Shark Explorers False Bay: An Educational Adventure for the Entire Family

Embark on an educational and thrilling adventure with Shark Explorers in False Bay. Discover the incredible world of sharks, including Great whites, Bronze whalers, and Sevengill sharks, with no age restrictions or experience required.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 62 St George’s St - A meeting time confirmation was sent the previous day.
    All amenities included: catering, refreshments, fresh towels, wetsuits, hookah system, flush toilet on board, and warm showers available after the dive.
    Trip duration: 4 hours.
    Meeting location: 62 St George’s Street, Simonstown.
    Items to bring:
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock
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What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
  • Guided dive, including gear
  • Dive briefing and shark information
What's Not Included
  • Water Bottle (re-usable containers preferred)
  • Warm Jacket
  • Sun block
  • Polarised Sunglasses
  • Camera
Additional Information

False Bay is a mere 30min drive from Cape Town international airport and a shark hotspot. This fun and educational trip is for the whole family, with no age restrictions and no experience needed. We generally target three species of shark on these excursions namely Great white sharks, Bronze whaler sharks, and the prehistoric Sevengill shark. These…

Location
62 St George's St
Saint George's Street
We do pick ups on request. Meeting times between 07h30am and 08h30am. Skipper confirms the day before after weather updates. Exact details on meeting times are sent out the day before.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mattr2552
Mar 1, 2026
Incredible - Incredible experience! The whole Shark Explorers team were very friendly and knowledgable from start to finish on our trip. Also, Lindy was amazing with comms before the excursion and lovely on the day. My party all agreed that it was absolutely an experience of a lifetime. I would 100% recommend Shark Explorers to anybody visiting the Western Cape. Matt
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Seblevy19
Feb 28, 2026
Amazing, safe and thrilling experience - Absolutely amazing experience. My booking was cancelled due to bad weather but Lindy in the office was very accommodating and managed to fit me in the group going the day before, and I’m so glad she did! Ernest, Nina + captain really looked after us on the boat and made this first experience something to remember for ever! It was absolutely safe and even kids took part. The cage is lowered and fixed to the side of the boat and you are told when to go up and down. No oxygen bottles involved as the top part of the cage is above water. The crew keeps throwing a line with bait so the sharks really come up close and personal! I’m so happy I booked this and would recommend to anyone. Lunch in Simons town at Martha’s was very nice and from there it’s a short walk to Boulders beach. I had a fantastic day! 🤩
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Venture03102056895
Feb 26, 2026
Amazing experience - I had an amazing experience with Shark Explorers. The team is extremely friendly, professional, and passionate about what they do. Their base in Cape Town is fantastic and perfectly organized, creating a great atmosphere from the very beginning. I also had the chance to dive with them in the Bahamas — and both locations are absolutely worth visiting. Each offers unique shark encounters and unforgettable experiences. If you love sharks and professional, well-run expeditions, this is something you definitely should not miss.
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Jermiahy
Feb 23, 2026
Best shark experience!! - This shark diving experience was unreal! We got to see around 3 sharks up close and active! The crew was amazing and friendly! Warren came and picked me up from my hotel and kept me entertained with amazing stories of living and growing up in Cape Town. I would definitely recommend this for anyone even if you can’t swim. I can’t swim and I felt safe and had fun!
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Scenic657704
Feb 22, 2026
Definitely recommended - A great team who will do everything to make this activity a great success. Thank you and 5 stars for you 👍👍
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Trail07250330298
Feb 17, 2026
Responsible and fun - Organized, safe and really unique experience. Great guides - responsible and fun. Drinks and snacks were a sweet bonus.
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Kieranmj4300se
Feb 17, 2026
First time shark diving and won’t be the last - Great trip, very efficient, fantastic experience and value for money. Would definitely recommend. No Great Whites though but unfortunately that can’t be helped. Booked a couple of days in advance, my girlfriend was very apprehensive about going and had no intentions of getting in the cage. Within 10 minutes of dropping anchor and seeing how safe it was she couldn’t wait to get in. Definitely say give it a go
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Ravettij
Feb 16, 2026
Exciting experience. Worth it! - Wonderful, absolutely amazing. Do it while you can. Everyone is great, professional and more than helpful. Very, very safe. They do it all....just show up. Lindy at the front office is the best. They are very busy. Book it now to get the time slot you want.
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Samlanczak
Feb 12, 2026
Amazing experience!!!! - This was an incredible experience. All the crew were very friendly and helpful. Steve, Nina, Ernest, jason and Carl made us feel very safe and welcome. 10 out of 10 all round!
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Andy
Feb 11, 2026
Amazing Experience - What a great experience we had. All the crew members were all friendly and made the experience memorable. I would recommend this experience to family and friends when they come to Cape Town. Was at first nervous doing shark cage diving at first but while in the cage, felt safe and see myself doing it again.
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From $216
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).