Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 16 June
Written by June 16 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 16 June 2024:
Today was a thrilling day for our guests and crew alike, exploring the rich marine life around our area. We embarked on two unforgettable whale watching tours, each revealing the wonders of the ocean.
Our morning began with the majestic sight of Bronze Whaler sharks and a graceful Short-tail stingray by a shark cage diving vessel. We then moved closer to the island system where playful Cape Fur Seals on Geyser Rock added to the day’s excitement. As we ventured into the deeper waters we came across a beautiful Southern Right Whale! In the afternoon, the encounter with an incredible Humpback whale highlighted the day’s adventures. But that wasn’t the end for us today, we also got lucky to spot a Bryde’s whale, that was very relaxed and we managed to get some great sightings!
Reflecting on the day’s experiences as our sea day finished, we felt, as always, privileged to witness such natural beauty!
Trip 1.
Trip 2
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
