A stunning Humpback dolphin sighting! Marine Big 5 daily blog
Written by March 12 2020

Launching from Gansbaai due to the low tide we had the chance to enjoy the stunning scenery as we made our way around Danger Point and into the bay. With a slight wind working its way through the area we had some great seabird sightings, as they soared by, including Cape Gannets and Giant Petrels. Our trip by the Islands produced some interesting views of the African Penguins and Cape Fur seals as did our stop at our sister company, Marine Dynamics, who were shark cage diving at the time and happened the have a large female Great White shark cruising around as we arrived. The sighting of the day however goes to the solitary Indian ocean Humpback dolphin that we encountered, along with a gang of Cape Fur seals. We were able to watch this dolphin for some time, porpoising along, dipping and diving, a great encounter!
What species did we see today?
Great white sharks 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.
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.
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.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.