| Service | Shark Cage Diving |
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| Activity | Shark Cage Diving |
| Supplier | Apex Shark Expeditions |
| Nearest Date | 2025-06-12 |
| Price | R3995 |
| Where | Guests meet at Apex Shark Expeditions Centre at Simon's Town Boardwalk Centre, Corner of Wharf and Main (St. Georges) street, Simon’s Town for registration. Our vessel, White Pointer II departs and returns to Simon’s Town Pier. |
| Instructions | CHILDREN * No children under 6 years of age. Children are prone to seasickness as are adults, however, the effect of seasickness on children is much more pronounced with dehydration being a factor. Children also have a lower threshold for pain and discomfort. * Children cage diving - this will be at the discretion of the skipper on the day of the trip. Please note: Sharks are completely wild animals and as such sightings and behavior cannot be guaranteed. We will use our best knowledge in order to give you the most realistic expectations before making a booking. CREDIT CARD REQUIREMENTS - ONLINE BOOKINGS A person must possess a credit card (Amex accepted). The credit card has to be fully authenticated (3D secure) Enabled to make international payments (Please notify your bank) Sufficient funds on the card In the event of a payment failure, please contact your bank for authorization & Apex. |
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| Children allowed? | Yes |
| Weather | Weather permitting. The safety of our guests will not be compromised, and the skippers decisions is final. Please allow a little flexibility in your itinerary to allow for weather changes. |
| Dress Code | Warm clothing in winter: May to September – Closed non-slip shoes, long pants, waterproof jacket and cap/ beanie, scarf. In summer: October – April – a light wind breaker, cap/hat . All year round – bathing suit. Bathing suit (donned under your clothing to facilitate changing into your wetsuit aboard) |
| What to bring | Dress in layers, light weather jacket in summer and warm weather jacket, beanie, scarf in winter, closed, non-slip shoes, hat/cap, polarized sunglasses, towel, bathing costume (worn under clothes), sun block & camera. If you are prone to motion sickness, or not used to being anchored at sea, we recommend Sturgeron or Dramamine tablets. Take one the night before your trip and another one and a half hour before we are scheduled to meet. For your own enjoyment of the trip, we recommend that you do not overindulge in alcohol the night before as this may result in you being very seasick the next day. |
| Guests | Divers and surface viewers pay the same price. Cancellation Policy: If the trip is cancelled due to inclement weather we will try to reschedule you if we have availability. Should you agree to an alternative date, this constitutes a confirmed booking, and the cancellation policy applies. This decision is made by the skipper, is based on wind, and swell conditions 1-5 guests: 30 days or more before the time of start date: no cancellation fee Less than 30 days before the start date: 50% of the fee Less than 15 days before the start date: 100% of the fee No show or late arrival: 100% of the fee 6+ guests & Exclusive Charters: Refunded only on bad weather cancellation All payment is taken in ZAR and all refunds are in ZAR. Apex Shark Expeditions has no control over the difference in the exchange rate. |
| Inclusions | Tea/coffee/biscuits/rusks on arrival. Dive gear including mask, snorkel, weight belt Wet suit (5 mm - sizes from small to 6XL) Light meal, snacks, and refreshments on board A passionate and knowledgeable crew |
| Exclusions | Transfers. Optional conservation fee at R 50pp |
