Whale Watching Knysna: Encounter Whales in their Natural Environment

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of whale watching in Knysna. Encounter Southern Right and Humpback whales in their natural environment, surrounded by picturesque scenery.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna - Guests will check in at our reception where they are required to sign an indemnity form. Once all guests have checked in our crew will start preparing them with life jackets. Once every one is ready they will be given a briefing on the tour they will be departing on and what to expect. A safety briefing will be given by the skipper once all guests have boarded the boat before departing.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Witnessing whales in their natural habitat imprints an unforgettable experience on your heart- Knysna tops the chart for the ideal locations to make this happen!
As the only licensed operator in Knysna for close encounters with marine life, our crew is genuinely dedicated to showcasing our abundant aquatic creatures and our breathtakingly picturesque…

Location
Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna
Long Street
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)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Leabu4995ss
Jul 8, 2025
I will come again! - What a experience! Felt 100% save even with some big waves between the Knysna heads, afterwards the sea was very calm, almost no wind. Saw two Humpback Whales and followed them for a while. Great job, thank you!
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Rachna
Jun 30, 2025
Must watch for whales - Excellent sightings. Saw humpback whales and also a baby , It couldn’t be better. Our captain Joannes and his crew was the best
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Watergypsy02
Jun 16, 2025
Best 2 hours on the water - As it is quite early in the season we were not confident we would see any whales but were delighted to see a pair a number of times. Our captain and his mate were so friendly and knowledgable. They worked hard to ensure we had the best experience. We also saw seals and dolphins.
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Rohan2109
Jun 13, 2025
Exceeded our expectations. Wonderful - Everything about this experience exceeded our expectations. From the welcome to the final wrap up was amazing and in between we spent over 30 minutes in the company of 5 majestic humpback whales. Skipper was amazing in tune with the ocean and in spirit with the whales. His instinct aligned with his passion. Besides the whales, we saw penguins, seals and a variety of sea birds. On return we were greeted with hot towels to warm up. Wear jackets and cover up. Bravo to the team.
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Daydream30764150859
Jun 6, 2025
Out of this Ocean - It's was fun definitely an experience I had never thought I needed 1000% recommend the Skipper was awesome and the Guide ,I had a wonderful afternoon 😀 thanks Guys
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Sightsee38402482808
Apr 24, 2025
Just amazing - Amazing tour. We were even lucky enough to spot a whale while it was not whale season. Great guide and spotter that spotted the whale.
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Nickidelmulle
Nov 29, 2024
Spectacular experience at sea - Fantastic experience with Ocean Odyssey. Incredible going out through the heads with highly experienced skipper who navigated it perfectly. Saw 4 whales, seals and a sunfish. Such spectacular views on this beautiful coastline.
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Ernestn123
Nov 29, 2024
We had a whale time! - It was an awesome experience! We saw three whales, a few dolphins, and some seals! Hats off to Johannes, our Captain, for his numerous attempts to get us to the right spot. We can recommend this experience and will definitely do it again.
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Ianbv1787yh
Nov 19, 2024
Whale watching out of Knysna - Wasn’t expecting to see too much as we set off at 3pm yesterday bit late in the season , other that fantastic scenery of course ! But 1000 dolphin, 10 seals and 4 whales later it turned out I was rather pessimistic !! Great trip we were out for close on 3 hrs Big Thanks to skipper & spotter !!
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Dream17219494116
Nov 16, 2024
Excellent trip, thank you - Excellent trip, with safety given top priority. Powerful boat that readily escaped Knysna harbour into the Indian Ocean with ease. We saw two types of dolphins and Humpback whales. Very well skippered boat and the crew were knowledgeable and helpful at every stage. A ‘must do’ if you are in Knysna.
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From $93
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).