Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 02 May
Written by May 2 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 02 May 2025:
After a cold and rainy day, we were again able to head out to sea, but still had some big swell rolling into our bay. We departed from Kleinbaai harbour in the afternoon and were heading along the coastline towards Danger Point. Out in the deep behind the islands, we were lucky to spot our first Shy Albatross for this year. Further along, we saw more pelagic seabirds and a humpback whale close to the islands. Between the swells, we even got a good look at it. We approached Geyser Rock to see the Cape fur seals and got to see plenty of them. From there we continued to Dyer Island but kept our distance in the swell and got to see home to many coastal seabirds, including the critically endangered African Penguin. Before heading to Kleinbaai, we passed the shark cage diving boats and saw a bronze whaler shark passing by deeper in front of the cage.
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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.
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 Gannet Cape Gannet
Well documented for their aireal displays, experiences with with the famous Cape Gannet are always breath taking, and hold a special place in every photographers portfolio.
