Whale Watching Near Sea Star Lodge - De Kelders, Gansbaai

Book your whale watching experience with Sea Star Lodge 

Whether whale watching is a once in a lifetime dream or part of a life-long passion, our 20+ years of expertise provides a superior experience for every client. We specialize in the Marine Big 5 experience, where we hope to find whales, dolphins, seals, sharks, and African penguins on each trip. Not to mention our incredible seabird sightings (albatross, petrels, skuas, etc) and breath-taking unspoiled scenery, while your guiding Marine Biologist shares their knowledge.

Safety is our top priority and we spare no expense. Our vessel, the "Dream Catcher" is custom-designed for boat-based whale watching, safety, and comfort. She is powered by four large four-stroke 300 hp outboard engines and can comfortably accommodate 40 passengers as well as the crew. She comes with on-board toilets and two additional decks for viewing assuring that each client has ample space on board.

Southern right whale season can be as early as June and run as late as early January - depending on whale activity.
From January - May, we can encounter residential Bryde’s whales and Humpback whales while they pass our shore on their migratory route.  We visit our Cape fur seal colony (60,000 seals!) on Geyser Rock, a colony of endangered African Penguins on Dyer Island, explore endanger Humpback dolphin habitat around the Uilkraal Estuary, as well as venture into the deep sea to find the unexpected.