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 boats; wave rider speed boat; parasailing; kayaking; surfing.

Mossel Bay with its 24 km of beaches along the warm Indian Ocean is paradise for people who love sand and sea. Mossel Bay proudly boasts 2 Blue Flag beaches. 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.

Surf at Mossel Bay’s prime surfing spots, just to mention a few; Outer Pool and Inner Pool at The Point, Diaz Beach, etc. Learn to surf under supervision of your coach the S.A champ 2008 and surfer of the event, 2009 S.A masters champ, S.A junior team coach 2009 and 2011, S.A team 2011 = 25th at the World Surfing Games. For more information click www.wavesschoolofsurfing.com