Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 September
Written by September 10 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 10 September 2026:
Another beautiful day out on the water around the Dyer Island ecosystem, with something exciting around every corner. Southern right whales gave us incredible sightings along Pearly Beach, while common dolphins added plenty of energy as they moved through the bay. A Bryde’s whale was also spotted on one of our trips, but it lived up to its shy, elusive nature, surfacing once before disappearing. In the shallows, bronze whaler sharks cruised by, with the playful Cape fur seals and African penguins being spotted around the local islands. A wonderful variety of marine life which resulted in a memorable day out in the water.
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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.
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.
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.
Common Dolphin Common Dolphin
With an 'hourgalss' patch on either side and aerial activity the common dolphin is an agile and majestic species, that may easily reach a speed of 40km/h.
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.
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.
