Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 14 November
Written by November 14 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 14 November 2025:
Welcoming our guests aboard our whale watching vessel, we left Kleinbaai Harbour behind us. We headed straight into our bay, making sure to cover as many areas as possible to ensure we don’t miss out on anything. Arriving at the Shark cage diving boats, anchored within the Shallows, we did not have to wait long for the first Bronze whaler sharks to show up. Several different individuals were seen cutting the surface with their copper-coloured dorsal fins. Southern Right whales were spotted still within the Pearly Beach area, closer to shore. Either showing off or calmly swimming alongside the vessel, our guests did not miss out on some great sightings! Entering Shark Alley, the loud vocals of the Cape fur seals gave them away straight away. Heading up and down Shark Alley, the fur seals followed us curiously. The critically endangered African Penguins were seen close to the water on their favourite rocks, making it possible to get some close-up looks at them.
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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.
