Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai: Cage or boat view

Get in the cage or watch from the boat as sharks circle close

Shark cage diving in Gansbaai combines an encounter with great whites from either inside a cage or from the boat, followed by a whale watching cruise on a separate day or the same afternoon. After a safety briefing and breakfast at the diving center, you board a vessel to the dive site where the crew attracts sharks and you choose your vantage point. Lunch, drinks and snacks are provided throughout, and you receive a DVD of the dive.

What’s included

• Breakfast, lunch, coffee and tea, bottled water, soda and snacks.
• shark cage diving with safety briefing and all necessary gear.
• whale watching cruise.
• private transportation for your group per day.
• English-speaking guide.
• DVD of your dive.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Before you book

Group Up to 22 2 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Ages Adult (13 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Pets welcome Infants must sit on laps

Operated by White Shark Diving Company

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The experience

The dive itself runs about two to three hours on the water. You start at the Gansbaai diving center with breakfast and a safety briefing, then board the vessel at the slipway for the short run to the dive site. Once there, the crew lures sharks to the boat: great whites are the draw, though sightings are not guaranteed given how unpredictable marine life is. If you want the closest view, you descend into the cage. If you prefer to stay on deck, the sharks pass close enough that the boat gives you an excellent vantage. Either way, drinks and snacks keep you fueled while you're out there. When you return to shore, lunch and a DVD of your dive are waiting.

The whale watching tour runs on the same day or whenever you choose during your stay, so you can pair both activities in one outing or split them across two. The crew uses their tracking expertise to locate migratory whales, and you'll have snacks and beverages on board as you watch them. Private transportation for your group is included each day, and your guide speaks English and handles all the safety training and gear you need. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the center is fully wheelchair accessible.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if we don't see any sharks on the dive?

Shark sightings are not guaranteed because marine life is unpredictable. If you don't encounter sharks during your tour, the operator does not issue a refund, but instead provides a no-shark voucher valid for two years so you can return for another dive at no extra cost. The voucher does not include transportation.

Can we do the shark diving and whale watching on the same day?

Yes, both activities can happen in a single day or spread across two days of your stay, whichever suits your schedule. The shark dive takes about two to three hours on the water, and the whale watching cruise is a separate outing.

What's included in the meals during the day?

Breakfast is served at the diving center before you board, lunch follows when you return to shore, and drinks, coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water are provided throughout both the shark dive and the whale watching cruise.

Do we need diving certification to go in the cage?

No certification is required. The cage is a surface-level encounter. You descend into it while tethered, and it stays near the boat. The crew handles all safety training and provides the necessary gear. You can also choose to stay on the boat and watch from the deck instead.