Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 25 September
Written by September 25 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 25 September 2025:
Another beautiful day out at sea with Marine Dynamics! Some of our tours launched from Gansbaai Harbour due to low water in our bay, but that didn’t stop us from setting off on another incredible Marine Big 5 adventure. Not long into the trip, we encountered a gentle giant of the ocean, the magnificent Southern Right Whale, giving our guests a truly memorable experience. We cruised along the coastline and stopped by the shark cage diving vessels, though things were a little quiet on the shark front today. From there, we continued our journey towards Dyer Island and the nearby Geyser Rock, home to the forever-charismatic Cape Fur Seals. Guests also got a glimpse of the endangered African Penguins, adding a special touch to the trip.
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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.
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.
