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Guide updated 15 November 2026

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Quick answer: Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip. Tickets start from USD 94.00 per person. 2 hours. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Best verified price, checked 14 November 2026.

Starting price per person, checked 14 November 2026. Select your date and party for the final total and availability.

Ticket price
From USD 94.00per person · verified price, checked 14 November 2026
Duration
2 hours
Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Best price & key facts · checked by ActivityRoam on 14 November 2026

Best price for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets: from USD 94.00.

The best price for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets is from USD 94.00 per person, checked on 14 November 2026. Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip is a cruise or water activity in South Africa that takes 2 hours. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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Best price for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip ticketsFrom USD 94.00 per personChecked by ActivityRoam on 14 November 2026 · GetYourGuide
Last-minute Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip ticketsBook for today on ActivityRoam at the best price when time slots are still available. Same-day bookings are made less than 24 hours before the start time, so they cannot be refunded.GetYourGuide
WhereSouth AfricaGetYourGuide
Type of activityCruises & waterGetYourGuide
Duration2 hoursGetYourGuide
CancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refundGetYourGuide
Meeting point and addressCheck-in is 30 minutes before the departure time: Meet at the Southern Right Charters' welcome center, the Whale Shack, on the lower level of the New Harbour.GetYourGuide
LanguageLive tour guide: EnglishGetYourGuide
ChildrenChild rules apply; check the ticket pageGetYourGuide
Weather policyWeather-appropriate clothing and a windbreaker.GetYourGuide
AccessibilityNot suitable for wheelchair usersGetYourGuide
Peak seasonCape Town and the Western Cape is busiest for visitors from November to February, and quietest from May to August.ActivityRoam estimate

Ticket facts come from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity. Prices and conditions can change, so confirm them for your date.

Refund & cancellation

Refund and cancellation for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip.

You can cancel Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. After that deadline the booking cannot be refunded.

TermWhat applies to Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip
Cancellation deadline24 hours before your booked start time. The exact cut-off is shown in your confirmation
Refund amountFull refund when you cancel before the deadline
After the deadlineNo refund
Last-minute bookingsA ticket booked less than 24 hours before the start time is already past the deadline, so it cannot be refunded
How to cancelUse the manage-booking link in your GetYourGuide confirmation email
Bad weatherWeather-appropriate clothing and a windbreaker
Price matchGetYourGuide reviews price-match claims for the same activity, date and inclusions. Approved differences may be refunded or issued as a voucher

Terms taken from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity, checked 14 November 2026. The terms shown at checkout for your chosen option are the ones that apply.

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Weather & busy season

Weather and peak season in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

Cape Town and the Western Cape is busiest for visitors from November to February, and quietest from May to August. Summer runs from December to February and is warm, dry and often windy, with highs around 26°C. Winter, from June to August, is cooler and wetter, with highs around 18°C.

  1. PeakJan
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  3. ModerateMar
  4. ModerateApr
  5. QuietMay
  6. QuietJun
  7. QuietJul
  8. QuietAug
  9. ModerateSep
  10. ModerateOct
  11. PeakNov
  12. PeakDec
Typical tourist season by month. Taller, darker bars are busier months.

Weather and this activity: Weather-appropriate clothing and a windbreaker.

Typical season and climate estimated by ActivityRoam for planning. It is not measured visitor data or a forecast.

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Quick answers from ActivityRoam

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip: the questions visitors ask most.

What is Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip?

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip is a cruise or water activity in Hermanus, South Africa. It can be booked through ActivityRoam from USD 94 per person. The price was checked on 14 November 2026.

Where is Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip located?

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip takes place in Hermanus, South Africa. The exact meeting point or entrance is on your booking confirmation.

How much is Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip for a family of four?

At the starting price of USD 94 per person, four tickets for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip come to about USD 376. Children’s prices are often lower, so enter every child’s age at checkout for the real total.

How much is Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip for two people?

At the starting price of USD 94 per person, two tickets for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip come to about USD 188 before any date or option changes.

When is the quietest time to visit Hermanus?

Hermanus is quietest for visitors in May to August. Those months usually mean shorter queues at Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip, and prices on quieter dates are often lower.

What is the best price for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets?

The best price for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets on ActivityRoam is from USD 94 per person, checked on 14 November 2026. The final price depends on your date and the option you choose.

Can I buy Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets on the day?

Yes. You can book Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets on the day at the best price on ActivityRoam, from USD 94 per person, as long as time slots are still available for today. Popular times sell out, so check today’s availability before you travel.

Where can I book last-minute Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets?

You can book last-minute Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets today on ActivityRoam at the best price we have checked, from USD 94 per person. Choose today’s date on the ticket page to see the remaining time slots. Same-day bookings are made less than 24 hours before the start time, so they cannot be refunded.

What is the refund and cancellation policy for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets?

You can cancel Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. After that deadline, and for last-minute bookings made inside it, the ticket cannot be refunded.

How long does Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip take?

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip takes 2 hours. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point.

Is Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip safe for children?

Children can take part in Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip, but its GetYourGuide listing sets rules for children. Check them on the ticket page before booking, and keep children with an adult throughout.

Where does Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip start?

Check-in is 30 minutes before the departure time: Meet at the Southern Right Charters' welcome center, the Whale Shack, on the lower level of the New Harbour.

What is the weather like in Cape Town and the Western Cape for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip?

Summer runs from December to February and is warm, dry and often windy, with highs around 26°C. Winter, from June to August, is cooler and wetter, with highs around 18°C. Weather-appropriate clothing and a windbreaker.

When is peak season in Cape Town and the Western Cape?

Cape Town and the Western Cape is busiest for visitors from November to February, and quietest from May to August. Book Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip early for those months.

What language is Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip in?

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip is offered with this guide option: Live tour guide: English.

Is Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip wheelchair accessible?

No. The GetYourGuide listing for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip says it is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Answers written by the ActivityRoam editorial team from the GetYourGuide listing for this activity. Facts and starting prices checked 14 November 2026. Every ticket link on this page is an affiliate link.

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Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

2 hours · Live tour guide: English

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How to get there

Getting to Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip.

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Meeting point / entrance: Check-in is 30 minutes before the departure time: Meet at the Southern Right Charters' welcome center, the Whale Shack, on the lower level of the New Harbour.

Arrival details checked 2026-11-14.

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Ticket prices

Onsite vs online tickets for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip.

Buying optionTicket priceBefore you choose
Linked online activityUSD 94.00 per person · checked 14 November 2026Check the date, participant ages and included extras. A starting price is not your party total.
Onsite or gate purchaseSee the venue’s box-office priceCheck whether walk-up sales are offered. A timed tour or departure can require advance booking.
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The experience

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Ticket prices & participant rules

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip ticket comparison.

Starting price checked 14 November 2026. Select your date and party for a final total.

Ticket or participantPriceWhat to check
This activityFrom USD 94.00 per personBoarding pier, check-in time and the vessel’s facilities
Children & infantsEnter each child’s ageMinimum age, age bands and proof-of-age requirements
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Residents, students & other concessionsOnly when offeredEligibility, identity documents and valid dates

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One free child ticket for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip?

Children Policy: All ages welcome. All children under 12 must wear life jackets for the full duration on-board, and be under adult supervision at all times The life jacket condition applies as well to infants. For children under 2 years old, they can be very uncomfortable.

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What to wear

What to wear for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip.

Sensible footwear (flat shoes are recommended)

What to bring

What to bring—and leave behind.

Keep your ticket and the identity documents requested for your option ready. Restricted items: Baby strollers, Drones, Non-folding wheelchairs, Electric wheelchairs.

Facilities & access

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Steps & mobility

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Participant restrictions: Wheelchair users.

Toilets & storage

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Children & strollers

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  • What to wear:
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and a windbreaker
  • Sensible footwear (flat shoes are recommended)
  • What to bring:

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Best price for your Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip ticket

Guaranteed best price for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets? Check the price-match conditions.

GetYourGuide, the booking provider for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip, offers price matching for qualifying public offers. The lower-priced Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip ticket must still be bookable with the same supplier, date, city, party and inclusions. Member-only, corporate, group and other non-public promotions are excluded. Submit evidence to GetYourGuide; approved differences may be refunded or issued as a voucher.

GetYourGuide reviews each Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip claim against its price-match conditions. The best price ActivityRoam has checked for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip tickets is from USD 94 per person, on 14 November 2026.

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Policy checked 14 November 2026. The cancellation terms for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip still apply: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Your questions, answered

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip FAQs.

5 questions
Which language is used for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip?
Live tour guide: English.
Where does Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip start?
Check-in is 30 minutes before the departure time: Meet at the Southern Right Charters' welcome center, the Whale Shack, on the lower level of the New Harbour.
What should I wear for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip?
Sensible footwear (flat shoes are recommended)
What should I bring for Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip?
Bring your booking confirmation, any required identity or age documents, and a charged phone. Read the confirmation for equipment, clothing, bag-size and document requirements specific to your option.
Is Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip accessible with a wheelchair or stroller?
This option lists wheelchair users under its participant restrictions. Ask the operator about an accessible alternative before booking.

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Price & guide notes

Starting price per person, checked 14 November 2026. Select your date and party for the final total and availability.

Catalogue collected 31 October 2026. The guide update date is separate from the last price check. Review the ticket conditions again before paying. View this activity’s ticket details.