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Great White Shark Cage Dive
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Truly an experience of a lifetime, enjoy the ultimate adrenaline rush as you get up close and personal with the world's premier predator - the Great White Shark.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop off from Cape Town and Hermanus Hotels
- Boat trip to Dyer Island to view the Great White Sharks and Cape Fur Seals
- Memorable shark cage dive
- Use of all equipment including 7mm wetsuits
- Continental breakfast, picnic-style lunch and afternoon tea
Depart for Gansbaai and enjoy a continental breakfast at the White Shark Lodge before a short boat trip to Dyer Island. A haven for marine birds and home to 50,000 Cape Fur Seals, the area has become a magnet for Great White Sharks and offers fantastic opportunities to view this magnificent predator from both above and below the surface.
The skipper of the day gives a short lecture on shark anatomy and behaviour. He explains how White Sharks Projects works with the sharks in the area. You will spend around four to six hours at sea, depending on the frequency of shark visits to the boat. Once the skipper has decided upon the best site, you will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to enter the water in a shark cage. The cage takes 2-3 people at a time and you will spend around 20 minutes in the water surrounded by these magnificent creatures. All equipment, including 7mm wetsuits, is provided - you don't need a scuba licence to cage dive. If you change your mind and do not want to enter the water, you can simply enjoy the surface viewing – sharks naturally feed at the surface so photo opportunities abound.
The shark cage dive takes place on Shark Team, an 11-meter, 4-ton catamaran with all the latest electronic and safety equipment. The boat was custom-built for shark diving, so there is plenty of space for everyone to view the sharks in comfort. It holds up to 18 passengers and the crew consists of experienced Skippers, a qualified Paramedic, a Dive Master and friendly, helpful staff. They operate with the benefit of 15 years’ experience in Great White Shark research, conservation and eco-tourism, behind them. Lunch boxes consisting of bread rolls with a variety of fillings, sweets, crisps and assorted juices and soft drinks are provided on board the boat and upon return to harbour you are invited to tea, coffee, biscuits or scones at the White Shark Lodge.
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- Hotel Pick-up and Drop off from Cape Town and Hermanus Hotels
- Boat trip to Dyer Island to view the Great White Sharks and Cape Fur Seals
- Memorable shark cage dive
- Use of all equipment including 7mm wetsuits
- Continental breakfast, picnic-style lunch and afternoon tea
- Optional Gratuities
Casual. Swimming costume, towel and sunscreen are a must. A comfortable pair of shoes, a warm jumper/jacket and sunglasses are recommended and don’t forget the sunscreen! Seasickness tablets are recommended by anyone who is affected at sea.
White Shark Projects is committed to the conservation of Great White Sharks and was instrumental in getting the white shark protected under South African law in 1991. They work tirelessly to educate visitors about this amazing creature to enhance the chances of survival.
Spectators do not get a discounted rate for this experience.
High Season: May - October
Intermediate Season: April; November - January
Low Season: February - March
Q: Do I have to be an experienced diver to partake in this trip?
A: No. You do not need a scuba certificate to enjoy a cage dive. All equipment is provided and and you can even choose to watch from the boat if the nerves get to you at the last minute!
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