Whale spotters mossel bay, mossel bay, western cape. Confirmed sightings and scientific observations show that mossel bays 2011 whale season is well under way. Book your accommodation with us and see the whales from your rooms. You will be briefed by our experienced team in the harbor waterfront before joining the. The whale migrate to our bay each year to calf in the calmer warmer waters. At whalephin guest house is situated out of town in reebok on a dune over looking the bay of mossel bay. In mossel bay, there is a threehour boatbased whale watching trip to seal island that provides incredible whale watching. She said, though, that mossel bay is still attracting various species of migratory whale, even though its quite late in the season. The garden route generally, from stilbaai through mossel bay and on to george, wilderness, knysna and tsitsikamma, is a magnificent stretch of coastline hosting southern rights in their season, humpbacks between may and december, brydes whales orcas all year round and, occasionally, killer whales. The whales normally arrive at the garden route coast at the end of june and depart by midnovember.
Winter time is whale watching time in mossel bay, as the southern right whales migrate to the coastal waters of the western cape to mate and calve. From 10 am to 5 pm, every hour on the hour, all year round, we cruise to seal island for a closer look at more than 3 000 fascinating cape fur seals. The carcass attracted some sharks that came in real close to the beach. It was here that a sailor left a message in an old boot under a milkwood tree and fantastically it was found and delivered to portugal. The impressive southern right whales are back again in mossel bay. Whale watching in mossel bay accommodation in mossel bay. Brush up on your lingo, and watch several different types of whales showing off their breaching, fluking, lobtailing, logging, spouting and spyhopping. Its nearly whale season in mossel bay accommodation in. At whalephin guest house is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in mossel bay for tourists visiting the garden route region about at whalephin guest house. Its whale season in the garden route accommodation in. Mossel bay has something for everyone, from adrenaline junkies to foodies. At whalephin guest house offers luxury accommodation in five suites in mossel bay. See the whales in season and the dolphins play from your balcony. In season, from june to november, the 65 km whale route along the greater mossel bay coastline is superbly suited to view whales.
The females, up to 18 metres long and up to 80 tons heavy, come back into protected bays to give birth to a round about 5 to 6 metres long and 100 to 1500 kilogram heavy calf. If you are looking for mossel bay holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, guest house, bed and breakfast holiday accommodation in mossel bay and surrounds. Because the whales mate and birth in the bay, boatbased whalewatching is not. Due to the weather conditions in our protected buy, mossel bay has become the whale watching mecca of the garden route in south africa. While on the subject of marine mammals schools of up to 500 dolphins make a spectacular site and are often seen in the bay. Romonza boat trips have been operating for more than 25 years in mossel bay.
See southern right, humpback whales and even dolphins. Mossel bays whale season well under way mossel bay. Whale watching trips in mosselbaai mosselbaai whale watching. Shark cage diving white shark cage diving mossel bay. Ocean blue adventures offers visitors to plettenberg bay, on south africas renowned garden route coastline, an opportunity to experience the best the bay has to offer whether your interest is in the prolific marine life, the spectacular landscapes or the lives of the local community. The peak season is from midjuly to midoctober when whales can daily be seen in the reebok area which is known as the best land based whale viewing area in the greater mossel bay and the garden route. The whale numbers often match even those of the famous territory of gansbaai. At whalephin guest house is situated in the safe and tranquil suburb of reebok. The whalewatching season in mossel bay starts from june to november, when four species can be seen in our waters. From your room spot whales in season, dolphins and plenty of garden birds all year round. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. The old town is the most charming part of mossel bay.
At whale phin guest house acts as a whale spotter for the romonza and when you book your trip through us, a special price applies. From about june to october, southern right whales choose to holiday on the southeastern coast of south africa, so the. Washed by the warm waters of the indian ocean, mossel bay offers sandy beaches stretching into the horizon, whale watching in season june mid november, water sport and extreme adventures. We are on a dune overlooking the bay of mossel bay. The best spots in mossel bay from which to enjoy prime views of the visiting whales include the point at the st blaize lighthouse and reebok especially the kusweg area. Mossel bay best whale watching towns in south africa. Mossel bay offers a threehour boatbased whale watching trip to seal island, whilst the largely unspoilt. The great white sharks are in south africa 365 days of the year.
The best whalewatching spots in the cape the inside guide. Book the boat based whale watching and other activities easily and securely online and real time with. Each room has a cable tv and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Four species are seen along this route, of which southern right whales are the most commonly sighted when they come into mossel bay to calve. Whale watching in mossel bay at romonza boat trips from. A breathtaking sight are striking whales leaping out of the blue deep, and what better way to experience this than in the. One of the first southern right whales spotted for the 2019 season in the bay of mosselbaai, opposite diaz beach. Mossel bay and surrounding areas has more activities to offer than just glorious beaches and wonderful surf. How to spot a whale make the most of your whale watching experience by following these tips winter time is whale watching time in mossel bay, as the southern right whales migrate to the coastal waters of the western cape to mate and calve.
Mossel bay, considered by many as the garden routes westernmost point, offers visitors great beaches, amazing surf, warm hospitality and, of course, whalewatching. Whale watching in mossel bay at whale phin guest house is situated 60m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular ocean view that makes it the perfect spot to view the whales. At whalephin guest house, mossel bay roomsforafrica. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. This sheltered bay was a haven for european sailors in the early days of exploration of the african coast.
In mossel bay the romonza, with a capacity of 50 tourists, is the only permitted boat and boasts a 98% success rate. Video received via whatsapp, not sure who posted it originally. On monday we saw two humpback whales, and three southern right whale pairs including two cowcalf pairs as well as a number of dolphins. At whalephin guest house has elegantly decorated rooms with wooden furniture. Whales stranded near mossel bay mossel bay advertiser. Whale watching in mossel bay at whalephin guest house is situated 60m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular ocean view that makes it the perfect spot to view the whales. It was here that the first modern europeans have set foot on southern african shores commemorated at the da gama museum complex in the towncentre.
Whale watching south africa humpbacks, southern rights. The peak season is from midjuly to midoctober when whales can daily be seen in the reebok area which is known as the best land based whaleviewing area in. Yes the big 5, table mountain, and a spectacular flower season, but this month we celebrate the whale season in south africa and the gentle giants of the sea as they grace our coastlines with their presence. Built in 1860, this historical sandstone house, the blue whale lodge is located in the safe point area in mossel bay, offers clean, comfortable and cozy accommodation at very affordable rates, with friendly service and a buffet with full english breakfast.
Though southern rights are most commonly seen during season, humpbacks, orcas and brydes also make an appearance. Mossel bay hasnt been known as a whale watching destination until recently, but the mossel bay cetacean project which is now in its second year has shown that the bay, and its neighbour to the west, vlees bay, are indeed important whaling destinations, said mossel bay. All of this makes shark diving in mossel bay, a unique and very sought after experience. We were fortunate to be out of season, so the yacht only had a few passengers for the trip. You will be briefed by our experienced team in the harbor waterfront before joining the skippers on one of our boats on an eco sea patrol. Finding the best things to do in mossel bay just got a little bit easier. Sunset cruises november to april and boatbased whale watching with a permit july to october.
Shark cage diving mossel bay great white shark cage diving in mossel bay is a must if you are traveling on the garden route east coast. Only a few kilometers from mossel bay situated in a nature conservancy. Take the time to experience some of the other interesting activities, however, note that the list below is by no means complete. So confident are local whale watching boat guides that some of the larger service providers all but guarantee that their passengers will have an upcloseandpersonal experience with these animals during the peak season. Dont miss mossel bays seal island, home to over 3 000 cape fur seals.
You can observe the whales and dolphins from your balcony during the whale season. In the heart of the garden route lies mossel bay, a cute coastal town with pristine white stretching beaches, areas covered in indigenous cape fynbos plants, and some of the best fresh mussels along the south african coastline. Further up the coast lies plettenberg bay and mossel bay more great towns to explore and providing breathtaking views of the whales on their. Whale watching south africa humpbacks, southern rights, brydes. The whales are view able from our coast or you can take an authorised operator and view these gentle giants from closer by boat. Sleep to the music of the ocean in a safe and tranquil area. You will see the second rarest bird of south africa, the black oystercatcher amongst a wide variety of seabirds. In season, from june to november, the 65 km whale route along the greater mossel baycoastline is superbly suited to view whales. Whale watching in mossel bay blog avenues guesthouse.
At whalephin guest house in mossel bay, garden route. The southern right is the most commonly sighted, coming into the bay to calve, but look for humpback, brydes and orcas as well. Cape town whale watching whale viewing simons town. Having a whale of a time in mossel bay villa chante. Mossel bay offers boatbased whale watching on the garden route whale coast in south africa. The reebok area, in which at whale phin guest house is situated, is known as the best land based whale viewing area in. The southern right whale visits our coastline every winter. The reebok area, in which at whalephin guest house is situated, is known as the best land based whaleviewing area in. Enjoy the unspoilt views over the indian ocean and fynbos nature reserve adjacent to whalephin. At whalephin guest house 8 grysbok avenue reebok mossel.
With 257 listings in mossel bay, our handy mossel bay map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your mossel bay visit. June to oct romonza is the only permit holder offering boatbased whale watching in mossel bay. Its nearly whale season in mossel bay accommodation in mossel. At whalephin guest house acts as a whale spotter for the romonza and when you book your trip through us, a special price applies. If you spot a whale, please share it here, so other whale lovers can know. This sheltered bay was a haven for european sailors in the.
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