Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 March
Written by March 10 2023

Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 10 March 2023:
Today we started the tours at Danger Point and worked our way through the deeper waters past the islands and along the coast back to Kleinbaai. Just off Danger Point we saw plenty of Cape Gannets, Sooty Shearwater, and a few White-chinned Petrel. Further out we have been lucky to not only find one but a few Bryde’s whales, which we watched for some time before starting our journey toward the islands. Before reaching Geyser Rock we spotted a rather big sunfish. After seeing the Cape fur seals and the endangered African Penguin on the islands we cruised alongside thousands of Cape Cormorants towards the coast and shark cage diving boats. Before heading into Kleinbaai harbour we had our last sighing of some more penguins. What a great day at sea!
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What species did we see today?
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
Cape Gannet Cape Gannet
Well documented for their aireal displays, experiences with with the famous Cape Gannet are always breath taking, and hold a special place in every photographers portfolio.
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 Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
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.