Marine Dynamics staff will meet you in the Marine Room at the Great White House in Kleinbaai before the shark cage diving trip. The crewhouse has bathroom facilities with showers, a restaurant and gift shop.
Breakfast (included in the price) is provided at the restaurant before the boat launch. Every trip is preceded by a brief introductory talk about the route and what to look out for. Passengers are fitted with comfortable inflatable life-jackets. Safety is of the utmost importance.
The trip to the anchoring spot is 20 to 25 minutes. In the Winter (April - October) at Dyer Island and in the summer months November - March) at Joubertsdam reef by Franskraal beach. The anchor is lowered, the cage goes into the water, a scent trial is made, and we settle down. Final preparations for the diving are made, and the rest of the day is spent watching, diving and enjoying the day
After about 3 to 4 hours depending on the day the boat will head back to land. Should you wish to return to shore earlier, a transfer can be arranged.
Included
Return transfers from Cape Town (Optional extra R300)
Breakfast on arrival
Drinks & Snacks on board
Light lunch After trip
All gear inclusive - Masks, Hoodies, Booties & 7mm Wetsuits
Towels
Hot showers
DVD of the day (Optional extra)
Excluded
Alcoholic Beverages - Not permitted on any of the Shark Cage Diving Boats
Rough Itinerary of the day (Times do vary)
Please note that this is just a rough guideline and that the times are confirmed each day before the dive. On busy days there will be 2 or possibly 3 trips depending on operator.
Morning Trip
5:30 - Pick up from Cape Town Address (If shuttle from Cape Town is booked)
8:00 - Meet at Shark Diving crew house in Kleinbaai – Breakfast & Briefing
9:00 - Launch from Kleinbaai harbour – 15 minute boat ride to site
9:15 - Estimated 3-4 hours at sea for the shark dive tour (All gear included and drinks & snacks on the boat
13:00 - Return to harbour and up to the crew house
13:15 - Light lunch whilst watching video of the day.(Option to purchase DVD @ R350 per copy)
14:00 - Finished at the crew house & Return to Cape Town
16:30 - Return to Cape Town
Afternoon Trip (Only if there are enough clients to run 2 trips)
9:00 - Pick up from Cape Town Address (If shuttle from Cape Town is booked)
11:30 - Meet at Shark Diving crew house in Kleinbaai – Breakfast & Briefing
12:30 - Launch from Kleinbaai harbour – 15 minute boat ride to site
12:45 - Estimated 3-4 hours at sea for the shark dive tour (All gear included and drinks & snacks on the boat
14:30 - Return to harbour and up to the crew house
16:45 - Light lunch whilst watching video of the day.(Option to purchase DVD @ R350 per copy)
17:30 - Finished at the crew house & Return to Cape Town
20:00 - Return to Cape Town
The Boat - Slashfin
Marine Dynamics is proud to introduce Slashfin, a custom designed, multi million rand purpose built aluminium shark cage diving boat. She was designed by a well known naval architect Pieter Volschenk as well as with the input of the experience and expertise of the whole Marine Dynamics team and others in the industry. Built by Veecraft in Cape Town Slashfin has the combination of speed, stability and safety with ample space ensuring clients enjoy their experience. The name Slashfin is dedicated to a legendary shark, a 3,3m male with a very distinctive dorsal fin. He arrives each year between March and May and is often around for a few months. His dorsal fin used to be shredded in pieces, damage caused either by a propeller or a bite from another shark. It healed well and is now distinguished by two parallel scars.
The cage
The cage is a new 7 man cage that is strong and sturdy. The cage sits low down from the boat but this makes it easy to get in and out onto the boat. There is a float running along the top of the cage which causes partial obscurity but clients can see through the small gap across the water surface. Just below the surface is a gap to look through to view the sharks.
Marine Dynamics - The Company
Marine Dynamics is sister company to Dyer Island Cruises which is a boat based Eco-Marine Tourism Company, allowing visitors an unforgettable experience whale watching, dolphins, seals, penguins and sharks, as well as many species of rare pelagic birds that reside close to the shore.
These two companies allow volunteers access to a diverse area of learning, and a holistic insight into the challenges of ocean conservation at the tip of Africa. Marine conservation is not considered mainstream, and therefore offers an exciting opportunity to get involved with new and developing research.
Background
Founder and owner of the company, Wilfred Chivell, is a committed marine conservationist. He has lived in the area since childhood and is happiest out on the ocean. He is a well-known wreck diver and spear fisherman of note, and because of this, he is well aware of the subtle changes affecting the oceans of South Africa.
Wilfred works closely with a number of conservation bodies to address conservation challenges and improve living conditions for the local communities and the wildlife. To further efforts he has been instrumental in establishing the following projects:
Marine Anti-Litter Campaign
WWF - Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI)
Faces Of Need
White Shark Foundation
Marine Dynamics is a company, which specialises in white shark diving and its sister company; Dyer Island Cruises does boat based whale watching tours. The shark diving side of the company was founded by white shark pioneer Andre Hartman who was one of the first people to ever free dive with white sharks and he has appeared in numerous international documentaries. Wilfred Chivell, a pioneer in marine conservation, now runs the company. Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Cruises are heavily involved in a number of marine researches, conservation and education projects covering the white shark, whales, seals,dolphin, penguins and other marine bird species. They feel that the white shark and its environment have to be protected as a whole.
Marine Dynamics is made up of a team of shark enthusiasts who constantly strive to place shark conservation and education foremost. This is done through educating clients on a daily basis, by conducting research and by maintaining structured marine education and development projects
They collect data on the White Sharks and their environment on a daily basis. This data is for their own research and is forwarded to the Department Marine and Coastal Management. Currently, this work involves sexing, sizing and recording markings on white sharks, recording environmental parameters, bite marks on seals and marine birds. Some of the recordings are made directly from the shark boat while other recordings involving bite marks and behaviour on seals and birds is conducted from our whale boat which often puts to sea twice per day, thus allowing us to obtain very important data.
There is much controversy surrounding shark cage diving and the effects of this industry on the sharks and their environment, is little known, thus, the data collection is of great importance.
Part of their company is Dyer Island Conservation trust which is very involved with the conservation of the African Penguins on Dyer Island. They go onto the very restricted Dyer Island to establish penguin nests and look after the conservation of marine and bird species on and around the islands.
Dive & Stay Package
Dive & Stay: Standard R1700 per person sharing (Single Supplement R100)
Dive & Stay: Luxury R1800 per person sharing (Single Supplement R100)
Dive & Stay: Standard R1900 per person sharing (Single Supplement R100)
Why go through such a long day on the boat and road. Many people regret not staying over in Gansbaai the night before or after the shark dive. The round trip on road is 5 hours and with 4 hours on sea and an additional 2 hours at the crew house this works out to be an exhausting day especially for the driver.
Option 1: Standard Dive & Stay
· Accommodation for 1 night in Standard suite @ The Roundhouse Guesthouse
· Great White Shark Cage Dive
This suite is situated in the rear section of the building and is not round in shape like the others. It boasts living area with a bed/couch, TV (with Satellite), Stereo, bar fridge and Tea & Coffee Facilities. The bedroom can accommodate for either a king size bed or twin beds with a lovely on-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a built in shower & bath with hand-made rustic bathroom fittings. This room can accommodate for 3 people with the bed/couch.
Price R1700 per person sharing (R100 single supplement)
Option 2: Luxury Dive & Stay (*just R100 per person more)
· Accommodation for 1 night in Luxury suite @ The Roundhouse Guesthouse
· Great White Shark Cage Dive
These suites are situated at the bottom of the house with their own living room, bedroom and bathroom. The bathrooms are very spacious with built-in showers and corner baths with hand-made rustic bathroom fittings. The living rooms boast TV(Satellite), Stereo, Mini-bar fridge, Tea & Coffee facilities. The living room walls have a hatch between the living room and Bedroom so you can tilt the TV towards the bedroom and watch TV in bed. The carpeted bedrooms are spacious and beds can be arranged to accommodate for two people sharing (twin) or a couple (King size beds). These suites have exquisite finishes with Quartz clad round wall contrasting with rough earthy walls.
Price R1800 per person sharing (R100 single supplement)
Option 3: Executive Dive & Stay (*just R200 per person more)
· Accommodation for 1 night in Executive suite @ The Roundhouse Guesthouse
· Great White Shark Cage Dive
This suite is our largest and most luxurious suite. It is also the only suite with a sea view. This suite has been decorated with ultra luxury and African feel in mind. The lounge boasts a big plasma screen television with a DVD and surround sound system for your personal entertainment and relaxation. The screen can swivel 360 degrees through the wall so that you can watch television from the lounge as well as main bedroom and bathroom. This is a wonderful design that you will only experience at The Roundhouse. The lounge has comfortable seating for 4 people with a great sea view over the bay. The kitchenette unit in the lounge has a mini bar fridge, prep bowl, microwave, coffee and tea facilities as well as a full set of cutlery and crockery, bread board and toaster. To the right of the lounge you will find the main bedroom with its bathroom. As said you can watch your plasma screen television from your bedroom as well as your bathroom. The bedroom is large and the beds can be split into two very comfortable single beds otherwise a huge King size bed. The suite also has a walk in cupboard that includes a vanity area with a big mirror, counter top and stool. The carpeted floor creates warmth and luxury whilst the finer detail such rough textured paint on the walls and stone clad features truly creates the African feel. The bedroom and living room lights work with dimmer switches so that you can set the mood. The main bedroom's on-suite bathroom includes a jet spa bath and stone clad shower. The bathroom's decor is solid natural stone along with smooth features to create and extremely luxurious African feel. Toiletries such as body lotion, liquid soap, bubble bath, shampoo and a hair dryer are supplied.
Price R1900 per person sharing (R100 single supplement)
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REVIEWS
an amazing day, even with being seasick! These creatures are seriously awesome!
Emma and Clare Hutchings
The best shark cage dive experience EVER!! You guys just get better and better. Thanks!
Patricia Fivaz and Jayson Buyskes
Very hospitable staff, a trip I will remember for a very long time
Ronke Shilta
Great experience, all aspects were perfect- thanks a lot for this experience of a lifetime! You are second to none- P.S Say hello from us to nick the shark next time you see him!
Titus Gylviw and Lance Baloo
The crew were fantastic, new wetsuits and overall very professionally run. Large boat but we had more than enough diving and lots of space. Truly amazing!!!
Muna Al Khalil
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