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Shark Cage Diving and Viewing - Self drive

Location Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa
$197.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Dive into the unforgettable with Marine Dynamics – South Africa’s premier shark cage diving experience. Operating in the world-famous Shark Alley, we bring you face-to-face with Bronze Whaler sharks and other fascinating marine species from the safety of your custom-designed vessel, Slashfin.

What sets us apart? Every trip is guided by a qualified marine biologist, turning your adventure into a powerful learning experience. We’re proudly Fair Trade Tourism certified and actively involved in shark research and marine conservation through our partnership with the Dyer Island Conservation Trust.

Plus, you might spot whales, dolphins, seals, African penguins, and seabirds — all in one trip! With award-winning service, eco-friendly practices, and an expert crew, Marine Dynamics offers more than just a thrill — we offer purpose-driven adventure.
Self Drive
Self Drive & Shark Cage Diving: Guests must make their own way to our base in Gansbaai for the tour.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • All diving gear and towels
  • Sunblock
  • Swimwear

Meeting point
This is a self-drive option, and guests are responsible for their own transport to Gansbaai, approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Cape Town. Please note: Meeting times will be confirmed the day before your trip, once final scheduling is complete.
Return details
This is a self-drive option, and guests are responsible for their own transport to Gansbaai, approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Cape Town. Please note: Meeting times will be confirmed the day before your trip, once final scheduling is complete.

Marine Dynamics, operating in Gansbaai, Western Cape, offers a world-class shark cage diving experience aboard our custom-designed boat, Slashfin. A marine biologist is onboard to guide you through close encounters with apex predators in the famous Shark Alley.

We are Fair Trade Tourism certified and work alongside the Dyer Island Conservation Trust on vital shark research, including fin identification, tagging, and monitoring of various shark species. While great white sharks have become rare in the area, our work continues to understand and protect these iconic predators.

You may also spot the rest of the Marine Big 5—whales, dolphins, seals, and the African penguin—as well as various seabirds.

Located just a 3-hour scenic drive from Cape Town, the trip includes:

An educational briefing from our Marine Biologist
Breakfast or lunch
Onboard refreshments
Soup and bread on return
Towels, clean wetsuits, and masks

Enjoy an unforgettable adventure with our award-winning crew, and leave with lifelong memories and a deeper appreciation for these majestic animals.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended that you wear a swim-suit underneath your clothes. 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Shark Cage Diving and Viewing - Self drive

    Location Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa
    $197.98
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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