Shark Diving Adventure Penguins in Gansbaai From Cape Town F Day

9 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Head from Cape Town to Gansbaai for an unforgettable shark cage diving adventure in one of South Africa’s most famous marine wildlife destinations. This full-da...

Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cape Town, Gansbaai, Hermanus · Languages: English

Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; If you are prone to motion sickness we recommend that you contact a pharmacist prior to the trip and acquire the necessary medication which should be taken prior to the trip.; Pregnant women should consult their physician prior to the trip; We do pick ups from any accommodation in the Cape Town Central within a 5km radius and those outside the pick up zone can find their way to The Silo at the Waterfront

About Gansbaai

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Gansbaai

Whether you head to Gansbaai to seek out the windswept trails of the Fynbos, the rolling swells of the South African Cape, go whale watching or shark swimming, local guides from Everest Global Hub are at hand to help.

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What's Included

Shark Cage Diving out at sea for up to 3hours
Bottled water
Snacks
Light lunch will be served
All diving equipment such as wet-suits, booties, masks, wet weather protective jackets and clean dry towels are provided
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hot shower

Not Included

Shark Diving DVD
Gratuity

Itinerary

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Day 01

This transfer on our luxurious vehicle will take you to the world-famous whale watching coastal town of Gansbaai. We will help you book with only the right, professional and proven shark diving operators in the industry. We will lead you to the right shark diving companies that operate boats that have all safety equipment, has personal with decades of experience and appropriate insurance cover so that you will have peace of mind as you come to very, very short distances from predatory sharks. You will experience an extreme adventure wherein your adrenaline will be pumping full time as you behold great White Sharks circle your cage during a shark cage diving adventure. Surely, you cannot be in Cape Town and not take part in a Shark diving adventure for Cape Town is literally the head office of shark diving in the world! Book your return transfer to the shark capital today for a trip of a lifetime. We only place our top guards on this route for it is a bit longish (163km from Cape Town CBD) so that you may learn a lot of facts about Cape Town and local wisdom for you to be savvy whilst in Cape Town. We look forward to being with you on this trip. Perhaps, the only drawback we must point out with Shark Diving is it depends on the weather conditions. As such, trips are normally confirmed a day before the actual adventure date, hence our advice for you to book today in advance; although late bookings can sometimes make it. QUICK HIGHLIGHTS > Up to 2hrs drive along the N2 Highway or to Hermanus turn off. > Shark cage diving with the great white sharks > Video shooting DETAILED HIGHLIGHTS > Pick up from Hotel > Drive to Gansbaai > Breakfast on arrival > Tour Orientation > Launch from Gansbaai harbour > Shark Cage diving > Viewing the Great White Sharks > Return to Harbour > Lunch > Viewing DVD and handing out certificates > Wine tasting > Return back to the Cape Town ITINERARY > You are picked up from your accommodation in Cape Town as per information provided prior the day > Drive via N2 and turn off on the Hermanus turn off. > On arrival you are welcomed with a continental breakfast > Diving start between 10:00hrs and 12:00 noon from the Kleinbaai harbour – times depend on the tide and weather. > You then have continental breakfast and payments are made (visa and MasterCard’s accepted) > Then after signing indemnities you are taken through a safety briefing which covers route, trip duration and possible marine wildlife which you may encounter albeit in their natural habitat. > After that you will then launch to your spot as directed by the skipper based on the weather conditions and current sightings. > You then drop anchor at your chosen spot where the crew attracts the great whites with a special “charm” which brings these apex predators to within arm's length while in the boat or cage > By then you are afforded a lifetime opportunity to photograph or video shoot these apex predators either from the boat or from the cage –visibility is still the same. > The round boat trip to and from the harbour normally takes 3 to 4 hrs very much depend on the shark activity. > Safety briefing is given to all tourists in detail and must be obeyed at all times for your own safety. > On completion of the trip you are taken back to the crew house where you will have a light lunch and view your action-packed DVD’s. > Shark diving certificate is also issued and diving DVD’s are also obtained on request PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT > If you are prone to motion sickness we recommend that you contact a pharmacist prior to the trip and acquire the necessary medication which should be taken prior to the trip. > Pregnant women should consult their physician prior to the trip > You do not require any previous diving experience or qualifications. You hold your breath and view the white sharks swim pass you. You simply hold your breath and go underwater for few seconds. > We do not use air, it is believed that the bubbles keep the sharks away from the cage. > Surface viewing of the Great White Sharks is just as spectacular as the great white cage diving as sharks are surface feeders and can be observed closely and photographed from the boat. > All diving equipment such as wetsuits, booties, masks. Wet weather-protective jackets and clean dry towels are provided and are included in the tour price. > On return to our crew house, a hot shower is available at no charge > Warm clothing including a change of underwear, cap, sunblock, camera and films is essential items for the trip. > A variety of fresh bread rolls, water, cool drinks, fruit & other snacks are provided onboard. Please help yourself > A USB Flash Disc with the captured priceless memories of the trip will be available after the trip at an additional cost of R300 > After an action-filled day with these Apex predators we drive back to Cape Town.