Picture of the Day

Picture of the day: The Elephant Seal

“Picture of the day” The Elephant Seal basking in the sun with the Cape Fur Seals. The Elephant Seal is part of the true seal family and differ from the fur seal in several ways. Firstly, they don’t have fur, second they do not have external ear flaps; third they only have incisors on the READ MORE

Picture of the day: Our vessel Damara beaching

“Picture of the day” In this picture, our vessel Damara beaching, after yet another fantastic trip on the ocean. Today we had many excited phone calls about Orca’s in the bay. Upon further investigation we were able to determine that the animals that caused so much excitement were in fact the offshore species of Bottlenose READ MORE

Picture of the day: Elephant Seal

“Picture of the day” Our regular visitor to the bay, the Elephant Seal is basking in the sun amongst the Cape Fur Seals at Robberg Peninsula As seen in this picture, Elephant Seals are much bigger than Cape Fur Seals.

Picture of the day: Southern Right whale

“Picture of the day” On our 09h30 boat trip on Monday morning we noticed a blow just behind the back line at Dune Park. On approaching, skipper Tracy noticed it was a Southern Right whale and not a Brydes whale. We spent 20 minutes with this whale which entertained our clients on the boat. So READ MORE

Picture of the day: ±60 Bottlenose dolphins

Yesterday on our 09h30 boat trip en-route to Keurbooms we encountered a pod of ±60 Bottlenose dolphins feeding in the surf line and just beyond. We’ve noticed large shoals of mullet (harders) congregating in the surf line all the way alongRobbergBeachandKeurboomsBeach. This should bring more dolphins into our bay. 

Picture of the day: Brydes Whales

“Picture of the day” At last the Brydes whales have arrived in our bay. We are so lucky in Plettenberg Bay to be able to have whales throughout the year. Brydes normally don’t show themselves like Humpback’s and Southern Rights. Normally you just spot the dorsal fin on it’s back or their blows. The average READ MORE

Picture of the day: Dolphins

“Picture of the day” Dolphins will work together as groups to contain fish in as tight a ball as possible. This cooperation ensures that every member gets their fair share. They have a built in radar that enables them to communicate, locate and stun fish.