Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 11 October
Written by October 11 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 11 October 2025:
Another successful day has come to an end. Due to the spring tide still continuing, our earlier trips launched or returned to Gansbaai Harbour, taking us around the iconic Danger Point. The sightings today were again wonderful, with many Southern right whale pairs close to shore off Uilenkraalsmond closely investigating the vessel. A few trips even witnessed Humpback whales, with impressive breaches, as often displayed with this acrobatic species. Further down the coastline, we made a turn past the shark cage diving boats and were lucky to see some Bronze Whaler sharks. Some tours managed to see penguins at sea, while all were able to spot a penguin or two on Dyer Island. Early morning, most seals were on Geyser Rock, and later during the day, the famous waters of Shark Alley filled up with many having a swim.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
