Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 25 September
Written by September 25 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 25 September 2026:
There was plenty to keep us busy on the water today, with Southern right whales once again making an appearance around the bay. We spotted several pairs during the trips, and while most of the whales were fairly relaxed, one lucky trip was treated to a spectacular tail slap from a Southern right. Along the coastline, we also had a brief sighting of a Humpback dolphin, a special encounter that added something a little different to the day. The bronze whaler sharks remained quiet, while Cape fur seals could be seen around the islands and African penguins were spotted around Dyer Island.
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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.
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.
