1 Day Whale Watching At Yzerfontein

We had an amazing time. We arrived a bit late in the season to see the super pods of humpback whales but we saw the souther right whale which was a surprise for us. The team was so sweet and really helpful. They were just incredible. Would recommend it, in an heart beat. Everything was just awesome.

From arrival to departure this was the most brilliantly run organisation. The crew were both highly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. The boat, clothing, safety equipment and refreshments were all first class. But it was the extraordinary 90minutes sighting mating Southern Right Whales which was utterly spellbinding. That was followed by a trip to Dassen Island to see a small group of Humpbacks, a huge colony of Seals at Vondelingeiland and a single Sunfish on the way back to Yzerfontein.

My wife and I had a fantastic day. The crew were excellent, the boats were spotless and clearly well maintained. They really knew exactly where to go to find the whales, and safety was handled professionally throughout, something I was initially a little concerned about, but there was no need to be. We couldn’t have asked to get any closer. It was a truly humbling experience. Well done to everyone involved, we would absolutely do it again.

An amazing experience and very professional, informative and motivated team, equipped with top notch boats, clothing and safety equipment. Breakfast and lunch book-ended a 5 hour whale search mission with the amazing Dassen Island en route with its aggregations of Black Oyster Catchers, White Pelicans, Jackass Penguins and seals, as well as Vondeling Island with its 60,000 fur seals as well as one visiting male elephant seal! En route we saw Storm Petrels darting between the waves and Southern Giant Petrel. The highlight was of course catching up with a supergroup of 20+ Humpback Whales, diving to feed, the surfacing next to the boat repeatedly - incredible!! If you can manage an extended trip on open water then you must join these guys.

We reached a group of whales of 50 +. It was one of the best experiences of my life. The guides waited until everyone was satisfied. It was an amazing experience. Crew was amazing as well

Excellent tour! Small group of people, so many whales: amazing! Very passionate guides, would highly recommend doing this!! Just the best!

My husband and I went on this amazing 5-hour trip in February. It exceeded all our expectations. The staff was awesome, the sightings incredible - we saw Southern Wright and Humpback Whales, about 65 in total. I will definitely recommend all my guests to do this. The best Whale Expedition I have ever done!

This whale-watching expedition was truly incredible! From the moment we set off, the crew made sure everything was smooth, safe, and enjoyable. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about marine life, sharing fascinating insights along the way. The highlight was seeing several whales up close, an awe-inspiring and surreal experience. The boat was comfortable, and the entire trip felt well-organized. I appreciated the respect they showed for the wildlife, ensuring an ethical and responsible tour. If you’re looking for a breathtaking adventure, I highly recommend this tour. A perfect mix of excitement, education, and unforgettable moments!

This was one of the outstanding wildlife experiences in my life so far. To hang out with more than 50 humpback whales for 3 hours was quite extraordinary. Every direction we looked were whales; in front, behind, down the sides of the boat and at times even passing underneath! The crew were passionate, energetic and invigorating. Our guide and skipper must have done similar voyages hundreds of times yet you would feel that they were experiencing their first expedition such was their boundless enthusiasm. The organisation was first class from the moment we made the reservation, with outstanding communication at all times. From a safety perspective, we were really impressed as this is clearly a key concern of everyone involved. Protective clothing, life jackets and vessel were all modern and state of the art. Highly recommended.

A totally immersive experience that brings you one to one with nature at its finest. On our trip, we were surrounded by a pod of humpback whales and where observing their motion, serenity, sounds and smells was a special experience. Whale Expedition SA’s passion shines through, as does their knowledge, respect and care for animal welfare and boat safety. Highly recommended trip!

Thanks Jan for introducing and immersing into wild ocean life especially whales! I was amazed by whales, dolphins, seals and other animals inhabiting the area!

Amazing trip I'd highly recommend, especially photographers! Small groups of people which makes the trip so much nicer. Although we didn't get to see a super group, we saw a lone juvenile Humpback and then a mother with her calf. Plenty of dolphins and birds and a huge sunfish.....worth EVERY penny...nice breakfast and lunch and the crew were excellent 👌🏻

What an amazing day if you’re in Cape Town or anywhere near than get yourself along here it’s about 1.5 hours north. We saw incredible sites ….we saw Whales breaching, fully out of the water about 20 m from the boat ….. whales were swimming underneath. There tails was splashing around. …..It was incredible. …..The boat was new, no worries of sea sickness and it is not a toilet on it . The staff was friendly. they fed his breakfast. They gave us a briefing afterwards they had his lunch. It just is an amazing experience……

An incredible experience! Up close... respectfully... amongst pods of Hump backed whales...Skipper Ash, tour guide Jacques and look out Eric, were highly knowledgeable, professional and client focused. I cannot rate this experience highly enough! Thank you for sharing this soulful, uplifting time on the beautiful, open Atlantic Ocean.

Was great from the start. The orcas sightings was believable. New fan of all whales and I can only recommend that everybody to it. Thanks to the team, you rock!!!

Truly an unforgettable experience! The team behind all of it were also so kind and so helpful!! They really went beyond themselves to help us. The whales themselves were so peaceful, it was truly amazing

This was the most amazing whale watching experience! I have done a number of whale excursions in different places of the world. This was the most engaging. We were in the middle of 45-50 humpback whales feeding. The boats are large enough to feel safe, but small enough to really be with the whales. Make sure that everyone in your party that gets seasick takes meds - small boats can make for seasick passengers. I would most definitely do it again!

This one-day whale expedition was truly an incredible experience! We encountered a large pod of magnificent humpback whales, which was simply awe-inspiring. We also saw dolphins and a lot of birds on a magical island. The crew were incredibly kind and knowledgeable, making the entire journey enjoyable. The transfer from Cape Town was seamless, and Hilton provided insightful commentary about the city and the country, adding an extra dimension to the trip. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking an unforgettable wildlife encounter!

I recently went on a whale watching expedition, and it was amazing. The crew was knowledgeable, and we saw humpback whales breaching and tail-slapping, along with dolphins and seabirds. The boat ride was peaceful, though some passengers felt seasick, so it's worth taking precautions. Breakfast was a light spread, perfect for starting the day, and lunch was a nice, satisfying meal served on board. Overall, a fantastic experience and a must-do for wildlife lovers.

A overwhelmingly good experience in every way. They were such wonderful enthusiastic hosts that were super organised and did everything to make the day memorable Ash and jacques were great skippers , knowledgeable and delightful

This day (also my birthday) surpassed everything I hoped for. Seeing a supergroup of +100 whales was just incredible and an experience I will never forget! The crew (Jaques, Ash &co) are so professional and knowledgeable! Recommend this 100% 👌 thanks for the best day!!!

Best experience of my whole life. Definitively worth it! We saw around 50 whales🥰 we were a small group of 7 people and the crew was amazing

The best whale watching ever - a super special experience - worth ever Rand spent! The team were great and we got to see 2 super pods and a breaching whale - unbelievable 🐋

If I could give 6 Stars, I would! This was an amazing experience that not only matched but highly exceeded all my expectations! Ash and his team were simply phenomenal, guiding us to 2 supergroups of whales, which were just shy of about 100 in total. Seeing those gorgeous creatures up close, peaceful and in sync with nature and their surroundings was a very spiritual experience for me. Thanks for providing an experience of a lifetime!

A well-organized company with well-maintained and safe boats. The welcome is warm with breakfast and coffee. Then onto the water and one continues to search for whales. We saw several humpbacks up close. As icing on the cake 5 Southern Right Whales. These were really special. I can highly recommend this trip and certainly Jacques, an extremely enthusiastic and endearing person. Overall a wonderful experience that we would not have missed

Great whale-watch expedition! We thought it was really worth the price. We left with considerable fog, but with an hour the sun was shining. We have seen an amazing supergroup of whales (at least 50). In addition, a smaller group. We were bobbing in the middle of the field and were short of eyes. We were given plenty of time to observe these beautiful mammals! The expedition ended with an excellent lunch on shore.

The crew was very friendly and very experienced. We were spoiled with breakfast before and BBQ afterwards. We have felt unsentimentally safe and well looked after at all times. The fact that we were then allowed to see and hear and smell strange humpback whales impressed us incredibly. Thanks to the Orga team and the performing team.

The team was very accommodating, took care of everything perfectly and always looked after the well-being of the guests. I felt very safe on board and have been going out to sea exclusively with this team for years. They are the best!!! Thank you