Activity Description

Once clients arrive at our lodge in Kleinbaai, we welcome them with a warm smile, a hot cup of coffee and a nutritious breakfast, which consists of croissants, eggs, yoghurts, apples, and bread.

Whilst clients enjoy their breakfast, we ensure that everybody is ready and do our best to answer all their questions to help settle some nerves.

One of our Crew Members gives a detailed safety briefing and explains what clients can expect when we get out to sea. From the lodge we take a gentle 100m walk down to the harbour where we board our vessel, SHARK TEAM.

The boat ride to our dive site is about 20 minutes. Once we are at sea, the sharks run the show – the length of the trip depends on them. White sharks are nomadic and there are no resident sharks living in the bay: whilst this makes our adventures unpredictable as we never know what is going to happen, it also makes them very exciting and unique. Every excursion is different from the next, ensuring each guest has a personal and exclusive interaction with great white sharks. Our expedition facilitates a greater awareness of the sharks, and we involve guests in data taking, we answer questions and tell our stories, providing interesting facts while at sea.

Our crew, some with more than 15 years of experience, enjoy conveying their passion and knowledge to guests. The trip lasts around 3 – 4 hours at sea, but this is influenced by shark activity, number of clients on board, as well as weather and sea conditions. Diving is optional, and no one is forced to get into the cage, however the opportunity to dive with sharks is often a once-in-a-lifetime activity and many guests have a change of heart and opt to dive at the last minute.

Cage diving is by far the safest way to have a close encounter with great white sharks, it allows divers to get up close and personal with these amazing animals. The cage is attached to the side of the boat and remains attached throughout the dive. Guests are helped in and out of the cage by the crew and are never alone, as the cage can hold up to 6 people at a time. No diving experience is necessary, as a simple breath holding method is used.

All diving equipment & towels are provided, including 7mm wetsuits to insulate guests from the cold Atlantic Ocean. A typical dive will last about 20 to 30 minutes and ensures the diver plenty of opportunities to take photos and to admire these majestic creatures.

A viewing deck, at the top of the boat, ensures perfect sightings, but as our boat was custom-built for shark cage diving, there is ample space to move around for better observation. We always pack some delicious snacks and cool refreshments on board too, such as crisps, fruit, juices, water & soft drinks. Upon your return to shore, we will have a light lunch awaiting you.

Our experienced and able crew’s number one priority is the safety of our clients. They have all undergone intensive and continuous training to ensure the ultimate safety of all on board. Our Marine Biologist loves to chat and enjoys sharing his passion and extensive knowledge with our clients. Some of crew have over 15 years of experience in the industry, so our clients are in safe and knowledgeable hands.

We have no doubt that after having spent 6 hours with us, clients will leave feeling inspired and invigorated, with a new sense of respect for sharks. Our aim is to turn every client into a shark ambassador and fin-protector. Sharks need all the help they can get, and our goal is to aid them, 1 client at a time.

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