A Cessna aircraft flying alongside a breaching Southern Right Whale viewed from above Walker Bay, Pearly Beach, South Africa

Pearly Beach Airfield · Walker Bay · June – November

Whale Watching Flights

The most extraordinary whale watching perspective on earth — from above the waves with Moya Aviation.

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Prices start from R8,975 per flight — not per person.

All Moya Aviation whale watching flights are chartered per aircraft, not per seat. The full aircraft is yours for the duration. Choose from three published packages below, or enquire about sunrise/sunset slots, add-ons and bespoke charters. No upfront payment required at this stage.

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No immediate payments are processed upon submission.

Your request registers your intent. Payment is settled directly with Moya Aviation once your charter is confirmed. Weather cancellations are handled in full accordance with the operator's policy — your safety always comes first.

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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


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