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Hermanus Online Travel Magazine Hermanus Online Travel Magazine will introduce you to the treasures in Hermanus and the Cape Whale Co

Hermanus Online Travel Magazine is a destination travel marketing website for the Cape Whale Coast. We focus on Where to Stay, discover what to do and see, host a local Hermanus Business Directory. Explore the local history, shipwrecks, the marine life in and around the ocean, including the big 5 marine animals (Southern Right Whales, Great White Sharks, African Penguins, Cape Fur Seals and Dolphi

ns) as well as our fynbos. The Cape Whale Coast Include the following towns: Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Kleinmond - Hanglip, , Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai and Pearly Beach

14/07/2026

🌫️ A Misty Morning. A Magical Encounter. 🐋

The mist may be hanging over Hermanus today, but it couldn't hide this incredible visitor! A magnificent Southern Right Whale was spotted just metres from the shoreline, giving onlookers a truly unforgettable experience.

These calm winter mornings often create the perfect backdrop for whale watching, and today was no exception. Moments like this remind us why Hermanus is celebrated as one of the world's best land-based whale watching destinations.

📍 If you're in Hermanus today, keep your eyes on the ocean—you never know what might appear through the mist!

📸 Have you spotted any whales today? Share your photos or videos with us in Hermanus.
Video Hermanus Tourism Bureau

30/06/2026

🐋 Incredible Southern Right Whale sightings this morning! 🐋

What a spectacular day on the water with Hermanus Whale Watchers ! Guests on this morning's trip enjoyed amazing close-up encounters with Southern Right Whales as they cruised through the beautiful waters of Walker Bay.

Every trip is unique, and today certainly didn't disappoint! If you're planning a visit to Hermanus this whale season, now is the perfect time to experience these magnificent giants in their natural habitat.

Book now:
WhatsApp:+27 82 931 8064
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za
📍 Hermanus, South Africa
🐋 Whale Season: June – November
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Book your unforgettable whale watching adventure today!

05/06/2026

🐋 WOW! What an incredible morning on the water!

The whale season is well underway, and the Southern Right Whales are putting on a spectacular show!

Guests aboard the Hermanus Whale Watchers 9:00 AM trip were treated to some fantastic whale sightings today in beautiful Walker Bay.

Have you booked your whale watching adventure yet?
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Book now:
Mobile:+27 82 931 8064
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za
📍 Hermanus, South Africa
🐋 Whale Season: June – November

02/06/2026

🐋 WOW! What a way to start the whale season! 🐋

A magnificent Whale put on an unforgettable show during the very first whale watching trip of the season with Hermanus Whale Watchers

Guests were treated to an incredible breaching display as this ocean giant launched itself clear out of the water in Walker Bay. Moments like these remind us why Hermanus is known as one of the best land- and boat-based whale watching destinations in the world.

🎥 Watch the video and experience the magic for yourself!

Whale season has officially begun, and the Southern Right Whales are arriving in greater numbers every week.

📍 Hermanus, South Africa
🐋 Whale Season: June – November

Have you booked your whale watching adventure yet?
Book now to witness these beautiful creatures live and up close
WhatsApp :+27 82 931 8064
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za

🐋 WHOOP WHOOP! THEY’RE BACK! 🌊The Southern Right Whales have officially arrived in Walker Bay, Hermanus — and whale seas...
26/05/2026

🐋 WHOOP WHOOP! THEY’RE BACK! 🌊

The Southern Right Whales have officially arrived in Walker Bay, Hermanus — and whale season has begun!

There’s nothing quite like that first sighting of these gentle ocean giants returning to our coastline each winter. From spectacular breaches to moms and calves cruising close to shore, the magic of Hermanus whale season is here once again.

Grab your camera, take a walk along the famous cliff paths, and keep your eyes on the ocean… the whales are back in town! 🐳💙

📍 Walker Bay, Hermanus
📅 Whale Season: June – November
Photo - Martin Etsebeth

🎨🌊 The Ocean Paints Its Own Masterpiece – Grotto Beach💬 Be honest…Does this look like a photo or a painting?Just the sea...
24/04/2026

🎨🌊 The Ocean Paints Its Own Masterpiece – Grotto Beach

💬 Be honest…
Does this look like a photo or a painting?
Just the sea doing its thing.
The waves rolling in at Grotto Beach yesterday looked like something straight off a canvas…
soft layers, endless blues, and that calm-before-the-next-wave feeling.
It’s one of those moments where you don’t just look at the ocean — you feel it.
Cold air. Quiet rhythm. Just you and the sound of the sea.
Photo credit Martin Etsebeth

23/04/2026

🌊 When the Ocean Shows Who’s Boss – Old Harbour, Hermanus ❄️

Yesterday, the waves didn’t just roll in… they came over.
Right over the wall at the Old Harbour, Hermanus.

Video credit Walkerbay Adventures
Cold, wild, and absolutely alive 🌬️🌊
That icy Atlantic doesn’t play games this time of year.

It’s moments like these that remind you — Hermanus isn’t just about calm whale days…
it’s raw, powerful, and beautifully unpredictable.

If you were anywhere near the harbour, you felt it.
That chill in the air, the spray on your face, the sound of waves hitting hard.

Winter has officially arrived on the coast.

📍 Stay safe, keep your distance from the edges — and enjoy the show from a good spot.

It’s raw, powerful, and beautifully unpredictable.nterVibes

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13/04/2026

Great vibe and buzz WTM Africa 2026

What an amazing, Photo of the Old Harbour in HermanusClouds rolling in, waves whispering against the rocks, and that u...
06/04/2026

What an amazing, Photo of the Old Harbour in Hermanus

Clouds rolling in, waves whispering against the rocks, and that unmistakable coastal magic… there’s something special about Hermanus Old Harbour when the weather turns a little dramatic.

📸 Stunning capture by Martin Etsebeth

Even on a cloudy day, Hermanus doesn’t disappoint — it just shows off a different kind of charm.

🌊 Hermanus Mood TodayA little cooler, a little cloudy… and somehow even more beautiful.The cliff path feels quieter, the...
02/04/2026

🌊 Hermanus Mood Today

A little cooler, a little cloudy… and somehow even more beautiful.
The cliff path feels quieter, the ocean a bit moodier — the kind of day that makes you slow down and just take it all in.

No crowds. No rush. Just fresh sea air and that peaceful Hermanus magic.

✨ Perfect weather for a scenic walk, a warm coffee, and maybe spotting a whale or two.

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