Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 22 September
Written by September 23 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 22 September 2026:
It was another beautiful day out on the water, with some amazing sightings throughout the day. Southern right whales and common dolphins were the highlights, with both species giving us some memorable moments. Shark activity was quiet again today, but we still had plenty of other marine life to enjoy. Cape fur seals were seen around the islands, while the African penguins were spotted on Dyer Island, with a float of penguins also seen out in the water. It was a lovely day filled with some of our favorite local marine life.
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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.
Common Dolphin Common Dolphin
With an 'hourgalss' patch on either side and aerial activity the common dolphin is an agile and majestic species, that may easily reach a speed of 40km/h.
