We operate a half day tour 45 minutes from Cape Town to see a variety of shark species throughout the year according to the seasons, weather, water temperature and other factors.
During to August to May we operate half day shark tours to either Seal Island or Cape Point as both offer very different opportunities and visibility. Possible shark species can include Seven-gill sharks, Mako Sharks, Blue sharks and Great white sharks. The location for the day will be determined by the best shark activity and sea conditions and will be confirmed with you the day before your trip.
Between the months of June/July. One of our areas, Seal Island, False Bay is famous for the predation of Great Whites on Cape Fur seals The area and this behavior has been featured on many documentaries including Air Jaws on the Discovery Channel with Chris Fallows, our owner, as co-host.
We see a variety of shark species throughout the year according to the seasons, weather, water temperature and other factors so all year round. Trips are weather-dependent and not species-dependent. There can sometimes be variations to the departure times as a result. Please allow flexibility in your itinerary to cover slight variations to the scheduled times.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Tea/coffee/biscuits/rusks on arrival. Dive gear including mask, snorkel, weight belt Wet suit (5 mm – sizes from small to 6XL) Educational booklet Light meal, snacks, and refreshments on board Complimentary 750ml sustainable aluminum water bottle valued at R 250.00 A passionate and knowledgeable crew
Transfers. Optional conservation fee at R 35pp
