Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 27 September
Written by September 27 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 27 September 2025:
Leaving Kleinbaai harbour behind, we set out on another marine adventure. Our trips hugged the coastline in search of marine wildlife. The amazing Southern right whales were seen within shallow waters as well as closer to Pearly Beach and De Clyde, our local reef system. Not just pairs of mothers with their energetic young ones, but also adult pairs were spotted, granting amazing looks by approaching our vessel to investigate. A final stop was made at Dyer Island and Geyser Rock for both the critically endangered African Penguins and the, as always, highly entertaining Cape fur seals before calling it a day. Once again, thanks to everyone for joining our Marine Big 5 trips!
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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.
Giant Petrel Giant Petrel
Around the Greater Dyer Island area we encounter both species of Giant Petrel, the Southern Giant Petrel and Northern Giant Petrel.
