Shark Cage Diving and Viewing with transport from Cape Town
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
You may think you’re a fear-defying thrill lover, but can you handle the ultimate heart-pounding experience? Find out in Gansbaai by cage diving with various shark species. This full-day shark-diving experience takes you out into the open ocean off the shore of Gansbaai and puts you in their habitat. Before jumping in, you'll learn about the sharks from the onboard marine biologist and expert guides. Breakfast, snacks and Cape Town hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.
Inclusions
What's included
- All diving gear and towels supplied
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Breakfast
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
A visit to the African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary is both inspiring and educational. Guests can watch rescued penguins being cared for through a special viewing window, learn about the challenges facing our local seabirds, and see first-hand how vital conservation work is helping protect these endangered species along our coast. Every visit supports the ongoing efforts to give these birds a second chance at life.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
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Ratings come from 621 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4All in all a Fun day
Overall, we had a fun day and the bronze whaler sharks were awesome to see up close. The crew were friendly and it was definitely a cool experience, but there were a few things that could be improved. The whole day felt a little rushed, and the breakfast was pretty average. The tour is also advertised around the possibility of seeing great white sharks, but from what we were told they haven’t actually seen great whites in a very long time, so I think expectations could be set a bit more realistically. The extra seal diving was also disappointing in how it was organised. Only 10 people could do it, and the spots basically went to whoever put their hand up first. If your partner wasn’t there at that exact moment, you could easily miss out on doing it together. All in all, the bronze whalers were really cool and we had a fun day. There are definitely a few things that could be improved, but it was still a worthwhile experience.
5Marine Dynamics rocks!
Absolutely spectacular experience. From the get go the pick up from Capetown was on time and the driver excellent. The operation in Gansbaai is professional but clearly everyone enjoys their job. If you didn’t sign up for snorkeling with seals and they offer the opportunity, jump on it. You’re already there and the additional experience, is worth it, to include the cool boat ride. The sharks were cool but the seals were amazing. Having adult and baby seals a foot in front of your face is so cool and watching them play was fantastic. Altogether worth every penny and more. Marine Dynamics is awesome
5Amazing experience
Amazing amazing experience, super well organised and well run. Everyone was friendly and helpful and genuinely want you to have a great trip. Wet suits, masks and towels are provided but I would recommend taking your own as well as they're not the biggest. When you come out of the water you are showered with warm water and given delicious hot chocolate, delicious plentiful snacks are also on hand. We saw many sharks and stingrays but obviously nothing is guaranteed. I would gladly recommend this trip to anyone.
5Nervous at first, thrilled in the end
We (ages 8-75) were all a bit nervous beforehand but ended up loving the experience. Everything was well organized, very clean, very educational and lots of fun.
5Must do experience in life
This was one of the best experiences in life I had. Get to see sharks so close. We also saw Whale fish. The Stinger was a bonus. Great guidance from Marine Dynamics team.
5Worth the trip!
This experience lived up. I have read about and watched docu-series about Shark Alley for decades. While I know the Great Whites have been driven out, I still wanted to experience it. Thomas, the marine biologist, was informative; sustainable practices for bait vs chum were followed well; and I felt safe. It was fun and, overall, a great experience at a place that contributes to conservation and research.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 35 travellers
- Operated by
- Marine Dynamics Shark Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you wear a swim-suit underneath your clothes.
- Please note: Sharks are wild animals and their presence cannot be guaranteed. Every experience that guests have is educational from start to finish. The local supplier works with wild life and nature and sightings are never guaranteed. If a shark has been sighted from the boat, they will consider that a successful trip. If there is no shark activity while on a shark cage diving tour with the supplier, then a voucher will be offered. This voucher is not transferable – your name and passport number will be recorded on the voucher. The transfer fee is non-refundable.
How it compares in Cape Town
- Its from-price is 56% above the median of the 1405 day trips we list in Cape Town.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 1405.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cape Town
Cape Town spreads between Table Mountain and the sea, a striking city of beaches, vineyards, penguins and history near Africa's southwestern tip.
Table Mountain's flat summit looms over everything, reached by cableway or by hiking trails, with Lion's Head and Signal Hill flanking it. Below, the V&A Waterfront bustles around the working harbour, and boats leave from there for Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held for eighteen years. The colourful houses of Bo-Kaap climb the slopes above the city centre and the Company's Garden.
Top-ranked sights in Cape Town: Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Special offers in Cape Town
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
10% offFree cancellation
