All year round every day except for Christmas and New Year's day.
We see a variety of shark species throughout the year according to the seasons, weather, water temperature, and other factors.
Trips are weather-dependent and not species-dependent.
We will pick you up 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 you, and our guest will not be compromised, and the skipper's decision is final.
Final collection times are advised the day before and can be anytime from approx 5:00 am. 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 a warm weather jacket, beanie, scarf in winter, closed, non-slip shoes, hat/cap, polarized sunglasses, towel, bathing costume (worn under your clothes), sun block & camera.
If you are prone to motion sickness, or not used to being anchored at sea, we recommend Sturgeon or Dramamine tablets. Take one the night before your trip and another one and a half-hours before we are scheduled to meet.
For your 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 to and from your Cape Town accommodation. The transfer from your hotel may be shared however the land tours are private
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
The Cape Of Good Hope entrance fees
Qualified passionate crew
Boulders Beach and Penguin entrance fees. It is not necessary to enter the facility as the penguins are easily viewed from the boardwalk. This stop is usually +- 15 -20 minutes due to time constraints.
Meals not specified.
A minimum of 2 persons is required for the tour to go ahead. A single supplement applies for bookings of 1 person.
Conservation contribution
