Cape Town Atlantic Ocean & Whales
As we prepare for our next adventure starting soon, we’d like to take you to more of the beautiful places in and around Cape Town … trips we’ve enjoyed in the past.
One of these trips, were a boat cruise on a lovely Sunday during September 2017.
Boat cruises from the well-known Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town is extremely popular.
On this Sunday, while taking a stroll through the beautiful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, we heard there might be some whales close to the coast of Cape Town. We decided there and then to take a boat cruise in the hope to spot some of the ocean’s big mammals.
Almost as spectacular as the sighting of whales, is the majestic Table Mountain. During our cruise, this mountain was constantly in our sight.
As soon as we reached the open sea, our captain slowed down and pointed to the front of the catamaran … it was probably only two or three whales and they were not clearly visible, but we were close enough to them to see white splashes (that’s how they breath, by forcefully expel air through the blowhole).
Besides, that we could see the whales, we could also hear them. They were so close to the catamaran and did not really move away. We had plenty of opportunities to take photo’s and just enjoy the spectacle.
We stayed in the same place for over 30 minutes and really enjoyed this ‘show’. Our captain then turned our catamaran around and we slowly sailed back to port.
This was such a wonderful experience and we hope that, if you ever visit Cape Town (or close-by Hermanus) during July to November, that you will also have the opportunity to see these beautiful creatures.
Wet and Dusty Roads 
Just WOW!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Indeed 😊 … great memories of this day!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great place to see. We hiked around the area and Table Mountain was such an amazing site. We should have taken that Boat Cruise .. what great idea.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah Anita, I’m so glad you could enjoy Table Mountain too! I hope you get another opportunity to visit Cape Town … and then you must make sure not to miss the cruise (even if there are no whales, it’s still a wonderful thing to do)!
LikeLike
Love that took you us around on tour in Cape Town. Thanks Anita
LikeLiked by 1 person
If you’re ever in Cape Town again, please let us know … we’d love to show you around! We will probably spend a lot of time at all the wonderful wine farms 😁.
LikeLike
If we return we will let you 🥂
LikeLiked by 1 person
👍🏻😁
LikeLike
I don’t think it’s possible to tire of whale watching trips, or any sea safari for that matter. Bet you really enjoyed doing a spontaneous trip – that moment when you spot the first whale is always special.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Absolutely! We’ve seen them from the land previously, but to be actually so close to them was really special. Oh, those spontaneous trips … they are just the best 😉.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A picture perfect day out. You sure can’t beat Tafelberg. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Mel
LikeLiked by 2 people
We LOVE Tafelberg Mel! This was surely a wonderful memory – thanks for coming with us!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Looks so beautiful and relaxing! And you look very happy! Everything just perfect!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Angela! Yes, this was surely the perfect day to go on the cruise and spot some whales 😊.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Super that you were able to see those magnificent creatures. And a catamaran cruise is a lot easier than your last trek!
LikeLiked by 2 people
That was such a great experience John! Haha, you’re so right … sometimes one need to just sit back, relax and enjoy 😁.
LikeLike
Net een woord: Salig!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Super salig Toortsie 😊!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So ‘n heerlike avontuur! Ek hou van jou “favourite things” 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊 … hulle is mooi, ne!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Jaaa!
LikeLiked by 1 person
👏😄
LikeLike
What a beautiful way to view Table Mountain from the water and an opportunity for some whale watching. I would love to visit Cape Town, explore the Victoria and Alfred waterfront, enjoy the South African sunshine and Table Mountain, The photos of you both are really nice and you look so relaxed sitting out on the catamaran with your drinks. Marion
LikeLiked by 1 person
Marion, I think you would love to explore the city of Cape Town – it’s such a vibrant and colourful city! So much to do and see … sea, mountains, wine farms (and great gin tasting bars 😉). Thank you for your lovely comments, as always, it’s much appreciated. Take care, Corna.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nothing better than being out on the water and in such a nice boat!
LikeLiked by 2 people
That’s true … this boat was super nice (and the cruise not even that expensive) … luck was on our side!
LikeLike
Whales and mountain views all in one cruise! Sounds like an amazing day. Maggie
LikeLiked by 1 person
We were very lucky with the weather (and the whales)! Thanks for popping in Maggie!
LikeLike
This looks lovely!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
It was indeed, thanks Pam! Sea, mountains and whale watching … was the perfect day!
LikeLiked by 1 person
For sure if I ever visit Cape Town I will do such a cruise – I always like to get out on the water and I love to go whale-watching! So glad you got to see some, it’s not always guaranteed 😆
LikeLiked by 2 people
I know you will love this Sarah! I really hope you get that opportunity one day (sooner rather than later, I hope 😉). I can just imagine what wonderful photo’s we’ll see from you!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ag hoe lekker is dit! Ons het lank gelede op een van ons vakansies in Kaapstad saam met my sus hulle op ‘n catamaran gevaar en dit was regtig ‘n wonderlike ondervinding.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ek onthou hierdie dag so goed Aletta … mens kry mos nie sommer vir die Kaap windstil nie 😁. En om toe ook nog walvisse te sien, was beslis ‘n bonus!
LikeLike
Julle was baie gelukkig om dit te kon beleef 👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah Corna, what a lovely post. Nice to see clear shots of you and Berto. And what pristine views from the boat. The mountain…. the sky…. and spotting whale activity, that is something still on our infinite list of bucket.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Normally you see Berto’s back and my feet on our hiking posts … I thought it’s time to show y’all how we look when we’re actually relaxed 😅. This was a great day – one we hope to repeat again. Thanks for reading … and hope you get this one soon on your list!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a lovely trip. relaxing, sightseeing, and whale watching, all in one🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
All in one like you said Christie! It was definitely the perfect day to be out on the sea 😊.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Taking a boat cruise alone sounds like an adventure. How neat to see and hear the whales. P.S. Those are such lovely pictures of you and Berto.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for your sweet comments! That was the perfect day – sunny & no wind … and then the sighting of the whales … we couldn’t ask for anything better 😊.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always lovely to see the beautiful Cape and I really yearn for it now. Thank you so much for sharing such a stunning post 🌸💕absolutely beautiful
LikeLiked by 1 person
We love Cape Town … and fortunately we’re only an hour away from this beautiful city! Thank you for taking the time to read our latest posts, it’s much appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your weekend ❣️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much and a lovely one to you too🌸💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
The weather looks incredible. I also love that you called Berto a ‘thing’, that made me smile 🙂 I’d love to revisit Cape Town, and whenever I go away a boat tour is a must so this would be on the list.
LikeLiked by 2 people
It was a wonderful spring day (well, actually any day the wind is not blowing in Cape Town, is a wonderful day). Yeah, I don’t think Berto will appreciate it to hear I’m calling him a ‘thing’ … but it’s meant in the most loving way 😄. I do hope you get another opportunity to visit Cape Town – and that the weather will be great for a boat cruise (there are many wonderful options, like enjoying dinner while taking a cruise in the harbour)!
LikeLike
Ahhh, these creatures are magical aren’t they? I haven’t managed to see the animals themselves, but I’ll never forget standing on the coast of Big Sur, California, jumping up and down in delight while watching spray after spray as they migrated South. Thank you for this wonderful tour of Cape Town. Please add it to the list of things to do when I come visit you. 😁🌞😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
We’re going to have a busy time when you’re here, that’s for sure 😁. It was a really magical moment to see these huge animals in the ocean – absolutely something I will remember for as long as I live!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s wonderful going on these boat cruises!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was a magical day (can’t believe we have only done it once before) … will have to make a plan in the new year again 😊.
LikeLike
What an unforgettable experience, fabulous!! 🐳
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Cherryl! Oh yes, we had such a great time in Table Bay harbour – nature’s the best place to relax and enjoy!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is almost unbelievable how many whales we have encountered on the supposed “Atlantic Seaboard” between Granger Bay and Queen’s Beach since 2008. Bryde, Southern Right, Humpback, Orca, sometimes well over a thousand dolphins…..and nobody seems to notice. Not even when a dozen or so whales have a mating party within plain sight. Our whales don’t use Google Calendar, either. In January 2016, we counted 22 at Queen’s Beach, opposite the old aquarium.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We’ve never seen so many marine mammals together – would love to! I just heard on our camping trip to Elands Bay that the locals spotted whales near the coast (and that was in December) … so, you’re right about them not using Google Calendar 😉.
LikeLike
One day, coming over Suikerbossie from Hout Bay, we counted 23 at Llandudno. We are spoilt, as we don’t have to venture far. I found a sun fish and a Humpback well into Table Bay Harbour a few years ago. At St James, on those yellow rocks on the Kalk Bay side, you can see whales coming close as the water is fairly deep. The vertical submarine cliff face also helps. We lived on Walker Bay before, but I am sure we have many more whales right here in Cape Town. Thing is that people generally don’t observe as their eyes are untrained, they also play on their phones and won’t see a thing.
LikeLiked by 1 person