The boat
The boat is a hi-tech custom-built catamaran and the envy of every boating enthusiast. Fitted with a spacious cabin and sheltered seating, dive platform, toilet and wash basin ... It is sleek, fast and comfortable. It can take as many as 40 passengers per day, but you will never feel crowded.
The boat is inspected by the Department of Transport annually. Our boat and entire operation have been diligently scrutinized by the controlling bodies of the South African government and have been awarded one of only 8 licenses available in this part of Africa to take you down to see these giants. |
The Cage
No experience is required if you want to go down in the cage. The cage is of the floating-variety and is custom-made with 12mm galvanized steel mesh. The sharks cannot get inside, and they don't try. The cage is attached to the boat at all times. All diving equipment is supplied. .The cage floats right next to the boat and is easy to access, so you can climb out at any time.
Sometimes the water will be extremely rough or far too murky to use the cage; viewing from the boat is still an awesome experience, with excellent photo opportunities. All of the wetsuits are new and leak-free…just like the boat. The new 7mm wetsuits are easy to get into |
The Islands
Dyer Island is 5 miles (8 km) offshore, near the village of Gansbaai at the southern tip of Africa... only 2 hours from Cape Town. Nearby, Geyser Rock supports a colony of 40,000 Cape Fur Seals....these guys are the reason the Great Whites stay here. Shark Alley is the channel between the 2 islands, and is protected from the worst of the Southern Atlantic's weather...this is where we park the Boat. The islands, and Shark Alley itself are teeming with life. Cape Fur Seals, Jackass Penguins, and a wide variety of sea birds are commonly seen from the boat. From July to November, Southern Right Whales are spotted almost every day as well! Dolphins are sometimes sighted. |
