The whale season in Hermanus is in FULL swing: with nearly daily sightings from the land and 100% success rate for sightings on all of our whale watching boat trips this past month, the coastline is beaming with activity.
The Whale Unit of the Mammal Research Institute took to the skies to conduct an aerial count of the Southern Right Whales along our coastline, the total count was 1347 whales between Hawston and Witsands. This jaw-dropping count is triple what it was this time last year!
With its close proximity to Cape Town, Hermanus is the perfect getaway destination. This once small fishing village has burst into an eco-tourism playground and has become known as the whale watching capital of South Africa. A day trip might leave you wanting more so it is best to rather spend a night or two for your Hermanus whale watching getaway. Be sure to filter you accommodation search as there is a vast choice to suit any desire, be it on the cliff paths, beach, the town centre or on the foot of a fynbos-covered mountain. Here are some local tips on what to see and do in the area for a short stay. To find accommodation nearby, visit HotelsCombined.
TRIP STATUS
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
