Small-group boat trip · Simon's Town

Simon's Town False Bay Whale Watching Boat Tour

Simon's Town, Cape Town 1 boat runs this tour

Duration: 2.5 hours
Schedule: 10:00–12:30
Departs from: Simon's Town
Languages: EN
Payment: On the day, no prepayment

Overview

A licensed boat from Simon's Town heads into False Bay; from June to November southern right whales enter the bay, and dolphins and the penguin shore at Boulders are seen all year. Watching is by permitted boats under distance rules.

Boats running this tour

1 boat

Pick a boat to see its times, photos and booking form. You pay on board on the day.

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Boat · Simon's TownSimon's Town · 12 guests · 10:00–12:30New—ZAR 750ZAR 1,299per person

Route

Simon's Town Harbour, False Bay whale grounds, Simon's Town Harbour

3 stops~11 km route10:00–12:30

3 stops · ~11 kmStraight line between stopsOpen in map

10:00
10:40
12:30

Times and stop order are a sample itinerary; each boat sets its own schedule and the skipper may adjust the route for weather and sea conditions.

What's included

Included

Boat and crew
Whale watching under permit

Not included

Transfers

Who it's for

Suitable

Families with children — no age limit
Solo travellers and small groups — per-person seats

Not suitable / ask first

Pets — no boat lists them as allowed
Wheelchairs — access not listed, ask in advance
Alcohol — no boat lists it as sold or allowed, ask first

Compiled from the details each boat gives on its own profile.

Good to know

Meeting point: Simon's Town
Hotel pick-up: No hotel pick-up listed; you make your own way to the meeting point.
Season: Cape Town's Whale Watching Boat Tour
Prices: Adult ZAR 1,299 · Child ZAR 750Prices are each boat's current rates.
Cancellation: More than 24 h before: free cancellation
12 h–24 h before: late cancellation
Less than 12 h before: counts as a no-show
Nothing is charged in advance, so there is nothing to refund; late cancellations and no-shows are noted on your booking record.
Weather: If wind or waves make the trip unsafe, the operator postpones or cancels; you are never charged for an operator cancellation. You pay on board, so there is no prepayment at risk.
Local notes: Whale sightings are seasonal and not guaranteed.

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ZAR 1,299 (≈ €70) per person

1 boat runs this tour