Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 22 July
Written by July 22 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 22 July 2026:
Another day well spent here at Marine Dynamic. Throughout the day, we’ve had some amazing sightings of three whale species in the bay. A Southern right whale was seen cruising along the coastline with her young one. In deeper waters, the elusive Bryde’s whale and acrobatic Humpback whale were seen. On Dyer Island, the African penguins stood right on the boulders where everyone could see their beautiful tuxedos, with the Cape fur seals splashing in the water as they usually do in Shark Alley. The Bronze whaler sharks were seen throughout the day, adding some fin-tastic magic to today’s sightings.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
