Cape Shark Adventures Gansbaai Scuba Diving

Whale watching in Gansbaai is a popular and mesmerizing experience, offering visitors the chance to see these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat. Gansbaai is one of the best places in South Africa for whale watching, particularly during the whale season which typically runs from June to December. Here are some key details about whale watching trips in Gansbaai:

Whale Watching Season

• Best Time: June to December.
• Species: Southern Right Whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may also see Humpback Whales, Bryde's Whales, and occasionally Orcas.

Tour Highlights
1. Close Encounters: Tours often provide close-up views of whales, allowing you to witness their breaching, tail slapping, and other behaviours.
2. Marine Life: In addition to whales, you might see dolphins, seals, and a variety of seabirds.
3. Educational Experience: Knowledgeable guides provide insights into whale behaviour, biology, and conservation efforts.

Typical Tour Features
• Duration: Tours usually last about 2 hours.
• Departure Point: Most tours depart from the Kleinbaai Harbor, located just outside Gansbaai.
• Vessels: Boats are equipped for comfort and safety, with plenty of space for viewing and photographing the whales.
• Guides: Experienced marine biologists or naturalists often accompany the tours to provide informative commentary.


Due to variable weather conditions and whale activity, sightings may not always be possible and is therefore not guaranteed.
The boat tour we offer consists of approximately 2 hours at sea. Time related itineraries and collection times are dependent on tides, weather conditions and the number of scheduled tours for a particular day. Exact collection times are therefore only available after 16h00 the day before.

Location - No 1 Swart street, Kleinbaai, Gansbaai. (The area is also known as Van Dyks baai).
The time slot selected is a nominal time, please contact Cape Shark Adventures for the exact time as it will change according to tide and sea conditions.

When - We operate June - December, except on bad weather days. We work with the tides of the ocean and the weather so operational times will change accordingly. We confirm departure times the day before we go to sea.

Weather - Our excursions are completely dependent on sea conditions.
It is essential to make contact 24 hours before your trip so that times can be confirmed.

Wear - It can be cold at sea, so some warm outer wear is recommended. It is best to layer clothes so
that one can change according to the weather.

Bring - Sun cream/block, Sunglasses, Bathing Costume, Anti Sea Sick pills (if this is an issue), Own Towel