Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 25 August
Written by August 25 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 25 August 2026:
We had an early start today, heading out onto the water as the day began. Throughout the day, we were treated to a variety of marine life sightings, making for a memorable time out at sea. Southern right whales were spotted in the area, along with humpback dolphins and playful common dolphins. The waters also gave us the chance to see Cape fur seals around the islands, while African penguins were spotted around Dyer Island. Adding to the excitement, Bronze whaler sharks were also seen during our trips, rounding off another fantastic day experiencing the incredible marine life of the Greater Dyer ecosystem.
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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.
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.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
