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Seal and Kelp Forest Scuba Dive Package Cape Town

Goods Shed, Main Road Simon’s Town, Cape Town

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Seal and Kelp Forest Scuba Dive Package Cape Town

Goods Shed, Main Road Simon’s Town, Cape Town

Kelp Forest Dive One of our more popular kelp forest sites is at Pyramid Rock where we have a good possibility of encountering the Sevengill shark, which is also called the Cow shark or Broadnose sevengill. The maximum depth is only 12 metres making it ideal for beginner and junior divers to join. The shallow depths and picturesque environment makes this is the ideal environment for photographers aiming to capture these sharks in their natural habitat. The Cowsharks aggregate in the shallow channel between Pyramid Rock and the shore. If the sharks are present, there can be up to 30 sharks in the aggregation. Their curious and inquisitive nature means there is no baiting involved and we rely solely on a specific area where these animals are known to aggregate. Aside from the main attraction, the kelp forest is a beautiful environment to explore. There is an abundance of life in the kelp forest understorey. We do have times when the sharks are not present in the area – please enquire about recent sightings when booking to have realistic expectations. If the Cowsharks are not evident, then look out for the Spotted Gully sharks, which attain 1.7 metres in length. This is a timid shark more easily approached by freedivers than SCUBA divers. Then there are several species of catshark: the Pyjama catshark, Puffadder Shyshark, Leopard shyshark and Dark shyshark. These smaller sharks are between 50cm and 1.2 metres in length. The huge Short-tailed rays can occasionally be spotted. These rays grow up to 2 metres across the disk. Cape Fur Seal Dive The Cape Fur Seal dive is a super fun and interactive dive and one of the signature dives that Cape Town has offered for more than two decades. The seals are very playful and love to show their acrobatic skills to divers. These seals are used to divers and are not shy at all, they will often jump in the water in large numbers to come and investigate and play with divers. We dive at Partridge Point, an exposed haul-out spot for seals. There are times when the water can be rough at the site due to waves or currents. We will make a careful assessment before entering the water and reserve the right to divert the divers to a more protected site if conditions warrant it. A shallow section of the reef, known as the amphitheatre, is the best spot to interact with the Seals. The deeper sections of the reef offer beautiful marine life, swim-throughs and large sea fans.


Activity Information

Company:Pisces Divers

Activity:Seal and Kelp Forest Scuba Dive Package Cape Town

Activity Types:Marine & Water Tours | Adventure & Adrenaline | Scuba Diving, Free Diving and Snorkeling

Duration:6

Adults Allowed:Yes

Children Allowed:Yes

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What To Wear

* Sunscreen

Things To Bring

Dive Certification Card (Open Water or Advanced) Towel Warm Jacket Bathing suit / Swimming costume Sunblock Camera Own dive equipment if preferred


Inclusions

This package includes: Two guided dives Marine Protected Area permit for diving in protected waters. Full equipment rental Coffee / tea and lunch at Pisces Divers Briefings Water and chocolates on boat Lockers for personal effects at dive centre

Exclusions

Transport to Pisces Divers (can be arranged) Camera


Booking agents are liable for full payment of bookings made with us should the guest not arrive. Booking agents are requested to take payment in full, or specifically make other arrangements with us. All bookings confirmed only when payment has been received in full. Payments can be made by credit card. Credit cards details will not be processed until the day of the booked event or in the event of cancellation. Divers will be held responsible for lost or damaged rental equipment. Due to the nature of diving in the Cape Peninsula where strong winds are common, we reserve the right to change the dive site to preserve the safety and enjoyment of the divers. As we dive with wild animals, sightings are not guaranteed.

Trips by booking only. Full refund if we cancel or change the event due to poor ocean conditions. Cancellation within 48 hours of departure, 50% fee. Cancellation within 24 hours of departure and no-shows, no refund. All cancellations prior to 48 hours will be refunded in full. All trips have a minimum required number to be feasible.



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