Best Scuba Diving Trips in Cape Town — Our Top 15

Shark Cage Diving and Viewing with transport from Cape Town - Breakfast and briefing at the Great White House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 576 reviews · from $251Our pick

Review of Cape Town shark cage viewing with Marine Dynamics, including transport, wildlife sightings, cost, timing, safety, and practical tips.

“Amazing experience! Driver was nice and on time, crew for the shark diving was super nice and really helpful and kind when we started getting sea sick. No matter the sea sickness, we had a blast and are happy to have seen sharks so close!”

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Cape Town: Gansbaai Eco-Friendly Shark Cage Diving Cruise

2.Cape Town: Gansbaai Eco-Friendly Shark Cage Diving Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 326 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $237

Review of Gansbaai shark cage experience from Cape Town, with bronze whaler sharks, conservation visits, meals, transport, and practical tips.

“I did a solo trip to cage dive with sharks and after several email inquiries to many companies, Marine Dynamics worked through everything with me. I had a very short time frame, the driver was excellent, knowledgeable and went way out of the way to get me. Once we arrived at "The Shark House" we had a light breakfast, went over what to expect and onto the boat. The boat crew was amazing. They were funny, knowledgeable and seemed to care greatly about the longterm health of the sharks. We spent a good amount of time in the water. I got great photos and video. When we came back into…”

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From Hermanus: Cruise with Shark Cage Dive and Lunch

3.From Hermanus: Cruise with Shark Cage Dive and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 1 day · from $168

Review this Hermanus shark cage tour for shark sightings, sea conditions, meals, transport, safety, value, and practical booking tips.

“Take the seasick medicine prior to trip,If you want to enjoy it to the fullest!!Don't overthink it, just take the medicine and enjoy the ride!”

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CapeTown: Shark Cage Diving Experience with Scuba

4.CapeTown: Shark Cage Diving Experience with Scuba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · from $218

Review of Cape Town’s shark cage experience with scuba, including sharks, seals, weather risks, price, practical tips, and who should book.

“Even though the sharks were eating breakfast somewhere else, we had a great time. Saw thousands of seals and a few penguins, and even some dolphins came swimming by. The whole team was extremely nice and disappointed for us as well. Hopefully we can get back to South Africa to use our voucher!”

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Shark Cage Diving Cape Town

5.Shark Cage Diving Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $229

Review of Cape Town shark cage diving with prices, boat timing, shark sightings, safety, group size, food, weather rules, and booking advice.

“Wow what an amazing experience. We saw lots of sharks as well as a visit to see the seals. The crew were amazing, very knowledgable, helpful and welcoming. Special shout out for Brandon. Would definitely recommend 🦈”

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Cape Town: Shark Cage Dive

6.Cape Town: Shark Cage Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 3 hours · from $274

Review of Cape Town shark cage experience in False Bay, with bronze whalers, seals, dolphins, practical tips, timing, price, and value.

“Amazing activity. The team is very professional and nice. Special thanks to our Irish crew membre 🙂 We spent an great time, swimming among Big bronze sharks. A dream came true for my husband. Thanks !”

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Shark Cage Diving with transport from Cape Town

7.Shark Cage Diving with transport from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $361Top rated

Review of Cape Town shark cage diving with transport, breakfast, marine guide, cage time, pricing, group size, and booking tips.

“By far one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. I was celebrating my 44th birthday and My guide Paul gave me a wealth of African history on the drive up. The drive to the dive site is a couple of hours from cape town, so I hade an oppoRead more”

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Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving with Snacks and Soft Drinks

8.Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving with Snacks and Soft Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $233

Review of Cape Town shark cage diving in False Bay, with boat ride, snacks, safety briefing, marine life, value, and practical tips.

“Bereits bei der Ankunft wurden wir extrem herzlich begrüßt. Es gab Getränke und Snacks und ein kurzes Briefing. Dann ging es bereits aufs Boot. Wir stoppten sogar um Delphine rund ums Boot zu beobachten. Ernesto, Jason und Stephen erklärten am Boot nochmals ganz genau den Ablauf. Wir hatten an diesem Tag das Glück unglaublich viele Haie hautnah zu erleben. Unsere Guides haben uns zu einem großartigen Erlebnis und Highlight verholfen!”

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Shark Cage Diving Tour from Cape Town

9.Shark Cage Diving Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $233

Cage experience from Cape Town to Gansbaai with breakfast, lunch, transport, shark viewing, safety briefing, and flexible deck access.

“Trip has a very early start but they provide a breakfast when you arrive, about a 2 hour drive. They run over the security and what to do and expect- very funny guy! The water can be choppy, so remember that Dramamine! They hadn't seen aRead more”

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From Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving and Penguin Tour

10.From Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving and Penguin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 15 reviews · 9 hours · from $310

Review of Cape Town’s shark cage experience and Betty’s Bay penguins, with practical details on timing, value, wildlife, and what to expect.

“30 min de retard de la part du chauffeur donc pas le temps de manger correctement le petit déjeuner prévu pas de visite des manchots prévu dans l'activité”

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Cape Town: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

11.Cape Town: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $112

Try beginner scuba in Cape Town with a PADI professional, exploring kelp forests and marine life near Simon’s Town for $112.

“Amazing scuba diving experience! Everything was perfectly organized and very professional. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the dive both safe and fun. I really enjoyed exploring the underwater world — it was unforgettable! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great diving adventure.”

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Scuba Dive in Cape Town: 2 Dives for certified divers

12.Scuba Dive in Cape Town: 2 Dives for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $205

Explore Cape Town’s kelp forests, reefs, and wrecks on a small-group two-dive boat trip from Simon’s Town.

“Really friendly and helpful dive team. Professional and courteous . Sights excellent - dive 1 was the Kelp Forest and dive2 was a reef covered with starfish and anemones in all colours. Cold water though !!!”

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Shark Diving Full Day Guided Return Transfer to Gansbaai from Cape Town

13.Shark Diving Full Day Guided Return Transfer to Gansbaai from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $156

Review of Cape Town to Gansbaai shark cage experience, costs, transport, weather plans, scenic stops, and advice before booking.

“Born in Africa tour guides are beyond wonderful. Super responsive, helpful, and great communicators. Shark diving is also a once in a lifetime experience too.”

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Beginner Scuba Diving Experience in Simonstown.

14.Beginner Scuba Diving Experience in Simonstown.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $85Best value

Try beginner scuba in Simon's Town, with PADI guidance, shallow-water practice, kelp forests, marine life, gear, snacks, and free cancellation.

“Unforgettable Scuba Adventure with Dive Team Cape Town Rating: 5/5 stars My two sons (ages 13 and 11) and I had an incredible scuba diving experience with Dive Team Cape Town, booked through Viator. I hold a PADI Open Water certificaRead more”

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Shark Cage Diving

15.Shark Cage Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $267

Review of Cape Town’s Great White shark cage experience, with transport to Kleinbaai, equipment, timing, cost, weather rules, and booking tips.

“I had a fantastic experience with Go that Way and driver, Martin! He shared his exceptional knowledge, was friendly and engaged in conversation during the commute. He was a pleasure to travel with, going above and beyond to enhance the Read more”

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