Shark Cage Diving
Shark Cage Diving
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Scuba & SnorkellingShark DivingAdrenaline & Extreme ToursNature & Wildlife Tours
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Come and dive in a Cage or Snorkel with Sharks No Cage, in the open sea with the Shark Men off the South Coast of Durban at the famous Aliwal Shoal and get professional photo's and DVD of your dive included, We are open for business Again and follow Government Covid-19 Regulations
Durban, South Africa
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Darren Zabielski
South Africa41 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
It started off with some overcast weather as we headed towards Rocky Bay for our shark cage experience.
We arrived and we were not going to let the weather spoil this excursion. We were politely greeted by Brian (one of the team members) and he showed us where to go. He was very social and helpful and would share the occasional joke with you.
All parties had arrived and we changed into our wetsuits and met John (the owner) who greeted us and asked us to follow him down to the beach where the boat was waiting. We were then introduced to the other member of the team James, who was also equally politely and friendly.
John gave us a briefing as to what was going to happen and how we were going to get into the boat, how to sit in the boat and basics of safety while launching and heading out.
Off we went into the ocean with some small chit chat on the boat and a lot of nerves. Brian and James were making jokes and chatting to us as we made our way into the ocean. We arrived at our diving spot and the team anchored and started their duties of getting the cage into the ocean, chumming the waters and creating noise on the water to attract the sharks.
John explained what was going to happen and what we were going to do and gave us some knowledge on sharks and what to expect.
The sharks started arriving and the excitement began. The first group ( 5 people ) went first and we remained on the boat waiting for our turn while admiring everything safely on the boat. John was in the water taking photos (which is included in the price so amazing bonus to have photo memories of this experience). It was then our turn (3 remaining people) and we got into the cage and David explained what to do and where to hold the cage and put your feet and then got out and it was time for the 3 of us to experience the magical creatures underwater while having our photos and videos done by John.
Now was the BIG MOMENT for me as I had arranged that John allow us to stay in the cage, myself and fiancé (girlfriend at the time) as I was going to propose under water in the cage. I had made a sign and sealed it so was hoping the water didn’t destroy it while I went underwater. They brought it on board for me and asked us to face the other side of the cage while John took some photos and David dived it behind me to pass the sign to me into the cage.
I tapped my girlfriend at the time under water and showed her the sign and the underwater answer was 👌🏼
We got out and back onto the boat and everyone clapped and John took a few photos on the boat and it was back to shore as our excursion was over.
We got back and rinsed off, changed and we’re offered some coffee while the photos were all uploaded and then we were offered all the photos and video. We paid for the excursion ( you only pay afterwards as they have a guarantee that you do not pay if you do not see sharks )
I then went back to the ocean and did “proposal 2” and did the formal take the knee where I put the ring on her finger.
Overall it was an absolutely amazing experience and one I would do again and definitely recommend to anyone.
Great friendly team and very helpful and professional
We arrived and we were not going to let the weather spoil this excursion. We were politely greeted by Brian (one of the team members) and he showed us where to go. He was very social and helpful and would share the occasional joke with you.
All parties had arrived and we changed into our wetsuits and met John (the owner) who greeted us and asked us to follow him down to the beach where the boat was waiting. We were then introduced to the other member of the team James, who was also equally politely and friendly.
John gave us a briefing as to what was going to happen and how we were going to get into the boat, how to sit in the boat and basics of safety while launching and heading out.
Off we went into the ocean with some small chit chat on the boat and a lot of nerves. Brian and James were making jokes and chatting to us as we made our way into the ocean. We arrived at our diving spot and the team anchored and started their duties of getting the cage into the ocean, chumming the waters and creating noise on the water to attract the sharks.
John explained what was going to happen and what we were going to do and gave us some knowledge on sharks and what to expect.
The sharks started arriving and the excitement began. The first group ( 5 people ) went first and we remained on the boat waiting for our turn while admiring everything safely on the boat. John was in the water taking photos (which is included in the price so amazing bonus to have photo memories of this experience). It was then our turn (3 remaining people) and we got into the cage and David explained what to do and where to hold the cage and put your feet and then got out and it was time for the 3 of us to experience the magical creatures underwater while having our photos and videos done by John.
Now was the BIG MOMENT for me as I had arranged that John allow us to stay in the cage, myself and fiancé (girlfriend at the time) as I was going to propose under water in the cage. I had made a sign and sealed it so was hoping the water didn’t destroy it while I went underwater. They brought it on board for me and asked us to face the other side of the cage while John took some photos and David dived it behind me to pass the sign to me into the cage.
I tapped my girlfriend at the time under water and showed her the sign and the underwater answer was 👌🏼
We got out and back onto the boat and everyone clapped and John took a few photos on the boat and it was back to shore as our excursion was over.
We got back and rinsed off, changed and we’re offered some coffee while the photos were all uploaded and then we were offered all the photos and video. We paid for the excursion ( you only pay afterwards as they have a guarantee that you do not pay if you do not see sharks )
I then went back to the ocean and did “proposal 2” and did the formal take the knee where I put the ring on her finger.
Overall it was an absolutely amazing experience and one I would do again and definitely recommend to anyone.
Great friendly team and very helpful and professional
Written 30 November 2021
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Hi
Thanks again for your support and detailed explanation,glad you guys had a great Shark Experience with us,
Have a great year further and be safe
John
Written 8 January 2022
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Lauren
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
On a whim my friends and I decided to try out shark diving, and I’m so glad my first experience was here! John arranged transport from our hostel directly to the location. Once we arrived we immediately got suited up and were on our way to see some sharks! Everything was very professional, and we got just close enough to feel exhilarated but also safe at the same time. I highly recommend this location for others looking to have the shark experience :)
Written 14 January 2020
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Hi
Thanks again for your support have a great 2020
Take care
John
Written 27 January 2020
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Max C
Exeter, UK44 contributions
Feb 2020
We visited Shark Cage Diving KZN during February 2020. Upon arrival, the team were extremely helpful, getting us kitted up and ready as quickly as possible. We then boarded the rib, and braced ourselves for a bumpy ride out to the spot. Immediately, they started chumming the water as we put on our snorkels, and within minutes about 20 sharks surrounded the boat: spinners, oceanic black-tips, and duskys. When everyone was ready, we then entered the water in a line, and swam within the swarm of sharks. It was immersive to enter their world, with sharks swimming under you, over you, and around you, occasionally touching you with their fins. It was utterly incredible.
Overall, it was a great experience. The swimming was amazing, the team were super helpful and nice, and the kit and location was superb. I would recommend this operation to anyone looking to cage dive in KZN.
Overall, it was a great experience. The swimming was amazing, the team were super helpful and nice, and the kit and location was superb. I would recommend this operation to anyone looking to cage dive in KZN.
Written 4 July 2020
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Hi
It was great having you dive with us before we had to close due to Covird and hope we can all get back into the water soon again, thanks for the kind words
Take care and be safe
John
Written 9 August 2020
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Sheena D
16 contributions
Jan 2020
My family and I recently went on the shark cage diving with John and his staff James and Brian. What an experience, and a highlight of our trip! We were able to organise a reliable transfer through the company to pick us up and take us home at the end of it. We had smiles plastered on our faces the whole time. It was such an adrenaline rush although we felt safe the entire time. We were able to swim with almost 30 sharks surrounding us, and have an abundance of photos and videos to remember our adventure by. Having the photos and video footage included for free as a part of the ticket price is the best thing, as normally for photos like that you would be charged top dollar. For anyone unsure whether to do it or not, go for it, you won’t regret it!
Written 2 February 2020
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Thanks again for your support and kind words and that is what sets us apart besides our service but the professional underwater photos and DVD of you dive all included and hope we see you again one day take care and have a great 2020
Written 6 February 2020
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bob
Antibes, France4 contributions
Aug 2022
These guys were great. Friendly, helpful but most of all professional.
There are a couple of slightly cheaper companies out there, but when it comes to safety and the experience that you are getting, the few extra Rand is well worth paying.
We had a nervous group member and John and his guys worked really well with her to calm her nerves.
We all saw sharks and had a great experience.
As soon as we were back, the guys were washing down the boat and looking after the engines -knowing that we were with a professional outfit was reassuring.
They also included loads of photos and vids all of whch were great.
Thanks guys - you were amazing
There are a couple of slightly cheaper companies out there, but when it comes to safety and the experience that you are getting, the few extra Rand is well worth paying.
We had a nervous group member and John and his guys worked really well with her to calm her nerves.
We all saw sharks and had a great experience.
As soon as we were back, the guys were washing down the boat and looking after the engines -knowing that we were with a professional outfit was reassuring.
They also included loads of photos and vids all of whch were great.
Thanks guys - you were amazing
Written 1 August 2022
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Hi
Thanks for your support and kind words we strive in giving the best Shark Adventure with the best team
Have a great year further
John
Written 14 September 2022
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El J
7 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I really enjoyed this adventure thanks to all the team working together in the most professional and safe way both for us (tourists) and those beautiful creatures (sharks). I panicked at some point when I got into the water because I’m not a good swimmer but the guards emotionally supported and did all their best to make me relax and enjoy the experience. They took a lot of pictures and videos for us which we received before we even reached the hotel where we stay haha..
Written 15 February 2020
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Hi
Thanks again for your support have a great 2020
Take care
John
Written 21 February 2020
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leah
Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa3 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Wow!!! What a experience! From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the team with a friendly and warm welcome, we felt so at ease. Im petrified of sharks but John, James and Brian were so confident in me that we ditched the cage and I went straight in to snorkel with the sharks. I booked this for my husband and my 2nd wedding anniversary and it was an amazing experience. Highly recommend Johan and his team - boat ride was awesome, shark experience was amazing plus we were lucky enough to see dolphins. Absolutely amazing and will definitely be doing it again! Thank you, and if I could score a 6/5 I would
Written 2 May 2021
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Thanks again for your support and it was great having you snorkel with us while hubby was in the Cage,great to have two different dives on the same trip and to do a dive you are comfortable with, hope to see you soon
Take care and be safe
John
Written 13 May 2021
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beegee
Johannesburg, South Africa8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This was an incredible experience with John and his team. Everything is provided for including wetsuits, gloves and diving eye gear. I am not a fan of ocean water and can’t swim very well either which had me nervous especially as a black woman where things like this are taboo and uncommon in our communities. But none of that mattered, there was no swimming skills required and even with all the nerves and fear the staff were calm and helpful to everyone.
We got to see quite a number of sharks and it also helps that the water in Durban is warm so getting in wasn’t much of a shock to the body like Cape Town water.
John and team are incredibly accommodating, well experienced, communicate to the people on board and to each other very efficiently and look after everyone to the tee. Definitely a worthwhile experience that I would recommend anyone to do at least once in their life.
We got to see quite a number of sharks and it also helps that the water in Durban is warm so getting in wasn’t much of a shock to the body like Cape Town water.
John and team are incredibly accommodating, well experienced, communicate to the people on board and to each other very efficiently and look after everyone to the tee. Definitely a worthwhile experience that I would recommend anyone to do at least once in their life.
Written 5 January 2020
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Thanks again for your support and it is great that No Diving Experience is required so anyone can do it and get nice and close to Sharks in the ocean and learn more about these amazing animals
Take care
John
Written 13 January 2020
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Christian T
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Solo
I did snorkeling with the sharks, and it was an amazing experience all around. It was very effective, the sharks came up once they threw fish in the water, and when I got out in the water they were swimming everywhere around me. Just an amazing feeling seeing and being with the sharks in their natural environment
Written 7 February 2020
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Hi
Thanks again for your support Have a great 2020
Take care
John
Written 8 February 2020
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RudiBr
Pretoria, South Africa15 contributions
Mar 2020
This was my third trip over a number of years with John and every trip was an great experience. This type of shark cage diving beats great white shark cage diving, since there are sharks around you the whole time and you can observe more shark behavior. The snorkeling outside the cage was the cherry on top.
I always experienced John and his team as professional, well organized and with a big focus on the safety of the participants. On my trips I had youngsters (10 years old) and elderly people (70 years) diving and all enjoyed it.
I always experienced John and his team as professional, well organized and with a big focus on the safety of the participants. On my trips I had youngsters (10 years old) and elderly people (70 years) diving and all enjoyed it.
Written 27 March 2020
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Hi
Thanks again for your support and it is a completely different Shark Dive here in Durban and the fact that you can also snorkel with No Cage,
A great Adventure for the whole family,
Take care and have a great 2020
John
Written 1 April 2020
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Has anyone any idea the price for a taxi from Durban ??
Written 28 February 2022
Hola, queremos hacer la actividad. Hay alguien que hable español?
Written 30 November 2019
send me a whats app to +27823735950
Written 1 December 2019
Hola, es posible ver al tiburón blanco en este tour? Gracias, saludos.
Written 18 August 2019
Hi
White Shark only in Cape Town sorry, but the Sharks we dive with give you a great Adventure and lots of action
Written 19 August 2019
Hi
Great whites are in Cape Town, visit my website to se sharks we drive with here,
Written 2 May 2019
Hi
It is good all year round to dive with Sharks in Durban
Written 13 February 2019
Are there any other activities available on the beach? Jet skiing, horseback riding, swimming?
Written 27 August 2016
Hi
We do have Horse riding close to us on the beach, deep sea fishing, learning to Surf, or just relaxing soaking up the sun
Written 19 September 2016
Hi
It works on breath hold very easy kids of 6 years old can do it, its the best way to Cage dive, snorkels no good with us as we also take photos can't see your face if you hanging on the top of the water and people are always swallowing water in through the tube does not give a great diving experience and to dive with a cylinder you need to do a Scuba Course,
Written 14 March 2016
Carolin W
Burghausen, Germany
Hallo,
ich wollte nachfragen wie ich das Shark Cage Diving buchen kann? Ich hatte bereits Email Kontakt mit John Miller über genauere Informationen. Muss ich dieses Event per Mail buchen? Oder gibt es eine offizielle Möglichkeit meinen Wunschtag zu reservieren?
Danke im Voraus
Liebe Grüße Carolin Wirth
Written 9 March 2016
Hi
You can email me at for bookings from my contact page or trip advisor
Written 9 March 2016
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