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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.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19: YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY!
It is our duty of care to ensure your safety is a priority and respond to any concerns during these ever-changing times. We pride ourselves on our attention to cleanliness and all our diving equipment is cleaned daily.
We also have the following precautions in place:
Alcohol-based antibacterial hand sanitizer for all guests onsite
Frequent cleaning and sanitisation of all surfaces
On-call medical practitioners
Boxes of tissues available
Restrooms are checked & cleaned on a regular basis and replenished
COVID-19: TOP TIPS
Wash and sanitise your hands regularly
Make use of the onsite alcohol-based antibacterial hand sanitizer
Cover your face with the bend of your elbow or with a tissue if you cough or sneeze.
Tissues will be available onsite as well as closed bins to dispose of them
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
Limit shaking of hands for now
Fill out your details correctly when registering! Should we need to contact you about anything, we need to have the right information to get in touch with you
COVID-19 UPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY UPDATED: 2020
Our standard cancellation policy stands; however, we are always willing to review on a case by case basis for extenuating circumstances. We have implemented a free date change policy – so if a client wishes to postpone their trip, we are happy to change the departure date to later in 2020 or 2021 at no charge. Please note that if the client moves the date to 2021, the 2021 prices will come into effect.
Amazing experience Was number 1 on my bucket list for years and marine dynamics exceeded my expectations Every thing was professional, the marine biologist on board the amazing boat was brilliant and very informative Can't speak highly enough of my experience and would recommend to anyone to give them a try Thanks for the memories that will live with me forever - Jonathan Harty
Marine Dynamics sharke cage diving Gansbaai (ZA) on 17th March 2020: We enjoyed the entire event very much. The registration and welcome briefing was very well organised and allowed entering the ship with all necessary information provided. Diving equipment size requirements were checked upfront and each participant received her/his equipment bag - well done. The only improvement recommendation for the future is to check availability for special diving masks which can be used comfortably in combination with eyeglasses. In comparison with other cage diving operators next to the Marine Dynamics ship on that day, there was a clear evidence that the quality of the MD ship, cage and all equipment on board was by far of the highest quality, leading to an additional feeling of safety for MD participants. It appears that some competitors are attracting customers by focusing on the scary and man-eating image of sharks. The overall spirit of the MD cage diving experience however was based on respect, fascination for and protection of sharks, giving a truly respectful image for these great animals. Many thanks to Marine Dynamics for this great experience, a dream has become true on that day. Best regards Silke & Arnd - Silke Layer and Arnd Stahl
What more to say that one dream came true! Fantastic experience with the team, that provides a very good atmosphere on the boat. - Patrick METZGER
Fantastic experience with great enthusiastic staff, this whole advent is very well organised with a breakfast buffet before you set out and welcome hot soup on your return. - Sian Jones
I had a really wonderful dive, as I didn't have any expectations! I thought you all did a very good job. Breakfast before and soupe after the dive, that was very nice. I hope to come back again, very soon. Take care and keep you all safe, not from the sharks, from the "virus"! Warm regards, Madeleine - Elfstrom - Brotons Madeleine
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