SOUTH AFRICA
Boats fill and courses cap out, so the good scuba diving trips go weeks ahead. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Review of the Western Cape shark cage experience, with practical advice on boats, safety, sharks, meals, transport, cost, and what to bring.
“Good communication, good info. Well catered, safe. Sharks are bronze whalers, no great white as they are on the decline. Enjoyable tour.”
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!”
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…”
Review of Gansbaai’s half-day white shark cage experience, with prices, timing, safety, weather limits, meals, and honest booking advice.
“Once in a lifetime experience! My youngest, who is 9, also loved the experience!!!”
Review of Sharklady Adventures in Western Cape: cage access, surface shark viewing, prices, safety, timing, and practical booking advice.
“A lot of sharks were close to the boat. Good helpful staff. We had luck with weather. Sea was calm..”
Review of Gansbaai shark cage encounters, including meals, safety, boat time, costs, shark sightings, group size, and booking advice.
“Our group had a great time and service was professional, friendly and informative. Will definitely come again and bring others with! Thank you for an amazing experience.”
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!”
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!”
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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