How it begins

We will collect you from Cape Town, Hermanus and many other surrounding areas. You will experience a scenic drive to ‘White Shark Headquarters’, our home base in Kleinbaai. On arrival a delicious continental breakfast will be waiting for you with a selection of drinks. Our biologist will discuss current sightings and give a full safety briefing. We will take a 1min walk down to the harbor where our glorious ‘SHARK TEAM’ vessel awaits. ‘SHARK TEAM’ is a custom built 36 ft, 4 tone  shark diving catamaran. We limit her to 20 passenger capacity plus 5 crew to ensure your comfort and viewing pleasure throughout your adventure experience.

Skipper and Crew

You will have the honor of meeting and been driven by our intrepid skipper named ‘Grant Tuckett’. Grant has had a 25 year die hard work ethic working ONLY for White Shak Projects. He is also a qualified paramedic to add to his various accolades. Our Dive Master , biologist and friendly crew will explain shark anatomy and behavior’s you will witness around the boat. We explain how White Shark Projects works with the sharks in the area. You will then spend the next couple of hours diving and viewing these wondrous predators in their natural habitat.

As the day unfolds

After you have been fully briefed on all procedures the action begins as our crew ‘scents’ the cruise area. It is then you wait with bated breath for your initial glimpse of the first shark fin. Sharks are usually wary at first so we wait a while for them to settle and then lower the diving cage. Our first guests enter the cage (takes 5 – 6 people) and spend about 20-30 minutes face to face with the sharks! You will also get the chance to dive twice as we rotate the divers.

Action Shots!

The crew will work with the individual sharks and you can enjoy topside viewing during your wait as shark activity is often close to the surface. It has been recorded that many shark species are also known for their ‘spy hopping’? This behavior observes sharks swimming close to the waters surface whilst the eyes can be clearly seen out of the water. Great White Sharks have been known to breach right out of the water in pursuit of prey! Topside viewing can yield a lot of those action shots!

Lunch and refreshments

Snacks onboard include health crunchies bars a fruit basket and water for you to enjoy at leisure whilst on board.
On our return to the harbor we treat you to homemade vegetable soup and toasted sandwiches with a selection of hot and cold drinks. This will give you a chance to regroup and share the day’s experiences. You can have a nice hot shower and watch the movie of you trip unfold with the other guests.

Equipment

We provide all necessary diving and safety equipment for you to enjoy your cage diving experience in South Africa in comfort and security.
We only ask that you bring suntan lotion, cap and sunglasses, a warm jersey/jacket and of course, your swimming suit.
If you know you are prone to motion sickness or even if you are unsure if you are, we advise you take medication 2 hours before we depart so as not to spoil your adventure!
And the last tip – don’t forget your camera!!

BRING

• A swimming costume
• Sea-sickness tablets (take two hours before launch)

WHAT TO WEAR

• Suntan lotion
• A cap
• Sunglasses
• A warm jacket
• Comfortable shoes

LOCATION

Gansbaai
Departure Point
White Shark Projects, 16 Geelbek Street
Return Point
White Shark Projects, 16 Geelbek Street

Your Day with White Shark Projects

PLEASE NOTE *** DUE TO WEATHER AND TIDE CONDITIONS, ALL TOUR TIMES ARE ONLY CONFIRMED THE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT ANYTHING PLEASE CONTACT US ON +27 76 245 5880.

Pickup and scenic transfer

A representative from White Shark Projects will collect you from your accommodation. This can be from any location in Cape Town or Hermanus and surrounding areas. We will drive you to our luxury Ocean View Headquarters in Kleinbaai. Alternatively, we can arrange a car hire for you and transfer by helicopter can be arranged on request. For a extended experience of the area, ask about our accommodation options.

Breakfast at our meeting place

Our continental breakfast consists of yoghurt, toast, muffins, eggs, cheese, fruit and a selection of hot and cold drinks.

Your day at sea

The Marine Biologist and skipper will give a talk on the sharks and other marine life you will see. They will explain how we work with the sharks in the area and prepare you for the dive. We spend 2 to 4 hours at sea, depending on sharks activity and how quickly they come to the boat. Be sure to ask as many questions as you can think up!

Diving and viewing

Our cage takes 6 people at a time. Each person spends about 20-30 minutes in the cage. We provide all diving and safety equipment for you to enjoy your cage diving experience with White Shark Projects. Comfort and security are our focal point. Equipment includes 7mm wetsuits, weight belts, hoods, boots and mask. No previous diving experience is required everything will be explained to you.

Snacks on board

Onboard our vessel healthy snacks a fruit basket and water is available for your onboard pleasure.

Light Lunch

On your return to dry land, you’re invited to join us for coffee/tea and homemade vegetable soup and toasted sandwiches.

On board Videographer

We have a professional Videographer on all our trips who will take professional movies and picture’s of your day trip. Media packages can be purchased at a additional cost of R350 or you are welcome to take your own video’s and pictures.