Guided Shipwreck Dives Cape Town

Shipwreck Guided Scuba Adventure Dives

Explore Cape Town’s fascinating underwater history with two guided wreck dives. Discover the remains of historic vessels resting beneath the Atlantic and False Bay, each offering a unique glimpse into the past. With an experienced guide leading the way, you’ll explore dramatic wreck structures, kelp-covered sections and hidden areas where marine life has made these sunken ships its home. From towering steel structures to intriguing debris fields, every wreck tells a story and offers something different to discover. Keep your eyes open for colourful reef life, curious marine creatures and fascinating details that make each site unique. Join us for two unforgettable wreck dives and experience Cape Town’s maritime history from a completely different perspective, beneath the surface.

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

R3,500
per person (all-inclusive)

Underwater Wonders

Things we often see diving in Cape Town

Looking up through a golden kelp forest towards sunlight filtering down from the surface.

Kelp Forests

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

Soft Coral Reefs

Seals

Scuba diver exploring inside a shipwreck in blue-green water

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

PMB SHIPWRECK

FALSE BAY SHIPWRECK

The PMB Wreck is an intriguing dive site along the Cape Peninsula, offering divers the opportunity to explore the remains of a sunken vessel beneath the ocean’s surface. The wreck provides shelter for various marine species, creating an interesting underwater environment to discover. With its fascinating structure, marine life, and sense of underwater exploration, the PMB Wreck offers a memorable diving experience for adventurous divers visiting Cape Town’s coastline.

Depth: 16 - 23m

Level: Advanced Open Water Certified

MV Aster

Hout Bay Shipwreck

The MV Aster was a South African lobster fishing vessel built in England in 1964. After years of service, the 360-ton steel trawler was deliberately scuttled in Hout Bay on 9 August 1997 to create an artificial reef and recreational dive site. Before sinking, it was cleaned and modified with openings for safer exploration. Today, the largely intact wreck provides shelter for marine life and attracts divers interested in maritime history.

Depth: 20 - 29m

Level: Advanced Open Water Certified

Katsu Maru

Hout Bay Shipwreck

The Katsu Maru No. 25 is a Japanese fishing trawler that sank near Hout Bay on 7 August 1978. Built in Namikata, Japan, the 50-metre vessel collided with an unidentified object, damaging its hull and flooding the engine room. During towing operations, the vessel sank before reaching deeper water. Today, the wreck rests on its starboard side at approximately 27 metres, attracting divers interested in maritime history and marine life.

Depth: 20 - 29m

Level: Advanced Open Water Certified

MFV Princess Elizabeth

False Bay Shipwreck

The MFV Princess Elizabeth is a historic fishing trawler built in England in 1961. After suffering severe damage in an engine room fire, the vessel was no longer suitable for service. Donated to the False Bay Conservation Society, it was deliberately scuttled in Smitswinkel Bay in 1983 to create an artificial reef. Today, the wreck rests underwater, supporting diverse marine life and offering experienced divers a fascinating glimpse into maritime history.

Depth: 28 - 36m

Level: Advanced Open Water Certified + Deep Specialty

SAS Transvaal

False Bay Shipwreck

The SAS Transvaal is a historic naval frigate resting in Smitswinkel Bay near Cape Town. Originally built as HMS Loch Ard during the Second World War, she was transferred to the South African Navy before completion in 1944. After being retired from service, the vessel was scuttled on 3 August 1978 to create an artificial reef. Today, the wreck lies at approximately 34 metres, supporting marine life beneath the ocean’s surface.

Depth: 27–34 m

Level: Advanced Open Water Certified + Deep Specialty

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

SAS Good Hope

False Bay Shipwreck

The SAS Good Hope is a historic South African naval frigate resting in Smitswinkel Bay near Cape Town. Originally launched in 1944 as HMSAS Good Hope, the vessel served as a convoy escort during the final years of the Second World War and later became the South African Navy’s flagship. After being sold for scrap, she was deliberately scuttled in 1978 to create an artificial reef, attracting diverse marine life.

Depth: 27–36 m

Level: Advanced Open Water Certified + Deep Specialty

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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