Guided Shore Dives
Explore off-shore!
Cape Town's coastal waters are home to a large diversity of marine species, including colourful reef fish, playful seals, graceful rays, and even the occasional shark. These beautiful underwater scenes are accessible right off our shore - if you know where to look!
Guided Shore Dives with the Two Oceans Aquarium provide access to several excellent dive sites to explore in the area, ranging from shallow protected reefs to deep challenging wrecks. Cape Town distinctively allows for a vast array of shore access from both sides of the peninsula, which allows for various shore dive location points. False Bay boasts stunning, dense kelp forests, that not only offer a unique habitat to be explored - but also serve as a haven for little creatures and schools of reef fish.
Shore dive details:
Exact details will vary once the final dive locations have been chosen, usually based on the idea weather and ocean conditions. If you have a part of the local ocean you'd like to see more of - ask our team when making your booking and we'll do our best to choose a perfect site.
- Maximum depth: 12m to 15m deep
- Water temperature: 10°C to 17°C (5mm wetsuit is suitable)
- Typical visibility: 4m to 10m
- Locations are typically chosen close to the scheduled dive date (on either the False Bay or Atlantic Seaboard coast) to account for weather and ocean conditions on the day. Should conditions be unfavourable, it may be necessary to reschedule the dive
- Diving days typically start at 08h30 and finish around 15h00.
Flying after diving
Please be advised that you may not partake in any dives or courses if you plan to fly within 24 hours after the scheduled dive date.
Email diveschool@aquarium.co.za to enquire.
- Cancellations made 72 hours or more before the scheduled dive will receive a full refund.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled dive or for no-shows.
- If weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances prevent the dive from taking place, we will reschedule your experience or provide a full refund.
- All dives are weather permitting, and we may reschedule if ocean conditions are unsuitable.
Important information
- We require a copy of your certification card.
- If you have not logged a dive in the past six months, a refresher session will be required before participating. This can be conducted on the same day at an additional cost of R730 per person.
- Dive days typically run from 08h30 to approximately 15h00, depending on sea conditions and group logistics.
- Please note that transport is not included, and you will need to make your own way to the dive site (confirmed closer to the date).
Booking requirements
To secure your dates for the dive, we require:
- A completed booking form
- A completed medical form
- Proof of payment
Payment can be made via EFT. If you are initiating an international transfer, please request a secure payment link. Once we receive the completed forms and payment confirmation, we will finalise your booking and secure your dates.
Contact us
To book your experience or if you have any questions, please contact us at diveschool@aquarium.co.za. We look forward to welcoming you and making your experience unforgettable!