Shark Cage Diving Cape Town
Shark Cage Diving Cape Town
Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town with African Shark Eco-Charters
Two Trips Daily – Morning & Afternoon
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with shark cage diving in Cape Town! Join African Shark Eco-Charters and come face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most fascinating predators in the waters of False Bay. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or want to experience marine wildlife up close, this is a bucket-list activity not to miss.
Why Go Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town with Us?
Top Location: Based in Simon’s Town—just under an hour from Cape Town—we take you straight to Seal Island, one of the world’s most active and renowned shark hotspots.
Small groups only- Why be squashed on a boat with 20-40 people diving in a 10 man cage? With us you are guaranteed a more intimate and personal tour.
- Twice-Daily Departures: We run two shark cage diving trips in Cape Town daily—a morning trip and an afternoon trip—making it easy to fit this thrilling experience into your travel plans.
Experience & Safety: With years of experience and a passionate, professional crew, we prioritize your safety and comfort while delivering an unforgettable dive.
Cage Diving with Hookah System
No prior dive certification needed! Using our easy-to-use hookah diving system, you’ll stay connected to air from the surface while observing sharks just inches away.Surface Viewing Experience
Prefer to stay dry? Our spacious upper deck offers prime surface viewing, giving you front-row seats to all the underwater action.
Your Adventure at Seal Island, False Bay
Our shark cage diving trips depart from Simon’s Town and head straight to Seal Island, famous for its abundance of marine life and shark activity. Each trip lasts around 3.5 hours and is customized based on the best shark viewing conditions for the day—factoring in weather, seasonality, and shark behavior.
Meet the Sharks of Cape Town
Bronze Whaler Sharks: These energetic, fast-moving predators are frequently spotted on our dives and provide an exhilarating encounter for divers and viewers alike.
Blue Sharks: With their sleek, metallic blue bodies, blue sharks are a stunning sight in Cape Town’s offshore waters.
Mako Sharks: Known as the fastest sharks in the ocean, Makos bring heart-pounding energy to your dive with their speed and power.
Book Your Shark Cage Diving Cape Town Adventure Today
Whether you’re in Cape Town for a short stay or a full vacation, our twice-daily shark cage diving trips give you the perfect opportunity to explore the deep and meet the legends of the ocean.
Spaces are limited—secure your spot with African Shark Eco-Charters now and dive into one of Cape Town’s most thrilling marine adventures!
QUICK SHARK CAGE DIVING INFO
PRICE: R3495PP
MEET TIME:
07h30/11h30 Sharp at our office in Simon’s Town.
TRANSFER:
Transfers to and from your accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost.
DURATION:
3.5 Hours at sea
GUESTS:
Small groups – maximum 12 plus crew
CAGE:
5 divers – No experience necessary – 20 minutes’ cage time
TRIP INCLUDES:
Snacks, muffins, and fruit, as well as an enthusiastic and experienced crew, all scuba dive gear, and tea/coffee.
Shark Cage Diving Cape Town Information
African Shark Eco-Charters offers personalized tours with a small group experience. This thrilling adventure is perfect for adrenaline seekers and marine lovers alike.
Book now for the adventure of a lifetime!
SHARK CAGE DIVING OVERVIEW
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Shark Cage Diving Adventure!
Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping day as you dive into the thrilling world of sharks! We’ll share all the essential details about your exciting shark cage diving trip in your confirmation email, which will be sent out the day before your adventure. Rest assured, we’ll also double-check your wetsuit size upon your arrival that morning.
Seamless Transfers Available!
Want to make your experience even easier? We can arrange a return transfer for you at an additional fee. Just select the “With Transfer” option when booking online, and your total will be calculated at checkout. Feel free to pay for your return transfer in CASH (ZAR only) upon arrival.
Be On Time for an Epic Experience!
Don’t miss the boat—literally! The vessel departs promptly at 08:00 AM (subject to change), heading to the breathtaking Seal Island in False Bay. It’s just a 25-minute ride to adventure! To ensure you arrive on time, leave your accommodations with plenty of time to spare. Need a “Google Live Location” pin? Just send us a WhatsApp at +27 82 838 2309, and we’ll send it right over.
Experience the Thrill!
Once we arrive, our crew will do a tour around Seal Island, assessing the best spot to anchor based on the wind and swell. Get ready for the moment when the shark cage is lowered into the water, and we start the dive! We’ll set up a bait line to attract these magnificent surface feeders, known for their curious nature—rest assured, our aim is not to feed them.
Dive in or Just Enjoy the Views!
Dive gear is provided, so all you need is your swimsuit underneath your clothes. We have changing facilities and a private lavatory on board for your convenience. And here’s a bonus: we’re the only operators offering scuba gear for every dive at no extra cost! If diving isn’t your thing, you’ll still have fantastic views of the sharks from our spacious viewing deck. And don’t worry—if you change your mind about diving, we’ll have a wetsuit ready for you!
Get ready for an exhilarating day you’ll never forget. Join us for an unforgettable encounter with these incredible creatures!
SHARK DIVING ITINERARY
- 06:00-06.30: Pick up in Cape Town (Optional).
- 07.30 – Arrive in Simon’s Town, sign disclaimers and receive your wetsuit and listen to a briefing of the trip.
- 08.00 – Depart to Seal Island.
- 08.30 – Anchor at dive spot and start diving.
- 11.30 – Return back to Simon’s Town pier.
- 13.30 -Transfer Back in Cape Town (Optional)
BEST TIME TO SHARK CAGE DIVE
JANUARY TO APRIL: Shark cage viewing and shark cage diving with Bronze Whaler sharks and the Broadnose Seven Gilled Cow Sharks.
JUNE TO AUGUST: Normal viewing and shark cage diving. The sightings may be lower due to the colder water temperature.
SEPTEMBER TO JANUARY: Shark cage viewing and shark cage diving. Typically sharks seen during these months are the Broadnose Sevengilled Cow shark, the Blue and the Mako shark and the Bronze Whaler shark.
WHAT TO BRING
- Rain/wind jacket
- Sun block and Hat
- Beanie and scarf
- Your swimming costume
- Camera
- Take sea sick tablets – we do sell sea-bands a drug free answer to sea sickness
- Do not over indulge in alcohol the night before as you will be horribly sea sick.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
Please Note: While we pride ourselves on a high success rate for shark sightings, please remember that we are working with wild animals. As such, we cannot guarantee shark sightings or activity. Even during peak season, there may be days when sightings are lower than anticipated.
In the event of no sightings, we do not offer refunds; however, we provide transferable vouchers valid for two years, allowing you to join us for another shark trip.
Additionally, we recommend refraining from overindulging the night before your excursion and ensuring you have an early evening. This will help mitigate the risk of seasickness, which can be quite unpleasant. Please note that we do not offer a “seasick” discount.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to your adventure with us!
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.
MARINE LIFE WE SEE ON OUR TRIPS
Bronze Whaler Sharks
African Shark Eco-Charters is now diving with the beautiful Bronze Whaler Sharks. The tours are very exciting and the sharks are interactive around the boat. This makes for a great shark diving trip.
Bronze Whalers are also known as “Bronzies”, or Copper Sharks. With the decline of the Great White Shark in the areas, these sharks have now been spotted more frequently in False Bay. We have been seeing them on our day tours in the summertime. They can reach up to 3.5m in length, but we generally see sharks around the 2.5m mark.
Broadnose Sevengilled Cow Sharks
Over the last few years, we have seen a distinctive increase in Broadnose Sevengilled Cow Shark sightings around Seal Island. This is an astounding shark to dive with, as it is primitive looking and has calm slow movements. This shark was primarily seen in Cape Town in the shallows and in the stunning protected reefs in the Kelp forests along the Cape Peninsula marine reserve. However, in the last few years, they have moved to Seal Island and we have been privileged to be able to dive with them on our shark cage diving tours.
Hammerhead Sharks
It’s not often we see hammerhead Sharks in False Bay, but we have seen a few of them on our day trips when the warm water has pushed into the bay. They are named for the distinctive shape of their heads. It’s a great privilege to see them in False Bay.
Sting Rays
Occasionally we have been graced by Short-tailed Stingrays. We love these weird-looking creatures. They are the largest stingrays in the world and can reach upwards of 2.1m across and 350kg in weight.
Penguins
Did you know that you can see African Penguins on Seal Island? There are not a lot of penguins found on the island. Their numbers vary, but we roughly see around 50-80 penguins. They are very cute and happily live with the Cape Fur Seals.
Whale Watching
Whales are often seen on our trips in False Bay. We see Brydes whales, Southern Right whales and Humpback whales. We have also spotted Orca’s on our trips, especially the infamous shark eating “Port” and “Starboard”.
Great White Sharks
The iconic shark of all sharks is the Great White Shark. They are known and famous in False Bay to breach out of the water when hunting and catching their prey, which is the Cape Fur Seals. This behaviour is known as breaching or as we call it “AIRJAWS”. This behaviour is predominately seen in our peak season which is our Wintertime, with peak seasons being June, July and August.
Short Fin Mako Sharks
This extremely fast pelagic shark can be found on our Blue and Mako shark trips off Cape Point. This is a full day trip. We can go anything from 5-20 miles off Cape Point in search of warmer “blue water” where they are found. They are also known as the Blue Pointer or just Mako Shark. They are classified as endangered.
Blue Sharks
These open ocean sharks are found in temperate to tropical waters. They are long pointy sharks, of a blue shade on the top with white underneath and have long pectoral fins. They are also called the Great Blue Shark. They are most frequently seen on our pelagic shark trips.
Cape Fur Seals
Seal Island is heaving with Cape Fur seals. Depending on breeding season, the rock can boast anything from about 40 00-70 00 seals. They are large muscular seals, extremely noisy animals and bleat like lambs.
Common Dolphins
These beautiful sleek dolphins can be found in their hundreds in False Bay. We see them on many of our shark trips.
So, now that you know what False Bay has so much to offer, it’s like going on a marine safari!
Book your spot now for the trip of a lifetime!
PRICING
The price of the trip is R3,495.00 per person.