This popular activity is done in Gansbaai, roughly 3 hours drive from Cape Town which hosts the most Great White Shark population per square km than anywhere else on earth! This activity can be booked as a self-drive option, or transportation can be arranged at an additional cost.
The Cage
We make use of a securely structured, galvanized, 5-man steel cage. It is operated with a winch from a sturdy gantry, ensuring effective cage retrieval. Our surface cage is constructed of re-enforced mild steel and built in accordance with specifications provided by coded welders and registered engineers. It has a convenient port hole for easy photography, as well as a 300mm free-board above the surface, allowing divers to effectively communicate with the Dive Master on the boat.
Cage dimensions are; 2.3m high, 3.0m in length and 1.0m in width. The cage has been carefully designed for the safety of the diver(s) as well as the animal. You will therefore find no sharp edges around the cage, ensuring that the sharks are not harmed in any way. Our cage is replaced annually and is inspected by authorities on a regular basis.
- Daily | Weather Permitted
- R2 000 (self drive),
- R2 500 (incl transport)
INCLUDES
- Hot tea / coffee and light continental breakfast upon our arrival
- A hot light lunch is served upon our return (beef lasagne, rolls and Greek salad)
- A fast, yet safe 20 minute boat ride to Dyer Island
- Cold drinks, muffins & fruit on-board the boat
- Educational information and safety briefing
- Diving equipment and wet-suits available at no additional cost
- Assisted diving in cage (no scuba on board)
- Spectacular surface viewing for non-divers (shark activity allowing)
- Enjoy land-based whale watching in Hermanus (July – Dec)
- Drop-off at Cape Town International Airport at no additional cost (upon request)
EXCLUDES
- Sea-sick tablets
- Towels
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Return transfers from Cape Town (IVECO BUSES)
- Various shark gifts and memorabilia for sale
- Purchase a flash drive of your own personal shark diving experience, after the tour
Note: We try to keep this updated but prices may change without notice.
The Cage
We make use of a securely structured, galvanized, 5-man steel cage. It is operated with a winch from a sturdy gantry, ensuring effective cage retrieval. Our surface cage is constructed of re-enforced mild steel and built in accordance with specifications provided by coded welders and registered engineers. It has a convenient port hole for easy photography, as well as a 300mm free-board above the surface, allowing divers to effectively communicate with the Dive Master on the boat.
We make use of the hookah system in the cage, meaning that the diving cylinders remain on the boat, since we have 5mm air hoses running into the cage. Cage dimensions are; 2.3m high, 3.0m in length and 1.0m in width. The cage has been carefully designed for the safety of the diver(s) as well as the animal. You will therefore find no sharp edges around the cage, ensuring that the sharks are not harmed in any way. Our cage is replaced annually and is inspected by authorities on a regular basis.
Approximate Itinerary
- Door-to-door collection from the Cape Town metropolitan area.
- Arrival at our Kleinbaai office, where a light breakfast, coffee/tea will be available while the safety briefing and other formalities are concluded.
- The boat launches from harbour. 20 min later, we anchor in or nearby “Shark Alley”
- Return to Kleinbaai harbour after 3 hours at sea.
- A light hot lunch is enjoyed while viewing the video of the day. A copy of your own personal experience is available on USB after the tour.
