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Shark and Whale trip

Cape Town

Activity Description

Experience the best of both. Start your day with the thrill of a Shark cage dive and end off watching the magnificent whales in False Bay.

We will fetch you from your hotel bright and early and take you to the Apex Shark Centre at the boardwalk centre in Simon’s Town. Your first trip of the day will commence with a 3-4 hour shark trip leaving the Simon’s Town harbour between 7- 8:30am. On your return you can enjoy shopping in historic Simon’s Town or have a bite to eat while delighting in the views of the harbour and surrounds (for your own account). The whale trip will then depart at 2:00pm and return between 4:00 – 4:30pm.

Shark dive trip
Experience a bucket list trip focused on seeing the mighty, large predators of the area. The bronze whaler shark is sure to impress you with its sheer size and grace as it slowly swims past the shark cage. 7gill sharks are also known to visit the boat on occasion. You may also witness other marine life such as common dolphins, whales and an array of sea birds. Should the weather permit, you will experience Africa’s largest island-based seal colony, Seal Island with over 65 000 Cape fur seals.

Whale Trip
The oceans off the southern tip of Africa offer some of the most exhilarating whale watching in the world. The area is famous for regular sightings of Southern Right Whales, Humpback whales and Brydes Whales. With at least 37 different species of dolphins and whales calling these waters home, you are sure to enjoy a variety of different marine species! The whale watching trip gives you an opportunity to marvel at the size and grace of these beautiful mammals.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenThe service is available from 1 June to 30 November
WhereApex Shark Centre, Boardwalk Centre, Main Road, Simon's Town.
WeatherThis service is weather dependent. We receive our final weather report at 14h00 each day and the decision to put to sea is made by the skipper based on this weather update. We will, therefore, confirm or cancel the afternoon prior to your trip.
What to WearShark trip - Warm clothing in winter: May to September – Closed non-slip shoes, long pants, waterproof jacket and cap/ beanie, scarf. In summer: October – April – a light wind breaker, cap/hat . All year round – bathing suit. Bathing suit (donned under your clothing to facilitate changing into your wetsuit aboard) Whale trip - Warm clothing in winter: June to September – Closed shoes, long pants, waterproof jacket and cap / beanie. In summer: October – November – a wind breaker, cap / hat.
Things to BringDress in layers, light weather jacket in summer and warm weather jacket, beanie, scarf in winter, closed, non-slip shoes, hat/cap, polarized sunglasses, towel, bathing costume (worn under clothes), sun block & camera. If you are prone to motion sickness, or not used to being anchored at sea, we recommend Sturgeron or Dramamine tablets. Take one the night before your trip and another one and a half hour before we are scheduled to meet. For your own enjoyment of the trip, we recommend that you do not overindulge in alcohol the night before as this may result in you being very seasick the next day.
Guests or SpectatorsDivers and surface viewers pay the same price.

Requirements

Minimum Age6 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Return transfer from Cape Town.
Tea/coffee/biscuits/rusks on arrival.
Dive gear including mask, snorkel, weight belt Wet suit (5 mm – sizes from small to 6XL)
Educational booklet
Light lunch, snacks, and refreshments on board
Complimentary 750ml sustainable aluminum water bottle valued at R 250.00
A passionate and knowledgeable crew.

ExclusionsOptional conservation fee of 35pp

Notes

How to avoid sea-sickness
Avoid any alcohol the evening before your trip, or at least drink with moderation. Alcohol and hangovers are a near guarantee for sea-sickness.
Take an anti-motion sickness tablet the evening before your trip, and another one an hour before boarding the boat (these are available at any pharmacy without prescription – we recommend Dramamine or Stugeron).

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