We will get an early start, departing Cape town for the beautiful seaside village of Hermanus, known for its "Champagne fresh air" and possibly being the best land-based whale watching bay in the world.
After a light breakfast, you will get briefed about the trip and then kitted out with a snug-fitting wetsuit before boarding the boat (no diving qualification required as tanks are not used). Time at sea will be around 2.5 hrs, 'Bronzie sharks' are very likely to be seen, Great whites somewhat elusive but a distinct possibility. The ocean is rich in marine life with huge pods of dolphins, some seals, penguins and various bird life often making guest appearances. (Kindly note that you don't have to go into the water, you can also watch from the boat).
After getting up close n personal with some beautiful creatures you will get to take a quick hot shower and enjoy a complimentary warm beverage before we head back to Hermanus. Along the way back we can stop for a refreshing beer or gin tasting, before settling down for a delicious seafood lunch(or other) on the waters edge. As we enter Hermanus we'll take a slow drive past the local beaches. You can then spend some time strolling through the quaint village, rubbing shoulders with locals, exploring boutiques, the local market and whale museum.
Some of the finest wines in the world can be sampled in the Hemel en Aarde vallei (Heaven and earth valley as its so lush and green). Two wineries 'Creation'(3rd) and 'Benguela Cove'(84th) both made the top 100 wineries in the world in 2024.
As we leave this beautiful village we'll stop on a hilltop for some final snapshots of this beautiful bay below.. then back on the road along Clarence drive, a stunning coastal rout home, often with the sun setting to our left..
Price is for a minimum of two adults at $325 pp includes Shark experience, return transfer to Cape town, full day exploring Hermanus and the wine valley.
Excludes: Lunch, wine tastings
3 x Adults = $862
4 x Adults = $1075
2 x Adults+ 2 children 11 and under = $914
Children under 5 = $28
Vehicle will likely be a semi-luxurious 7 seater Ford Everest SUV (comfortably carries 5 pax). Prices are valid until December 2025. Feel free to request a quote for 2026..