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R650 pp
Includes: Soft drinks, bottled still water, beer, ciders, red/white wine and tapas throughout the journey. Our sunset cruise has become our most popular activity we offer, the cruise is a relaxing two hours long while we sail down our coast line taking in the sites Walker Bay has to offer. Throughout the trip, our crew gives educational talks about Hermanus' historical sights we pass and also about the marine wildlife we encounter. We often see Cape fur seals and colonies of penguins, it is also possible to see dolphins, bridal whales and Southern Right whales, however this depends on the time of year and weather conditions. (please note our sunset cruise is NOT a whale watching tour).
Throughout the trip, our crew serves guests with beverages and tapas. All this, while enjoying Hermanus and our unobstructed beautiful sunset over the horizon.
Our sunset cruise sets off from Hermanus New harbour and returns to the harbour shortly after sunset. There are local restaurants that are walking distance from Ocean Quest or a short taxi ride away.
R450 pp
Includes: Soft drinks & bottled still water. Our eco cruise sets off daily on-board Ocean Quest from Hermanus new Harbour. The cruise is a relaxing, educational tour of our coast line either under motor or sail if the winds allow. Throughout the trip our crew give educational talks about Hermanus and the historical sites we sail past. We also try and find as much marine wild life as possible. This varies on the time of year but year-round, we can see our local Cape fur seals and also the jackass penguin better known as the African penguin.
We occasionally see dolphins, bridal whales and from June to October, Southern right whales. (please note our eco tour is NOT a whale watching tour).
This cruise is ideal for families and couples that would like to spend a relaxing 90 minutes of their day taking in the sights of Walker Bay and Hermanus. The trip is funand we also have blankets on-board in case guests start to get cold.
Ocean Quest is a fully licence commercial sailing vessel with a certified and well experienced commercially endorsed crew. We comply with South African Maritime Safety Authorities' rules and regulations and insure the safety of all guests and crew on-board at all times.
R1200 pp - Full Gear Rental
R900 pp - Own Gear
Every morning, weather dependant, we run a 2-tank guided dive trip of off Ocean Quest, our 36ft sailing catamaran. Depending on the weather, our first dive is normally a reef dive. Divers can see our local coral and fish, sometimes being accompanied by the occasional curious seal.
Once divers are back on board we give them the opportunity to regain their body temperature and energy. Soft drinks and bottled water are on offer while Ocean Quest pulls anchor and moves to the next dive site. Our second dive site is normally a kelp forest dive. Besides kelp forests being shallower than our reef dives, it also offers safe anchorage for Ocean Quest, allowing passengers to swim or snorkel. Our kelp forests are an attraction on their own. They are also home to different small shark species like the pyjama and shy shark. Often, we also see plenty of macro life on our kelp forest dives that our dive guide will point out.
Once everyone is back on-board, we will return to the harbour where divers can rinse any of there personal gear and have there log books stamped while enjoying a hot cup of coffee or tea.
We take no more than 6 divers per trip to keep dive trips personal and give maximum attention to our divers. If bigger groups want to come on board this can be arranged via special request.
Our aim is to make dives as relaxing and effortless as possible for our clients. You will always find a dive guide or crew member at hand to help with what ever is needed.
NB: Due to high demand of the sailing yacht during Peak season from the 15th of December to the 15th of January, diving excursions are run off the dive boat, Lady.
We run courses throughout the year
Open Water Diver Course - The most popular SCUBA course in the world. Be a certified SCUBA diver after completing this course. This course will open up a new world of adventure for you. Don't just look at the ocean, partake in it!
R5400
3-4 days
Advanced Open Water Diver - The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills so you can become more comfortable in the water. This is a great way to get more dives under your belt while continuing to learn under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.
R5400
2-3 days
Rescue Diver Course - “Challenging” and “rewarding” best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you’ve already learned, this course expands on what you already know about how to prevent problems and how to manage them if they occur.
R4500
3-4 days
Divemaster Course - Do you have a deep and abiding passion for diving? Or, do you merely love it with all of your heart? If so, you should consider doing what you love for a living: become a PADI Divemaster. Your first step in making diving a career.
R12 000
at least 1 week
Emergency First Response, Primary and Secondary Care and Oxygen Provider/CPR for adults, children and infants (4 courses in 1) - These courses are PADI affiliate and specializes in teaching lifesaving skills – and they’re for anyone, not just divers. If you are the type of person that will stand up and take charge in a stressful situation, this is the course for you.
R5000
3-4 days
Refresher Course - You have dived in the past, but you have not been in the water for some time (6-12months). Catch up on the basics again and be ready to start diving as soon as you are ready. This includes a theory lesson, confined water and our two tank dive trip.
R2200
Half day
Guided Dives - Come join us on our daily dive trip, booking is essential. Our equipment and our guides will make your Hermanus diving excursion one to remember. The cost is dependent on your kit requirements.
R900 - R1200
Half day
