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Word of Mouth!
Recent testimonials from our visitors
Email from France
Hi! SA friends!
I am just a French historian preparing a paper to be read, next July, at PMB campus. Congratulation! You have a very nice and interesting website. It really makes one feel like catching the first aircraft and fly over!
I was last at Saldanha in 2002, when I read a paper at the Military/Navy Academy. I spent there a wonderfull day. I sincerely hope that your country (which, in my heart is also mine) goes better and better again.
Very kind regards.
- Michel R.
Président / Chairman CEEHGFAA
Historien - Onomasticien - Conférencier
February 2009
Letter from London
"I can't express in words how wonderful our stay at Papkuilsfontein was. The only problem was the brevity of our stay, oh how i wished we had booked a whole week..!"
- James and Ash. (UK)
February 2009
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"I had a great time. Did far more than I planned which was no bad thing after such a long journey - it would've been a shame just to sit by the pool for a week! There was possibly too much planned and I'd like to have had more time to do the same amount of stuff, but that was my schedule not yours. The whale trip was the best..."
- Nicky B. (UK)
October 2008
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Dyer Island Whale Watching Cruises, Gansbaai, Overberg
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OVERBERG KONTREI
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Dyer Island Cruises Experiences:
Whale Watching; Shark Cage Diving
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The names Dyer Island Cruises and Marine Dynamics have become synonymous with and well renowned for quality marine wildlife experiences. Our team of conservationists and resident marine biologist are working constantly with global experts involved in ocean sustainability projects. With our extensive knowledge we can offer an unforgettable whale watching and shark cage diving trip, encompassing all aspects of The Cape's coastal wildlife.
This unique approach introduces the wonders of the ocean and continues to thrill people from all over the world. We enthral our guests from start to finish with insights into the rich and diverse wildlife inhabiting our waters.
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Gansbaai is the BIG TWO TOWN and Great White Shark Capital of the world. This is the only place in the world where you can be so fortunate to see a Southern Right Whale as well as a Great White Shark on the same day.
Where Do We Meet?
We meet our clients at the Great White House in Kleinbaai. We provide you with wind and waterproof clothing in case of bad weather conditions, as well as an inflatable life jacket. We do have extensive full liability insurance. We launch from Kleinbaai Harbour.
The Ultimate Marine Big 5 Trip:
We start our trip from the Kleinbaai Harbour (east of Danger
Point). From there we move towards the Pearly Beach area
where we find our highest concentration of Southern right
whales (Jul to mid-Dec). The Southern right whales come to
our calm bays every year from July to December to either,
calve and nurse their young or to mate. After spending the
allowed time with these magnificent creatures we move towards
Dyer Island where we view the African penguins as
well as various other seabirds. Behind Dyer Island we visit
Geyser Rock, which is resident to about 60 000 Cape fur
seals. Between these two Islands we find ourselves in Shark
Alley. Shark Alley is world famous for its Great White sharks,
which makes this probably the only trip in the world where
you have a chance of seeing a Southern right whale as
well as an 80 % chance of seeing a Great White
shark. After this exhilarating 2 and a half hour trip we return
to the Kleinbaai harbour to enjoy some refreshments at The
Great White House.
What You Need To Know:
- We are working with wild life and nature.
- All our trips are WEATHER DEPENDANT.
- Please meet us 45 minutes before launching time at The great White House.
- Confirm your trip the evening in advance.
- Dress warm and wear comfortable shoes
- Please take anti-seasick tablets the evening in advance if you are prone to motion sickness.
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Duration:
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Same day
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Departing:
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Our clients meet us at The Great White House in Kleinbaai at least half a hour before launching time (to be confirmed).
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Departure Schedule:
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Daily depending on availability
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2010 Guideline Prices:
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Eco-marine trip
R550.00 per adult, R300.00 for children u/12
Children u/5 no charge
Whale watching
R900.00 per adult, R550.00 for children u/12
Children u/5 no charge
We also provide return transport from Cape Town at an additional cost.
Pease note: You must confirm the trip at least one day in advance, as well as the morning of the trip.
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What the client should bring:
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- Warm clothing as it is cooler on sea than on land.
- Sunscreen & cap or hat.
- Polaroid sunglasses.
- Please use anti-seasick medication well in advance if you are prone to motion sickness.
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Included in the tour:
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Breakfast, light lunch, water, soft drinks, snacks and fruit on boat clean towels, complimentary drink afterwards at The Great White House.
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Excluded from the tour:
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Motion sickness medication, DVD of trip - can be purchased for 350 ZAR.
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Conservation involvement:
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Wilfred Chivell, owner of Dyer Island Cruises and Marine Dynamics, is certainly the most knowledgeable person about the ecosystem and varied wildlife found on and around Dyer Island.
His care and dedication for the health of this sensitive ecosystem have lead to the launch of different conservation projects for the area:
- 'Faces of Need - Artificial Penguin Nest Project' which aims at creating 2000 artificial nests on Dyer Island by 2008.
- Over the years his 'Bird Rescue Initiative' have made him the prime transporters of injured and oiled marine birds from the island to shore, where they would be transported to SANCOB.
- The 'Marine Litter Project' aims to educate the public and local community about the devastating results of pollution on wildlife while also initiating cleanups of the coast.
- Support the research fieldwork conducted by the White Shark Trust during 2006 in allowing the population information to be gathered from Shark Fever.
- NOLWANDLE CRAFTS: Our own community project in Masakhane. We trained 22 ladies out of the local community to manufacture bead work, clothing, etc. The British High Commission is a sponsor of this project.
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Today at
Dyer Island Cruises
Dyer Island Trust Helps Whale
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South Africa is now BIG 7 Country!

5 Big Land Mammals PLUS 2 Marine creatures, Whales and White Sharks
Already a BIG 5 traveller? Complete your BIG 7 experience at Gansbaai with a same day whales and white sharks interaction. Book your experience directly with the sustainable owner/operator for Whales and Great Whites!
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Support Cape Leopard Trust Sponsors!
Book at any of these Kontrei Traveller Portfolio members in the Cederberg who are active supporters of the Cape Leopard Trust:
Bakkrans
Keurbosfontein
Mount Ceder
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