Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 02 July
Written by July 3 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 02 July 2026:
We had a bright and early morning out at sea today. Leaving Kleinbaai harbour, we headed towards Danger Point and into deeper waters. It was quite a lovely sight as multiple pelagic birds were flying by, including a few shy Albatrosses. Our trip was very fortunate as we encountered not only one but two humpback whales, with one putting on a little show as it flapped its beautiful flipper. In Shark Alley, we were greeted by the loud sheepish sounds of the cape fur seals, with the African penguins being observed as they waddled along the island. Of course, a marine big 5 trip is not complete without any sharks, so we made a stop in the shallows where everyone enjoyed a sight of the local Bronze whaler sharks.
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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.
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.
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.
