Algoa Bay Whale Festival

04/06/2026

A sunny weekend is on it's way and so is the festival fun... bring your camp chair and your dog.. and the family... and have a great time.. With Roland Gaspar as your MC to keep you posted on all happenings throughout the day... African Drumbeat.. get there early and don't miss it - followed by a great line up of local musicians to keep you entertained all day .. remember you can go with UpperDeck Cruises to the The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre from the Boardwalk Mall and back!! Enjoy the scenic drive!! Don't leave too early - you won't want to miss the fire dancers in action at sunset!!

Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises Claire North Musician Elizabeth Kayne Kerry Hiles Kendal Beadon Simon Shaw Music

03/06/2026

There are an array of awesome exhibits on 7th June at our Festival - please chat to all and find out more about what you can do in the Eastern Cape.. for conservation and for relaxation and adventures..

The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre 7th June 2026 9am to 4pm - Live music and bar open to 7pm.. see you there!!

Greater Garden Route Skål International Nelson Mandela Bay Awehness Addo Tourism Bayworld PE SANCCOB Gqeberha The Waste Trade Company Nelson Mandela Bay - South Africa Firefly The Travel Guy Isa Tsitsikamma Tourism and Marketing Historical Society of Port Elizabeth Algoa Bay Conservation WESSA - Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa - Eastern Cape SAEON GSN Periexpo Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber St Francis Tourism Magnetic Storm The Function Warehouse Talisman Hire - Port Elizabeth Gardmed Ambulance Service

03/06/2026

The weekend is close - good weather... ☀️...is on the cards after the next few chilly days..

SAT 6th JUNE 2026 EDUCATIONAL TALKS DAY

at The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre - We hope to see you there!! Great Coffee by Lincoln Coffee Co. will be on the go and Delicious Eats from Grillicious Food Truck (pre-order on arrival for in between talks collection to avoid the lunch time rush..

take a walk and visit the The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre Shop too... ! 💦

Dendrological society-Atalaya Branch Historical Society of Port Elizabeth Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises Sea Search FRIENDS OF SCHOENMAKERSKOP Roland Gaspar Periexpo The Function Warehouse Talisman Hire - Port Elizabeth Gardmed Ambulance Service Magnetic Storm WESSA - Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa - Eastern Cape Algoa Bay Conservation

01/06/2026

We are very happy to support Life Skills Academy - please visit them next to the childrens Kids Perfect Events jumping castles - take a few old tools that they can add to their supplies for children to use.. what a wonderful initiative!! They have some fun activities for your children to join.. at The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre 7th June 2026.. 9am to 4pm!

Awehness Addo Tourism Bayworld PE SANCCOB Gqeberha Swim GQ - Open Water Swimming - Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth The Waste Trade Company Nelson Mandela Bay - South Africa Periexpo Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Nelson Mandela University International St Francis Tourism Magnetic Storm The Function Warehouse Talisman Hire - Port Elizabeth Gardmed Ambulance Service

01/06/2026

ARE YOU EXCITED!! LET's GET THIS GOING!!
🤫SILENT AUCTION 2026 !! 😅
SUPPORT MARINE CONSERVATION !! 🐋🐬🦈

📲 WHAT TO DO:
Send your name, lot number and bid amount
via whatsapp to 0731522277...

Winners will be announced on Fri 12th June !

THANK YOU TO our very special VOUCHER SPONSORS - appreciate each and every one!

Lalibela Wildlife Reserve Addo Cruises and Sand Sledding Addo Elephant National Park - The Home of the "BIG 7" Schotia Safaris private game reserve Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve Avoca River Cabins, Addo, South Africa Sibuya Game Reserve Kragga Kamma Game Park Elephant Walk Restaurant & Country Pub Boardwalk Mall Merak on Main Remo's PE The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises

30/05/2026

The Pre-Festival Press Launch was a great happy moment.. thank to the Boardwalk Mall for hosting us in your beautiful marine themed Atrium, to The Function Warehouse for the setup assistance, Pick n pay and LANCEWOOD Boardwalk Mall for the great eats. Kanu Wines for hydrating all, Roland Gaspar for being our MC for the evening.. Elizabeth Kayne for the wonderful entertainment.. Pop to the mall this weekend and enjoy Marine Life Images by Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises Lloyd and Jake.. All taken in Algoa Bay.

Just 1 week to go until Festival time The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre... 🐳🐋

Nelson Mandela Bay - South Africa World Cetacean Alliance

30/05/2026

We would like to thank all sponsors of our Whale Festival Auction 2026 !!! 📢
IT IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!!
Supporting Conservation.. 🐳🐋🦈🐬🦭🐧💦
Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises thank you for the overwhelming and much appreciated support..

Lalibela Wildlife Reserve Addo Cruises and Sand Sledding Addo Elephant National Park - The Home of the "BIG 7" Schotia Safaris private game reserve Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve Avoca River Cabins, Addo, South Africa Sibuya Game Reserve Kragga Kamma Game Park Elephant Walk Restaurant & Country Pub Merak on Main Remo's PE The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre

25/05/2026

7th JUNE 2026!! Are you ready for some fun at The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre... At the mic to keep you informed as the day unfolds is local presenter Roland Gaspar .. we welcome and thank him for his assistance.. 🐳😃

📌 The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre
📆 7th June 2026
💰 R40pp - children u2yrs no charge
⏱️ 9am to 4pm
🚌 UpperDeck Cruises (from the Boardwalk Mall and back)
🍻 Bar open to 7pm
🪘 African Drumbeat Interactive Drumming 9.30am - 11am
🎼 Live music 11am to 7pm
🔥 Fire Dancing 5.30pm - 6.30pm Keep the Beat Drumming with
Mike Didge
🐾 Bring the Fur kids too - on a leash
🕰️ Coastal History Walk & Talk 9.30am
🐳 Conservation Talk 11am Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises
☀️ Kiddies Play Area & VIRTUAL REALITY by Kids Perfect Events 🌿 Interative Exhibits and Market Stalls
🌊 Stunning Ocean Views - watchout for the Whales too!

Awehness Addo Tourism Bayworld PE SANCCOB Gqeberha Swim GQ - Open Water Swimming - Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth The Waste Trade Company Nelson Mandela Bay - South Africa Periexpo Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Nelson Mandela University International St Francis Tourism Magnetic Storm The Function Warehouse Talisman Hire - Port Elizabeth Gardmed Ambulance Service

24/05/2026

Join the fun and learn some water safety... The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre Tidal Pools with Swim GQ - Open Water Swimming - Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth on 6th and 7th June...

🤿 Snorkel & Float🦩🛟🐟🐠

Swim GQ - Open Water Swimming - Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth 🏊🏽‍♂️ 🐬 🌊 🇿🇦

In collaboration with
The Algoa Bay Whale Festival 🐳🐋

Are inviting you to celebrate World Ocean Day 2026 🌍🌊

Theme: REIMAGINE - Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our Ocean 🌊🏊🏽‍♂️🤿🌍

Explore beneath the surface at:

Snorkel & Float
🤿 🦩🛟🐟🐠

🗓️ 6 & 7 June 2026

⌚11:00 - 17:00

📍The Willows Resort - Marine Drive
🎟️ R40 Entry fee to willows on Sunday.

ℹ️ The willows Resort offers 2 Majestic Tidal Pools where you can explore, learn and relax with our community of Ocean Guides 🤿

ℹ️ The tidal pool offers a safe, conducive space for first timers, with Fear of Water / Ocean - You will Learn basic Water safety skills, such as survival floating, treading, breathing and staying calm.

ℹ️ Bring Your Snorkels, Floaties, Funky Outfits and Best Vibes 🦩🤿

🪅 Lucky Draw Prizes to Be Won 🎉

Our Mission 🎯
To educate & raise awareness for the UN Ocean Decade 30x30 Challenge - To protect 30% of the Worlds Oceans By 2030 🌍🌊☮️

👉🏽 Sign Up & Register - https://linktr.ee/swimgq

👉🏽 Join SwimGQ on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/1979726

Our Oceans 🌊
Our World 🌍
Our Future 🇿🇦

ℹ️ Stay Connected to 🏊🏽‍♂️🐬🌊🇿🇦

📲👇🏽

https://linktr.ee/swimgq

World Ocean Day Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises Nelson Mandela Bay - South Africa United Nations Nelson Mandela University

24/05/2026

Awehness.. what a great challenge for the keen cool (🥶) swimmers... you can do it!! Part of the Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises Algoa Bay Whale Festival.. Enter now!!

🌊 ROCKING THE WHALE TAIL 🌊
More than a swim. A movement for our oceans.

Join us for an unforgettable open water experience where every stroke helps support marine conservation through SANCCOB & WESSA. 🐧💙

Whether you’re chasing adventure, community, fitness, or fun — this swim is for YOU.

🏊‍♀️ Choose your challenge:
🔹 400m Whale Tail Swim
🔹 2km Whale Tail Swim

📅 Saturday, June 6th
⏰ 08:30

Why swimmers are loving this event:
✅ Swim in beautiful open water
✅ Support SANCCOB & WESSA conservation efforts
✅ Earn bragging rights with your Garmin GPS whale tail map
✅ Stand a chance to WIN a free Rhino Swim entry in September

Bring your friends, your swim crew, or just your sense of adventure. Let’s make waves for conservation together. 🌊🐋

⚠️ Spots are limited — register now and join the fun! Any tracking device does the trick, but still loads of fun without Garmin/trekking device - it's about the experience.

https://awehness.org/aweh-rocking-the-whale-tail-gq