Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 09 May
Written by May 9 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 09 May 2026:
Another fantastic adventure out at sea! We had two trips out of Kleinbaai harbour, and they were equally exciting for both our guests and crew. Both trips were treated with a great sighting of two humpback dolphins along the coast, as well as Bronze Whaler sharks in the shallower waters of the bay. Further out, we saw a humpback whale, and one of our tours also encountered a Bryde’s whale in the deep. The waters around the Cape fur seal colony were busy with hindered a of them in the water. What a great day at sea before another winter storm approaches and hits the coastline early next week.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
Sunfish
