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Hermanus Whale Cruises offers boat-based whale watching adventures from the heart of the South African Whale Coast. Hermanus Whale Cruises also offers eco-tours, shorter duration dolphin, seal and clawless otter encounters, as well as cultural tours to area townships and fishing villages. Family Travel Tips: Hermanus Whale Cruises is fully licensed. Whale cruises depart from the New Harbour in Hermanus. Whale watching tours are 2 hours in length; eco-cruises are just over 1 hour. All boat-based departures are weather permitting. A reduced rate is available for children. Hermanus is a 2-hour drive from Cape Town.