Shark diving - Shark diving was so fun! We had the option with pickup at our hotel and it made the whole process very easy. We enjoyed learning about the sharks and seeing them in real life although it took a bit to get them to come by the boat. The staff was very helpful with helping us warm up before getting in the water and after. It was my son's favorite part of our trip!

Marine Dynamics rocks! - Absolutely spectacular experience. From the get go the pick up from Capetown was on time and the driver excellent. The operation in Gansbaai is professional but clearly everyone enjoys their job. If you didn’t sign up for snorkeling with seals and they offer the opportunity, jump on it. You’re already there and the additional experience, is worth it, to include the cool boat ride. The sharks were cool but the seals were amazing. Having adult and baby seals a foot in front of your face is so cool and watching them play was fantastic. Altogether worth every penny and more. Marine Dynamics is awesome

Amazing experience - Amazing amazing experience, super well organised and well run. Everyone was friendly and helpful and genuinely want you to have a great trip. Wet suits, masks and towels are provided but I would recommend taking your own as well as they're not the biggest. When you come out of the water you are showered with warm water and given delicious hot chocolate, delicious plentiful snacks are also on hand. We saw many sharks and stingrays but obviously nothing is guaranteed. I would gladly recommend this trip to anyone.

Nervous at first, thrilled in the end - We (ages 8-75) were all a bit nervous beforehand but ended up loving the experience. Everything was well organized, very clean, very educational and lots of fun.

Must do experience in life - This was one of the best experiences in life I had. Get to see sharks so close. We also saw Whale fish. The Stinger was a bonus. Great guidance from Marine Dynamics team.

Worth the trip! - This experience lived up. I have read about and watched docu-series about Shark Alley for decades. While I know the Great Whites have been driven out, I still wanted to experience it. Thomas, the marine biologist, was informative; sustainable practices for bait vs chum were followed well; and I felt safe. It was fun and, overall, a great experience at a place that contributes to conservation and research.

Excellent experience. Lots of adrenaline! - A bucket list item fulfilled with excellent service from start to finish!

An Experience That Exceeded Every Expectation! - Marine Dynamics delivered so much more than a shark cage diving experience—they delivered world-class hospitality. From the moment we arrived and saw our names on the welcome board, we felt genuinely welcomed and valued. It was such a thoughtful touch that immediately made us feel like VIP guests. Meeting Claudia and Aletta were a pleasure, and it was clear from the start that the passion for guest experience and marine conservation runs throughout the entire team. Carmen, our driver, was fantastic, and Thomas was exceptional on the boat, constantly checking in on everyone and even giving us the opportunity to enter the cage twice, which made the experience even more memorable. The wildlife encounters were absolutely incredible! We were fortunate enough to see numerous **Bronze Whaler sharks**, and they kept coming back to the cage, giving us amazing viewing opportunities throughout the trip. One curious little Bronze Whaler was particularly entertaining—it actually swam right into the cage, and we had to gently push him back out, which gave everyone a good laugh! We were also lucky enough to spot stingrays and playful Cape fur seals, making the entire experience even more magical. A special thank you to the wonderful volunteers who looked after me when I started feeling seasick. Their kindness, compassion, and attentiveness made such a difference, and I couldn't be more grateful. Also, a huge shoutout to the cameraman and official hype man—his energy and enthusiasm kept everyone smiling and added so much fun to the day! The educational aspect was equally impressive. Learning about the sharks, African penguins, and the incredible conservation work Marine Dynamics does was fascinating. Every team member was knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely excited to share their expertise. As someone who works in the hospitality industry, I naturally pay close attention to guest experiences, and this team absolutely exceeded my expectations. Nothing felt rushed, every detail was thoughtfully planned, and every member of the team genuinely cared about making our day unforgettable. I can now confidently recommend Marine Dynamics from firsthand experience, not just for the incredible shark cage diving, but for the exceptional people, outstanding hospitality, and the way they make you feel from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. If you're considering booking with Marine Dynamics, don't hesitate. It is an experience you'll never forget. Thank you to the entire team. Bronwyn Petersen. Cape Grace Hotel

All in all a Fun day - Overall, we had a fun day and the bronze whaler sharks were awesome to see up close. The crew were friendly and it was definitely a cool experience, but there were a few things that could be improved. The whole day felt a little rushed, and the breakfast was pretty average. The tour is also advertised around the possibility of seeing great white sharks, but from what we were told they haven’t actually seen great whites in a very long time, so I think expectations could be set a bit more realistically. The extra seal diving was also disappointing in how it was organised. Only 10 people could do it, and the spots basically went to whoever put their hand up first. If your partner wasn’t there at that exact moment, you could easily miss out on doing it together. All in all, the bronze whalers were really cool and we had a fun day. There are definitely a few things that could be improved, but it was still a worthwhile experience.

No sharks, and absolutely no chance of Great Whites. - I booked this through my safari agent and wished I would have booked some other company independently. The disappointment began with a 4:20 am pickup time. For the next 1:15 we drove around Cape Town, stopping at various hotels to pick up 9 more people. Some weren't ready, and the driver would simply wait outside until they showed up. We headed out to Gaansbaii around 5:45 am for the two hour drive which was uneventful. There was a breakfast and briefing, we were given wetsuits and slickers, and taken down to the harbor to the boat. A short ride later, the water was chummed and the cage thrown over. No sharks appeared. Apparently there haven't been sharks there for awhile. When a single manta ray showed up, people were encouraged to jump into the cage - no way was I getting into the 53 degree water just to see a manta in poor visibility water. One seal also came by, and in the distance there were two southern right whales. That's it. We were offered a voucher for a repeat trip out, but there was no way I was doing the whole long painful trip again. HOWEVER - marine dynamics was redeemed by the fact that they offered a seal snorkel tour for 10 people for an additional cost. This was a good adventure, if you're comfortable swimming in fairly rough seas and cold water. We were taken out to Shark Alley where there are 50-60,000 cape fur seals and allowed to swim with dozens of them. Absolutely unique and captivating experience that partially redeemed the failed shark adventure. Would I do it again? Only if I had nothing else to do. Turns out great white sharks have not been seen in the Cape for many many years, and even though I knew the chance was slim I had at least THOUGHT there was a chance prior to this.