Shark Cage Diving Cape Town
Description
We operate half day shark tours in Cape Town from False Bay. The departure point, Simon’s Town, is only 45 minutes from the Cape Town city center, 15 minutes from the Cape of Good Hope and only 2 minutes from Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. The shark species found in these waters include the Bronze Whaler shark, the Seven-gill shark, the Blue and Mako shark, with the occasional sighting of a Great white shark. No matter the species – your perspective will have changed forever, way beyond your wildest imagination. Whales, dolphins, and many species of sea birds are often encountered on this adventurous expedition. As we adopt an eco-system style of operating our trips, going to sea with Apex is like going on a safari game drive and we will try to take in as much marine wildlife as possible on our trips. As trips are based on natural events every trip is different and sightings are not guaranteed.
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Itinerary
The crew welcomes you to Simon’s Town a mere 45 minutes from Cape Town.Guests will receive a full safety and sighting briefing aboard White Pointer II before departure. Depart for historical Seal Island which is a 25 to 35 minute boat ride based on sea and weather conditions. Should amazing Cape Point be the location for the trip, the boat ride is +- 50 minutes. The total duration at sea is 3- 4 hours depending on the weather conditions and shark activity. Tea and coffee are available at our shark centre in Simon’s Town. Browse our unique range of shark-related merchandise and check out our wall of fame. There may be a familiar face or two. The trip is weather and tide dependent therefore time slots are NOT confirmed times. Please ensure that you have the entire day available as times can only be confirmed the day before and are non-negotiable. Exact times will be confirmed the day before and are subject to change.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(128)
What an incredible experience! The crew were lovely, really friendly and experienced and put everyone at ease. Our 13 year old son was really excited for this trip and it didn't disappoint. We visited seal island which was an awesome sight and then went on to dive with around 15 bronze whaler sharks. We would highly recommend Apex Shark Expeditions. This was a real highlight of our visit to Cape Town.
My partner and I booked the shark cage diving experience and we honestly had one of the most incredible experiences to date. Everything from communication, the team, and the experience was outstanding. We arrived and were warmly greeted by the receptionist (who deserves a special mention, she was lovely and also gave some great food recommendations for us). The team on the boat were awesome, a mix of very friendly/great knowledge, and great people skills to calm some nerves and get everyone ready. We saw everything, Sharks, Whales, Dolphins, Seals and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect. We can’t recommend the company enough and would suggest the team to anyone wanting to get some shark diving experience.
I had an absolutely amazing morning with Apex Shark! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredible — so knowledgeable, professional, and super friendly. They made everyone feel welcome and completely at ease, taking the time to explain everything and answer all our questions. It was honestly one of the most magical experiences of my life. I was a little nervous before getting into the cage, but as soon as I was in the water, all my nerves disappeared. Seeing the bronze whaler sharks in their natural habitat was truly breathtaking. They were so beautiful and graceful — an unforgettable sight. I would go back and do it all again in a heartbeat. If you’re even thinking about it, don’t hesitate — it’s an experience you’ll treasure forever! Thank you from Shannon and Ben!!
An amazing day on the water with the super knowledgeable, friendly and fun Apex team. My fiancée and I were super fortunate to see a humpback whale, 100s of dolphins and then get to cage dive with Bronze Whaler sharks - an unforgettable day made all the better by the Apex team.
Fantastic experience, professional, friendly and informative team. From Dolphins swimming along the boat to Seal Island, to the experience itself everything was excellent and some responsibly to both the marine wildlife and the guests onboard. Thoroughly recommend!
Amazing experience with an experienced and awesome team. The shark cage dive is a thrilling experience and there is no better place to enjoy it. The team support is top notch in every step from the pre briefing and all the way to get in the cage.
This was a great experience. The communication prior was excellent and the trip was exactly as described. It is a baited dive however you will certainly see lots of sharks and fur seals! If you are scuba certified you also have the option of using air (as a pre-request).
We had the best time ever!!!! We saw so so so many sharks, I counted at least 25. Brandon and Rebecca were absolutely amazing, the sweetest people ever. Can’t recommend enough! Felt very safe the entire time and had a blast!!
From start to finish the team looked after us, making sure we were briefed well and ensuring we understood everything. We saw dolphins, seals and the main event we experienced sharks whilst in the cage. All very professional
The trip was in the morning the shark activity was really good with around 10 bronze whaler sharks and the added bonus of some dolphins on our way out.
