Wildlife & Coast · Hermanus
Diamonds & Whales
Diamond craftsmanship and seasonal boat-based whale watching in Hermanus.
- Duration
- About 10 hours
- Location
- Hermanus
- Style
- Private, 2 or 4 guests
- Price
- From R5,390 pp4 guests sharing
The experience
Diamonds & Whales
Between June and November, southern right whales come to the sheltered waters of Walker Bay. This journey pairs a morning with diamonds in Cape Town with the coastal drive to Hermanus.
After lunch in town you join a licensed boat-based whale-watching trip of around two hours, then take in the cliffs above the bay before the drive back to Cape Town.
Your journey
How the Day Unfolds
Timings are a guide. Your concierge confirms each appointment and shapes the day around you.
08:30–09:00
Hotel collection
A private transfer to The Diamond Works for opening time.
09:00–09:45
The Diamond Works Signature Experience
The story of diamonds and tanzanite, and time in the showroom.
09:45–11:45
To Hermanus
A private drive along the coast.
11:45–12:30
Lunch in Hermanus
An early lunch in town.
12:30–13:30
The harbour
A short coastal stop and check-in for the boat.
14:00–16:00
Boat-based whale watching
Around two hours on Walker Bay, in season and as sea conditions allow.
16:00–16:30
Hermanus cliffs
A last look over the bay, as time and daylight allow.
16:30–18:30
Return to Cape Town
A private drive back to your hotel.
The diamond experience
Every Journey Begins With a Diamond
Each day includes time with diamonds in Cape Town: how they are found, cut and set, the craftsmanship behind a finished stone, and time to look closely in a showroom.
Buying is never part of the plan. If something catches your eye, you deal directly with the jeweller, and nothing you see is included in the tour price.
What's Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide for the day
- Hotel collection and return within central Cape Town
- The Diamond Works' complimentary Signature Diamond & Tanzanite Experience, by appointment
- Boat-based whale-watching trip
- Lunch, up to R300 per guest
- A refreshment stop, up to R150 per guest
- Bottled water and road tolls on the planned route
Not Included
- Jewellery, diamonds, gemstones and rings, which you buy directly from the jeweller if you choose to
- Private charters and other marine activities
- Additional drinks, gratuities and personal purchases
- Flights, accommodation and travel insurance
- Collection outside central Cape Town, extra hours or changes after confirmation, unless quoted
Make it yours
Optional Extras
Add any of these when you enquire. Each depends on appointments and timings, which your concierge confirms with you.
Private whale-watching charter
A private boat in Walker Bay, in season and weather permitting.
Request a quote
Premium tasting or pairing
A reserve tasting, a wine and chocolate pairing or another estate experience, chosen with you.
A coastal winery visit, which may replace the clifftop stop.
Request a quote
Collection outside central Cape Town
Collection from the Southern Suburbs, the Atlantic Seaboard, the Winelands or further afield.
Request a quote
- Ask your concierge.
Plan your journey
Make This Journey Your Own
Tell us your date and who you are travelling with. Our Diamond Concierge will confirm every detail and shape the day around you.
Other Experiences
View all experiences
Cape Town
Diamonds & Mountain
Diamond craftsmanship, Table Mountain and Cape Town's finest viewpoints.
From R2,890 pp4 guests sharing
Constantia, Cape Town
Diamonds & Vine
Diamond craftsmanship paired with the Cape's Constantia wine route.
From R2,990 pp4 guests sharing
Cape Peninsula
Diamonds & Peninsula
Cape Point, penguins and the great coastal roads, finished with a diamond experience.
From R4,150 pp4 guests sharing