Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 05 October
Written by October 5 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 05 October 2026:
It was a beautiful day out at sea, with some amazing sightings throughout the day. Southern right whales were the highlight, with several whales spotted across the bay and some trips even enjoying the sight of a breaching calf. African penguins and Cape fur seals were also seen in their usual spots around Dyer Island, with a small raft of penguins spotted floating together out on the water. One of our trips was especially lucky to encounter a few humpback dolphins along the way, adding another special sighting to an already memorable day on the water.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
