Blue Water Predator Express
From October to May each year the warm Agulhas current sweeps along the east coast of South Africa bringing in its wake clear blue water teeming with aquatic life. Bird life is also abundant. A number of pelagic birds can be seen; including terns, shearwaters, petrels and penguins as well as the possibility of seeing up to six different species of albatross.
However, below the surface is where all the action is. Whales, dolphins, large Yellowfin tuna and their smaller relatives, the Longfin tuna are a spectacular sight to behold, but it’s the blue water predators, the magnificent Mako and Blue sharks – the real aim of this expedition - that are the true stars of the show. See them in all their glory, be it from the surface of the boat or face-to-face in the water.
Your adventure begins from the moment we leave False Bay. For naturalists and marine life lovers alike, this is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss.
The day at sea:
Trips depart at 06h00 from Simon’s Town, and return at 17h00.
Using the latest high-tech sound equipment emitting low frequency sounds, we attract these masters of the deep right up to our vessel. Here you will have the opportunity to view these animals gracefully swimming around our boat or if you want to dive, and are qualified to do so, you will be accompanied by one of the crew members into their world. Other shark species that have been spotted include Thintail threshers, Smooth and Great Hammerhead sharks. These species are rare and should not be expected on a regular basis. If you are lucky, Mako sharks can be observed making prodigious leaps out of the water.
These two species of sharks are truly the great BLUE WATER PREDATORS.
The Boat Has:
- SAMSA (South African Marine Safety Association) - Surveyed annually
- MCM permit to operate as an Shark Cage Diving Operation
- Qualified skipper, dive master and Level ll medic on board
- All diving equipment required for cage dive
Meals:
- Sandwiches
- Snacks
- Fruit
- Soft drinks
Video:
A videographer will join you on your cage diving trip for the day and film all the action that takes place. After which you can view the DVD and decide if you would like to purchase it.
Package Includes:
- Full day of cage diving and surface viewing
- Personal tour guide for the day
- Breakfast, snacks, lunch, coffee/tea, cold drinks
- All diving equipment, including wetsuits
- Towels
Package Excludes:
- DVD of the day
- UnrealDive Clothing
Cost:
- From R 1,850pp (Around U$ 230* - calculated at an exchange rate of ZAR 8 to USD 1. For the current exchange rate click here.)
- Transfers from Cape Town are available at R300pp. Pick up and drop will be at your hotel or any other address in the Cape Town area.
Viewing Seasons:
The Blue Water Predators viewing can be divided into two periods:
- High season : October to May
- Low season : June to September
Water and weather Conditions
In the high season the water temprature us around 22C and water visibility is excellent with very clear deep blue water.
What you need to bring with you for the day
- Waterproof jacket, warm clothes, hat
- Sun block
- Swimming costume for underneath wetsuits (if diving)
- Camera.
- Underwater cameras (disposable) are recommended, and are available at the harbour curio shop or at most camera stockists.
