Shark Cage Diving and Viewing with transport from Cape Town
4.5
508 Ratings
Experience the ultimate heart-pounding adventure with shark cage diving in Gansbaai. Learn about sharks from marine experts and enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cape Town.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 5 Geelbek St - 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 a 3-hour drive from Cape Town 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 - 3 hours.
    Professional footage is available for purchase.
    A FREE PENGUIN VISIT to The African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, is also included.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All diving gear and towels supplied
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Breakfast
  • Light refreshments
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Do you consider yourself an adrenaline junkie? Test your mettle with the ultimate experience that will send your heart racing - cage diving with different species of sharks in Gansbaai. This all-day shark dive adventure transports you into the open sea off the Gansbaai coast and immerses you in the sharks’ environment. Prior to your plunge, an onboard marine biologist and knowledgeable guides will educate you about the sharks. Complimentary breakfast, snacks, as well as pick-up and drop-off service from your Cape Town hotel are part of the package.

  • 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.
  • This tour typically departs at 9am, however if the weather conditions are bad in the morning, the tour will leave in the afternoon; this will be confirmed by the tour operator close to the day of your tour.
  • You must contact the local service provider to confirm your exact pickup time.
  • Please note that the Conservation Fee is compulsory.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(508 Ratings)
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Heather_f
Apr 17, 2024
Sharktastic experience to be had! - This was an absolutely incredible experience! Getting to be so close to these amazing creatures and learn more about them was so cool. The staff made us feel so comfortable and made sure we were warm after coming out of the chilly water. From the ride out to the dive site, to the hot chocolate and soup afterwards, everything was great. Highly recommend Marine Dynamics to anyone who wants a fun and unique shark experience!
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Audreyat9646ta
Apr 15, 2024
Great experience. - Great experience. Welcome with hot drinks and lunch, debriefing then collection of life jackets and parkas and off to the adventure. Short crossing time then anchor dropped. We saw several species of sharks, our guide gave us lots of information and the crew was very friendly. A small hot drink and hot shower after leaving the cage, because the water was very cold. Being the last to pass, we had to get dressed quickly so we didn't really have time to enjoy the hot drink. However, on the way back, hot drinks and soup were offered, a nice touch to warm up.
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Tom_k
Apr 12, 2024
All good & cool shark sightings! - Smooth Pick-Up & Transportation; cool & caring Team; great instructions & background information; beautiful shark sightings - great time!
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Kymbra_w
Apr 7, 2024
Excellent Focus on Global Marine Conservation - Excellent and knowledgeable staff and crew. Very welcoming and inclusive of all passengers. Marine Dynamics is a level above!
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Rachel_m
Mar 29, 2024
Great experience! - It was great to see the sharks up close in the cage! Great experience! We weren't prepared for how cold the Atlantic sea was going to be so maybe some gloves would have been helpful.
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Alianna_n
Mar 17, 2024
Great experience with a great staff. - The staff was very knowable and thorough when explaining everything about this experience. They gave a nice layout for breakfast and hot bread and soup after the cage diving. The water was murky so you only saw the sharks when they were close but it was still a cool experience nevertheless. No great whites. The orcas are eating them all.
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Paula_r
Mar 24, 2024
Amazing but long drive - Unfortunately it is a 2.5 hour drive each way from the center of Cape Town. The driver made a stop midway for a bathroom break. This is a huge company and there were almost 30 people on this boat so spent maybe 15 min in the water per full cage of 8-10 people. My friends went with another company and there were 18 people on theirs so they got more water time. The experience was amazing though. The staff were so helpful and nice. There was a continental breakfast there and hot veggie soup when you get back. The water was 55F so many people got out quickly but I didn’t think it was that cold- plus the cold helps with seasickness. Some people in my bus wanted to get back quickly for a game at the stadium and 2 people felt bad from the cold and seasickness so we did not stop at the penguin sanctuary which was included. This is why I gave it 4 star because of the driver accommodating them and didn’t tell the rest of us until we had passed the penguins . I get motion sick and had used scopolamine patch, an herbal patch and Dramamine and still had a few episodes of nausea. A few people took just Dramamine and still got sick (be sure you take the drowsy formula- the non-drowsy doesn’t work).
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Lois_n
Mar 19, 2024
Was a perfect day on the... - Was a perfect day on the water, They took care of everything. Not as many sharks get to the middle of the cage. If you are on the ends you get a much better view because of the way they throw the bait.
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Julien_d
Apr 16, 2024
Half a second of a tiny shark passing by. - A lot of time and hassle to see very little. Wouldn't recommend. White shark almost extinct in the region.
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332nickya
Apr 19, 2024
Think twice before booking. - This has to be the most disappointing trip I've ever done. We were told the last no show for sharks was August 2023. When I read the comments book, the day before had no show. A wasted day on board the boat, a quick visit to see seals and three penguins in the sea. Then back to the base for luke warm vegetable soup and stale bread. We couldn't wait to leave for a two hour drive back to our hotel.
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