Flippers Galore! Marine Big 5 daily blog
Written by March 2 2020

Back to sea after the weekend off due to some stronger winds, the Dyer Island Cruises team were excited to get back out there and see what the bay held in store for us. Dream Catcher moved slowly along the coastline, through the Shallows with eyes set on the surface for any indication that dolphins were present, unfortunately not today and with a pass by our sister company Marine Dynamics our attention turned towards the deeper water and the Island system. Dyer Island and Geyser rock usually holds the chance for some fantastic sightings and today didn’t disappoint with the Cape Fur seals abundant, looking ever the epitome of Monday mood as they lazed around on the rock and some amazing sightings of the African penguin as waddles of this endangered seabird species were witness close to the waters edge around Dyer Island. It was not only the Islands that held some nice sights but also the waters surrounding the area, where Giant petrels were spotted.
What species did we see today?
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.
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.