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Marine Life

Walker Bay Marine Life

Whales are the headline act — but Walker Bay's biodiversity goes much deeper.

What you might see

  • Southern Right Whales (June – December)
  • Humpback Whales on northward and southward migration
  • Bryde's Whales — year-round residents
  • Common & Bottlenose Dolphins in playful pods
  • Cape Fur Seals hauled out on rocks and bow-riding boats
  • African Penguins from the nearby Stony Point colony
  • Cormorants, gannets, terns and gulls — and occasional albatross offshore

A boat trip lets you see them in their natural environment — read about our whale watching tour or book your seats.

Ready for a Whale of a Day?

Secure your spot on a boat-based whale watching tour in Hermanus. Daily departures, June – December.