1 Day Shark Cage Diving from Cape Town

Overview

Get ready for close encounters with one of nature's most fearsome predators - the Great White Shark!

Highlights

  • Cage dive with Great White Sharks
  • Expert guides and researchers
  • Seals, penguins, and whale sightings

Description

Spend a day out on the open waters of the Cape’s shark alley near Dyer Island, which is teeming with great white sharks, Cape fur seals, African penguins and a variety of sea birds along with seasonal whale sightings. Photograph the awe-inspiring Great White Shark feeding at the surface, or climb into the cage and experience a close underwater encounter, capturing unforgettable scenes of these powerful predators. No experience is required and all equipment is supplied. Everyone is welcome for surface viewing as they are surface feeders and can also be observed closely from the boat.

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

  • Meals:
    - 1 breakfast - 1 lunch
  • Return transfers from Cape Town
  • Diving equipment
  • Included activities:
    • - Penguin colony visit

Exclusions

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Gratuities / Tips

ITINERARY

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Depart Cape Town early in the morning and head to Gansbaai. The drive is about 2,5 hours long and transport is in a comfortable mini bus/shuttle.

Arrive at Great White House where you will enjoy a light breakfast or lunch depending on time.

Educational presentation and safety briefing

20 – 30 minute boat ride to Dyer Island where we will anchor to conduct the viewing and diving

Wetsuits are provided on the boat.

Spectacular surface viewing for non-divers

Cold drinks, snacks on-board the boat

Anchor for approximately 2 hours, depending on shark activity and conditions.

Hot water showers available on board for your comfort.

Weather permitting, experience a quick trip through the renowned Shark Alley.

We end the adventure with a debrief at the Great White House and enjoy delicious warm soup and bread.

Head back to Cape Town to arrive in late afternoon.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

None

Included Activities

Penguin colony visit

Important:

Your pick up time will be confirmed 1 day before tour departure.

Please note that it can be as early as 5 am. We pick up from various central locations in Cape Town.

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IMPORTANT INFO

DATES & PRICES

NOTES:

Rates valid from 1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024. Please enquire for 2025 rates.

There is a compulsory ZAR 100 conservation fee per person that will go towards the Dyer Island Conservation Trust.

Please note that the price for this tour is in ZAR. If you convert the prices to another currency, keep in mind that exchange rates can fluctuate and will affect the final cost.

Price Per Person
Including Transfers (Pick-up & Drop-off Cape Town) ZAR2,630 ZAR3,950
Excluding transfers (Meet at The Great White House in Gansbaai) ZAR1,730 ZAR3,050
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