Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa
Welcome to Gansbaai.
Home of the Marine Big 5.
Enter the natural habitat of the Marine Big 5 in South Africa, for the opportunity to see whales, dolphins, penguins, seals and great white sharks!
Book NowWhale Watching and Marine Big 5 Tours in South Africa
Only a 2 hour drive from Cape Town (transport options are available), Dyer Island Cruises offers our guests the potential to see more marine wildlife in one trip, than anywhere else in the country:
- Board Dreamcatcher - our 5 Star, custom-built whale watching vessel.
- Enter the home of The Marine Big 5 in comfort.
- Expert crew and guides attend to your every need.
- Amazing wildlife photo opportunities.
- Families of all ages and sizes welcomed on every trip.
- Annual international award winning company.
Why choose Dyer Island Cruises?
Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher is our custom-built, luxurious, 5-Star whale watching vessel, offering 4 deck levels, 360 degree views and comfort.
About our boat
Expert Crew
Our specialist team has contributed to ground-breaking research and appeared on various international TV shows across the globe.
Meet the team
Shark Alley
Shark Alley and Dyer Island are world-famous for great white shark sightings and the Marine Big 5 - let us take you there.
Our area
FREE visit to APSS!
Every one of our guests gets taken on a free visit to the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, to see and learn more about our seabirds.
About APSS
The Marine Big 5
One of the many ways in which Gansbaai is a truly unique, special prospect for people who want to work with marine wildlife, is how diverse the area is. Between The Marine Big 5 and countless other species, few places in the world are home to so many incredible animals.
Marine Big 5 Safaris near Cape Town
Species we work with:
Great white sharks
Gracious, beautiful, misunderstood - three words used by guests of Dyer Island Cruises after witnessing South Africa's most infamous marine species: The Great White Shark.
The Great white sharkSouthern right whales
These gentle giants are one of the strongest draws for our visitors, as thousands come back every year to experience the majesty of the Southern Right Whale.
The Southern Right WhaleCape fur seals
With a local population of 60,000, it's no wonder our guests capture so many photographs of these wonderfully playful marine mammals.
The Cape fur sealAfrican penguins
As one of only 17 penguin species left in the world (and the only one on the african continent), the african penguin often breed in offshore colonies, such as Dyer Island.
The African penguin
Whale Watching Blog
Life never stops at Dyer Island Cruises. Our newsroom is regularly updated with new wildlife stories, blogs from our various tours and experiences from our own team.
An early morning trip on the water, 19 August 2018 An early morning trip on the water, 19 August 2018
By Jax, August 19
A perfect day of whale watching, 18 August 2018 A perfect day of whale watching, 18 August 2018
By Jax, August 19
A swell day on the ocean blue,17 August 2018 A swell day on the ocean blue,17 August 2018
By Jax, August 17
Playful whales on a windless day, 15 August 2018 Playful whales on a windless day, 15 August 2018
By Jax, August 16
The calm before the storm, 11 August 2018 The calm before the storm, 11 August 2018
By Jax, August 13
A fantastic Friday out on the ocean, 10 August 2018 A fantastic Friday out on the ocean, 10 August 2018
By Jax, August 10
A diverse and delightful day, 09 August 2018 A diverse and delightful day, 09 August 2018
By Jax, August 10
A day to remember, 08 August 2018 A day to remember, 08 August 2018
By Jax, August 9
