Top 10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Gansbaai, Western Cape

January 27, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Gansbaai (Dutch/Afrikaans for "bay of geese," sometimes referred to as Gans Bay or Gangs Bay) is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. It is known for its dense population of great white sharks and as a whale-watching location.
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1. Kayak Junkies

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

We do sea and river kayak trips in very stable plastic sit on top kayaks. Kayak with whales or enjoy a very relaxing river kayak trip. No experience needed.

2. I Did Africa - Shark Cage Diving

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

I Did Africa - Shark Cage Diving

It is our privilege to offer you an opportunity to dive and view sharks in a safe and professional environment. We offer an experience of a lifetime with your own personal dvd!

3. Sharkbookings

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Sharkbookings

Central Booking Office for Shark Diving in Cape Town, Gansbaai, Mossel Bay, Durban. We book with all operators and are flexible to offer multiple destinations and different shark species. The beauty about booking with us is that we keep daily sightings in all destinations and should the shark sightings/weather not be good in one destination we will offer to re-book you to get the best experience

4. White Shark Diving Company

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4.5 based on 921 reviews

White Shark Diving Company

White Shark Diving Co specializes in exclusive GREAT WHITE SHARK adventure tours in Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa. Rated #1 by industry peers, we strive to deliver excellence by being the only Shark Cage Diving Company to offer exclusive & private tours with limited seating capacity for extra comfort, safety and dive time! We are the exclusive carrier of all International Celebrities, VIPs and Sporting Teams. White Shark Diving Company have been advocates for the protection of the Great White Shark species; by pioneering sustainable methods of practice, founding and funding scientific research initiatives and being a key player in the development and implementation of The Great White Shark Protection Foundation of South Africa.

5. White Shark Projects

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4.5 based on 1,011 reviews

White Shark Projects

White Shark Projects welcomes local and international tourists, divers and non-divers … anyone who wishes to encounter, dive with, or view white sharks in a safe and professional environment. White Shark Projects was established in 1989 and is a world-leading organisation that focuses on the conservation of great white sharks through responsible tourism and research. Expect excellent customer service, good value and operational efficiency.

6. Marine Dynamics

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4.5 based on 2,201 reviews

Marine Dynamics

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours is a shark cage diving company in South Africa that is truly making a difference through research, conservation and education, and protecting the animals and environment on which it relies for a living. Every trip includes an onboard marine biologist educating clients on the iconic great white shark. African Responsible Tourism Award winner Marine Dynamics is Fair Trade Tourism certified with Blue Flag certified vessels and provides logistical and financial support to the owner established Dyer Island Conservation Trust. Marine Dynamics lives by the motto of ‘Discover and Protect’ and believes that “YOUR CHOICE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.” Marine Dynamics believes that #ScienceSavesSharks and has white shark specialists studying the iconic great white in order to drive conservation decisions for the species. We specialize in a 5-star service and meet in the thatched-roof lodge, The Great White House.

7. White Shark Safaris

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4.5 based on 94 reviews

White Shark Safaris

Whether you are an adrenaline junkie, ticking off another experience on your bucket-list or planning a special family outing, we aim to give you the most exciting day of your life when you choose to come Shark Cage Diving and/or Viewing with White Shark Safaris. It is our privilege at White Shark Safaris - to offer you an opportunity to dive and view these magnificent animals in a safe and professional environment and have lots of FUN at the same time.

8. Great White Shark Tours

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4.5 based on 1,930 reviews

Great White Shark Tours

We are a shark cage diving operation in Gansbaai, SA, offering guests white and copper shark cage diving and surface viewing. The company was founded more than 20 years ago by local legend Brian McFarlane, a professional diver and skipper who was involved with the sea, diamond diving, fishing and great white sharks for most of his life. Apex Predator, a custom-built boat, was awarded Blue Flag Status, implying that the boat is fitted with all the modern amenities to give guests a comfortable experience safely suitable for the sea conditions in the area where we are legally permitted to do shark cage diving. Imparting passion & knowledge to staff and crew, Brian has instilled respect for daily encountered marine wildlife enabling them to give guests with a truly memorable bucket list shark diving experience. 5* Tripadvisor reviews confirm our commitment to uphold marine tourism ethics thereby establishing Great White Shark Tours as one of the industry's leading white shark operators.

9. Dyer Island Cruises

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4.5 based on 589 reviews

Dyer Island Cruises

"Discover & Protect"Dyer Island Cruises is a world-recognized 5-star boat based whale watching company operating in Kleinbaai, WC, South Africa. Our exclusive tours of a maximum 24 passengers offers everyone the same experience of personalized service, exceptional views, and only the best.Our team of guides/skippers/marine biologists is unique to whale watching in South Africa. Our vessel, Whale Whisperer, is custom built for boat based whale watching and superior in safety and comfort. We pride ourselves in our passion for conservation as well as customer service. And we also live by our boat's motto: "Life - an adventure to be lived, not a problem to be solved!"

10. Ivanhoe Sea Safaris

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4.5 based on 284 reviews

Ivanhoe Sea Safaris

A typical trip will have you exploring our magnificent coastline and bay while looking for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and seabirds. Apart from the Southern Right Whales, we are able to view Brides Whales, Humpback Whales and possibly even Great White Sharks.There are many Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins, Dolphins, Sunfish and plenty of coastal marine birds to been seen whilst out at sea.

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