In its 33rd year, the annual Hermanus Whale Festival is a celebration of the return of the southern right whales to the coastal waters of Hermanus in South Africa. The Hermanus Whale Festival is the only ECO-MARINE Festival in the World. Watch the Whales and Catch up with Friends. Have a Blast at Our whale Festival!

What can you expect at the 2024 festival?
✓ Over 3 days: Environmental & Conservation is the main focus of the Interactive Eco-Marine Village with tents: where the next generation and their parents can Explore, Discover, Learn, and Protect nature.
✓ Marine & Nature Talks on Saturday and Sunday in.the big Eco-Marine tent
✓ Treasure hunt in the Eco-Marine Tent for the kiddies on Saturday and Sunday (12 pm-2pm)
✓ Kiddies Entertainment on Market Square – Rides
✓ The popular Street Parade on Saturday Morning including the Vintage | Classic cars, Hawston cadets and brass bands
✓ 3 Day Music marquee on Gearing’s point with a BEER FEST on Saturday
✓ 10km Fun Run Saturday Morning
✓ Whales and Wheels Classic Car Show in Sandbaai
✓ Strongman Competition on Sunday Morning – WP Challenge
✓ Crafters on Market Square. Mobile Food Trucks