GREAT WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING AND SCUBA DIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA

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Shark Alley Express - Shark Cage Diving

Price: From U$ 140 Per Person

Between the islands of Geyser Rock and Dyer Island is a narrow and shallow channel called Shark Alley – reputed to be the world’s best place for Great White shark cage diving. Due to the resident seal colonies in the area, Shark Alley has been dubbed “the supermarket for sharks”.

A short boat ride from Gansbaai, Shark Alley is ideal for those who wish to experience the thrill of getting up close and personal with these giant predators, but who do not posses a dive certification. Your cage dive takes place just metres below the surface of the water so no dive experience is necessary.


Your one-day trip begins with a light breakfast and a brief orientation of the activities for the day. The boat departs from Kleinbaai Harbour at approximately 10h00 for a 20-minute trip to “Shark Alley”.

The Skipper will begin ‘”chumming” (baiting the sharks) and you will have the opportunity to view from the deck or to participate in a Cage Dive as the sharks make their appearance. It is not necessary to have a diving qualification for this shark dive and there is no limit as to the amount of time you can spend in the cage.

Once all are satisfied, the boat will make its return to Kleinbaai Harbour at about 15h30. Time permitting - the boat will visit Geyser Island en route to view the Seal Colony. Upon arrival at Kleinbaai Harbour, you will have a chance to freshen up before departing for Cape Town.



Lunch: Sandwiches, snacks, fruit and soft drinks are provided on the boat
(For those being taken back to Cape Town, there will be coffee / tea /soft drinks)



We can video your experience and give you the option to purchase the video/ DVD. Please note that if you would like to take advantage of this service, you need to advise when making your reservation.



The Great White shark cage diving season at Shark Alley can be divided into three periods:

High season : May to October.
Intermediate : April, November, December, and January.
Low season : January, February and March.



During the high season the water temperature will be about 15C or 59F.
Visibility is usually 6 - 8 metres, but it can go up to 12 - 15 metres on a good day and down to 2-3 metres on a bad day. The visibility is better during the high season.



Self Drive: From U$ 140 per person*
Including Unreal Dive Transfers: From U$ 170 Per person
(inclusive of breakfast)*
  *Price is calculated at an exchange rate of ZAR 7 to USD 1.
For the current exchange rate click here.
Price is subject to the exchange rate on the day of the dive.

Package Includes:

· Full day of cage diving and surface viewing

· Personal tour guide for the day

· Lunch, coffee, tea, soft drinks

· All diving equipment
Package Excludes:

· Videographer/ Video, DVD

· UnrealDive Clothing





What you will need to take with on the Shark Alley Express:

· Waterproof jacket, warm clothes, hat, sun block, swimming costume (if diving) (towels will be provided on the boat), camera and film. If you are diving, underwater cameras (disposable) are recommended, and are available at the harbour curio shop or at most camera/ film stockists.




As an extention to your diving package or expedition, you can include a visit to a safari lodge situated within one of the prime game viewing destinations in South Africa...

Eastern Cape Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park Safari
KwaZulu-Natal Safari Lodge


Please note: All diving and seafaring trips are based on a weather permitting basis, if we are not able to go to sea on the day you have booked for, you are allowed to change the booking to the next "good weather day" or, if this is not possible, you will get a full refund.



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