Shark Diving Cape Town
Shark diving Cape Town takes place from the Simon’s Town harbour. Simons Town is a beautiful harbour town, a mere 50-minute drive from Cape Town Central. Here, near Cape Town, you can dive with the majestic, sleek Blue and Mako Sharks, the prehistoric 7 Gill Cow Shark and some very feisty seals. This activity is suitable for snorkelers and scuba divers.
Blue and Mako Scuba Dive
Shark Diving Cape Town Blue & Mako Sharks
This dive trip is aimed at spotting and diving with Blue and Mako sharks, 25 nautical miles off the coast of Simon’s Town. However, we also often, but not guaranteed, experience some other awesome marine creatures on this tour. These animals include some large pelagic game fish, sea birds, whales and dolphins. The season officially opens in November but the best time to do this dive is from February to June. This shark dive tour is a long one, and sometimes the wait for sharks can be up to 3 hours. The reward is worth it though! Tours are highly weather dependant, so we suggest that you keep a couple of days open in your dairy instead of setting out just one day.
Sevengill Shark Scuba Dive
Sevengill Cow Shark
Join us on a one-of-a-kind cage dive with the Broadnose Sevengill Sharks at the famed seal island. The only area in the world where you can cage dive with these ancient-looking sharks in False Bay. Sevengill Sharks are formidable predators of Cape Fur Seals, as well as other shark and fish species. They can grow to be 3 meters long and weigh up to 700 pounds. So come join us to view these fascinating sharks in their natural habitat.
The season is from September to May. The cage comfortably takes 5 divers at a time. Sharks are viewed on a breath-hold system. Our boat takes a maximum of 18 guests. Water temperature 14 – 18 º C with visibility between 3 and 20 meters.
Cape Fur Seal Snorkeling
Cape Fur Seal Snorkel
Take an exciting journey with us to see Cape Fur Seals in their natural habitat. These sea clowns will leave you with a grin on your face. The 10-minute boat trip will take you around the Cape’s picturesque and craggy coastline to a small island where a local seal colony is ensconced. The sheer number of seals that occupy this hustling and bustling small rock will astound you once you arrive on the island. You will be briefed on your surroundings and prepared to see the curious seals dance and sprint around you in a show of strength and agility. As you interact with your new ocean-dwelling buddies after dipping your mask below the surface, the world above you will fade away.
Our knowledgeable dive instructors and skippers will offer you all of the assistance you require to enjoy a spectacular adventure. There is no need for prior expertise, and all necessary equipment will be provided. This journey is enjoyable for the entire family and is a must-do while in Cape Town!
The seal season is all year round and you snorkel with them at a maximum depth of 5 meters. The activity is for roughly 3 hours. Visibility range from 3 to 8 meters with water temperature ranging from 9 – 16 º C.
GANSBAAI
Shark species in Gansbaai include Great White and Copper Sharks
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MOSSEL BAY
Shark species in Mossel Bay include Great White and Hammerhead Sharks
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DURBAN
Shark species in Durban include Oceanic Blacktip and Tiger Sharks
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PORT ELIZABETH
Shark species in Port Elizabeth include Great White Sharks
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CAPE TOWN
Shark species in Cape Town include Great White, Sevengill, Blue and Mako Sharks