Viator · group up to 18 pax

Shark Explorers

5.0(278)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR4.9(20)TRIPADVISOR5.0(258)

Description

False Bay is a mere 45min drive from Cape Town international airport and a shark hotspot. This fun and educational trip is for the whole family, with no age restrictions and no experience needed. We generally target three species of shark on these excursions namely Great white sharks, Bronze whaler sharks, and the prehistoric Sevengill shark. These sharks are awesome! Nothing compares to seeing a shark in real life for the first time and all preconceived ideas are crushed with the first viewing.

Tour Options

Shark Explorers

Highlights

Soda/Pop
Snacks
Guided dive, including gear
Dive briefing and shark information

What's included

Included
Soda/Pop
Snacks
Guided dive, including gear
Dive briefing and shark information
Not included
Water Bottle (re-usable containers preferred)
Warm Jacket
Sun block
Polarised Sunglasses
Camera

Traveller Ratings

5.0
278 reviews
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(278)

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rmackin421
June 16, 2026
Loved it!

I couldn’t recommend this experience more. I had second thoughts and the staff was more than accepting of me opting out of the cage and I had a great time watching from the boat. If you are on the fence or unsure if you want in, the boat still had incredible view. We saw sharks, seals, and a pod of over 1,500 dolphins. It was truly an amazing experience. Additionally, Lindy was very easy to communicate with, and Warren did our door to door transport which was so stress free. Thank you all!

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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SarahB14266
June 16, 2026
10/10 Experience

This experience was amazing! From start to finish, the staff was kind, helpful and safe. Securing a pickup/dropoff from our hotel was super easy. We saw lots of sharks, dolphins & seals- exactly what we wanted. 10/10 recommend this!

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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keahic2019
June 14, 2026
Just do it! You won’t regret it!!

Everything was fantastic, our pickup driver so friendly, the check in process very smooth, there were hot/cold beverages available at the store and drinks with snacks on the boat. The staff very skilled and knowledgeable. I had an amazing time, I will definitely do it again and highly recommend this place to everyone!!

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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Lauren_L
June 13, 2026
We had an absolutely...

We had an absolutely amazing time with Shark Explorers. We did this with our three kids (ages 10, 8, and 6) and they could not have made it more fun for them. From the kids getting to feed birds in flight next to the boat, to helping them get their equipment on, to encouraging them when they got nervous, everyone was so amazing. We saw hundreds of dolphins, three whales, seals, and lots of sharks. This tour met all my expectations and more!

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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ashlynf962
June 11, 2026
Once in a lifetime experience !

What an incredible experience! Shark cage diving has always been on my bucket list, and I can finally say I’ve scratched it off. From start to finish, the crew was absolutely amazing—fun, caring, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. They made everyone feel comfortable and safe while still keeping the excitement alive. A special mention to Captain Stef, who was fantastic. His experience and confidence were evident throughout the trip, and it was clear that he and the entire crew knew exactly what they were doing. Their passion for what they do really shines through and made the whole experience even more memorable. Seeing these magnificent creatures up close was both thrilling and humbling. It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and thankful to the entire team for making it such a special adventure. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience !

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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V1089OPkimm
June 10, 2026
Exceptional!

What an amazing experience ! The experience in whole for our first time was exceptional. Everyone was so amazing and the warm welcome you get from everyone is as if you are part of the family. I wasn’t sure if this bucket list to do was one of my fears and turns out it was not, mainly because of how comfortable I was made. Before I forget… we got to see thousands of dolphins and whales. What an experience ! The communication and interaction was on point . Let’s just say I’d do it again! Shout out to Shark explorers and Rascals pub and grill . If I didn’t meet Stef at Rascals, we would not have had the opportunity to experience this

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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Göran M
June 10, 2026
Don't miss this

The whole experience from the beginning. Good service and friendly and knowledgeable staff at the office or where we gathered. Then to see a whale on its way out to where we would come to. To see sharks at such close range was amazing. Everyone who comes to South Africa should experience this. Clearly five stars

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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Andydjp
June 9, 2026
Amazing experience with a fantastic team.

Firstly we must shoutout to Lindy, a lovely, caring lady who supported us with providing a private and quite location to join a live video feed of a family event. The whole team were fantastic throughout, particularly Ernest. This was an amazing experience with a well organised, safe and fun team of people. Everything went seamlessly. We saw a breaching whale on the way to our shark site. You can clearly see the sharks from the boat, we had over a dozen Bronze whaler sharks around the cage and had just over 20 minutes in the cage, inches away from the sharks. What an amazing experience with a great group of people. Highly recommended.

Operator response

.Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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Exploration698804
June 8, 2026
Incredible!

Superb! The team is top-notch, very cheerful, and provides good explanations. We saw dolphins, sharks, seals, and even a whale!

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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Nihar_P
June 7, 2026
Absolutely amazing!!!

Was a phenomenal experience that my entire family (ages 49,46, 16,14 and 12) absolutely LOVED!!! Big E, Jason and Nina and the crew took such great care of everyone on board from beginning to end. So reassuring and comforting for all the folks who were a bit frightened. They made it fun and ensured we encountered sharks and had a great time on the boat. I will recommend them to everyone!!!

Operator response

Dear valuable clients. The Shark Explorers Team would like to thank you for your valuable 5-star review 😀. Always amazing to hear how our clients enjoyed their experience. Greetings from the Shark Explorers Team 🦈🦈🦈🦈

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