4 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

We operate half day shark tours in Cape Town from False Bay. The departure point, Simon’s Town, is only 45 minutes from the Cape Town city center, 15 minutes from the Cape of Good Hope and only 2 minutes from Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. The shark species found in these waters include the Bronze Whaler shark, the Seven-gill shark, the Blue and Mako shark, with the occasional sighting of a Great white shark. No matter the species – your perspective will have changed forever, way beyond your wildest imagination. Whales, dolphins, and many species of sea birds are often encountered on this adventurous expedition. As we adopt an eco-system style of operating our trips, going to sea with Apex is like going on a safari game drive and we will try to take in as much marine wildlife as possible on our trips. As trips are based on natural events every trip is different and sightings are not guaranteed.

Inclusions

What's included

Light refreshments onboard the boat
Professional guide
Snacks
Towels
Diving equipment

What's not

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

The crew welcomes you to Simon’s Town a mere 45 minutes from Cape Town.Guests will receive a full safety and sighting briefing aboard White Pointer II before departure. Depart for historical Seal Island which is a 25 to 35 minute boat ride based on sea and weather conditions. Should amazing Cape Point be the location for the trip, the boat ride is +- 50 minutes. The total duration at sea is 3- 4 hours depending on the weather conditions and shark activity. Tea and coffee are available at our shark centre in Simon’s Town. Browse our unique range of shark-related merchandise and check out our wall of fame. There may be a familiar face or two. The trip is weather and tide dependent therefore time slots are NOT confirmed times. Please ensure that you have the entire day available as times can only be confirmed the day before and are non-negotiable. Exact times will be confirmed the day before and are subject to change.
4 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Corner of Wharf and Main Road/St Georges Street in Simon's Town. Please contact us the day before to confirm the exact meeting times at the centre. these are subject to weather and sea conditions.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 36 travellers
Operated by: Apex Shark Expeditions

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Cape Town

Its from-price is 55% above the median of the 3091 experiences we list in Cape Town.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 110 of 3091.

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.

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