Get As Close to the Great White Sharks as Possible in Summer
The great white sharks move away from Seal Island, False Bay Simon’s Town in Summer, (Oct-Jan), and so I would recommend booking you in Gansbaai for a summer shark trip. We run our Simon’s Town shark trips from mid –February, to the end of September.
Our recommended shark cage diving operator in Gansbaai launches from Kleinbaai harbour at 8:30am during the summer months and returns at about 13:30pm. However, these times are a guideline and it is advised you contact the operator at 15:00pm the day before the proposed launch to confirm times and weather conditions. Punters are guaranteed small groups on the tour meaning more quality time can be spent in the cage viewing the sharks.
- All diving equipment supplied (including towels)
- The duration of the trip is approximately 4-5 hours
- Open water one diving qualification is required with this operator
- Maximum of 18 people per trip
- Maximum of 3 divers in the cage at one time
- A return shuttle service between Cape Town and Gansbaai is available as an optional extra
- Underwater disposable cameras are for sale
- There is a hearty breakfast before launching and a light lunch is served on the boat
- Dive in the famous crystal (Perspex) cage and lessen the gap between yourself and the awesome predators.
What You Should Bring:
- Warm weather-proof clothing
- Sunscreen/hat
- Tablets to prevent sea sickness (To be taken 2 hours before boat departs)
- Camera and binoculars
- Dive Card for Scuba Divers
- Warm jacket
- Change of clothes
No species are harmed to benefit cage dives, and sharks are not harmed, fed or distressed in any way during cage dives. Weather, visibility, diving, and shark sightings can never be guaranteed. Scuba diving will is dependent on relevant water conditions on the day and is at the sole discretion of the divemaster – Your safety is our primary concern!
