Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 13 November
Written by November 13 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 13 November 2026:
Great weather conditions and calm seas ahead. Throughout the day, we have spotted and encountered a variety of marine life. On some trips, we even managed to see all members of the Marine Big 5! Southern Right whales were spotted either within De Clyde or closer to Pearly Beach in shallow waters. The endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins were following the boat on some trips. Bronze whaler sharks were actively circling the boats anchored within The Shallows. A stop by the island system, Geyser Rock and Dyer Island, allowed us great views of the Cape fur seal colony and the critically endangered African Penguins.
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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.
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.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
