Adventure - Cruises

2. Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route: 2005

A unique relationship between commercial whale and dolphin watching and an active non-profit marine mammal research institute… The best seafari by far…

Humpback breaching © Centre for Dolphin Studies	Whale approaching the ‘Baleia’ © Centre for Dolphin Studies
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(A)’Baleia’ Breakfast Trip	2½ Hour Trip departing at 07h45
Per Person Rate	US$ TBA per person
Includes	Coffee, sandwiches and muffins on Breakfast trips
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(B) Mid-Morning or Afternoon Trip	2½ Hour Trip
Per Person Rate	US$ TBA per person
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(C) Mid-Morning or Afternoon Trip	1½ Hour Trip
Per Person Rate	US$ TBA per person
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Departure Point	Daily from Central Beach, Plettenberg Bay
Group Size	Minimum 6 persons / Maximum 12 persons
Group Profile	Not suitable for persons with weak constitutions
Includes	Refreshments / Windbreakers & Life Jackets
Validity	TBA

Rates subject to currency fluctuations & unforeseen price increases.
Subject to prevailing sea and weather conditions.

Each tour is preceded by a short briefing at the Centre for Dolphin Studies (CDS) Environmental Centre. Transport is available to transfer clients between the Centre and the launch site, if necessary.
The boat-based whale watching permit allows clients within touching distance of whales. Permits make the difference between watching whales from 300 meters (the legal limit for non-permitted operators) and hearing the whales breathe at 50 meters… It’s a whale of a difference!
All voyages are conducted according to the strictest safety standards; the vessel ‘Baleia’ is ‘state of the art’ and has been custom built for this purpose.
Skipper and an expert guide from the CDS, on board each trip. What you discover about whales, dolphins and seals during your trip, results from more than 20 years of experience.
Evening get-togethers can be arranged on request, including slide presentations and lectures involving all aspects of our marine environment given by marine biologists.
The CDS is a Trust, established to research and raise public awareness of Africa’s marine animals and coastal areas. The CDS has dedicated many years to the research, education, conservation and management of our fragile marine heritage, in South Africa as well as internationally.
Proceeds from each boat trip support the research, education and awareness goals of the CDS, in line with our motto, ‘OBSERVE AND CONSERVE’.