Dyer Island Cruises operates from Gansbaai, near Hermanus in the Western Cape.
Dyer Island Cruises offer exciting and informative eco-tours around Dyer Island all year (excluding May), and between July and December they combine the Island experience with boat- based whale watching. The whale watching trips are considered not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone’s imagination.
Dyer Island Cruises pride themselves on being both fun and educational. Each trip is led by experienced marine guides who will share their knowledge with you, keeping emphasis on the welfare and conservation of the animal.
Dyer Island is quite possibly the only place in the world where one can see a mighty whale and a great white shark on the same boat trip. On the trips you'll see Great white sharks, Bryde’s whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins.
Every trip is preceded by a brief introductory talk about the route and what to look out for. Passengers are fitted with comfortable life-jackets. Safety is of the outmost importance. All cruises depart from Kleinbaai harbour near Gansbaai.
Dyer Island is located 8 km from shore and is completely protected for the conservation of its many resident bird species, including African penguins. Adjacent to Dyer Island is Geyser Rock, home to a 60,000 strong Cape fur seal colony. These seals are also present all year round. The channel of water between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock is the now world renowned Shark Alley.
Dyer Island trips are about 2 hours long. All trips are weather dependent.
