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Southern Right Charters, Hermanus, South Africa
Operating since 1999, Southern Right Charters is a family-run, award-winning whale watching operator based at The Whale Shack in Hermanus’s New Harbour—right on the iconic Cape Whale Coast. Their custom-built catamaran, MV Miroshca, blends comfort and safety, featuring multiple viewing decks, indoor seating, restrooms, PA systems, and water refill stations.
Departures run daily during whale season (June–mid-December), typically at 06:30, 09:00, 12:00, and 15:00, with private charters also available. Tours include an on-land briefing by a whale specialist guide, followed by an immersive boat experience with live commentary and educational insight.
Common sightings include Southern Right whales, along with Humpback and Bryde’s whales, playful dolphins, Cape fur seals, penguins, and various seabirds. While sightings are very reliable, the company offers a sighting guarantee, providing a 50% refund or a free return trip if no marine life is spotted.
After your journey, relax at the guest centre with outdoor seating, browse local crafts or enjoy a light refreshment. A professionally edited video of your tour is available for purchase on-site.
Contact & Practical Info
- Address: The Whale Shack, New Harbour (corner of Westcliff Drive & Stil Road), Hermanus, 7200
- Phone: +27 82 353 0550 (also WhatsApp)
- Email: info@southernrightcharters.co.za
- Trip times: June–mid-Dec; daily departures at 06:30, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00 (subject to weather)
Operating since 1999, Southern Right Charters is a family-run, award-winning whale watching operator based at The Whale Shack in Hermanus’s New Harbour—right on the iconic Cape Whale Coast. Their custom-built catamaran, MV Miroshca, blends comfort and safety, featuring multiple viewing decks, indoor seating, restrooms, PA systems, and water refill stations.
Departures run daily during whale season (June–mid-December), typically at 06:30, 09:00, 12:00, and 15:00, with private charters also available. Tours include an on-land briefing by a whale specialist guide, followed by an immersive boat experience with live commentary and educational insight.
Common sightings include Southern Right whales, along with Humpback and Bryde’s whales, playful dolphins, Cape fur seals, penguins, and various seabirds. While sightings are very reliable, the company offers a sighting guarantee, providing a 50% refund or a free return trip if no marine life is spotted.
After your journey, relax at the guest centre with outdoor seating, browse local crafts or enjoy a light refreshment. A professionally edited video of your tour is available for purchase on-site.
Contact & Practical Info
- Address: The Whale Shack, New Harbour (corner of Westcliff Drive & Stil Road), Hermanus, 7200
- Phone: +27 82 353 0550 (also WhatsApp)
- Email: info@southernrightcharters.co.za
- Trip times: June–mid-Dec; daily departures at 06:30, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00 (subject to weather)
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