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Marine Big 5 Safari with transport from Hermanus
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From $135.59
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Embark on a safari cruise in pursuit of the Marine Big 5: dolphins, African penguins, the Cape fur seal, the great white shark, and several whale species. Over the course of two hours, you and your group will head out to where your guide knows these animals like to hang out, learning about the marine environment through guided commentary on the way.
- Use of all safety equipment and foul weather gear
- Tea and coffee upon arrival; warm soup and bread post-trip
- Entrance to the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS)
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hermanus
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Coffee/tea and muffins on arrival
- Warm soup and bread after the trip
- Trip footage available for purchase after the trip
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
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.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
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Reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Lynn_O, Oct 2023
We were really lucky with the weather & had a beautiful sunny trip. We saw whales, a penguin at sea, seals & the biologists on board were more than happy to share their knowledge. Very friendly crew keen to ensure everyone had a safe & enjoyable trip. It was African Penguin day & there was a short presentation, passionately delivered, about how endangered this lovely little creature is. Just be aware they operate out of Gansbai so there is a 35-40 min transfer from Hermanus. Would definitely recommend this trip...
Daniel_P, Sep 2023
All the staffing were very nice. Very personable and knowledgeable. The boat was big and comfortable. No inside seating or roof as you are really out in the elements. Very easy and very laidback.
Laurin_W, Jun 2023
friendly marine biologist on board, crew knows the area, everything needed is provided.
Fotos take a little bit long to be online.
You also have to see that your shuttle driver takes you with, at the main house you have to ask the staff where to go, else you might be left there without a shuttle.
Kevin_B, Jun 2023
Had a great time,very well organised,weather misty,they said could have full refund which was unusual,but we all went,sea very rough,saw all things except dolphins,but the two humpbacks which I personally spotted before anyone else was the icing on the cake for me,crew were brill and very informative.would use them again.
Joachim_H, 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.
Stuart_L, Dec 2022
A really well run trip. The crew did everything possible to ensure we saw the Big 5. The boat was not too crowded so everyone got a good view and had plenty of photo opportunities. A very professional set up and we were so pleased we took this trip
Aneesa_S, Sep 2020
This was truly an awesome experience - a True Sea safari in every sense of the word. The crew was knowledgeable and did their best to ensure every person got to experience the best of animals that we were able to view. We were blessed with a very obliging southern right whale as well who seemed to acknowledge our presence positively. Over and above that, their love for the environment and the animals that we saw was tangible. A great all round experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone who has a love for the outdoors and wildlife
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