Whale Watching Knysna - Close Encounter Experience Ocean Odyssey

4.6(93)2 hFree cancellationBy Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna

About this activity

Observing whales in their natural environment leaves a feel-good mark on the soul- Knysna the best places to do this!

As Knysna’s only permitted close encounter operator, our team is passionate about showcasing our prolific marine life and our incredibly picturesque & scenic coastline.

Every year, both the Southern Right and the Humpback whales leave their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica and migrate to mate and calve in the warmer waters of our Southern African coastline. Knysna is one of the best whale watching destinations in the country.

Knysna is blessed with year-round sightings - large pods of Dolphins and regular sightings of Brydes whales. From June through to November/December Knysna’s you can sight our incredible migrating whales, as our waters teem with Southern right and humpback whales and they skirt our coastline while making their way to the tropics.

What's included

✓Local guide
✓Available on request

Not included

✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Travel down Long street, over the white little bridge and make your way on to Thesen Island. Just before you reach the traffic circle at the end of Long st our shop is located on the left hand side (Opposite The Time Machine and next to Diana Loon Boutique)

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
All trips subject to weather & sea conditions
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation - minimum number of passengers required due to vessel operating weight requirement.
Children are considered a passenger and have a seat allocation.
Marine mammals are free roaming and wild, sightings of any kind are not guaranteed therefore we do not offer refunds for no sightings-
The tour will be accompanied by other passengers.
Not recommended for children under the age of 3 years
Not recommended for travellers with high risk pregnancies

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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