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Gansbaai Shark Cage Diving & Penguin Adventure

FromZAR 3,200
10 hours
Cape Point, South Africa

About this activity

Experience the thrill of shark cage diving in Gansbaai, followed by a visit to the Stony Point Penguin Colony, all within a single day trip from Cape Town.

Highlights

  • Thrilling shark cage diving in Gansbaai
  • Close encounters with great white sharks
  • Stony Point Penguin Colony visit
  • Scenic coastal drive from Cape Town
  • Expert guides ensuring safety and excitement

Full description

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our Gansbaai Shark Cage Diving & Penguin Tour. Departing from Cape Town, you'll journey along the picturesque coastline to Gansbaai, renowned as the 'Great White Shark capital of the world.' Here, you'll embark on a guided shark cage diving experience, offering a safe and exhilarating opportunity to observe these magnificent predators up close. Afterward, visit the Stony Point Penguin Colony, home to thousands of African penguins, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk among these charming birds. This full-day excursion combines adrenaline-pumping action with the serene beauty of South Africa's wildlife, making it a must-do for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Cape Town
  • Guided shark cage diving experience
  • Visit to Stony Point Penguin Colony
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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Pass by: After pick up at your accommodation in Cape Town we will travel for approximately 2.5-hours to Gansbaai, where we will come face-to-face with the Great White Shark in its natural habitat. You exact pick up time will be communicated to you the day before the tour, but is usually 6:00am.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Upon our arrival in Gansbaai, you will receive a briefing of the adventure whilst enjoying a light breakfast. (We recommend that visitors request a pre-packed breakfast from their accommodation.) Following our briefing we will charter a shared boat and set sail on the open seas for an exciting 3 hours of shark cage diving. During this time the crew members will engage the sharks to swim close to the boat so that you can have a close-up view. Please note that all diving gear and equipment are included in the adventure. (Please bring your own towel.) Once the experience has come to an end we will return to the shore, where there will be warm showers and fresh towels available. We will watch the day's events on a DVD television screen and receive our diving adventure certificates. These DVDs will be available to purchase.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: YES
3

After this thrilling experience, we will travel back towards Cape Town with a stop at Stony Point Penguins Colony to view the African Penguins. Stony Point is home to one of the largest Penguins Colonies in Africa.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
4

Pass by: Our return route is via the scenic R44 coastal route with a stop at the viewpoint for photos. Upon our return to Cape Town you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is suitable for individuals with a sense of adventure and no severe health conditions.
  • Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations are rare.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket for the boat ride.
  • Bring a valid ID for check-in purposes.
  • Ensure you have a camera to capture the unforgettable moments.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sharks no penguins:(

We got picked up really early by a driver and taken to the shark diving - that was really fun. Then we started to make our way to the penguins but the road was closed due to storms in September, we were not told about this even though we booked in November, so didn't get to see the penguins. we only had half an experience which was upsetting. The driver was not at fault but we should have been told about this beforehand and offered a discount as we paid full price for a half experience, we should get a refund on this

Gareth_PDec 3, 2023VIATOR
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