Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 28 April
Written by April 28 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 28 April 2025:
Another adventure is at our doorstep! Welcoming our guests aboard Dream Catcher, we headed into deeper waters first. Passing by Danger Point peninsula, we spotted a Bryde’s whale appearing close to the boat! Spending a bit of time with the whale, we got some great looks. Moving on, we headed towards the island system. Along the way, we already encountered a small raft of the endangered African Penguins. Reaching the island system, we entered Shark Alley straight away, where we were greeted by numerous Cape fur seals either splashing in the water or expressing themselves with their loud vocals. Another short stop by Dyer Island was a must, where we got to see a few more penguins and other seabirds. Heading back to Kleinbaai Harbour, we have been super lucky to have spotted a small raft of the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins having a great time around the boat!
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
