Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 26 October
Written by October 26 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 26 October 2026:
Due to the spring tide, we either launched from Kleinbaai or Gansbaai Harbour. Either way, we made our way to our typical stops such as Dyer Island and Geyser Rock for our colony of critically endangered African Penguins and Cape fur seals. Bronze whaler sharks could be seen on some trips too, while making a stop by our Shark cage diving vessel. Southern Right whales were once again spotted in Pearly Beach, approaching the vessel, spy hopping or even breaching!
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
