Shark cage diving & viewing tours in Gansbaai

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Awesome action of YOU going eye to eye with sharks from our cage — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Shark action with view from the cage — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

While there are wealth of shark viewing and diving opportunities in South Africa, Gansbaai and Shark Alley in particular, is one of the best areas to experience sharks in their natural habitat.

Shark Alley is a channel of water between two islands: Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. As Dyer Island is home to 50 000 Cape Fur seals, it provides ample hunting opportunities for the apex predator.

This is a bucket list experience for you to go eye to eye with the worlds greatest predator.

With the Dyer Island Group nearby, and home to 50 000 cape fur seals, it is the world’s capital for Great White sharks. Boasting the largest population of these majestic creatures year-round, shark cage diving and shark viewing trips are a must!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English
Operated by: Shark Zone

Ages: Adults (5–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks
Included: Lunch
Included: Breakfast
Included: Wetsuit & diving mask

Not included

Not included: Transfers to Gansbaai are not included. Please book with transfer option if required.

Itinerary

Transfer (extra R950) will personally collect you from where you’re staying in Cape Town, OR you make your own way if you have selected the self-drive optIon. OPTIONAL EXTRAS:PLEASE INQUIRE CONSTANT AIR SUPPLY COPY OF THE VIDEO FOOTAGE Upon arrival in Gansbaai, you will be served a delectable breakfast whilst you listen to the all-important safety briefing. After eating, you will be taken on a short walk to the Kleinbaai Harbour, just 3 minutes away, to board the boat. Once the boat has anchored, the crew will immediately begin to chum the water with products such as tuna and fish out to attract the Great Whites. When the first shark has been sighted, kit up, slip into the cage and get ready to be captivated, and experience the magnificence of these animals up close and personal. For those who aren’t into cage diving, the sharks can also be viewed from the boat, and this is often just a good, or even a better viewpoint. You will also be treated to drinks and snacks on board to keep the hunger pangs away and allow you to focus your full attention of the Great Whites. You will then return to harbour and the meeting place and enjoy a light lunch whilst watching the DVD of the day.

Stop 1
Dyer Island

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

THE STARTING TIME OF THE TOUR IS TOTALLY DEPENDENT ON THE WEATHER AND TIDES YOU WILL ONLY BE ADVISED YOUR MEETING TIME OR COLLECTION TIME AT 5PM THE DAY BEFORE THE TRIP. The tour takes place from Kleinbaai Harbour, which is just over 2,5 hours from Cape Town. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR LAST MIN BOOKINGS

End point

THE STARTING TIME OF THE TOUR IS TOTALLY DEPENDENT ON THE WEATHER AND TIDES YOU WILL ONLY BE ADVISED YOUR MEETING TIME OR COLLECTION TIME AT 5PM THE DAY BEFORE THE TRIP. The tour takes place from Kleinbaai Harbour, which is just over 2,5 hours from Cape Town. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR LAST MIN BOOKINGS

Pickup points

ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
The Portswood Hotel
Cape Town Hollow
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
The Village Lodge
Fountains Hotel by Neighbourgood
Dysart Boutique Hotel
Upper Bloem Apartment
Casa Elena
Upperbloem
The Capital 15 on Orange

and 198 more pickup points

PLEASE URGENTLY TAKE NOTE THAT THE TOUR TIMES ARE A MERE GUIDE. THE STARTING TIME OF THE TOUR IS TOTALLY DEPENDENT ON THE WEATHER AND TIDES YOU WILL ONLY BE ADVISED YOUR MEETING TIME OR COLLECTION TIME AT 17H00 THE DAY BEFORE THE TRIP.

PLEASE MAKE CONTACT WITH US IF THE TRIP IS BOOKED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF TRIP DATE.

DO NOT GO TO MEETING POINT WITHOUT CONFIRMATION OF THE TOUR GOING AHEAD.

We collect from all accommodation in central Cape Town and from Cape Town International Airport. The cost of the transfers are an extra R950 per person.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Gansbaai trip with transfers

Anywhere central Cape Town

Light breakfast & lunch

Pickup included
Gansbaai shark tour self-drive

Duration: 3 hours: We reserve the right to change the launch time as the trip is dependent on weather conditions. Cancellation policy will apply