Board a vessel from Kleinbaai and experience two marine extremes: the adrenaline of cage-diving with great whites and the gentle spectacle of migrating whales in Walker Bay. This combo tour pairs expert crew, safety briefings and onboard meals with the region’s rich wildlife and rugged coastline.
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The aluminum slipway rattles underfoot as the boat eases away from Kleinbaai and into Walker Bay; sea spray cuts cool and the horizon tightens into a strip of wind-scoured blue. On this combo tour visitors alternate between two very different kinds of marine theatre — the close, contained intensity of a shark cage and the sweeping, slow-motion grace of migratory whales.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels but requires basic mobility for boarding, ladder climbs and standing on a moving deck for extended periods.
Wildlife
History
Gansbaai evolved from a fishing and whaling economy into a center for marine ecotourism; Dyer Island’s seal colony has long shaped local livelihoods and research efforts.
Conservation
Operators work with local research groups and adhere to wildlife codes of conduct; visitors should avoid littering, follow approach distances and respect no-feed rules to minimize disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Shark Cage Diving and Whale Watching Combo Experience in Gansbaai today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Take motion-sickness precautions
Bring ginger, acupressure bands or prescribed medication—boat movement can be pronounced during transits and at the dive site.
Dress in layers
Windproof outer layers and warm mid-layers keep you comfortable between the spray and shore; layers also dry quickly if splashed.
Protect camera gear
Use waterproof housings or cases and secure straps — you’ll want photos, but salt spray and ladders are unforgiving to electronics.
Follow crew instructions
Listen to briefings on cage entry, exit and distance rules for whale approaches — compliance keeps animals and people safe.
Waterproof jacket
Blocks wind and spray between boat transits and while observing on deck.
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Seasickness medication or bands
Reduces nausea during choppy crossings and when on-station at baited sites.
Non-slip deck shoes
Provide traction on wet surfaces and ease ladder movements into and out of the cage.
Waterproof camera or GoPro
Captures close-up marine encounters while protecting electronics from spray and salt.
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