Boat-based whale watching between August and November is one of the highlights of a trip to South Africa. This 90-minute boat trip commences with an exciting beach launch through the surf off Plettenberg Bay main beach. Prior to launching, your skipper will have determined the route with the highest likelihood of spotting whales. Depending on time constraints and the location of whales, the Cape fur seal colony at Robberg Peninsula might be visited, with a chance of spotting endangered great white sharks. After passing the Beacon Island Hotel, built on the site of an original whaling station, the experience ends with an exhilarating “James Bond” style landing on Central Beach.