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Board a purpose-built catamaran at Hermanus New Harbour and watch Southern Right whales breach, nurse, and play in Walker Bay. This two-hour tour combines expert narration with close, responsible viewing during the June–December season.
Board a purpose-built catamaran at Hermanus New Harbour and watch Southern Right whales breach, nurse, and play in Walker Bay. This two-hour tour combines expert narration with close, responsible viewing during the June–December season.
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Operated by Southern Right Charters · Hermanus, Western Cape
You step onto the creak of the jetty and salt air pulls at your jacket. The catamaran waits in Hermanus New Harbour, engines low and hull steady, while the sea beyond Walker Bay rolls in slow, purposeful swells. Guides scan the horizon; the water answers with blows and flukes — whales that have learned these bays are safe.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires the ability to board a low gangway and stand for viewing.
No—wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but June–December is the peak season for Southern Right whales and sightings are frequent.
Yes; all ages welcome. Children under 12 must wear a life jacket, which is provided by the operator.
Skippers follow regulations and best-practice guidelines to keep a respectful distance; animals control proximity and guides prioritize welfare over photos.
Trips may be canceled for bad weather; the provider offers a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior or for weather-related cancellations.
Hermanus evolved from a 19th-century fishing and shore-whaling community to a conservation-focused town; local protections helped Southern Right populations recover.
Operators follow strict approach distances and education-focused briefings to minimize disturbance; support local codes of conduct and avoid single-use plastics on board.
Southern Right Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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