5 Dolphin Watching Tours in South Africa That Justify the Drive

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 807 reviews · 2 hours · from $98Our pick

Review of Hermanus whale and dolphin watching with Southern Right Charters, including sightings, boat comfort, price, timing, and practical tips.

“What a beautiful experience: From the expert introduction to Hermanus' whales by Ken, to the explanations of Jacques and the Crew taking care of us and making sure to keep watching out for marine life, this tour was great. Not only did we find ourselves in the middle of a large school of dolphins and did spot a whale while it was already end of season. I also felt the Crew did run the tour with expertise, ensuring to not chase the animals but give them space to approach us.”

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2.Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · from $185Top rated

Review of Port Elizabeth’s small-group Algoa Bay cruise for whales, dolphins and African penguins, with practical tips, seasons and value.

“Very professional and extremely knowledgeable Would recommend this tour to everyone Handled the boat very well considering the choppy conditions”

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3.Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 hours · from $37Best value

Paddle Cape Town’s Atlantic coast for dolphins, penguins, seals, and grand Table Mountain views on this friendly two-hour kayak trip.

“I arrived at Truth Kayaking and the guide welcomed me in and was so bubbly and high energy. Such a fun vibe! They even had a smoothie bar with protein smoothies. We launched from the beach next door and as we left the beach we saw so many dolphins! We saw this really funny looking fish, a sunfish? Was so amazing! The guides were so knowledgeable and so funny. Such vibes. When we got back to the truth kayaking space, I actually decided to spend the afternoon remote working from their beautiful garden, it’s giving Bali jungle energy, so cute, such a chilled space. Highly recommend their tours and just…”

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4.Durban: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

See Durban’s humpback whales, dolphins, and ocean wildlife on a small-group 2-hour cruise with expert guides and seasonal tips.

“What an amazing trip we had with Bennie, our guide. Because we were the only ones aboard we even started earlier than expected so we could stay out a little longer. Bennie is such an enthusiastic guide which reinforces the whole experiences, 5/5 stars for him. You see that after all those years he still enjoys the view. We were lucky with the calm sea, so we could even hear the whales breathing. That was such an amazing experience. We saw both wales and sharks from up close. Bennie tried his best to give us the best position to view the animals, but at the same time respecting the animals’…”

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5.Dolphin and Marine Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Explore Plettenberg Bay and Robberg Peninsula by boat, with dolphins, seals, seabirds, geology, and a thrilling surf landing.

“Witam,super przeżycie z tak bliskiego spotkania z delfinami i fokami. Niezapomniane wrażenia.Dziękuję. Pozdrawiam Jolanta”

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