Gansbaai Shark Cage Diving
Kleinbaai
Head out from Kleinbaai Harbour to 'Shark Alley' and see great white sharks up close from a steel cage, a world-famous ocean experience.
Gansbaai calls itself the 'Great White Shark Capital of the World'. The waters between Dyer Island and Seal Island offshore are known as 'Shark Alley', where tens of thousands of seals draw sharks in. Cage-diving boats leave from Kleinbaai Harbour on a trip of about 20 minutes. Guests wear wetsuits and stand in a steel cage attached to the side of the boat, using snorkels or holding their breath to watch sharks swim past. No diving certificate is required, and you can also watch from the deck without going into the water. Shark numbers have fluctuated in recent years, affected by orca predation, so you may mainly see copper sharks. Check the operator's notices before departure. The full trip takes about 4 to 5 hours, including breakfast and commentary, and costs about 2,500 to 3,500 rand. Packages from Cape Town include transfers. Anyone prone to seasickness should take medication in advance.
Opening hours
Daily morning departures, weather permitting
Nearby sights
- Danger Point Lighthouse
- Walker Bay Nature Reserve & Klipgat Cave
- Dyer Island Marine Big Five Cruise
- Platbos Forest
- Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
- Klein River Lagoon
- Stanford
- Grotto Beach