Whale watching in Gansbaai is a truly mesmerising experience, offering you the opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Gansbaai is one of the premier locations for this activity and approximately a 2.5-hour drive away from Cape Town. The whale season typically spans from June to December, with Southern Right Whales being the most commonly sighted species. However, you may also be fortunate enough to spot Humpback Whales, Bryde’s Whales and even the occasional Orca.

This tour often provides close-up views of whales, allowing you to observe their fascinating behaviours such as breaching and tail slapping. In addition to whales, there's a chance to see dolphins, seals, and a variety of seabirds. Knowledgeable guides are on hand to provide insights into whale behaviour, biology, and conservation efforts, ensuring an educational as well as entertaining experience.

The boats used for these tours are designed with your comfort and safety in mind, providing ample space for viewing and photographically capturing these magnificent creatures. To further enhance your experience, experienced marine biologists or naturalists often accompany the tours, providing informative commentary throughout.

Experience the mesmerising sight of whales in their natural habitat
Spot Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales, and occasionally Orcas
Observe fascinating whale behaviours like breaching and tail slapping
Learn about whale biology and conservation from knowledgeable guides
Enjoy comfortable boat tours, often accompanied by experienced marine biologists

Important to know

Know in advance:

This tour consists of approximately 2 hours at sea. Time-related itineraries and collection times are dependent on tides, weather conditions and the number of scheduled tours for a particular day. The time slots shown in the calendar are nominal times. Exact collection times are only available after 4.00pm the day before your selected date. Please contact the local tour operator for the exact start time at the telephone number stated on your voucher
Due to variable weather conditions and whale activity, sightings may not always be possible and is therefore not guaranteed
Infants (age 0-2) can join the tour for free and don't need a ticket

Remember to bring:

Please bring sun cream/block, sunglasses, bathing costume, anti sea sick pills (if this is an issue), and own towel
It can be cold at sea, so some warm outer wear is recommended. It is best to layer clothes so that one can change according to the weather