GREAT WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING
» GREAT WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING SOUTH AFRICA
Great White Shark cage diving in South Africa begins at the picturesque Kleinbaai harbour near Gansbaai, with excursions going out to Geyser and Dyer Island. Geyser Island is home to a permanent colony of approximately 40 000 Cape Fur Seals.
The channel between these islands is renowned worldwide to be the best place to observe; encounter and cage dive with the Great White Shark and is known as "Shark Alley".
Great White Sharks are often portrayed as this man-eating monster of the seas but by exercising proper education procedures we can protect the white shark successfully.
We use only the best shark operators that maintain the highest standards and who comply with the strictest code of conduct and safety for both diver and shark as laid down by our local Marine & Coastal Management.
All crew are experienced on our waters and have had long ties to the sea their main priority is your safety and well being. Sharing their years of knowledge in working with sharks their goal is to lead you to a better understanding of sharks.
All you need to qualify to do the shark cage dive is to feel comfortable in a cage in water.
Always bear in mind that when dealing with wildlife one cannot always guarantee seeing White Sharks on every trip.
An " Experience of a Lifetime " meeting this magnificent animal face to face for the first time in his own environment, will be forever imprinted in your memory!
» GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CAGE DIVING IN GANSBAAI:
Seasons
All year round.
The trip at sea
Arriving at the anchoring spot in 20-40 minutes. The anchor is put down, the cage goes into the water, a scent trail is laid and we wait for the sharks too arrive. The rest of the day is spent watching, cage diving and enjoying the day. The trip out at sea between 4/5 hours.
Cage dive
The cage is lowered into the water and attached to the side of the boat approximately 100cm is above the surface. Once the sharks arrive and feel comfortable with the boat and cage in the water, the first divers assisted by the dive master, get dressed into (5mm wet-suits, hoody, bootie, mask and weights) and slip into a 5 man cage, ready to see these magnificent animals face too face. Once in the cage there is an inner barrier which you hold onto and one for your feet aswell. The dive master standing on the boat above the cage, will inform you when the shark is within your viewing range to hold your breath and go down, your head is just below the surface of the water. He will also assist you in getting in and out of the cage, if you might feel uncomfortable at any stage. Each dive is approximately 30 minutes.
DVD
A videographer will be on board to capture your experience of the day on either DVD or VHS. The footage can be watched afterwords at the crewhouse, while enjoying a well deserved lunch!
Water and weather conditions
The water temperature ranges from 12C - 16C during winter months (May - August) and 8C - 10C during summer months (September - April). Visibility is usually 6-8 meters, but can go up to 12 -16 meters on a good day and down to 1-3 meters on a bad day. The best time of year for shark cage diving is during the wintermonths.
Items to take with on the boat :
- Warm jacket
- Sun block
- Cap
- Swimming costume
- Camera (Disposable underwater camera's can be bought at crewhouse)
Items not to take along on the boat:
- Car or house Keys
- Jewelery
- Wallets / cheque book
- pets
» 1-DAY CAGE DIVING TOURS IN GANSBAAI
08h00
08h30
09h00
13h00/13h30
16h30/17h00 |
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Breakfast at Crewhouse
Payments, Indemnities and briefing about your day out at sea.
Boat launches - drinks, snacks, towels and divinggear available onboard.
Boat returns
Lunch at Crewhouse and video of the day shown which is optional to purchase in DVD/VHS
Shuttle returns to Cape Town
Arrival in Cape Town |
Pricing:
ZAR1100.00 per person per trip.
ZAR1350.00 per person per trip incl transport from and to Cape Town.
 
» 7 DAYS/8 NIGHTS CAGE DIVING TOURS
Included:
8 nights accommodation Bed and breakfast included
4 days white shark cage diving
3 days is allowing for bad weather conditions and could be used to do sight seeing.
Breakfast, light lunch, soft drinks, mineral water, towels and all required diving equipment.
Itinerary
Guidelines for 7-day package may be changed depending on weather conditions.
Day 1
You will be collected by our driver at hotel/Airport transferred to Accommodation in Gansbaai
Day 2 : Shark dive
08h20
08h30
09h00 |
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After breakfast collected at guesthouse taken to meeting place for cage dive
Briefing about your day out at sea
Boat launches - trip out at sea between 4/5 hours
Video of the day shown optional to purchase in DVD/VHS
Transferred back to Guesthouse |
Day 3 : Shark dive
08h20
08h30
09h00 |
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After breakfast collected at guesthouse taken to meeting place for cage dive
Briefing about your day out at sea
Boat launches - trip out at sea between 4/5 hours
Video of the day shown optional to purchase in DVD/VHS
Transferred back to Guesthouse |
Day 4 : Tour of Cape Town
07h30
09h30 |
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Collect at guest house
Arrive Cape Town
Table Mountain
Boulders penguin colony
Cape of Good Hope
or
Robben island
Botanical gardens Kirstenbosch
Wine routes |
Day 5 : Shark dive
08h20
08h30
09h00 |
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After breakfast collected at guesthouse taken to meeting place for cage dive
Briefing about your day out at sea
Boat launches - trip out at sea between 4/5 hours
Video of the day shown optional to purchase in DVD/VHS
Transferred back to Guesthouse |
Day 6 : Tour Hermanus/Township Tours
Day 7 : Shark Dive
08h20
08h30
09h00 |
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After breakfast collected at guesthouse taken to meeting place for cage dive
Briefing about your day out at sea
Boat launches - trip out at sea between 4/5 hours
Video of the day shown optional to purchase in DVD/VHS
Transferred back to Guesthouse |
Day 8 : Return to Airport / hotel
Note: Launching times may vary from day to day depending on the tide of the day and will be discussed before the day of your trip.
Pricing:
On Request.
» GREAT WHITE CAGE DIVING IN FALSE BAY
Seal Island - False Bay
The area of operation is Seal Island in False Bay. The peak season in False Bay for cage diving (Predation and Breaching) is from May through to end of August.
The Trip at Sea and cage dive at Seal Island in False Bay:
Meet at 08h00 (can be flexible for an exclusive charter) at the crewhouse for payments, briefing and indemnities, a light breakfast served. Afterwards guests walk approximately 200m to the boat and depart for Seal Island which is an approximate 45 minute boat ride from Gordons bay and 15minute boat ride from Simonstown. On arrival at the Island the skipper will first drive slowly around the Island so the guests can view and photograph the + - 50 000 strong Cape Fur Seal colony that resides on the rocky outcrop which is + - 500 meters long by 150 meters wide. After that, the skipper will decide where to find the best anchor spot for the day. This is usually determined by the wind direction. The anchor is then put down, the cage are lowered into the water and attached to the boat and a minor scent trail which only consist of natural marine product is put into the water to try and draw sharks to the boat.
After everything is set, the first guests are kit up in diving equipment that are provide which consist of 5mm wet-suits, diving mask, booties, mask and snorkel.
The waiting period for the first shark to arrive can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 3 hours and anything in between. On arrival of the first shark/s, the first divers are assisted in getting into the cage that is suspended on the water surface and tied right next to the boat. The actual time spent in the cage viewing the shark/s is usually determined by the natural behaviour of the shark/s. Some sharks stay for 1 minute, others stay for hours - and anything inbetween. The dive master at all times will hover just above the cage and will be in control to assist the divers with any possible matter that arises, such as exiting the cage for example.
DVD of day-trip
On request.
Water and weather conditions
During the winter season in False Bay, the water temperature stays fairly constant at + - 17 degrees Celsius, with visibility ranging between 5 and 20 meters. All the trips are weather dependent and it is solely the skipper’s decision to call a trip off at any time shortly before, or at any time during the trip. Safety first.
Items to take with on hte boat:
- Please keep in mind it is winter season:
- Warm clothing jackets and fleece
- Swimwear – underneath your clothes (Towels are provided)
- Camera (Disposable underwater camera's can be bought at crewhouse)
- If you are prone to motion sickness, please get sea-sick tablets beforehand, take one the night prior at around 8pm and one again an hour before commencing with the trip.
» 1-DAY CAGE DIVING TOURS IN FALSE BAY
08h00
08h30
09h00
13h00/13h30
15h15 |
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Light Breakfast at Crewhouse
Payments, Indemnities and briefing about your day out at sea.
Boat launches - drinks, snacks, towels and divinggear available onboard.
Boat returns
Lunch at Crewhouse and video of the day shown which is optional to purchase in DVD/VHS
Shuttle returns to Cape Town
Arrival in Cape Town |
Pricing:
ZAR1300.00 per person per trip.
ZAR1550.00 per person per trip incl transport from and to Cape Town.
So join us Great White Shark cage diving in South Africa and we will help to make this your "Experience of a Lifetime".
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