Description of a Typical Trip

Been updating some info. Thought I would share a description of our trip with you.


06h45: Meet at Simonstown Pier. Our boat is the Blue Pointer 2. You will be welcomed aboard and a full safety and weather briefing is given.

07h00: In pre-dawn darkness we depart for Seal Island. (About 30 minutes away).

07h35 to 12h30: Arrive at Seal Island. Seeing dawn breaking over the Island and False Bay is truly breath-taking. The first 2 hrs is the ideal time to witness the great white’s natural predation interaction with the seals, which can often lead to the great white shark exploding out of the water with such intense shear force in pursuit of its prey. It is something that you will remember for the rest of your life!

When the natural predation activity has quieted down we try for a short decoy tow using a fake cut out carpet seal where we attempt to get the great whites to breach. Towing of the decoy allows for the best photographic opportunity. Being eco-sensitive we only do this for a limited period.

We do an inspection lap of the island choosing the best spot to anchor up. A bait line is put in the water as well as the carpet seal decoy. Every precaution is taken not to injure the shark. We do not feed sharks, nor touch sharks. We are NOT an adrenalin outfit.

Then it’s time to get up close and personal with the sharks. The cage is lowered into the water when the sharks are spotted in the area. For more info on shark cage diving. http://www.ultimate-animals.com/shark_diving.htm

You will still have excellent views of the Great White Shark should you chose not to dive.

In case your wondering about your stomach growling, we have a cooler box, with sandwich rolls (cold meats as well as a vegetarian option) as well as, something healthy; fruit juice, bottled water, fruit and something not so healthy; coke, crisps, sweets and chocolate.

12h20: We start to head home to Simonstown. This may be earlier depending on shark and weather conditions.

12h45 onwards: Payment is made after the shark trip at our bookings office, “The Great White Shark Shop”.