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Pelagic Shark
Trip
False Bay · Simon’s Town · Cape Town
6-7 hours at sea
Max 12 guests
Departs 07h30
About This Trip
The most personal shark cage
diving experience in Cape Town
The pelagic shark trip is an adventurous trip that takes you 5-25 miles off Cape Point in search of Blue and Mako sharks.
This is a beautiful trip as you get to see Cape Point from the ocean and it offers stunning sunrise photo opportunities.
With an array of colours from azure coloured waters to the spectacular silver Makos and cobalt coloured Blue sharks, one’s imagination is transported to a world beyond the sea.
Blue sharks are streamlined and can reach lengths of up to 3.5 metres. They have well-developed eyes enabling them to see visibly both in deep waters or surface situations. One of their most prominent features are their long pectoral fins.
Shortfin Mako sharks, are silver and bluish in colour and are more stoutly built than the blues reaching lengths of over 4 meters. Mako’s are the fastest swimming shark species.
Join us on this breathtaking trip to experience the Blue and the Mako sharks of the deep.
Why Choose Us
30 Years' Experience
Operating safely in False Bay since 1996 — the most established operator in Cape Town.
Maximum 12 Guests
Small groups only — no crowds, no waiting your turn while 24 people rotate through a cage.
TripAdvisor Excellence
Awarded the Certificate of Excellence every year since 2015 by our fully satisfied guests.
Ethical Wildlife Practices
We observe and never interfere — responsible shark encounters guided by marine experts.
Trip Details
ITINERARY
- 7.30 Arrive at Simon’s Town Office for a welcome and safety briefing.
- 08.00 Depart for Cape Point.
- 09.00 Arrival at the dive site.
- Scuba dive(licence required) with our divemaster.
- Our time at sea is based on shark activity and sea/weather conditions.
- Departure and arrival at Simon’s Town from 15.00 onwards
INCLUDED
- Wetsuits and snorkel/scuba gear
- Snacks
- Cooldrinks
WHAT TO BRING
- Towel
- Rain/wind jacket
- Sunblock and Hat
- Beanie
- Your swimming costume
- Camera
- Dive card
- Take sea sick tablets
- Do not overindulge in alcohol the night before as you will be horribly seasick.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
We have a very high success rate, but we are in the ocean. Please be aware of this, so you do not arrive with unrealistic expectations. There are days when we do not catch any fish. Marine animal sightings and activity are never guaranteed and even during peak whale season, there may be days when the sightings are lower than expected.
ABOUT SIMONSTOWN
Simon’s Town, sometimes spelt Simonstown, is a town in the Western Cape, South Africa and is home to Naval Base Simon’s Town, the South African Navy’s largest base. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been a naval base and harbour.
THINGS TO DO IN SIMONSTOWN
- Go shark cage diving
- Visit the penguins at Boulders beach
- Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
- Visit Mineral World Top Stones
- Go Kayaking
- Go water biking
- Snorkelling in the Kelp Forests
- Scuba diving in the Kelp Forests
- Scuba diving at the various wreck sites in False Bay
- Walk up to Just Nuisance’s grave
- Have fish and chips on the pier
PRICING
The price of the Pelagic Shark Trip starts from R4700 per person, excluding hotel pick-up. This is an optional extra of R800 per person. A single person will be charged a flat rate of R1600, for a return transfer.
Ready to dive in?
Book your place today.
Cape Town’s most personal shark cage diving experience — since 1996.
Quick Trip Info
PRICE
R1,150 per person
MEET TIME
07h30- Please bring your dive card with you.
INCLUDES
All bait & tackle, water and experienced crew.
TIMES
6 – 7 hour at sea
GUESTS
Small groups only
TRANSFERS
From hotel/guest house in and around Cape Town
INCLUDES
Snacks, enthusiastic and experienced crew, and all dive gear.