Shark Cage Diving Cape Town

About the Trip:

On arrival in Gansbaai (transfers are available from central Cape Town) you will be met by the crew and be given a brief orientation on the day's activities. You will then be required to complete the necessary Shark Cage Diving indemnity forms while you enjoy a light breakfast before embarking on this thrill seeking Shark Diving Adventure.

After breakfast you will take a short walk down to Kleinbaai harbour where all the diving boats are based. Once on board get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush of your life. Nothing quite compares to Shark Diving in Cape Town.... it will leave you on a high for days.

Where We Dive and Best time to Go:

A 10-15 minute boat ride will take you out to Shark Alley (between Gyser Rock and Dyer Island, home to one of the largest seal colonies in Southern Africa), renowned as one of "the best" Shark Diving Sites in Gansbaai.

Winter time (Apr - Oct) is considered to be the best time to go Shark Cage Diving in South Africa with visibility being better than in the summer however, Shark Cage Diving can be done all year round!

Time at Sea:

Boats stay out at sea for around 2 - 4 hours depending on weather and sea conditions. Once anchored, the crew will immediately begin to chum the water with fish based products, like tuna and fish oil to attract the Sharks. With the chum in the water all you can do is wait for the first shark to show up and hope that this happens quickly.

Once the first shark makes its appearance you will kit up and get into the cage where you can get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. One to five Sharks can be encountered in a day but if you are exceptionally lucky, you may see more.

Dive Equipment:

All dive gear including wetsuits and mask are provided so that you can enjoy the Shark Cage Dive in comfort.

Once in the cage all you need to do is lower yourself under the water using a simple breath-hold technique where you will be able to view the Sharks lurking in the depths below.

Shark Diving is safe and very educational. You also don't need any dive certification to go Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town.

The Dive:

For your 1st Dive you get about 20 - 30 minutes in the cage. Subsequent dives are then rotated amongst the divers to ensure everyone gets a chance to view the Sharks. You can sometimes get 2 - 3 dives per trip if the weather, sea conditions and shark activity is good. The cage takes between 5 - 6 people at a time so there is plenty of time to cage dive. Numbers are limited to ensure maximum shark cage diving time.

For those of you who would prefer not to get in the cage, no problem, these fantastic creatures can be viewed from the boat. Being surface feeders, it's almost as good as being in the water with them as everything happens pretty close to the surface, giving you exceptional views and fantastic photo opportunities of them circling and descending deeper into the depths below.

Sea Conditions:

The water temperatures can vary between 55 - 65°F (12-18°C) when you go Shark Diving in Cape Town. Visibility is usually around 6-8 meters but can go up to 12-15 meters on a good day or down to 2-3 meters on a bad day.

The Return to Shore:

On return to shore after your exhilarating Shark Cage Diving experience you will be invited to enjoy a light meal. You can also order a copy of the Shark Diving video of the day (available at an additional cost).

Bring the following with you.

• Warm clothing for after the dive. Waterproof / Windproof Jacket, it can sometimes get a bit chilly on the boat
• Hat & Sun block
• Swimming costume for underneath wetsuits (if diving)
• Camera
• Towel
• Disposable underwater cameras are also available at the harbour curio shop or at most camera stockists
• Sea / Motion Sickness Tablets

Note that the schedules below are a mere guideline and can change at any time. During high season there may be as many as two or even three dive Trips available per day.

Morning Trip Schedule:

Afternoon Trip Schedule: (only available if there are enough clients to run two trips)

Please allow yourself 2.5 hours to make it on time

• From Cape Town, take the N2 to Somerset West/Cape Town International Airport.
• Stay on the N2 and drive straight through Somerset West, continue over Sir Lowry’s Pass in the direction of George.
• As you come down from Houwhoek Pass, keep left and head towards Hermanus on to the R43.
• Continue through this up and coming coastal town, until you pass Stanford (approx 20km from Hermanus) and drive for a further 20km until you reach Gansbaai.
• As you enter Gansbaai continue straight until you come to the last 4-way stop (5th intersection), turn right onto Main Road.
• Keep left on Main Road. This becomes Swart Street.
• At the T-junction, turn right into Kus Drive. Kleinbaai Harbour will be on your left where the crew will be awaiting your arrival.