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Winter Whale Watching | July Sightings 2016

So early into the month and already so much activity, winter whale watching in Hermanus is getting the thumbs up!

With the number of southern right whales on the rise, more than 20 whales were encountered during one trip earlier this week. Wonderful bucket list moments and varied marine life sightings of Southern right & Humpback whales, Cape fur seals and African penguins. Typical to South Africa’s winter, recent sightings of the Sub Antarctic Skua and Shy Albatross is a highlight for any bird-watcher.

Thanks Dave De Beer for capturing the moments.

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TODAY

Sunday
18 Jan 2026

THE HERMANUS WHALE WATCHING SEASON HAS COME TO A CLOSE

WISHING YOU ALL WELL OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON & WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING THE SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES BACK TO OUR BAY IN JUNE 2026

UNTIL THEN…… 

Peak Humpback whale season has started on the Cape West Coast – www.whaleexpedition.co.za 

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