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Flight Details

Preferred Aircraft

The Cessna 210 accommodates up to 4 passengers and offers wide panoramic views. The helicopter flies lower and slower for closer, more intimate sightings — ideal for photography.

Experience Package

Preferred Flight Duration

45–60 minutes is the sweet spot for whale watching — enough time to locate pods and circle for photography without rushing.

Add Road Transfer to Airfield

Pearly Beach Airfield is approximately 35 minutes from Gansbaai, 1 hour from Hermanus, and 2.5 hours from Cape Town. Moya Aviation also offer Cape Town to Pearly Beach fly-in transfers — ask in your notes.

Preferred Date

Season runs June–November. Flights available from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week, weather permitting.

Alternative Date

Highly recommended — September and October peak slots book out quickly.

Number of Passengers

Cessna 210: max 4 passengers. Helicopter: max 3 passengers. Groups of 5+ can be accommodated across multiple aircraft.

Preferred Departure Time

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2026 Flight Packages

Priced Per Aircraft — Not Per Person

From R8,975

The entire aircraft is yours — share the cost across your group for exceptional value per person.

The Spotter 30-min focused whale watching flight over Walker Bay	R8,975
The Explorer 45-min scenic flight — whale sightings and coastal views	R12,950
The Adventurer 60-min adventure — elevated altitude and expanded coverage	R17,950
Hermanus Transfer (Return)	+R650 pp
Cape Town Transfer (Return)	+R850 pp

💡 Per-person breakdown at max capacity (4 pax Cessna): Spotter R2,244 pp · Explorer R3,238 pp · Adventurer R4,488 pp. Sunrise, sunset, Grootbos and De Hoop add-on pricing available on request.

Policies & Logistics

✈️Departure Point: All whale watching flights depart from Pearly Beach Airfield, approximately 35 minutes from Gansbaai and 1 hour from Hermanus. Free parking on site. GPS coordinates provided upon booking confirmation.
🕐Flight Times: Available from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week during season, subject to weather and visibility. Every hour is available — sunrise and sunset slots are most popular for photography and must be booked well in advance.
🐋What You'll See: Southern Right Whales breaching and tail-slapping in Walker Bay's shallow nursery waters. Mother and calf pairs swimming in protected coves. Humpback Whales, dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins and the full sweep of the Overberg coastline from above.
📅Season: June to November. Peak sightings September and October when whale concentrations are highest. Book well in advance for peak months — slots are limited per aircraft per day.
📸Photography: Both aircraft offer large windows optimised for photography and video. Bring your camera, telephoto lens and GoPro. The pilot will slow and circle over whale pods on request.
🍽Luxury Add-Ons: Combine your flight with breakfast, lunch or dinner at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve — one of South Africa's finest 5-star lodges. Alternatively, fly to De Hoop Nature Reserve for lunch at the Ocean House Restaurant perched above the coast. Ask about these in your booking notes.
🛫Cape Town Fly-In: Moya Aviation can collect guests directly from Cape Town and transfer them to Pearly Beach by air — avoiding the 2.5 hour road trip entirely. Ideal for luxury or time-pressed travellers. Enquire for pricing.
👤Requirements: No flight experience required. Passengers should be in reasonable health. Those with severe motion sickness should take medication beforehand. Children are welcome. Weight restrictions may apply — please declare in your booking notes.

Cancellation Terms

Operator / Weather Cancellations

🟢Weather or visibility cancellation by operator: 100% full refund or reschedule.
🟢Mechanical or operational cancellation: 100% full refund.

Guest-Initiated Cancellations

🟢72+ Hours Ahead: Free cancellation.
🔴Less than 24 Hours / No Show: No refund.

Bespoke & Multi-Aircraft Charters

⚠️Due to the advance planning required, cancellation of bespoke or multi-aircraft charters within 72 hours: No refund.

* Always confirm with us on the morning of your flight — visibility and wind conditions at Pearly Beach Airfield will be checked and communicated before you travel to the airfield.