Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 03 October
Written by October 3 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 03 October 2026:
Another great day out on the water with plenty to see along the way. Southern right whales were spotted around Pearly Beach and throughout the bay, with several sightings keeping everyone busy looking out across the water. At Geyser Rock, the Cape fur seals were gathered around the island, with plenty of activity in and around the colony. We also stopped at Dyer Island, where the African penguins were out and about. To top it all off, we once again spotted the special Pintado petrel.
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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.
Southern Right Whale Southern Right Whale
Southern right whales attract thousands of visitors every year to experience these gentle giants off the South African coast.
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.
