At Whale-Phin Guest House is one of the best spots on the Garden Route for land-based whale watching, come and see the whales close to the shore. Whale season starts in June and expires at the end of November, the peek season is mid July to mid October. Read more about the whales on our Whale Page. For boat based whale watching take the Romonza, Mossel Bay’s permitted boat, and go up to 50 metres from the Southern Right whales. Enjoy these gentle ocean giants in their own environment

Mossel Bay is the water sports mekka of the Garden Route, stay a few days in Mossel Bay at Whale-Phin Guest House and enjoy some of the following water activities: whale watching; shark cage diving; seal island trips; sun down cruises; deep sea fishing; scuba diving; snorkelling; swimming; jet ski; jet boats; wave rider speed boat; parasailing; kayaking; water worm; tubing; glass bottom boat; surfing. Click to see what Ultimate Water Sports can offer you. For more information visit our Links Page.

Mossel Bay with its 24 km of beaches along the warm Indian Ocean is paradise for people who love sand and sea. Visit the only north-facing beach in South Africa. Enjoy the clean and safe white sandy beach only 5 minutes walk from At Whale-Phin Guest House or visit some of the other beaches. When you are tired of soaking in the sun or playing in the waves explore the abundance of sea life in the rocks pools near Whale-Phin.