Bryde’s Whale! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by June 13 2021
As usual we launched from Kleinbaai harbour and were heading straight towards the shark cage diving boats as we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity of seeing a Great white shark. Arrived at Dyer Island we spotted a few penguins and some Cape Cormorant lined up on the rocks. Next we made a turn through Shark Alley and watched the Cape Fur seal. Halfway passed the colony they somehow got spooked on the island and hundreds of Cape Fur seals started running into the water. Out in the bay we have been lucky to see more penguins, a raft of approximately 30 and while watching them we spotted a humpback whale and two Bryde’s whale further off. One of the Bryde’s whale was very relaxed alongside the vessel and came up several time close by.
What species did we see today?
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.
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 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.
Humpback Whale Humpback Whale
One of the best-known whale species, they are renowned for their acrobatic behaviour and complex melodious song as well as extremely long flippers and are a special favourite of Dyer Island Cruises guests and crew alike.
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.
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.
