Marine big 5 Daily Blog 23 September
Written by September 23 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 23 September 2025:
Another successful day ended here at Marine Dynamics. Due to the spring tide, we launched our first two trips from Gansbaai Harbour, which led us past the Danger Point peninsula. With a bit of west wind coming in, we headed with the wind towards our hotspots. Throughout the day, we encountered the critically endangered African Penguins on Dyer Island and the always vocal Cape fur seals on Geyser Rock. A short stop by the Shark cage diving boats allowed some nice looks at our beloved Bronze whaler sharks of the area. Along coastal regions, we spotted several Southern Right whale pairs calmly swimming alongside us. Some of the trips have also been lucky to spot Humpback whales in deeper waters.
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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.
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.
