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Marine Big 5 Safari with transport from Hermanus

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We operate from Gansbaai around the world-famous Dyer Island where you might be so fortunate to see the Marine Big 5 – the Southern Right Whale/Humpback/Bryde’s Whales, various shark species, the Cape fur seal (around 60 000 on Geyser Rock), the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The area is also home to a wide variety of seabirds.
  • Warm soup and bread after the trip
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee/tea and muffins on arrival
  • Inflatable life-jackets and wet weather gear
  • Free visit to our African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS)
  • Trip footage available for purchase after the trip
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Traveler pickup is offered

Please wait for us outside or at the front door of your accommodation. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed 24hours prior to the pick-up. Please note that the tour departure time you select is not your pick-up time, but the actual time the boat leaves.

  • Dyer Island Cruises, Overstrand, South Africa
    Dyer Island Cruises operates around the world-famous Dyer Island where you might be fortunate enough to see the Marine Big 5: Southern Right / Humpback / Bryde’s Whales, Great White Sharks around the renowned Shark Alley, Cape Fur Seals, the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The are is also home to a variety of seabirds. Our Southern Right Whale Season is normally from June – December, but for the rest of the year we occasionally see Humpback and Bryde’s whales in the area. We have an on-board Marine biologist and experienced crew who promise and educational, life-changing experience. Upon arrival at the Great White House, coffee/tea and muffins are served while listening to a dedicated safety and conservation briefing. We provide safety jackets and wet weather gear. After a short walk to the harbour we board custom deigned vessel, Dream Catcher and the adventure will commence. After the trip on sea, guests return to the Great White House for soup and bread followed by a debriefing. Quality trip footage can be bought, and you will receive a downloadable link. A free visit to the African Penguin and Seabirds Sanctuary is also included. Dyer Island Cruises supports The Dyer Island Conservation Trust under which we have a number of conservation and community projects. Please be assured that Your choice makes a difference by booking with us and help to fulfil our dream to Discover & Protect. If you make use of our dedicated shuttle, we will stop in the beautiful Hermanus. Here you can explore the walkway and curio craft market or have a snack to eat, before heading back to Cape Town.
    120 minutes
  • 5 Geelbek St, Van Dyks Bay, 7220, South Africa
    Dyer Island Cruises operates around the world-famous Dyer Island where you might be fortunate enough to see the Marine Big 5: Southern Right / Humpback / Bryde’s Whales, Great White Sharks around the renowned Shark Alley, Cape Fur Seals, the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The are is also home to a variety of seabirds. Our Southern Right Whale Season is normally from June – December, but for the rest of the year we occasionally see Humpback and Bryde’s whales in the area. We have an on-board Marine biologist and experienced crew who promise and educational, life-changing experience. Upon arrival at the Great White House, coffee/tea and muffins are served while listening to a dedicated safety and conservation briefing. We provide safety jackets and wet weather gear. After a short walk to the harbour we board custom deigned vessel, Dream Catcher and the adventure will commence. After the trip on sea, guests return to the Great White House for soup and bread followed by a debriefing. Quality trip footage can be bought, and you will receive a downloadable link. A free visit to the African Penguin and Seabirds Sanctuary is also included. Dyer Island Cruises supports The Dyer Island Conservation Trust under which we have a number of conservation and community projects. Please be assured that Your choice makes a difference by booking with us and help to fulfil our dream to Discover & Protect. If you make use of our dedicated shuttle, we will stop in the beautiful Hermanus. Here you can explore the walkway and curio craft market or have a snack to eat, before heading back to Cape Town.
    90 minutes
  • African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, Overstrand, South Africa
    The African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) serves as a custom-designed, world class, marine bird rehabilitation centre in the Overstrand area. We provide temporary rehabilitative care to diseased, displaced, injured, oiled and abandoned marine birds with special focus on the endangered African Penguin. Marine bird rescue, rehabilitation and release form part of the conservation management plan to conserve and maintain African Penguin populations, and other seabirds. Through continued research, education and awareness programmes, we aim to mitigate human impacts on our colonies
    15 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible, we can accommodate 2 wheelchairs per trip. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
  • Excellent crew - one crew member to look after 6-7 guests.
  • Please note that the Conservation Fee is compulsory.
  • This tour is 2 to 2.5 hours, excluding your travel and briefing time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
NoukiSmeur
09 Mar 2023
We had a great tour! The crew was super nice and considerate, and the marine biologist was very enthousiastic. They make sure you see at least some wildlife, but do it in a very respectful way and they have tons of projects to support the local marine wildlife.
Triplewonderandme_
24 Feb 2023
Wir waren heute bei der Walbeobachtungstour! Eines der schönsten Erlebnisse, Pinguine, Wale, Robben, Haie ... aber leider heute keine Delfine! Wir hatten als Guide die liebe Sandra (ursprünglich aus Österreich) und sie war wirklich sehr nett und sympathisch! Hat immer alles genau erklärt! Würden wir definitiv nochmal machen und können es daher empfehlen!
Joachim_H
03 Feb 2023
Information on Viator-Homepage were partially wrong (boat trip is in reality only 2-3 hours; departure from Gansbaii). But a great onsite-service of the operator saved the day and we had a great time. We are really happy about the accommodating solution.
This tour in Western Cape is organized by Dyer Island Cruises

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