Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 27 May
Written by May 27 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 27 May 2026:
Another successful day at Marine Dynamics has come to an end. Starting early we welcomed our trips aboard Whale Whisperer. Leaving Kleinbaai behind us we began our lookout for marine wildlife. Both trips stopped by the island system, including Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, where either the critically endangered African penguins or the Cape fur seals were encountered. We have also gotten the chance to pay our Shark cage divers a visit. Bronze whaler sharks could be seen after just a bit of patience. The deeper waters did not disappoint during our first trip as Humpback whales made there way through , it was unfortunately quiet as the day went by with our second trip were lucky enough to encounter a sunfish and plenty pelagic birds. Our first trip of the day also got a glimpse of the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins along the coast.
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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.
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.
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.
