Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 June

Another beautiful day was spent out at sea today, with two trips launching from Kleinbaai Harbour. The first trip began under a blanket of fog. Both trips started their journey in the shallows, where guests were treated to excellent views of the bronze whaler sharks cruising through the clear waters. From there, a visit was made to the waters surrounding Dyer Island. Our favourite African penguins were feeling a little shy today, sheltering behind the island’s boulders and only revealing a bit of their distinctive black-and-white colour. As we made our way through Shark Alley, the playful Cape fur seals greeted us with their familiar sheepish calls, providing plenty of entertainment for everyone on board. While deeper waters were relatively quiet, the first trip was rewarded with a special sighting right at the end of their trip a Bryde’s whale surfaced briefly, giving guests a memorable glimpse of one of the ocean’s elusive giants before we returned to harbour.