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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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From $216.14 per night
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Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus
Hermanus, South Africa
A June–December whale-watching tour featuring Southern Right whales, seals, penguins, marine birds, dolphins, Bryde’s and humpback whales
From $112.35
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,055 reviews
From $270.99 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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From $142.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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From $86.58 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Vacations in Hermanus: Things to know
Most booked car type | Small car |
|---|---|
Avg. daily price for Small car | $24 per day |
Avg. cost of stay | $149 per night |
Best time to visit | November and December |
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Marine Big 5 Safari with transport from Hermanus
Hermanus, South Africa
Guided boat trips from Gansbaai around Dyer Island: whales, sharks, Cape fur seals (≈60,000), African penguins, dolphins
From $201.36
Shark Cage Diving - Adventure Meets Conservation!
Gansbaai, South Africa
Small-group shark cage diving aboard 22-guest boat with 22 years' operation and 100% safety record
From $173.58
Shark Cage Diving with complimentary air in cage from Gansbaai
Gansbaai, South Africa
We are the passionate pioneers in the industry and stand out miles from our competitors. We take ...
From $189.36
Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer
Hermanus, South Africa
Guided land-based observation of Southern Right Whale behaviour in Walker Bay with two decades' field experience
From $126.24
Marine Big 5 Safari: Self-Drive
Prince Albert, South Africa
Guided boat trips from Gansbaai around Dyer Island, whales, sharks, around 60,000 Cape fur seals, penguins, dolphins
From $157.17
Whale Watching Walking Tours (Land-Based) - from 15th JUNE 2026
Hermanus, South Africa
Guided whale-watching walk along Hermanus cliff-top paved pathways, starting at whale museum, stops at 5–7 spots by minibus
From $75.74
Vineyard Safari and Wine Tasting in Hermanus with Guide
Hermanus, South Africa
A wine estate with 2.6 km of ocean-facing vineyards at 2.7 m above sea level
From $64.39
Shark Cage Diving and Whale Watching Combo in Gansbaai
Gansbaai, South Africa
A full-day Gansbaai tour with 2-3 hour shark cage dives and 2-3 hour whale watching
From $312.45
Ziplining in Elgin
Grabouw, South Africa
This ziplining/canopy tour is located in the scenic Elgin Valley, nestled within CapeNature’s Hot...
From $100.99
Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai
Gansbaai, South Africa
A boat trip from Gansbaai with surface and submerged cage viewing of great white and Bronze Whaler sharks
From $154.64
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