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3 Dolphin Watching Tours in South Africa Worth Booking

3 tours  ·  from $37 a head

Good dolphin watching tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 3 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip - Before boarding at the Whale Shack
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Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

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

Review of Hermanus whale and dolphin cruise with Southern Right Charters, covering sightings, guides, boat comfort, price, safety, and useful tips.

“Best Whale watching in the world. We saw lots of Southern Right Whales in Hermanus' Walker Bay. You will even see them from the Coast. Beautiful place and professional company with good Crew a Guide.”

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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise - Dolphins beside the bow
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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

2.Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

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

Cruise Algoa Bay from Port Elizabeth for whales, dolphins, penguins, seals, and expert conservation insight on a small, eco-minded catamaran.

“Great tour. It was a really rainy day but the crew made it an enjoyable experience. We saw lots of dolphins as well as penguins. Highly recommend this tour for all.”

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Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️ - What happens before you paddle out
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Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️

3.Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️

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

Paddle Cape Town’s Atlantic coast for dolphins, penguins and seals, with Table Mountain views, expert guides, showers and a garden café.

“Must do experience in Cape Town. We managed to see dolphins, seals and penguins from a very short distance, which was amazing. Guides were lovely and clearly knew what they were doing. Definitely worth it!”

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