Boat-based whale watching aboard a purpose-built catamaran departing Hermanus New Harbour, with a whale-specialist guide, onboard videographer and a sighting guarantee. Trips run roughly 1.5-3 hours (2 hours on average, depending on how far the whales are), with daily departures and a private charter option. All ages welcome.

Season runs June through November/December. 2026 adult rate R1,580, students/seniors R1,480, under-12s R790, under-3s free.

Category	Things to Do
Town	Hermanus
Address	The Whale Shack, New Harbour, Hermanus
Phone	082 353 0550
Email	info@southernrightcharters.co.za
Website	https://www.southernrightcharters.co.za/

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A Southern Right Whale tail, seen on a Southern Right Charters trip

Aerial view of a Southern Right Charters boat in Walker Bay

Whale watching with Southern Right Charters

Business hours

Closed

Opens tomorrow at 06:30

Monday	06:30 – 17:00
Tuesday	06:30 – 17:00
Wednesday	06:30 – 17:00
Thursday	06:30 – 17:00
Friday	06:30 – 17:00
Saturday	06:30 – 17:00
Sunday Today	06:30 – 17:00

Whale season only, roughly June-December. Daily departures 06:30, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, check-in 30 min before. Confirm sailings directly in the off-season.

Times shown in South African time (SAST).

Location

The Whale Shack, New Harbour, Hermanus

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