Calypso, a ride to remember! Eco tour 1st February 2020
Fun Cruise with Pete and Lynn
Written by Dickie Chivell, February 5 2020
Had a chat with the lovely guests, Pete and Lynn before we set off and set forth a plan of action. We headed straight out to Dyer Island on our smaller whale watching vessel Calypso, before the wind picked up to find some cool birds behind the Island. We saw Suity Shearwaters and Cape Gannets diving up to 10 m deep for food and a little juvenile African penguin looking for some fish in the deeper water. After spending time with cape fur seals in shark alley and cruising past a few Giant petrels next to dyer Island we set off to the shark diving vessels for some bronze whaler action, ending off the tour with fun filled speedy ride in the shallow water next to the beach! Thanks for coming guys, it was a pleasure having you!
What species did we see today?
Bronze Whaler Shark Bronze Whaler Shark
The Bronze whaler (also known as Copper sharks) here in Kleinbaai are very curious and interactive. These sharks eat mostly fish, with sardines being one of their favourites.
Cape Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
African Penguin African Penguin
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.
Cape Gannet Cape Gannet
Well documented for their aireal displays, experiences with with the famous Cape Gannet are always breath taking, and hold a special place in every photographers portfolio.
Cape fur seal Cape fur seal
With a local population of 60,000, it's no wonder our guests capture so many photographs of these wonderfully playful marine mammals.
White-breasted Cormorant White-breasted Cormorant
White-breasted Cormorant is the largest African cormorant and they have an iconic white chest, it is a favourite for many of our repeat visitors, and professional wildlife photographers.
