Itinerary
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.
Stop At:
• Dyer Island, South Africa
• African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, Geelbek Street Van Dyks Bay, Overstrand 7220 South Africa
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up from hotels, guesthouses, backpackers, vacation rentals, AirBnB's and any other points within Cape Town city centre. Please specify your pickup address. We can inform you if it is possible.
Please note that the timeslot selected is an estimated time for when the Shark Cage Diving boat will launch. Pickup time will be earlier to allow enough travel time from Cape Town to arrive for pre-trip briefing at the Great White House in Gansbaai. These are only estimated times and exact times can only be confirmed a day prior, after a detailed weather and tide check. Please allow a full day in your itinerary for this activity.
10 hours(approx.)
It is recommended that you wear a swim-suit underneath your clothes.
Wheelchair accessible
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.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 332nickya
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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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : Heather_F
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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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : Julien_D
A lot of time and hassle to see very little. Wouldn't recommend. White shark almost extinct in the region.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16
Posted By : Tom_K
Smooth Pick-Up & Transportation; cool & caring Team; great instructions & background information; beautiful shark sightings - great time!
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Posted On : 2024-04-12
Posted By : Kymbra_W
Excellent and knowledgeable staff and crew. Very welcoming and inclusive of all passengers. Marine Dynamics is a level above!
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : Rachel_M
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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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : paula_r
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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Posted On : 2024-03-24
Posted By : Lois_N
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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Posted On : 2024-03-19
Posted By : Alianna_N
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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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : Vimz15
My Wife and I had an awesome time. Even when my sea sickness I somehow managed haha. Got to see some Penguins on our way to the shark spot. Once we got to our designation we were Up and Close we the bronze whaler sharks and even a couple of seals which was awesome to see them swimming together. The Crew were absolutely outstanding / very professional and went above and beyond for taking care of us so big props to them. Also very informative and you learn quite a bit.
Fair Warning you will most likely NOT see any Great whites due to the Orcas. Thanks for the great memories.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15
