Guided Shore Dives Cape Town

Shore Guided Scuba Adventure Dives

Explore Cape Town’s spectacular underwater world from some of the city’s most iconic shore dive locations. Venture beneath the surface to discover ancient kelp forests, dramatic rocky reefs, fascinating shipwrecks, and thriving marine habitats, each offering a unique diving experience. Our experienced local guides carefully select the dive site each day based on conditions, your experience level, and what the ocean has to offer. With expert guidance from entry to exit, you can relax and enjoy Cape Town’s incredible marine life while discovering some of the coastline’s most memorable underwater sites, hidden treasures, and unforgettable underwater encounters along the way.

2x Guided scuba dive sessions from shore

Best conditions chosen dynamically by our Dive Professionals

Open Water certified friendly (max depth 18m)

Complete top-tier equipment rental & Marine Permit included

Complimentary central Cape Town hotel collection & return

Meet times: 08:00 AM until roughly 13:00 - 16:00 PM

R2950
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

Seals

Scuba diver giving the OK signal inside a shipwreck

Shipwrecks

Purple nudibranch with frilly white-edged mantle beside pink soft coral

Remarkable animals

Simple Logistics

How does it work

Meet up at our full-service dive center in Sea Point, Cape Town

Comprehensive wetsuit fitting and gear checking by staff

All equipment loaded and transported by our vehicles

Enjoy free transport to the dive sites, or opt to drive yourself

Detailed dive and safety briefing at the dive sites

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

Our shore entries and exits, which can occasionally be more challenging depending on the sea conditions. Our experienced team will guide you through the entry and exit safely

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.

Explore The Map

Some of our Dive Sites

Cape Town’s underwater topography is famous for its diversity. Here are four of our absolute favorite regular launch spots.

MV Antipolis Wreck

Oudekraal Shipwreck

The MV Antipolis is a fascinating wreck dive along the Cape Peninsula, offering divers the chance to explore the remains of a large cargo vessel resting underwater. The wreck is home to a variety of marine life and provides an exciting underwater environment for experienced divers. With its dramatic structure, kelp covered sections, and unique history, the Antipolis is a memorable addition to any Cape Town diving adventure.

Depth: 7 - 14m

Level: Open Water Certified

Sandy Cove

Oudekraal Sheltered Bay

Sandy Cove, nestled along the rugged Atlantic coastline between Camps Bay and Hout Bay, offers divers an opportunity to explore Cape Town’s unique underwater environment. Granite reefs, rocky outcrops and abundant marine life create an exciting diving experience. With spectacular coastal scenery, clear blue water on favourable days and diverse underwater habitats, Sandy Cove is a memorable destination for divers seeking adventure beneath Cape Town’s Atlantic waters.

Depth: 5 - 9m

Level: Open Water Certified

A-Frame

Outlands Rocky Reef

Named for its distinctive A shaped rock formation, A-Frame features rocky reefs, swim throughs and underwater structures that create an exciting environment for exploration. The surrounding reef supports diverse marine life, making every dive an opportunity for discovery. With rugged underwater terrain and False Bay’s rich ecosystem, A-Frame offers an authentic Cape Town diving experience, while changing weather, swell and visibility add to its adventure.

Depth: 5 - 12m

Level: Open Water Certified

Windmill Beach

False Bay Granite

Windmill Beach is a scenic, sheltered dive site along the False Bay coastline near Simon’s Town, offering divers an accessible gateway into the underwater world of the Cape Peninsula. Rocky reef formations, kelp covered areas and diverse marine life make every dive interesting. Its sheltered setting and easy entry suit recreational divers and underwater explorers, while favourable conditions can offer good visibility and encounters with fascinating marine species.

Depth: 8 - 10m

Level: Open Water Certified

Bakeoven Reef

Oudekraal Sheltered Bay

Bakoven is a beautiful shore dive along Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, known for its rocky reefs, kelp forests and diverse marine life. The site offers an enjoyable underwater landscape with plenty to explore, from colourful reef life to fascinating rock formations. With its dramatic coastline and unique underwater environment, Bakoven provides divers with an exciting opportunity to experience the beauty and character of Cape Town’s Atlantic waters.

Depth: 6 - 10m

Level: Open Water Certified

Clifton 4th Beach

Clifton Beach

This dive site offers divers the opportunity to explore rocky reefs surrounded by the beautiful waters of Clifton. The underwater landscape is home to a variety of marine life and colourful kelp, creating an enjoyable environment for exploration. Divers can discover interesting rock formations, sheltered reef areas and the fascinating species that inhabit Cape Town’s Atlantic coastline, making every dive a memorable underwater adventure.

Depth: 5 - 11m

Level: Open Water Certified

Clan Stuart Shipwreck

False Bay Beach

The Clan Stuart is a fascinating shipwreck dive near Cape Town, offering divers the opportunity to explore the remains of this historic steamship beneath the Atlantic waters. Resting close to shore, the wreck has become home to a variety of marine life and is surrounded by kelp and rocky reef. Its dramatic structure, history and underwater setting make the Clan Stuart a memorable Cape Town diving experience.

Depth: 5 - 8m

Level: Open Water Certified

Miller Point Slip

False Bay ( Cow Sharks )

Miller’s Point is a scenic dive site along the False Bay coastline near Simon’s Town, offering divers the chance to explore rocky reefs and encounter the area’s fascinating marine life. The site is known for sightings of the prehistoric looking seven gill cow shark, especially during suitable conditions. Kelp covered reefs, rocky formations and abundant life make Miller’s Point an exciting destination for unforgettable shark diving experiences.

Depth: 5 - 14m

Level: Open Water Certified

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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