Marine Dynamics Daily Blog 21 July
Written by July 21 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 21 July 2025:
Despite the overcast weather, we had a good day at sea. Out in the deeper water of the bay, we spotted some migrating humpback whales; we even managed to see them breach and lift their flukes out of the water. The waters around the Cape fur sea colony were busy with plenty of them having a swim, while others were chilling on the island. After a brief look at some distant penguins on Dyer Island, we passed through the shallow waters and shark cage diving vessel.
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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.
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.
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 Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
