Africa Adventure Travel

Boat Based Whale Watching Day Trips & Eco-Tours

Seasonal – From July to December
Gansbaai and Dyer Island – This is quite possibly the only place in the world where one can see a mighty whale and a great white shark on the same boat trip.

• Boat based Whale Watching
• Southern Right Whales guaranteed July to December
• See Humpback Whales, Seals and Penguins
• Spot Great White Sharks and Dolphins
• Transport from Hout Bay, or self drive.

These exciting and informative eco-tours around Dyer Island take place all year
(excluding May), and between July and December the Island experience is combined with boat-based whale watching. The whale watching trips are considered not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone’s imagination. Southern right whale sightings are guaranteed between July and December.

What is a typical trip?

Every trip is preceded by a brief introductory talk about the route and what to look out for. Passengers are fitted with comfortable life-jackets. Safety is of the utmost importance.

All cruises depart from Kleinbaai harbour near Gansbaai. Dyer Island is located 8 km from shore and is completely protected for the conservation of its many resident bird species, including African penguins. Adjacent to Dyer Island is Geyser Rock, home to a 60,000 strong Cape fur seal colony. These seals are also present all year round. The channel of water between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock is the now world renowned Shark Alley. This channel is part of the trip. On whale watching and Dyer Island trips you also see: Great white sharks, Bryde’s whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins.

This experience is both fun and educational. Each trip is led by experienced marine guides who will share their knowledge with you, keeping emphasis on the welfare and conservation of the animal. Responsible tourism is the main objective so the focus is on conservation, education, community upliftment and safety.

Anyone who has had the joy of meeting a mighty whale face to face will tell you just how magical it is. Huge, gentle, mysterious, curious. Can you imagine a giant friend, like none other? As captivated by you as you are by him. A whale that is longer and wider than the boat in which you sit. A whale of 40 tonnes launching clear of the sparkling blue sea with a majestic tail of 5 metres, who may live to 200 years, who has had spellbinding adventures at sea which will be his secrets forever.

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