On the Water
2 hours
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Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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A typical trip will have you exploring our magnificent coastline and bay while looking for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and seabirds. Apart from the Southern Right Whales, we are able to view Brides Whales, Humpback Whales and possibly even Great White Sharks.There are many Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins, Dolphins, Sunfish and plenty of coastal marine birds to been seen whilst out at sea.
Gansbaai, South Africa
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Alex Barker
Halifax, Canada1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Did the sunset whale watching tour and had a great time. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. We saw so many whales.
Written 23 November 2023
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Wander11675541331
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Nov 2023 • Family
Great. The view is good. We know that South Africa is experiencing a very hard time. Hope South Africa will get well soon.
Written 23 November 2023
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Raquel
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Nov 2023 • Solo
I liked this activity. The driver was a cool guy. I think you offer a vehicle with more space, almost 3hs tightly wasn’t good.
Written 21 November 2023
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Heather H
Ewell, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Fantastic experience! Saw far more whales than we expected, and got some incredible pictures. Skippers were very friendly and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
Written 20 November 2023
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Karin T
Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro, Spain45 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Best whale watching trip ever! We were not many people on the boat (something like 15) so it was not crowded at all and made very enjoyable. The guides gave LOADS of information and were super friendly. We have a lot if whales, going under the boat and breaching. As bonus we also had dolphins
Written 20 November 2023
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Camper07349456510
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Nov 2023 • Couples
Was quite interesting.A bit long for some people who showed signs of seasickness.Must be because of the strong winds.Sea life was a bit shy it seems..but with nature you are always at risk of not knowing what you will see .
Written 20 November 2023
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Roving745513
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
The captain was very kind and spontaneous and explained lots of things to us about the whales and was very passionated about them. It was a very special experience!
Written 20 November 2023
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carriejcd
Yorkshire, UK22 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We went on this trip today and I would recommend it very highly. I love whale watching and this is one of the best trips I have done. It's a small boat and they don't pack you on like sardines which I hate. Brilliant, friendly and knowledge crew, you get to see the whales so much better than a big boat. The only tip I would give is take an anti seasickness. I was fine but some weren't because there was quite a swell. With it being a small boat you are much closer to the water. I will be back. Thanks so much chaps it was brilliant 😊
Written 12 November 2023
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Explorer248619
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Nov 2023 • Friends
We had an amazing time and saw a lot of whales! The group was not too big and the guide was really nice and had answers to all our questions. We learned so much about these amazing animals and heard a lot of great stories. I can recommend this tour 100%. It‘s worth the price.
Written 10 November 2023
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Mike P
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Most incredible whale watching experience ever with Southern Right whales with calves coming right up to our drifting boat diving underneath and all around the boat
Written 7 November 2023
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Olaf S.
1 contribution
Hello, we are Planung a South Africa Tour in March 2024. Is it possible to see Whales so early in the Year?
Greetings
O. Schmidt
bonniehayes4
Philadelphia, PA13 contributions
What is the difference between the 2 trips: one costs $93.00 and the other costs $63.00. Also how many people does the boat hold? Bonnie
ivanhoeseasafaris
Gansbaai, South Africa4 contributions
Main Whale Season runs June to December, when migrating southern right whales come to our shoes, this is a main high season as whale sightings and whale interaction should be very good.
In low season Jan to May, we still have local whales, Bryde's whales but generally the sightings and interaction is less as this is a fast hunter whale and is nature is diffrent to that of the southern right whale which is more curious. In low season we spend our time looking for our BIG , Brydes, Dolphin, Seal, Penguin and marine birds.
You generally see all the species in both seasons but we spend more time in Whale Season looking and observing Southern Right Whales.
Valentina S
Nerviano, Italy32 contributions
Hallo, the shark and whale combo is done the same day?
ivanhoeseasafaris
Gansbaai, South Africa4 contributions
It can be done same day, 7am EST sharks and 1pm Whale Trip.
If you prefer you can split them over two days.
Melanie H
Nuremberg, Germany1 contribution
Hi, we would like to book the combo tour with the sharks and the whales..
Is there only the tour in the early Morning or also One around 10 am or later. And is it ok just to watch the sharks because i just like to See them without going to the water or would you recommend another tour then
ivanhoeseasafaris
Gansbaai, South Africa4 contributions
The combo trip is sharks normally around 6am to 8am, this time is only given the evenign before.
We then put you on Ivanhoe for our 1pm trip.
You can just watch the sharks from the boat, you do not have to get in the cage. The seat price is the same, cage or no cage.
Leon H
45 contributions
Hi, I come with my family in 17 december. what can I expect to see in your tour?
BurySt_EdmundsTrevor
Suffolk527 contributions
Hi - I took this tour in September and saw breaching whales and mothers and their calves. Of course you cannot predict nature so this is no guarantee you will see anything-however this outfit are very professional and skilled so I would not hesitate in recommending them
FFleur
Alblasserdam, The Netherlands3 contributions
We are travelling to Kaapstad in the beginning of November.
Will it still be possible to see the whates?
best,
Fleur Botman
ivanhoeseasafaris
Gansbaai, South Africa4 contributions
Good morning yes would should still have whales then
@About_Dara
Moscow, Russia51 contributions
Hi, we would like to take a whale watching tour in Cape Town end of next week and before booking we wanted to ask if whale watching is worth doing in late April. Are whales at all to be seen? Thanks!
Mailsurf
Cape Town, South Africa3 contributions
Whales arrive in June and leave December.