. See whales, seals and much more up close on this whale watching experience by boat in gansbaai, south africa at the great white house, receive a brief introductory talk about the route, safety, and what to look out for. Orcas hunting common dolphins gansbaai, south africa. In gansbaai, we can find whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and great white sharks all in one trip. Online bookings whale watching in south africa hermanus. For the best whale viewing experience 2hr form cape town, close to hermanus, you find gansbaai, trust the experts operating since 1996.
Hermanus is regarded as the whale watching capital of south africa and there are few better ways to see these gentle giants in their natural environment than on a boat based whale watching trip. Gansbaai whale watching trips ocean safari whale viewing. From late autumn to early spring about april to september walker bay is just crowded with southern right whales that have travelled north from antarctica to frolic, mate and calve in the warm protected waters. Boat based whale watching 2hr boat trip take a 2 hour southern right whale boat base trip and view these gentle giants from the comfort of a purpose built whale viewing vessel, the ivanhoe.
Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the western cape. Highly professional tour, with fantastic facilities on and off the boat breakfast, lunch and showers. My experience with great white shark tours gansbaai was breathtaking. The peak time, when daily sightings are virtually guaranteed, is during september and october. Hermanus whale watching southern right whales humpback. Whale watching and marine big 5 tours in south africa. Shark cage diving in gansbaai, south africa with marine dynamics. Whale and bird watching what you can expect a typical trip with dyer island cruises. You dont want sea sickness to spoil your whale watching experience. In gansbaai, this is exactly what our own great white house represents. The day we were on the boat the seas were very rough and we had a crazed whale spotting driver who was hell bent on getting those sightings. Booking was seamless and communication prior to the day faultless. Let the team from marine dynamics take you out and show you just how fun it can be. The whales then shifted gear slightly and all attention was drawn to the opposite side of the boat where an odd mottled grey whale a brindled whale had popped up for a perfectly timed visit.
Hi, we will be on a 2 week tour of south africa in early october and will be driving from cape town to hermanus for a 2 night. The name southern right whale was dubbed by whalers as the right whale to hunt. Judith has joined dyer island cruises as a guide for the last couple of whale seasons. Boat based whale watching tour cape town south africa. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best gansbaai cruises around. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose built boat.
Whale watching gansbaai big 5 sea safari is a great way to see the big 5 sea safari. We launched out of kleinbaai harbour this morning eager to find some whales. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south. Get the most of your experience of the area and combine land based whale watching with a boat based whale watching trip and shark cage diving. Hermanus whale watchers offers boatbased whale watching trips from the new. Whale watching in gansbaai, south africa xplorio gansbaai. I vanhoe sea safaris is regarded as one the leading boat based whale watching companies in south africa, we operate just a 2 hour drive from cape town near the whale capital of the world hermanus and launch from the quaint fishing harbour of gansbaai. You have the opportunity to see the southern right whale, hump back whales. Whale watching hermanus what you need to know before you. Hermanus whale watching is renowned for the most prolific whale viewing experience in the world. On the day we were treated to sharks whales seals and stingrays,the tour. The boat has 68% positive flotation and all the required safety equipment to ensure a. However, our experience beat any whale watching tour as i firmly believe we were closer to the whales than you would be on a boat. The southern right whale is the most renown of all the whales in south africa.
Get the best possible chance to see africas marine big 5marine birds, penguins, seals, dolphins, and whalesby booking this sea safari tour in walker bay. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of. With the dyer island group a few km south of the town home to 50 000 cape fur seals, gansbaai is the worlds capital for great white sharks. These majestic giants migrate to the south african waters. Just outside gansbaai, theres a signpost to a whale watching beach so we turn off to see if you can see anything from here. Gansbaai south africa is about a 30minute drive from hermanus heading southeast. The beautiful area of gansbaai is known to be one of the best places on the planet for whale watching, shark cage diving, bird, dolphin and seal spotting. Blissfully hidden from the crowds, it is a haven for those seeking total peace and quiet in a. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. Whale watching with dyer island cruises in gansbaai. Visit the ominouslynamed shark alley to see if there are any great whites feeding on seals. There are many cape fur seals, african penguins, dolphins.