Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 12 October
Written by October 12 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 12 October 2025:
With some wind but little swell rolling into our bay, we were ready to head out to sea. Leaving Kleinbaai Harbour, we managed to spot four out of the Marine Big 5. Within minutes, Southern Right whales were spotted with their young ones, calmly swimming alongside the vessel, granting us incredible encounters throughout the entire day. Stopping by the Shark cage diving vessels anchored in the Shallows, we managed to get some glimpses of several different Bronze whaler sharks, cutting the surface with their copper colored dorsal fins. The critically endangered African Penguins on Dyer Island were spotted taking in the sun. Entering world-famous Shark Alley, the Cape fur seals on Geyser Rock were either cooling down in the rather chilly waters surrounding the colony or curiously watching our boat pass by.
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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.
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.
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.
