We are the only operator that launches from Gansbaai and have the whales immediately on our door step by the Cliffs of De Kelders.
★★★★★ Certificate of Excellence six years running · TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
Trip departure times in season are 7:30am, 10:00am, 1:00pm and 3:30pm. Check-in time is a half-hour before departure. Whale Watchers can join us every day, weather permitting.
The Southern Right Whales are common visitors in our Bay during our winter months from June to December with their numbers peaking in August and September.
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A typical trip explores the coastline and bay looking for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and seabirds.
Running now
Southern Right and Humpback Whales off De Kelders, with dolphins, Cape fur seals and seabirds along the way.
From January
Bryde’s Whales, dolphins, Cape fur seals, African penguins and possibly Great White Sharks. Same boat, same crew.
"Very good guide they Very honest with us they didn't promise anything for us, we saw alot of common dolphins and cape fur seals was an amazing experience thanks to the guides and skipper"
Brand Van der merwe, Google review
Awarded the Certificate of Excellence for six consecutive years, placing Ivanhoe in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame.
"Amazing experience with sharks, seals, Dolphins, Penguins & Sunfish!!"
"Good operator, must visit during whale season"
"Great experience"
Footage filmed on our own trips in Walker Bay.
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Gansbaai Harbour, Gansbaai, South Africa.
The Southern Right Whales are common visitors in our Bay during our winter months from June to December with their numbers peaking in August and September. Whale Watching Trips (June To December). Big 5 Sea Safari Trips (January To May).
Gansbaai is roughly a two hour drive. A transfer costs R1 000 per person, or a full day tour including the boat trip is R3 800 in whale season and R3 305 in Big 5 season.
The Ivanhoe is a 42 ft. catamaran, which was specifically designed and custom-built for whale watching. Our extensive experience gained from over 8000 close encounters with our majestic southern right whales was our inspiration for the design of the Ivanhoe.
Bryde’s Whales, Humpback Whales, common, bottlenose and humpback dolphins, Cape fur seals, African penguins, Great White Sharks and a range of coastal marine birds.
The Ivanhoe is a 42ft catamaran rated for 40 guests, and we carry 25. There is an upper viewing bridge and a dry cabin below. Children under 5 travel free.