Southern Right Charters

What an unforgettable experience! 🐋 We saw so many whales, enjoyed a breathtaking sunrise, and made memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. A huge thank you to Jacq — such an amazing guide! Full of energy, super friendly, and made the whole trip even more special with fun and insightful stories. Truly one of the highlights of our journey! 🌊✨

Whole team were amazing, there was tea, coffee and biscuits available upon arrival for the early morning run. We had a safety briefing before boarding the boat and headed off into Hermanus Bay. We were fortunate to spot whales within 15 mins and viewed 8 x Southern Right Whales in various locations in the bay. The experience meant we saw these magnificient mammals up close for well over an hour before heading back. The crew made the trip exciting, interesting and informative. Thoroughly recommend you take the time to do this particularly if your struggling to see the whales from the shoreline.

We had an absolute amazing experience with Southern right charters. The staff were friendly and enthusiastic. They also provided amazing insight into the whales that we saw. We were lucky enough to see about six southern right whales very close as well as the rare brindle too! We would definitely recommend their charters to anyone looking to have this amazing experience

Amazing experience, very enthusiastic crew on the boat, they showed all the whales in the ocean 😀 you feel safe, entertained, informed and welcome ... also toilets are very clean, complimentary coffee and cake are delicious. Strongly recommend

We had the most amazing experience. Lots of interesting information provided and we felt safe at all times. We found whales and were fortunate that they were very active so close to the boat.

An absolute recommendation. From the aide staff of the cruise to the guide, all were helpful, and funny! We had a blast of a time, saw what we came for (we were very lucky to witness whales mating), and glad that we went on this tour and bought the drone video of our trip. Just be ready for that motion sickness.

We had a fantastic early morning tour! The boat was modern, the crew was very nice & knowledgeable… We made some wonderful memories that will last a lifetime! 😊

After multiple weather cancellations with other operators, I was lucky to be rebooked with Southern Right Charters — and I couldn’t have asked for a better whale watching experience. The crew was warm, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. They helped us spot whale activity early, explained behaviours like breaching, tail slapping, and fin waving, and made sure no one missed a thing. Their enthusiasm was infectious, and their care for both guests and whales really stood out. We saw a mother and calf come right up to the boat, whales waving and playing, and two flawless breaches — a total dream come true. The drone footage they captured gave us a stunning overhead view too. The boat was comfortable, the tour was well-run, and the entire experience felt personal and unforgettable. If you’re considering whale watching in Hermanus, stop looking — Southern Right Charters is the one to book. I’d recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.