Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 04 June
Written by July 4 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 04 July 2026:
We had a beautiful morning out at sea today, departing from Kleinbaai Harbour and making our way towards Danger Point. We started the day with a sighting of a southern right whale, followed by an impressive raft of African penguins resting together on the water. Not long afterwards, we were fortunate enough to encounter two humpback whales. Our second trip proved to be just as rewarding, with an unforgettable sighting of a southern right whale breaching, followed by several tail slaps. We were even lucky enough to catch a glimpse of its baleen, something that is rarely seen here on their calving grounds. In Shark Alley, we were welcomed by the noisy Cape fur seal colony. To round off another fantastic Marine Big 5 adventure, we stopped in the shallows where everyone enjoyed watching the 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.
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.
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.
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.
