Whales! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by June 6 2021
The weather has been beautiful today with just a light but warm wind. Out in the bay we first spotted two humpback whales, they were taking their time to surface but we got a couple of great looks at them. While we were waiting for them to surface again, we saw a Shy Albatross gliding passed our vessel. On our way to Dyer Island we spotted another whale, this time it was a Bryde’s whale, how lucky to see two species of whale in just one trip. After we watched the Cape Fur seals on Geyser Rock and some African penguin on Dyer Island we were heading towards Pearly Beach where we was a sunfish just below the surface. On our way back we passed by the shark cage diving boats and got to see a big Great white shark swimming passed the cage and trying to get hold of the seal decoy.
What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great white sharks Great white sharks
Gracious, beautiful, misunderstood - three words used by guests of Dyer Island Cruises after witnessing South Africa's most infamous marine species: The Great White Shark.
