The 2 Most Popular Whale Watching Trips with Wine Worldwide

1.Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip and Private Wine Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $242Our pick

Leave Cape Town around 6:30 am in a private vehicle with a guide such as John, Kelly, Samson, or Barnabas. Take a 2 to 3-hour shared boat trip from Hermanus, then visit a wine estate, stop at Stony Point’s penguin colony, and return by the scenic R44. Whale trips run June through mid-December and depend on good weather.

“visite des baleines depuis un bateau, un peu déçu car les bateaux ne sont pas autorisés de s'approcher à moins de 50 M des baleines.”

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2.Cape Agulhas, Hermanus whales & Wine Tasting Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $264Top rated

Leave Cape Town at 6:30 AM for a full day at Africa’s southern tip. Visit Cape Agulhas, Stony Point penguin colony, Hermanus, Khayelitsha, and a Stellenbosch vineyard. Guide Roland is noted for his thoughtful storytelling and flexibility. Wine tasting is included, but lunch and any whale-watching boat ticket cost extra.

“We enjoyed the day very much! Roland was knowledgeable, told us many facts other guides didn’t before, and was attentive to the guests’ needs. We appreciated Roland’s flexibility and client service orientation. Thank you very much for the wonderful day!”

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