Close Encounter Whale Watching Cruise in Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route

Garden Route Things To Do

Close Encounter Whale Watching Cruise (Plettenberg Bay)

Categories: Cruises / Sports & Leisure / Whale Watching
Price group: On Request (see other things to do in this price group)
Available in the following region(s): Garden Route

Address: 1 Hopwood Street, Central Beach, Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route
Telephone: +27 (0)82 926-6664
Opening hours: Daily from 08h00 to 16h00 (weather permitting)
Other times possible by prior arrangement.

Close Encounter Whale Watching Cruise

Our Premium, Close Encounter cruises are conducted on our permitted whale watching vessel “Fatboy”. This permit allows our licenced boat to approach whales up to 50 metres. The whales may then move closer if they wish ... Whales are usually inquisitive and generally move closer and alongside the boat!

Only permitted boats may approach whales to this distance, all other sea vessels must maintain a 300m distance from the whales. ‘Official’ whale season, based on the presence of Southern Right Whales along our coastline, runs between July and November, however, we are fortunate to have Humpback Whales between April and January. Bryde’s whales are seen along our coastline All year round, so there is always a chance of getting ‘up close and personal’ with whales in South Africa.

Whale Watching Cruise with Ocean Safaris

About Ocean Safaris: Ocean Safaris is a proud holder of one of a few Whale Watching permits allocated country-wide as well as being certified by Fair Trade in Tourism. We are SATSA boded and offset our carbon omissions through our affiliation with the Green Ticket.

Taking a cruise with us will assure you of an exclusive, legal and environmentally sensitive encounter with our marine co-habitants while we actively participle in the documenting of valuable research on whales and dolphins that we encounter during your tour. This information is forwarded to government research departments. Sightings all year round include Common, Humpback and Bottlenose dolphins; Brydes whales; various sharks; Cape fur seals and pelagic birds among other surprises. During whale season (July to December) we conduct these awe inspiring close-encounter experiences with Southern Right and Humpback whales.

We pride ourselves on having the right vessels for the job at hand. All our boats are specially designed for maximum viewing pleasure and are safety certified by SAMSA. Join us for the best "seafari" by far! This ocean adventure is nothing short of spectacular.

Suggest your favourite Thing To Do in Garden Route - contribute to this list of Things To Do by completing a simple form and tell tourists about favourite attractions and past-times.

Other Things To Do in Garden Route

The Harkerville Hike (Plettenberg Bay)
The two day Harkerville hike starts gently; following paths through the forest that criss cross over horse and bike trails. However, the hard work starts as you reach ...

Skydive in Mossel Bay (Mossel Bay)
Skydive Mossel Bay offers you the experience of a lifetime! Do a tandem skydive from 10 000ft strapped to an experienced tandem instructor and enjoy the thrill of free ...

De Wingerdt Restaurant (Riversdale)
De Wingerdt Restaurant can be found in the idyllic vineyard setting of the De Doornkraal Wine Estate, which stretches to the Vette River bordering the town of ...

view all things to do in garden route