Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 23 August
Written by August 23 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 23 August 2022:
We had two marvellous trips today aboard Dream Catcher. We spotted 4 out 5 of our Marine Big 5 across both trips with an extra special sighting of a Mola Mola (Sunfish) on trip number one. On trip one we enjoyed the company of an incredible Humpback Whale who put on quite an awe-inspiring display for our guests by rolling on its back and investigating kelp on the water’s surface. Trip number two saw some great activity from a pair of Southern Right whales who were beautifully calm on the surface to the delight of everyone on board!
On both trips, we paid a visit to Geyser Rock where we were able to enjoy the 60,000-strong Cape Fur seal colony who were inquisitive as ever. Over by our shark cage diving vessel, Slashfin, we witnessed some fantastic Bronze Whaler sharks around the boat!
Trip 1.
Trip 2.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
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.
