• Dyer Island Cruises - Upon arrival at The Great White House, guests will find a restaurant, restroom facilities, and a curio shop. Tea, coffee, and muffins are served upon arrival. In the conservation and education room, an in-depth briefing about the operating area, conservation efforts, and safety measures will be provided. Guests will be equipped with inflatable life jackets and wet weather gear for cooler conditions.

A short walk to the harbor leads to an exciting trip on the custom-designed Dream Catcher. The Southern Right Whale Season typically runs from June to December, but Humpback and Bryde’s whales can occasionally be seen throughout the year. Other highlights include visiting shark cage diving vessels to view great white sharks, and trips to Dyer Island and Geyser Rock to see penguins and seals. Guests may also spot one of three dolphin species: the Common dolphin, the Humpback, or the Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphin. An onboard biologist and experienced crew ensure an educational and memorable experience for the entire family.

After the sea trip, guests return to The Great White House for warm soup and bread, enjoying the cozy fire or the summer sun. A debriefing follows, and trip footage is available for purchase.

The trip also includes a visit to the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) either before or after the excursion.

• Great White House Restaurant - Gansbaai - Dyer Island Cruises operates around the renowned Dyer Island, where guests might see the Marine Big 5: Southern Right, Humpback, and Bryde’s Whales, Great White Sharks in Shark Alley, Cape Fur Seals, the endangered African Penguin, and various dolphin species. The area is also home to a variety of seabirds. The Southern Right Whale Season is typically from June to December, but Humpback and Bryde’s whales are occasionally seen year-round. An onboard marine biologist and experienced crew promise an educational, life-changing experience.

Upon arrival at the Great White House, coffee, tea, and muffins are served while guests listen to a safety and conservation briefing. Safety jackets and wet weather gear are provided. After a short walk to the harbor, guests board the custom-designed vessel, Dream Catcher, and the adventure begins. After the sea trip, guests return to the Great White House for soup and bread, followed by a debriefing. Quality trip footage is available for purchase, and a downloadable link is provided.

A complimentary visit to the African Penguin and Seabirds Sanctuary is included. Dyer Island Cruises supports The Dyer Island Conservation Trust, which oversees various conservation and community projects. Booking with us makes a difference and helps fulfill our dream to Discover & Protect.

If using our dedicated shuttle, there will be a stop in the beautiful Hermanus, where guests can explore the walkway, curio craft market, or enjoy a snack before returning to Cape Town.

• African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary - The African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) is a custom-designed, world-class marine bird rehabilitation center in the Overstrand area. It provides temporary rehabilitative care to diseased, displaced, injured, oiled, and abandoned marine birds, with a special focus on the endangered African Penguin. Marine bird rescue, rehabilitation, and release are part of the conservation management plan to conserve and maintain African Penguin populations and other seabirds. Through ongoing research, education, and awareness programs, we aim to mitigate human impacts on our colonies.

• Professional guide
• Coffee/tea and muffins on arrival
• Bottled water
• Inflatable life-jackets and wet weather gear
• Warm soup and bread after trip
• Free visit to our African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS)

• Trip footage available for purchase after the trip
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

We operate from Gansbaai around the world-famous Dyer Island where you might be so fortunate to see the Marine Big 5

– the Southern Right Whale/Humpback/Bryde’s Whales, various shark species, the Cape fur seal (around 60,000 on Geyser Rock), the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The area is also home to a wide variety of seabirds.

• Wheelchair accessible, we can accommodate 2 wheelchairs per trip. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
• Excellent crew - one crew member to look after 6-7 guests.
• Please note that the Conservation Fee is compulsory.
• This tour is 2 to 2.5 hours, excluding your travel and briefing time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.