Tours/Cape Town/Shark Explorers
Viator · group up to 18 pax

Shark Explorers

5.0(295)Cape Town1 hour
VIATOR4.9(23)TRIPADVISOR5.0(272)

Description

False Bay is a mere 45min drive from Cape Town international airport and a shark hotspot. This fun and educational trip is for the whole family, with no age restrictions and no experience needed. We generally target three species of shark on these excursions namely Great white sharks, Bronze whaler sharks, and the prehistoric Sevengill shark. These sharks are awesome! Nothing compares to seeing a shark in real life for the first time and all preconceived ideas are crushed with the first viewing.

Tour Options

Shark Explorers

Highlights

Soda/Pop
Snacks
Guided dive, including gear
Dive briefing and shark information

What's included

Included
Soda/Pop
Snacks
Guided dive, including gear
Dive briefing and shark information
Not included
Water Bottle (re-usable containers preferred)
Warm Jacket
Sun block
Polarised Sunglasses
Camera

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(295)

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ldgp14
August 15, 2026
Incredible cage diving experience

We could not recommend this highly enough it was incredible! We were greeted at the base by Ernest (Eazy E) who was great really friendly and gave us a quick brief on the day ahead. We then headed down to the boat where we met Nina & Steph who were the skippers. We had a safety briefing before heading out to the drop site about 30 minutes from the harbour and were offered snacks/drinks throughout. On arrival we were the first group in so we got ready with the aid of the crew and got into the cage. The next 30-40 minutes were truly special Ernest, Nina & Steph worked so hard to lure in the sharks as close as possible and wow they got close as the fin nearly hit my wife in the face! We had so many close passes it was incredible seeing these creatures so close up. After getting out while waiting for the next group there were excellent views of the sharks from above. When that group finished we headed back to shore and to the base where we could if we wanted grab a shower or another hot drink. We spent our time continuing to talk to Ernest about his experiences his passion for sharks is infectious as is Nina & Stephs too, this is truly a remarkable experience worth every penny and we just want to thank the crew again!

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Luke_P
August 15, 2026
Incredible experience

We could not recommend this highly enough it was incredible! We were greeted at the base by Ernest (Eazy E) who was great really friendly and gave us a quick brief on the day ahead. We then headed down to the boat where we met Nina & Steph who were the skippers. We had a safety briefing before heading out to the drop site about 30 minutes from the harbour and were offered snacks/drinks throughout. On arrival we were the first group in so we got ready with the aid of the crew and got into the cage. The next 30-40 minutes were truly special Ernest, Nina & Steph worked so hard to lure in the sharks as close as possible and wow they got close as the fin nearly hit my wife in the face! After getting out while waiting for the next group there were excellent views of the sharks from above. When that group finished we headed back to shore and to the base where we could if we wanted grab a shower or another hot drink. We spent our time continuing to talk to Ernest about his experiences his passion for sharks is infectious as is Nina & Stephs too, this is truly a remarkable experience worth every penny and we just want to thank the crew again!

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Connector65529644122
August 6, 2026
An Unforgettable Experience!

We had an absolute blast! The entire team was incredibly professional, warm, and welcoming from start to finish. They truly made the experience engaging, fascinating, and seamless. Highly recommended to anyone looking for something special!

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toneg224
July 27, 2026
The best !!!

What a buzz ! We took our son out for his 17th birthday as it’s always been a dream of his . A little cool in the water , but that feeling disappeared when we had sharks circulating around . Many slamming their heads onto the cage . Loved every minute 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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jacmac181008
July 26, 2026
Absolute must do

Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish. Great communication in the build up to arrange times after weather issues on initial booking but all sorted and so glad we got it sorted because it was a fantastic day. You will not be disappointed

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K2371RLchristophers
July 23, 2026
Amazing Shark Experience

Shark Explorers is a must do activity when in Cape Town. It's an experience that you'll never forget. From booking all the way through seeing dozens of sharks, the crew is outstanding. I felt safe the entire trip, especially when within inches of the Sharks. Bring your friends and family, you'll be happy you did. I will do this again!

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jaredbudz
July 20, 2026
Shark Cage Diving

Had a great experience with Shark Explorers. Ernest, Nina, and Captain Stef did an excellent job throughout the day. They were friendly, organized, and made the experience feel safe and well run from start to finish. The shark activity was better than I expected. We saw around 15 to 20 bronze whaler sharks over the course of the trip. At one point, there were well over a dozen visible through my goggles while I was in the cage, which was an incredible sight. As a solo traveler, I also appreciated how welcoming the crew was. I’d definitely recommend Shark Explorers to anyone looking to go shark cage diving in South Africa.

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Ram_R
July 20, 2026
Unforgettable experience!

Unbelievable shark encounter! The crew could not have done more to attract the sharks and get them close to the cage. The whole experience was very comfortable and felt safe. The crew were all amazing, but shout out to Earnest for bringing some fun to the whole experience. This was unforgettable.

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Heather F
July 9, 2026
A must do!

My daughter and I had a great time. Everyone was so kind and helpful. We saw over 20 sharks, a couple of silly seals and a huge pod of dolphins. Don't hesitate, just do it.

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Sarah G
July 9, 2026
Highly recommended

What an amazing experience!! Lucky with the weather and sea conditions too. The team looked after us really well and we're great fun too. We saw around 25 copper sharks and when in the cage they lured them close so we could look them in the eyes!!! On way back we were lucky to see over 1,000 dolphins working together on a bait ball. Absolutely amazing 😍

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