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Shark Cage Diving with transport from Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africaby Paul polano tours

  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, French

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Overview

Get an adrenaline rush with a classic Cape Town experience: cage diving with sharks, including the iconic great white. After hotel pickup, travel to Gansbaai for breakfast and wetsuit fitting. The captain will anchor near Dyer Island to maximize shark sightings from the safety of the cage. Meanwhile, the onboard marine biologist will explain the animals' behavior.

What's included

  • All diving gear and towels supplied
  • Light refreshments
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

After departing from your hotel in central Cape Town, this thrilling shark cage diving adventure begins at the Great White House in Gansbaai, South Africa's premier shark diving hub. There, you'll fuel up with breakfast and receive a briefing from your expert guides before suiting up in specialized diving gear. Then, you'll board a custom shark diving boat equipped with a sturdy cage and embark on a 20-minute cruise out to sea towards Dyer Island, a prime great white shark habitat. Once anchored at an ideal spot, the cage is lowered a few feet below the surface for easy and safe access. For approximately two hours, you'll have the opportunity to observe these magnificent predators up close from the security of the cage, all while enjoying drinks and snacks on board. Professional photographers capture the incredible moments above and below the surface. After an unforgettable encounter with one of the ocean's apex predators, you'll return to the Great White House to unwind and purchase professional photos and videos as mementos of your once-in-a-lifetime experience before being transferred back to your hotel in Cape Town.

Meeting and pickup

Pick-up is available from hotels, guesthouses, backpackers, vacation rentals, AirBnB's and any other locations within Cape Town's city center. Please specify your exact pick-up address so we can confirm if it's possible. Note that the selected time is just an estimate for when the shark cage diving boat will launch. Pick-up will be earlier to allow travel time from Cape Town to the pre-trip briefing at the Great White House in Gansbaai. Exact times can only be confirmed the day before after checking weather and tides. Please plan to set aside a full day for this activity. Pl

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Shark Diving Boat can accommadate a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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