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Shark Cage Diving Voucher

Gansbaai

Activity Description

All trips are weather and tide dependant and launch times may vary accordingly from those stated. Your launch time will be confirmed the day before.
Marine Dynamics enjoys sightings of great whites, copper sharks (bronze whalers) and even the occasional stingray at our vessel. Great White Shark behaviour is less predictable post orca predation in 2017. Daily blog of sightings is available. All content on our website is the property of Marine Dynamics.

Unlike bungy jumping or sky diving, the adrenaline rush from shark cage diving comes from being face to face with one of the world’s greatest predators: the Great White Shark.

The experience puts you in their territory while the safety of the activity allows you to be an observer and learn what Great White Sharks are really like. An on board marine biologist will educate you about this amazing apex predator.

Shark Cage Diving is safe for children and elders and gives the whole family a wonderful opportunity to bond in a fun environment surrounded by experts and researchers.

After this once in a life time experience, you’ll find yourself buzzing with excitement and adrenaline. You will have had the opportunity to come up close and personal with one of the oceans most majestic and foreboding creatures.

Here is a brief breakdown of what to expect once you arrive:
• Before the trip guests meet at THE GREAT WHITE HOUSE in Kleinbaai
• You will receive breakfast or lunch and register your wetsuit size
• Guests receive a pre-trip safety briefing about what to expect during the trip and a biological background on great white sharks
• We then take a 200m stroll down to the harbour to board Slashfin
• Travel time to Dyer Island is approximately 20 minutes, with the shallows being a short 10 minute ride (where we anchor depends on where the sharks are)
• On average, we anchor for 2 hours, but this depends on shark activity, conditions, as well as number of divers
• Weather permitting, we take a quick trip through the infamous Shark Alley
• Lastly, a debrief in the Great White House and a celebratory beverage to toast the occasion!

Why We Are Different:
• A dedicated marine biologist on board every trip
• Our Boat (Slashfin) is the largest in the industry (most deck space per customer) and was purposely built for shark cage diving and includes two restrooms, and an upper deck for the ultimate viewing and photography experience when not in the cage.
• A fully licensed Restaurant and Crew House, aptly named the GREAT WHITE HOUSE, which includes facilities such as: 2 marine rooms where professional safety and informative briefings are given before each trip + separate ladies/gents/handicap restroom facilities with a 5-star rating + curio shop
• We guarantee clean, dry wetsuits (a rarity in the industry)
• Our crew receives as many compliments as the Great White Sharks, with more combined experience than any other Shark Cage Diving crew.
• You will leave with great memories and a deep appreciation of this majestic animal.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
When7 days a week year round, subject to availability and weather conditions. Only closed on Christmas day and New Year. Time slots are not confirmed times. Please ensure that you make the whole day available as times can only be confirmed the day before.
WhereThe Great White House, Gansbaai
WeatherThe service is weather and tide dependent. Time slots are not confirmed times. Please ensure that you make the whole day available as times can only be confirmed the day before and is not negotiable. You will be advised the day before what time your trip will go out.
What to WearBathing Costume, warm clothing (it is cold on the water when the wind blows), tackies / sneakers, wind breaker.
Things to BringCamera, Sunblock, Sunglasses, Bathing Costume, Anti Nausea medication (should seasickness be a concern- recommend that it is taken the night before and two hours prior to the trip).
Guests or SpectatorsGuests can wait for their party at The Great White House Restaurant where they can purchase drinks, meals and shop for curios.

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight150.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

A Shark Cage Dive / Viewing guided by a marine biologist, a light meal (breakfast or lunch depending on time of trip), refreshments on board and soup and bread on return is included.
Equipment such as wet suits, booties, masks, towel are provided. Life jackets and waterproof jacket is alo supplied.

Exclusions

A video link of your experience is not included in the price but can be purchased in addition to the dive / viewing excursion. Cost R200.
This is uploaded 24-48 hours after trip and once downloaded can be used across social platforms and saved for your memories.

Notes

All trips are weather and tide dependant and launch times may vary accordingly from those stated. Your launch time will be confirmed the day before.
Please allow enough time for transport from Cape Town (3 hours) and Hermanus (1 hour) when travelling to Gansbaai. Please be aware that there are road works en route and waiting times are included in the above travelling times.

GIFT VOUCHER TERMS & CONDITIONS
A Gift Voucher is bought at the rate of your date of purchase.
A Gift Voucher is valid for three years from the date purchased.
A Gift Voucher is non-refundable.
A Gift Voucher is transferable.
You will receive a Gift Voucher confirmation with a Voucher Code. This code is only active once full payment is received.
**Please note that a purchased Gift Voucher is not an active booking in our system.
Use the Gift Voucher code to make a booking on the Marine Dynamics website via the Online Booking system.

Special note for third party bookings: If a Gift Voucher is booked by an Agent/establishment on behalf of their client, a payment link will be forwarded to the Agent/establishment. This link should be sent to the client for payment, to activate the voucher code. The client can use the voucher code to make an online booking via the Marine Dynamics website.

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Customer Reviews

This has been a bucket list experience for my husband since we moved to South Africa five years ago and it did not disappoint!! Thanks for making his birthday a huge success ? From start the finish the experience was professional, fun, well organized and exciting. Great value for money. The most special part obviously was seeing sharks from both the cage and boat - they are truly stunning and special and this was a great way to see them up close. I felt well assured of conservation and humane treatment with Marine Dynamic's strong reputation and that was represented throughout our time. Highly recommend, thanks to their whole team! - Mrs


Las experiencias realmente genial la atencion muy buena instalaciones muy bien servicio genial pudimos ver perfectamente los tiburones y la inmersion genial experiencia muy recomendable - Francisco


What an experience! This has been top of my bucket list for as long as I can remember and it certainly didn't disappoint! We managed to see some bronzed whaler sharks, penguins and seals. The trip was very well organised from start to finish. We had plenty of time in the cage but sightings from the boat were just as good! Amy & the team were incredible, very professional & knowledgeable! My girlfriend was apprehensive leading upto the trip but she was put at ease immediately and had an incredible time too. We were very happy with our choice of marine dynamics, other companies had sketchy reviews and appeared less professional online, marine dynamics certainly lived up to the expectations. I would 100% recommend shark cage diving with them! - Ben


We are a family of 4, with boys 12 and 15. When our 15 year old requested we do the shark cage during our visit to South Africa we were rather worried and hesitant! However we booked it and on the day we all did it and loved it - even our 12 year old who was adamant he wasn't even going on the boat! Everything we could need was provided and it was well organised. We all felt safe and looked after. We got to see quite a few Bronze Whaler sharks up close from the boat and the cage, a friendly seal and penguins. The staff were friendly and knowledgable and told us lots about the sharks, wildlife and the surrounding area. All that made it worth the early morning and long drive from Cape Town! - Sarah


What an incredible experience. What you all are doing for conservation/education is unmatched! Great experience! - Sarah





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