Blue And Mako Shark Diving Cape Town

Guided Blue & Mako Shark Dives

Experience the thrill of shark diving in Cape Town and encounter blue and mako sharks in their natural offshore environment. Travel by boat approximately 40 km south of the Cape Peninsula into deeper waters, where these remarkable open ocean predators can often be found. Observe blue sharks as they glide gracefully through the water and powerful mako sharks as they move through their natural habitat. Every trip is unique, with encounters depending on weather, sea conditions, and natural shark activity. Our experienced team prioritises safety, responsible wildlife interaction, and respect for the marine environment, creating an unforgettable adventure.

2x Guided scuba dive sessions per launch

Competent captains and crew

Open Water certified friendly (max depth 18m)

Complete top-tier equipment rental & Marine Permit included

40 Nautical Mile Boat Ride

Launch times: 07:00 AM until roughly 13:00 - 16:00 PM

R4,500
per person (all-inclusive)

Underwater Wonders

Things we often see diving in Cape Town

Wide-angle view of a kelp forest beneath the ocean surface, lit by shafts of sunlight.

Kelp Forests

Pink soft corals and orange sponges covering an underwater rock wall in blue water.

Soft Coral Reefs

Blue Shark

Mako Shark

Black-and-white striped fish swimming past a reef wall covered in orange sponges.

Remarkable animals

Simple Logistics

How does it work

Meet up in Simons Town

Comprehensive wetsuit fitting and gear checking by staff

All equipment loaded and transported by our vehicles

Food and snacks are provided

Detailed dive and safety briefing at the harbor side

Gear up in high-quality, ultra-warm 7mm wetsuits and hoods

Exhilarating boat launch through surf or harbor channels

marine life portfolio

Where Do We Dive?

Our boat launches to elite sites along Simon’s Town, Oudekraal, or Clifton. Dive locations change dynamically with Cape Town’s dual-ocean seasonal wind conditions to ensure you always get the absolute safest and clearest dive possible.

Essentials

What Should You Bring?

Personal towel and dry clothing

Swimsuit / board shorts to wear under wetsuit

Warm jacket for the boat ride home

Personal sunscreen and lip balm

Water, energy snacks or light lunch

Excellence

Why divers choose Into The Blue

From your first breath underwater to advanced certifications, plus fun dives with seals, wrecks and sharks around the Cape Peninsula.

Small groups, undivided attention

Never more than six divers per instructor. You get noticed.

Equipment that won't fail you

Maintained to standards that exceed what the ocean demands.

Two dive masters on every boat

Safety isn’t negotiable. It’s built into how we operate.

PADI certified and recognized

Your certification means something because we mean something.

Testimonials

What Our Divers Say

My wife and I had a really great time diving with Into the Blue Cape Town in May. The gear you get is very good, including Scubapro Seawing Nova fins, 7mm wetsuits, gloves, boots, and even an extra vest to wear under the wetsuit. The water was quite cold at around 14°C, and since I normally only dive in tropical waters, I was a bit unsure at first. But with the gear provided, I was absolutely fine for the whole dive. My wife did shiver at the end of dives though. You could stop the dives at any time and one of the dive master would get you to the boat. We had an amazing time in the kelp forest and even saw a pyjama shark. On our first dive at North Paw, we were also lucky enough to see a seal right at the end of the dive, which was a really nice surprise. The whole day was very well organized and the service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made us feel comfortable. Unfortunately, we had to leave for the Garden Route the next day, otherwise we would definitely have booked another dive with them. Overall, it was a really great experience, and next time I am in Cape Town, I will for sure dive with Into the Blue again. Highly recommended.

Into the Blue took our family group of 10 out snorkelling and scuba diving. They were great in accommodating both the snorkellers and divers needs at the same time and keeping everyone happy. They went out of there way to make it such a special day, taking us to different sites and providing snacks and hot drinks after the dive /snorkel. Thank you so much ‘Into the Blue’! What a fantastic day!

Thurl Abrahams

Great experience diving today - double tank dives in the kelp was an incredible experience...especially with the seals! It was cold...so be prepared! But the kit was great quality, the safety briefings were perfect and the diving with James as our dive guide was brilliant. Thank you to the full team...if you are in Cape Town...dive it!

Alex James

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