Humpback Whale Magic, Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 4 June
Written by July 4 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 04 July 2022:
What a beautiful day! Going back out after a few days off the sea was exhilarating. With 4 trips today, we were able to get some amazing looks at the various species around the Dyer Island ecosystem including 4 of the Marine Big 5 and even a glimpse of a Sunfish (Mola Mola) on trip 2. The Humpback Whales were dazzling us with their elegance throughout the day while the Cape fur Seals were ever so entertaining around Geyser Rock. The African Penguins on Dyer Island waddled about in the sun while the sharks at the cage diving vessels kept us on the edge of our seats. We can’t wait to see what tomorrow’s adventure holds.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
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.
