If you are keen on diving and find yourself in the Western Cape, you’re in for a treat. Cape Town’s diving scene is divided into three main spots: False Bay, the south coast, and the Atlantic seaboard. Each area has its unique charm – from rocky shores and vibrant reefs to kelp forests and sandy bottoms.
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Wreck enthusiasts won’t be disappointed either. The peninsula boasts an array of shipwrecks, providing intriguing dive sites on both sides. The western side offers colder waters and stronger currents, while the east in False Bay welcomes you with warmer waters and a more relaxed current.
You can also dive year-round in the Western Cape. Although winter (June to August) might chill things a bit, the southern coast remains a peaceful diving spot. The Atlantic coast, however, takes a winter break but opens up for the rest of the year.
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The province also embraces a culture of responsible diving, ensuring you can explore the ocean while keeping things in check. So, if you’re up for a bit of adventure and the chance to witness some underwater wonders, Cape Town’s scuba diving scene is calling your name.
Here are five scuba diving adventures in Cape Town:
Into The Blue Scuba Dive Centre
Into The Blue Scuba Dive Centre in Sea Point is the go-to hub for those eager to plunge into the world of scuba diving. They’ve got an onsite swimming pool catering to individual training and spacious off-site facilities for larger groups.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to advance your skills, they offer a range of courses tailored to different experience levels. And if you’re keen on going the extra mile, there’s a variety of first aid and speciality courses to elevate your scuba journey.
- Location: 88 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 434 3358 | 064 772 2646 (WhatsApp) | [email protected]
Oceans Africa
As a dedicated dive tour and charter company based in Cape Town, Oceans Africa specialises in private dive charters aboard their Sea Otter vessel. The tour starts in either Simon’s Town or Hout Bay depending on the season.
Sea Otter, which is SAMSA-certified for commercial operations up to 15NM offshore, holds both day and night ratings, and the company’s SANParks permit further allows for scuba dives in the marine-protected areas of Table Mountain National Park.
- Location: 14 Saunders Cl, Fish Hoek, Cape Town
- Contact: 073 178 5462 | [email protected]
Seal Snorkeling Cape Town
This wildlife activity lets you interact with Cape fur seals. With a commitment to observing them without interference, the team at Seal Snorkeling starts the adventure in Hout Bay and takes you to Duiker Island, which is home to a community of about 10 000 fur seals.
The team will supply you with gear, including a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and fins, as well as a quick training session to ensure everyone feels comfortable with the basics. The focus here is on enjoying a casual and respectful encounter with these playful creatures in the waters they call home.
- Location: Harbour Road, next to Groundup Café in Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town
- Contact: 082 497 8797 | [email protected]
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Impact Divers
At Impact Divers, the focus is on providing high-quality SCUBA dive training, expert guidance, and boat expeditions. The team is dedicated to raising ocean awareness and making a positive impact on the marine environment. Through their efforts, they aim to inspire divers to become ocean ambassadors, contributing to the preservation of the ocean’s beauty.
Impact Divers is a Scuba Schools International (SSI) instructor development dive centre and operator, offering the full range of SSI dive training, boat trips, a service centre with gear rentals and a retail shop.
- Location: 117 St George’s St, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
- Contact: 079 734 4884 | [email protected]
Two Oceans Aquarium Dive School
The Two Oceans Aquarium Dive School offers a diverse range of courses for all experience levels. If you’re new to scuba diving, you can start your adventure with a PADI Open Water Diver Course or a PADI Freediver Course, while their PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience provides the perfect introduction for those wanting to dip their toes in before committing.
Explore a variety of speciality courses, including the PADI Underwater Naturalist Course, Peak Performance Buoyancy Course, Deep Diver Course, Digital Underwater Photographer Course, and more. Courses are open to anyone aged 10 and older, or ages 12 and up for PADI Advanced Open Water Diver courses.
- Location: Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 418 3823 | [email protected]
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