Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 1 June
Written by June 1 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 01 June 2024:
We launched a little bit earlier today than usual to avoid some bad weather coming in later in the day. However, it was certainly worth it! We followed the coastline to our sister company Marine Dynamics, who were busy showing some Bronze Whaler sharks to their guests and we were lucky enough to get some lovely sightings too. Then, we left them behind and moved towards Dyer Island. On our way, we encountered a couple of Shy albatrosses and finally entered the alley. Thousands of Cape Fur seals on Geyser Rock were ready to welcome us, it was quite a cold morning, so most of them were cuddling up on land. We went across to Sponge Bay by Dyer Island and successfully spotted some African penguins amongst many Cape cormorants. We ventured into the deeper waters after and there was a Humpback whale waiting for us: a stunning encounter that left all of us in awe. On our way back to the harbour we found a raft of African penguins working hard in search of their breakfast.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
