Shark Cage Diving
Our excursion to Geyser and Dyer islands begins at the picturesque Kleinbaai Harbour. We use The White Shark Diving Co.
The launching slipway of this small harbour, being the point of entry for all cage diving expeditions to the islands, becomes a beehive of activity on clear mornings. All dive equipment, towels and snacks are stocked, safety equipment is checked and the boats are fuelled prior to passengers' arrival.
The trip takes about 4 to 5 hours starting with breakfast or lunch at the guest lodge ‘The Whale and Shark’ in Kleinbaai, normally at 08h00 or 12h00.
The boat White Shark leaves the harbour at about 08h45 or 12h45 and takes 15 to 20 minutes to reach the channel between Geyser and Dyer islands.
It normally takes about an hour of chumming and baiting before the first great white hones in on the bait with deadly accuracy - (sharks use their sense of smell and unique sense of electro-reception to detect the movement of the fibrous rope in the water.) A dorsal fin and part of the tail silently slice up through the water, leaving barely a wake; the ominous fins lock in on the boat. The undisputed lord of the deep has arrived!
- You do not need any diving certification to do the cage dive.
- Numbers are limited per trip to twelve to ensure each client receives maximum 'cage' time!
- Diving time is unlimited, and for the first dive you can stay in the cage for about 30 - 45 minutes. A 5 person cage is used, so there is plenty of time to cage dive. (We can guarantee you at least 2-3 dives, depending on the shark activity for the day).
Itinerary
We collect you from your hotel or guest house in Cape Town at 06h00 and drive to Kleinbaai via Hermanus where a light breakfast (included) is served at the guest house.
he trip lasts between 4 or 5 hours after which a light lunch is served.
We drive back home through wonderful scenery.
Price
R 3900 for minimum of 2 persons including wet suits, snorkels and refreshments.
As an alternative at Simons Bay
- A half day whale watching can be accommodated at Simons Bay
- We can offer a combined whale and shark diving/watching trip into False Bay from Simons Bay. This is a full afternoon or half morning tour and can be combined with a visit to Boulders to see the famous African Penguins.
Itinerary
- 06h55 : Meet crew at Simons Town Pier.
Guests are welcomed aboard and a full safety and weather briefing is given before departure. - 07h00: Depart for Seal Island. (25 to 35 minute boat ride)
- 07h35 to 12h30 : Arrive at Seal Island shortly before sunrise. This is the optimum time to have a chance of observing the natural predation behaviour that makes Seal Island so unique.
- Lunch which usually consists of rolls with cold meats as well as a vegetarian option, accompanied by soft drinks, fruit juice, bottled water and a variety of snacks are available throughout the course of the day.
- 12h30: Boat will arrive back in Simons Town Harbour depending on the weather conditions and shark activity where tea and coffee is served. We can then visit Boulders and the Penguin colony.
Price
R3400 per minimum 2 people (price on application for additional numbers).
NOTE: Shark watching and diving is seasonal for the months April to mid September and is subject to weather conditions.
