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Boat Based Whale Watching

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Enjoy a safe, comfortable cruise to the area surrounding Dyer Island and Shark Alley which is the world famous home of the Marine Big 5 – whales, dolphins, cape fur seals, African penguins and Great White sharks, potentially in a single trip. Southern Right Whale sightings are usually expected from June – early December.

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Boat Based Whale Watching

Pickup included

From$255.41Per Person

What's included in Boat Based Whale Watching

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Depart Cape Town and travel to the Great White House in Kleinbaai before your trip. Every trip is preceded by a brief introductory talk about the route and what to look out for. Passengers are fitted with comfortable life-jackets. Safety is of the outmost importance. The channel of water between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock is the now world renowned Shark Alley. This channel is part of our trip. On our whale watching and Dyer Island trips we also see: Great white sharks, Bryde’s whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins.You will be in awe of thesemysterious creatures after a close encounter with a curios whale.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Collection from Cape Town City, Waterfront, Atlantic Seaboard to Camps Bay Hotels only.

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Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel

1. Boat trips are dependent on weather conditions and it is advisable to have more than one day set aside for whale-watching. In the event of adverse weather conditions on the day of the boat trip clients can either: -Take the trip on a later date suitable to them / -Apply for 100% refund – administered through ILIOS Travel and the local booking agent. 2. Whales are wild animals and their presence cannot be guaranteed. If there is no whale sightings, a voucher will be offered. This voucher is not transferable.

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ILIOS Travel