Gansbaai Shark Cage Diving: Half-Day White Shark Encounter in South Africa

In South Africa, we’re lucky enough to encounter the great white sharks… if you have the right location and timing. The distinctive and niche experience of Shark Cage Diving and viewing is not to be missed. The superior, personalized service and profound industry expertise make it a perfect pick for a mesmerizing, once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 16 Geelbek St - Enjoying their once in a lifetime experience!! experiencing the majestic Great White Shark in all its glory. This is where that box, which you have been meaning to tick for a long time, finally comes true!!
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Towels
  • Complimentary beverages
  • All diving gear included
  • Light refreshments on board
  • Light lunch post-trip
  • Hot showers upon return
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Transfers available at additional cost. Must contact directly after booking)
  • DVD (available to purchase after excursion)
  • Souvenirs (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
16 Geelbek St
Geelbek Street
Meeting at 16 Geelbek street, van Dyksbaai, Gansbaai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(309 Ratings)
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Leebanc2024
Apr 9, 2025
Amazing - Amazing experience, would recommend to anyone. Everything, guidance and logistics from pick-up to drop off was 10/10
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461loulou
Mar 11, 2025
Highly recommended very friendly people - A wonderful organisation: you arrive in the morning and are surprised by a breakfast buffet. After 3 o'clock at Sea, a hot meal was provided: soup and mac and cheese! they take plenty of time to give everyone the chance to get a closer look at the sharks.
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Get
Mar 7, 2025
No wishes left unfulfilled - Nothing to complain about. My wife and I did something like this for the first time and had no previous experience with snorkeling/diving. The offered transfer from our hotel was punctual and reliable. The local team took great care of us. We were lucky with the weather and also saw sharks...Top Remember...the ocean is not an aquarium. Luck is also part of seeing something.
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Meander53324400659
Feb 25, 2025
Perfect - Amazing experience highly recommend. The team were amazing and made our day great! Thank u so much for a once and a life time experience! 10/10
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Annatriandafyllidou
Feb 24, 2025
Do not miss it, even if you do not particularly like sharks! - The trip is a beautiful experience. The staff was very professional, welcoming and helpful. The boat was great. I enjoyed spending half a day at sea. The cage is totally safe and the sharks come totally up close and personal. I would do it again. Everything was well organised. Breakfast and light lunch were also great quality and there are some nice souvenirs to buy.
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Swissedup
Feb 19, 2025
Amazing experience and fantastic team from start to finish - So much more than expected and great value for money. I paid for the addition transfer and Henrico was super friendly and accommodating (a couple wanted to stop and grab a quick snack on the way). Journey is about 150 mins, and on arrival there is fresh fruit, yogurt, toast, coffee and fresh (out the over) muffins. Safety brief by the skipper and away we went. WSP are a really professional outfit. The Marine Biologist (Hannah) provided an insight into the recent (well known) behaviours of the killer whales and great white sharks. All the equipment is high quality and looked new. Wet suits were clean and dry, with boots hoods and masks provided. Didn’t feel like they’d had the same equipment for years and you get the impression that they reinvest in the customer service experience. I won’t cover the diving, but it’s very different to just ‘watching sharks go past’…you can do that in an aquarium. Everyone had a few heart in mouth moments :) Back on land and a nice homemade lunch was provided and you get to see the video. Hannah takes a video throughout the day and lots of underwater shots of your actual experience. You can buy or not buy….but supports the conservation efforts…and these guys are conservationists first. Gift shop has some nice souvenirs of the experience. Journey back just as smooth. Big thank you for making my bucket list experience as memorable as it could be.
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Travel59816556693
Feb 12, 2025
Best trip ever!! - The trip was sooooo amazing. The crew were fantastic made you feel really comfortable in the place of work and also in the boat. Seeing bronze whaler sharks and sting rays was bucket list stuff 🦈
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Timgf4348ah
Feb 9, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing experience. Face to face with beautiful creatures. Crew and all support staff were excellent - everything fully explained and answered all question before and after. Breakfast before and lunch after was great.
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Curious64633035912
Feb 4, 2025
Amazing experience! Highly recommend - I had the most wonderful experience with white shark projects, got see some bronze whaler sharks up close. The team are fantastic and so passionate about marine conservation and education. I highly recommend to others
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Resort11917500876
Feb 19, 2025
Lovely Experience. - Brilliant trip with great personable staff and a very interesting and passionate talk by their marine biologist. We saw lots of Bronze Whaler sharks, short tailed rays and a cheeky seal. The only negative was we were all rushed at the start with no timing warning.
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From $155
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).