Shark Cage Diving & Wine Tour

Start your full day adventure with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Cape Town or its surrounds. The exact time of the collection will be confirmed via email the day before your trip. A short 45-55 minute drive will take you to Simon’s Town, where the adventure begins.

At the Apex Shark Expeditions shop, you’ll meet the crew, sign indemnities and enjoy a warm cup of complimentary tea or coffee with biscuits. Once aboard the White Pointer II, a full safety and weather briefing is given before departure.

The shark tours in False Bay or Cape Point offer different experiences, each one unique and exciting. Depending on the day’s conditions and shark activity, you could encounter Seven gill cow sharks, Mako Sharks, Blue sharks and, if you’re lucky, even great white sharks. Rest assured, the location for the day will offer the best shark activity and sea conditions.

Not just about sharks, you’ll also often encounter whales, dolphins, and many species of sea birds. It’s like going on a marine safari game drive.

Once anchored, the crew will begin attracting sharks to the vessel. The cage is then deployed and floats next to the vessel. If the weather conditions are favourable, guests will be readied for cage diving. However, it’s important to know that it’s not necessary to enter the cage to get a good view of the sharks. The shark trip duration is approximately 3+ hours, offering plenty of opportunities for thrilling encounters.

After the adrenaline-pumping shark expedition, there’s time to unwind in Simon’s Town. Here, you can enjoy a meal at one of the many excellent restaurants. Salty Sea Dog for classic fish n’ chips, or the Lighthouse Cafe for unique and delicious dishes. Note that lunch costs are not included in the tour price.

The day doesn’t end here. If you’re up for it, you can head out to the vineyards to sip fine wines while taking in the scenic beauty of the Cape. The Constantia Winelands, founded in 1679, is known for its wine-growing potential and magnificent scenery. Here, you will visit the Groot Constantia Winery, part of a lineage of royalty and noble men who have savoured these wines for centuries. If time permits, a visit to Constantia Glen, a picturesque boutique wine estate with breath-taking views, will round off your day before returning to your hotel at around 5pm.

What’s included?

Coffee/tea and biscuits/rusks (what would teatime be without biscuits) upon arrival Light lunch(sandwiches/quiches), snacks & refreshments onboard the vessel Dive gear includes a mask, snorkel, weight belt, and wet suit (5 mm – sizes from small to 6XL). The visitor route experience at Groot Constantia (includes 1 wine tasting) Second wine tasting at another local wine farm should time allow Qualified guide Return transfers from/to your Cape Town and surrounding accommodation.

What’s not included?

Chocolate & wine pairing at Groot Constantia Meals not specified. Transfer surcharge if you are staying outside of the Cape Town area.

What to bring?

Dress 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.

What to wear?

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)

Duration

180mins

Where?

We will pick you up and drop you off in the Cape Town area. Please indicate where you would like to be picked up. Collection times will be advised the day before VIA EMAIL and can start anytime from 06h00 or 07h00. Our vessel, White Pointer II or Ceto departs and returns to Simon’s Town Pier, Wharf and Main Street, Simon’s Town.