Diving with Great White Sharks takes place in Gansbaai

which is on the coast of the Western Cape of South Africa, near to Hermanus.

Cape Town to Hermanus is 1.5 hours approx.

Hermanus to Gansbaai: 45 mins approx

Cape Town to Gansbaai: 2.5 hrs approx

All Great White Shark diving trips launch from Kleinbaai Harbour, which is a couple of kilometers from Gansbaai – the White Shark capital of the world. The drive from Cape Town to Gansbaai will take you 2.5hrs (165km) or if you are staying in Hermanus, the journey is only 45 minutes by car. The trip will make its way out to the famous Dyer Islands and Shark Alley. The islands are covered in seals and penguins, the sharks are migratory and will be in this area for food.

We do not feed or handle the sharks, to do so would jeopardize the ecology and our permit to run these tours. We are merely observing the Great White Shark in it’s natural environment whilst educating as many people as possible about this incredible predator.

If you don’t’ have your own transport, we can easily arrange a transfer for you. Return from the City of Cape Town, R300 per person. Return from Hermanus, R100 per person.

WHEN

Shark Cage Diving in South Africa takes place throughout the year

Best Underwater Visibility:April, May, June, July, August, September

Good Underwater visibility: January, February, March – October, November, December

Chance of seeing sharks: 97% All year round

Shark Cage diving in South Africa takes place throughout the year with the best visibility being during the South African winter months, although visiblity is still excellent during the Summer months.Diving with Great Whites tours are weather dependent so should the weather be inclement, the tour will be postponed for your safety and enjoyment

We have 97% sightings, so you’ll more than likely see sharks. The very best time to see White Sharks in numbers is during the South African winter months (May-August). A few months either side of winter are also excellent times for viewing. During the peak middle of summer (Christmas/New Year) the number of sharks seen is usually less, this is due primarily to the colder water temperatures of mid summer. We do get the very occasional day during peak summer when we might not see a shark, if this happens during your trip, you will receive a voucher to go out again for free.

Shark Cage Divers from 5 yrs up Welcome

5yrs up – May be on boat – SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES

10yrs up – May enter Shark Cage – Accompanied by Adult

Our shark diving tours are designed for the complete novice, absolutely no experience is needed to participate. You don’t even have to be able to swim, but to be comfortable in the ocean is a definite advantage. Children over the age of 10 years may get in the cage, but they must be accompanied by a guardian or parent.

Although we don’t have a policy regarding the age of our passengers, we do not recommend this trip for children under the age of 5 years. Small children are more affected by sea-sickness and dehydration can occur quickly. If your small child is used to travelling by boat or you feel that they are particularly hardy, then they may accompany you at your own discretion.

The cost of Shark Cage Diving near Cape Town with Great Whites Costs:

BASIC PRICE: R995 – Includes FULL Shark Diving Tour

Accommodation & Shark Diving Deal: R100 off Quality Affordable Accommodation

Great White Shark Diving offers our Shark Diving Tours at a greatly reduced cost of R995 per person!!

You still enjoy 100% of the full price Experience (normally around R1 350) which includes:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Snacks & drinks on Board
• And all equipment

The price is R995 per person and includes everything you’ll need for the day. You’ll get breakfast on arrival, snacks/cool drinks & wetsuits on board and lunch back at the crew house afterwards. The boat is licensed to carry a limited number of people, so in effect the R995 buys your place on the trip, regardless of age or whether or not you decide to use the cage.

Use the currency converter on the left to get rates in your home currency!

• Suncream
• Warm weather gear
• Change of Clothing
• Towel
• Camera (hire or buy on site)

WHAT’S SUPPLIED

• Wetsuits
• Towels
• Changing facilities (in crew house)
• Breakfast – before Trip
• Drinks and Snacks on Board the Shark Boat
• Lunch – after Trip

Shark Cage Diving Trip Times

Meeting Times: 7.30am – varied according to weather

Tour Times: 9am & 11.30am – varied according to weather

The meeting and pick up times vary slightly each day with the tides and weather, but it’s usually an early start with breakfast at the crewhouse, finishing with lunch after the trip. We contact our passengers during the day prior to your shark diving trip to confirm exact times.

Transport to and from your Great White Shark Cage Diving Trip

Cape Town – Gansbaai – R300 return (collection in CBD of Cape Town)

Hermanus – Gansbaai – R100 return (from Hermanus Backpackers)

If you don’t have your own transport, we can easily arrange a transfer for you. The cost for the return transport from Cape Town is R300 per person, from Hermanus only R100. For Self Drive passengers it is a very straight forward journey, we will provide directions.

You are welcome to take photos & videos on your Shark Diving Trip.

There is a professional DVD Videographer on board every trip, you’ll get to see the days coverage during lunch. DVD’s of your Shark Diving trip: you’ll watch it whilst enjoying your lunch & they’re availble to  purchase immediately @ R300 ea.

There are options in Kleinbaai Harbour to rent

• underwater cameras,
• waterproof housings
• or purchase disposable underwater cameras

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