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From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience 1
A shark swimming underwater near a structure. 2
Two people in scuba diving gear with a yellow wall in the background. 3
A boat named 'SHARK TEAM' on a body of water with a coastal town in the background. 4
A group of sharks swimming in clear blue water. 5

From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

By White shark projects PTY Limited
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is €117 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • View an array of Southern Africa's sharks from the safety of a cage
  • Be in a safe environment up close and personal shark interactions
  • Spend a day in the company of the most qualified crew in the industry
  • Learn about the conservation and declining numbers of Great white sharks

Activity location

    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 16 Geelbek Street, Kleinbaai, Van Dyks Bay, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa | Meet your crew at the activity provider's, White shark projects, office.
    • Van Dyks Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

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Shark Cage Diving Experience – Meeting Point

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

This option is without transport. You are welcome to drive to us in your own transport. We have private secure parking at the front and rear of our property with wheelchair access also.
White Shark Projects
16 Geelbek Street
Kleinbaai
Gansbaai
7220

Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€117.36 x 1 Adult€117.36
Total
Price is €117.36

Shark Cage Diving Experience with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

We offer return door to door transport. We do not collect you from a bus stop. We will collect you directly from your hotel or accommodation and return you back there once the trip has finished in a safe and professional manner.

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€154.71 x 1 Adult€154.71
Total
Price is €154.71

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shark cage diving experience
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    Continental breakfast on arrival
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    Passenger third-party insurance: USD 500 million cover through Lloyd’s of London
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    Marine biologist briefing and expert insight throughout the experience
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    Approximately 3-hour boat trip
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    Onboard snacks and bottled water
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    Cage dive ±20 minutes, with opportunity for a second dive
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    All diving equipment: wetsuit, mask, boots, hood, and weight belt
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    Hot showers, towels, shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner
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    Light lunch and refreshments after the trip
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    Dive certificate
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    Retail merchandise available for purchase
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    Sea sickness medication (guests are advised to bring their own if required)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Professional trip video and photos available for purchase (R350)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Feeding animals, High-heeled shoes, Intoxication, Littering, Pets, Touching marine life, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Experience premium shark cage diving in Gansbaai, South Africa, near Cape Town, with White Shark Projects. We are an award-winning operator known for safe, professional, and unforgettable marine encounters.

Located approximately 2.5 hours from Cape Town, Gansbaai is one of the world’s most renowned shark cage diving destinations. Choose return transport from Cape Town, Hermanus, or surrounding areas, or meet us directly at our ocean-view lodge in Kleinbaai.

Your day begins with a relaxed continental breakfast, followed by a comprehensive safety briefing led by our marine biologist. Learn about the fascinating shark species found in these waters, including bronze whaler sharks and sevengill cow sharks. We also share honest insight into the declining presence of great white sharks in the area—what we’ve witnessed over the years, and the real challenges these animals face in a changing ocean.

A short boat ride takes you to the dive site, maximising your time at sea. Spend approximately 3 hours on the water. When it’s your turn, enter the secure, professionally operated cage for an unforgettable close-up encounter. Each guest enjoys around 20 minutes in the cage, with the opportunity for a second dive. Excellent surface viewing ensures you don’t miss any action.

Depending on conditions, you may also encounter Cape fur seals, dolphins, whales, and a variety of seabirds. No scuba certification is required, and all equipment is provided.

After your dive, return to the lodge for hot showers, refreshments, and a light lunch. A trip video is available as an optional extra.

What sets us apart is what happens beyond the boat. Through our Recycle Swop Shop, we support around 100 children every week—over 1,000 each year—by exchanging recycling for essential goods, directly connecting ocean conservation with community upliftment. This is not an add-on or a side project; it is part of who we are. When you dive with White Shark Projects, you are choosing an operator that actively shapes both marine conservation and the local community—long after your experience at sea has ended.

Why Choose White Shark Projects?

Double Fair Trade Tourism certified operator
Fully licensed and compliant with South African marine safety regulations
Operated by a highly trained skipper, professional crew, and onboard marine biologist
Comprehensive safety protocols followed on every trip
Passenger third-party insurance included (USD 500 million cover through Lloyd’s of London)
Daily weather and sea condition assessments to ensure optimal and safe operation

Before You Dive
No scuba certification required
Full safety briefing provided before departure
Professionally designed cage and high-quality equipment included

Location

Activity location

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    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 16 Geelbek Street, Kleinbaai, Van Dyks Bay, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa | Meet your crew at the activity provider's, White shark projects, office.
    • Van Dyks Bay, Western Cape, South Africa