Arrangements
3 hours 30 minutes
All year round - we see a variety of shark species throughout the year according to the seasons, weather, water temperature and other factors. The trips are not species dependent.
The trip is weather and tide dependent and therefore time slots are NOT confirmed times. Please ensure that you have the entire day available as times can only be confirmed the day before and are non-negotiable.
We will pick you up and drop you off in the Cape Town area. Please indicate where you would like to be picked up.
Collection times will be advised the day before VIA EMAIL and can start anytime from 05h00 or 07h00.
Our vessels depart and return to Simon’s Town Pier, Wharf and Main Street, Simon’s Town.
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.
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.
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.
Return transfers - Cape Town city and surrounds to/from Simon's Town.
Tea/coffee/biscuits/rusks on arrival.
Dive gear including mask, snorkel, weight belt 5 mm wetsuit - we have wetsuits to fit all sizes
Light snacks, fresh fruit, chocolates and refreshments on board
A passionate and knowledgeable crew
A quote is required for any transfers outside of the Cape Town central area.