St Francis Bay welcomes the whales
6 – 8 June
St Francis β including The Bay, The Port and The Cape β will once again come alive as the whales return to their coastline.
From 6 to 8 June 2025, families, locals, and visitors are invited to participate in a weekend that celebrates these magnificent giants of the ocean with various events across the village.
The weekend kicks off on Friday, 6 June, at Cape St Francis Resort with Whale Tails, a 360Β° sensory experience presented by Silent Soul. Children and adults alike will be able to lie back on bean bags, put on a headset, and be transported into the underwater world of whales through immersive storytelling, visuals and sound.
Sessions run every 30 minutes from 16:00 – 19:00.
On Saturday morning, the beachfront at Cape St Francis Resort hosts A Whale of a Time, a sandcastle building competition open to teams of two or more, hosted by Just Property. From families to friends or corporate teams, all are welcome, with great prizes to be won.
At 10:15, the Welcome the Whales Silent Soul Experience offers a beach-based wellness session. Guests are invited to stretch, breathe and listen to whale songs while guided through light movement, a calming way to connect with nature.
From 10:00 to 14:00, a Mini Market at St Francis Brewery will showcase local produce, crafts, and food. Entry is free and the market offers a relaxed way to enjoy the day while supporting local crafters.
The Whale Tails experience returns from 13:00 to 16:00 at the Resort, followed by a rare opportunity to hear from marine conservationist Lloyd Edwards at 14:00. Lloyd, from Raggy Charters, has travelled the world to study whale behaviour and drive conservation efforts. His talk at Cape St Francis Resort promises deep insight into global marine research.
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Sundayβs focus is on nature and reflection. At 10:00, the Trail of the Whale begins from Seal Point Lighthouse and winds along the Wildside Trail to Sunset Rock. This self-guided walk allows participants to set their own pace, with Tim Christy and his team from St Francis Safaris with the team of St Francis Sport positioned along the route to assist with whale sightings and point out other marine life.
Throughout the weekend, St Francis Safaris will offer guided whale watching cruises at 9am, 1pm and 3pm daily. In celebration of the event, theyβre running a two-for-one special β pay for one guest and bring a second for free.
Kids can also take part in the Whale Art competition. From drawings to decorated models, artwork can be submitted at the Cape St Francis Resort or the St Francis Tourism Office by Thursday, 5 June. Prizes will be awarded on Saturday.
Local restaurants will be highlighting the Calamari Route, a nod to the bayβs seafood heritage and one of the Whales favourite snacks.
For tickets, visit www.quicket.co.za, buy on the day at the venues, or contact St Francis Tourism on 060 531 0516.
