Morning Shark Cage Diving Trip in Simon's Town
Please note: Only children 9 and older are allowed on the boat! Our Morning trip is a viewing and shark cage diving trip.
The two areas of operation are Seal Island and Cape Point. The area location of the trips will be determined the day before, after determining the weather, shark activity and which shark species we are more likely to encounter. The shark species we hope to encounter may be Great white sharks, Broadnose sevengill cow sharks, Bronze Whaler sharks, Mako sharks, and Blue sharks.
Our trips run from Simons Town, which is only 45 minutes from Cape Town. All our crew are highly qualified, and have spent years working on boats and with sharks. 06h40 / 07h00: Meet at Simons Town Pier. The exact meet time will be communicated the day prior to the trip. Our boat is the Blue Pointer. You will be welcomed aboard and a full safety briefing is given as well as the expected weather forecast for the day. An overview is given about what the trip entails, the do’s and dont’s to be expected.
07h00-11.30: In the pre-dawn darkness, we depart for Seal Island or Cape Point. Please bring your camera or phone to take photos of the incredibly beautiful scenery. Seal Island: Arrive at Seal Island. Seeing dawn breaking over the Island and False Bay is truly breath-taking. We do an inspection lap of the island giving information on the animal and bird life that is found on Seal Island. Choosing the best spot to anchor up with regard to wind and swell direction. Cape Point: Arrive off Cape Point. The cage is lowered into the water. A bait line and carpet seal decoy are put in the water. We do not feed sharks, nor touch sharks. We are NOT an adrenalin outfit. Then it’s time to get up close and personal with the sharks. The average dive time per guest is about 20 minutes. Of course, we will not force anyone to go in the cage but would encourage it. One of the several onboard guides will interact with the guests during the course of the trip to supply information and answer any questions they may have.
Activity Information
Company:African Shark Eco-Charters
Activity:AM Shark Trip Simons Town
Activity Types:Marine & Water Tours | Adventure & Adrenaline | Shark Cage Diving
Duration:4
Minimum Age:9
Start Location:Simon's Town Jetty
End Location:Simon's Town Jetty
Adults Allowed:Yes
Children Allowed:Yes
* Jacket and warm clothing * A bathing suit under your clothing * Sensible closed shoes * Sunblock and a hat * Sunglasses
Things To Bring* Rain / wind jacket / warm clothing / swimming costume. * Sunblock and Hat * Camera (we rent GoPro's. Please book in advance. We also sell disposable underwater cameras). * Please take a seasickness tablet the night before your trip and another on the morning of your trip, if you are concerned about motion sickness.
Guests Or SpectatorsThe shark species we hope to encounter may be Great white sharks, Broadnose seven gilled cow sharks, Copper sharks, Mako Sharks, and Blue sharks.
* All dive gear supplied. * Light snacks and refreshments. We have a cooler box, with sandwich rolls (cold meats as well as a vegetarian option) as well as bottled water, fruit and cool drinks and snacks.
ExclusionsWe are able to cater for vegetarians. We are unable to cater for special requirements such as Kosher, vegan and Halal, etc, please self cater. Transfers: Optional Cost: Return transfers from designated pickup points in and around Cape Town. Please note that single persons are charged a flat supplement rate and not per person rate.
PLANES & TRAINS DON’T WAIT ~ NOR DO BOATS!! If you are late and miss the boat, you will be charged in full as a “no show”. Please make sure you know where we are situated.
16-30 days before start date-0% cancellation fee.
15 days before start date – 100% cancellation fee (groups more than 4).
15-8 days -75% cancellation fee.
7 days before the start date – 100% cancellation fee.
Should the trip by cancelled by ASEC, then we will refund 100% of the deposit.
Please note: Trips are subject to 6 or more people on the boat to run a trip. Should we not be able to fill the minimum requirement we will try to move you to another trip date that suits you. No children under 9 allowed on the boat. No children under 11 in the shark cage. The skipper will still make the final call on the boat if the child is allowed in the cage. Must have at least a rudimentary swimming ability.
- Public Liability Insurance is in Place
Morning Shark Cage Diving Trip in Simon's Town
Please note: Only children 9 and older are allowed on the boat! Our Morning trip is a viewing and shark cage diving trip.
The two areas of operation are Seal Island and Cape Point. The area location of the trips will be determined the day before, after determining the weather, shark activity and which shark species we are more likely to encounter. The shark species we hope to encounter may be Great white sharks, Broadnose sevengill cow sharks, Bronze Whaler sharks, Mako sharks, and Blue sharks.
Our trips run from Simons Town, which is only 45 minutes from Cape Town. All our crew are highly qualified, and have spent years working on boats and with sharks. 06h40 / 07h00: Meet at Simons Town Pier. The exact meet time will be communicated the day prior to the trip. Our boat is the Blue Pointer. You will be welcomed aboard and a full safety briefing is given as well as the expected weather forecast for the day. An overview is given about what the trip entails, the do’s and dont’s to be expected.
07h00-11.30: In the pre-dawn darkness, we depart for Seal Island or Cape Point. Please bring your camera or phone to take photos of the incredibly beautiful scenery. Seal Island: Arrive at Seal Island. Seeing dawn breaking over the Island and False Bay is truly breath-taking. We do an inspection lap of the island giving information on the animal and bird life that is found on Seal Island. Choosing the best spot to anchor up with regard to wind and swell direction. Cape Point: Arrive off Cape Point. The cage is lowered into the water. A bait line and carpet seal decoy are put in the water. We do not feed sharks, nor touch sharks. We are NOT an adrenalin outfit. Then it’s time to get up close and personal with the sharks. The average dive time per guest is about 20 minutes. Of course, we will not force anyone to go in the cage but would encourage it. One of the several onboard guides will interact with the guests during the course of the trip to supply information and answer any questions they may have.
Activity Information
Company:African Shark Eco-Charters
Activity:AM Shark Trip Simons Town
Activity Types:Marine & Water Tours | Adventure & Adrenaline | Shark Cage Diving
Duration:4
Minimum Age:9
Start Location:Simon's Town Jetty
End Location:Simon's Town Jetty
Adults Allowed:Yes
Children Allowed:Yes
* Jacket and warm clothing * A bathing suit under your clothing * Sensible closed shoes * Sunblock and a hat * Sunglasses
Things To Bring* Rain / wind jacket / warm clothing / swimming costume. * Sunblock and Hat * Camera (we rent GoPro's. Please book in advance. We also sell disposable underwater cameras). * Please take a seasickness tablet the night before your trip and another on the morning of your trip, if you are concerned about motion sickness.
Guests Or SpectatorsThe shark species we hope to encounter may be Great white sharks, Broadnose seven gilled cow sharks, Copper sharks, Mako Sharks, and Blue sharks.
* All dive gear supplied. * Light snacks and refreshments. We have a cooler box, with sandwich rolls (cold meats as well as a vegetarian option) as well as bottled water, fruit and cool drinks and snacks.
ExclusionsWe are able to cater for vegetarians. We are unable to cater for special requirements such as Kosher, vegan and Halal, etc, please self cater. Transfers: Optional Cost: Return transfers from designated pickup points in and around Cape Town. Please note that single persons are charged a flat supplement rate and not per person rate.
PLANES & TRAINS DON’T WAIT ~ NOR DO BOATS!! If you are late and miss the boat, you will be charged in full as a “no show”. Please make sure you know where we are situated.
16-30 days before start date-0% cancellation fee.
15 days before start date – 100% cancellation fee (groups more than 4).
15-8 days -75% cancellation fee.
7 days before the start date – 100% cancellation fee.
Should the trip by cancelled by ASEC, then we will refund 100% of the deposit.
Please note: Trips are subject to 6 or more people on the boat to run a trip. Should we not be able to fill the minimum requirement we will try to move you to another trip date that suits you. No children under 9 allowed on the boat. No children under 11 in the shark cage. The skipper will still make the final call on the boat if the child is allowed in the cage. Must have at least a rudimentary swimming ability.
- Public Liability Insurance is in Place