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The Houses of Dyer Island

The Houses of Dyer Island

Dyer Island Cruises Whale & Marine Big 5 Eco Tours

Originally, the houses were used as a station to club seals until the island was identified as a guano harvesting hotspot. For many years, the droppings of our birds were harvested from here to be used as a fertilizer before the practice ceased in the 1970’s.

Today, these houses are occupied by rangers who are there to insure that our birds stay in tip top shape. Should they find any birds in need of a little help, the birds are collected and sent to the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary - APSS

The Houses of Dyer Island

Dyer Island Cruises

Join us for a Marine Big 5 experience. In Gansbaai, we can find whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and great white sharks all in one trip. With over 11 years in the industry, trust our crew to make your trip educational, exceptionally fun, safe, and unforgettable.

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Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 30 November 2022

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 30 Novemb...

Our guests were overjoyed this morning, as they saw a Southern Right whale with a calf nearing our boat.

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 29 November 2022

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 29 Novemb...

We still have availability for Dyer Island Marine Big 5 whale watching tomorrow, Tuesday.

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 19 November 2022

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 19 Novemb...

Another entertaining whalelicious day. 3 Days in a row with Marine Big 5 sightings on all of our Dyer Island trips.

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 18 November 2022

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 18 Novemb...

Join us and spoil your family or loved one with an exhilarating Marine Big 5 adventure around the Dyer Island Ecosystem.

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 17 November 2022

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 17 Novemb...

Join us and spoil your family or loved one with an exhilarating Marine Big 5 adventure around the Dyer Island Ecosystem.

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 27 October 2022

Next Dyer Island Marine Big 5 Tour: 27 Octobe...

Join us and spoil your family or loved one with an exhilarating Marine Big 5 adventure around the Dyer Island Ecosystem.