Whale-watching tours offer an exciting way to witness the majestic Southern Right whales that come to the Cape each season to breed and calve. Whale season typically runs between June and November in the Cape, and each season, large numbers of whales can be seen along the coast. The best place to see these creatures is along the famous Whale Route, which spans along the coastline passing Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay en route to Hermanus.
As one of the top destinations for whale-watching, Hermanus is perfectly positioned to offer the best viewing directly from the shore. You will be able to watch as these giants of the deep frolic in the waves, and launch out of the water to breach.
Hermanus is the only town in the world that has a 'Whale Crier' officially on duty during the whaling season, and this is a popular attraction on whale watching tours in this town. Stationed at a prime vantage point, the crier is able to spot whales and then sound the horn to let bystanders know that there are whales in the bay.
The town was once a prime whaling station and with it's sheltered bay that draws the whales to this area each year. Hermanus was one of the more lucrative whaling stations in South Africa. The Old Harbour has a number of relics left over from this era.
