Shark Cage Diving and Viewing from Hermanus

Itinerary

Marine Dynamics, operating in Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa, a world hot spot for various shark species - you will experience an incredible cage diving adventure on board our custom designed boat, Slashfin. An on board marine biologist will educate you as you get up close and personal with sharks and visit the famous Shark Alley. We are certified by Fair Trade Tourism and work together with the Dyer Island Conservation Trust. We are involved in shark research which includes shark fin identification and tagging and tracking the great white. You will leave with great memories and a deep appreciation of sharks. We are only an hour's drive from Hermanus along a scenic route. The trip meets an hour before launching for wetsuit sizing, checking-in, educational briefing and breakfast or lunch. You will also receive refreshments on board with vegetable soup and fresh bread rolls on return; towels, clean wetsuits and masks. Enjoy your trip with our very experienced crew. The shark cage diving tour duration can be 2.5 - 3hours.
Professional footage is available for purchase.
A FREE PENGUIN VISIT to The African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, is also included.

Stop At:

• Dyer Island, South Africa
• African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, Geelbek Street Van Dyks Bay, Overstrand 7220 South Africa

• All diving gear and towels supplied
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Light refreshments
• Professional guide
• Breakfast

• Gratuities

• It is recommended that you wear a swim-suit underneath your clothes
• Please note: Sharks are wild animals and their presence cannot be guaranteed. Every experience that guests have is educational from start to finish. The local supplier works with wild life and nature and sightings are never guaranteed. If a shark has been sighted from the boat, they will consider that a successful trip. If there is no shark activity while on a shark cage diving tour with the supplier, then a voucher will be offered. This voucher is not transferable – your name and passport number will be recorded on the voucher. The transfer fee is non-refundable.
• Wheelchair accessible
• You must contact the local service provider to confirm your exact pickup time
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Please note that the Conservation Fee is compulsory.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up from hotels, guesthouse, backpackers, vacation rentals and any other points within Hermanus.

Please note that the timeslot selected is an estimated time for when the Shark Cage Diving boat will launch. Pickup time will be earlier to allow enough travel time from Hermanus to arrive for pre-trip briefing at the Great White House in Gansbaai. These are only estimated times and exact times can only be confirmed a day prior, after a detailed weather and tide check.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

6 hours