Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 30 September
Written by September 30 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 30 September 2026:
A long but beautiful day here at Marine Dynamics has come to an end. With no time to waste, we started the day early. Launching from either Kleinbaai or Gansbaai harbour, we encountered various species. From whales to Penguins, seals and sharks. Within the bay, we spotted several pairs of Southern Right whales, swimming peacefully alongside the vessel. Lively Cape fur seals were seen on Geyser Rock, home to an estimated 15 000 individuals. The critically endangered African Penguins were either seen roaming Dyer Island or as a raft in the open. A short stop by the local Shark cage diving boats allowed most a glimpse of our beloved Bronze whaler sharks too.
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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.
