Apex Shark Expeditions

Apex Shark Expeditions

Apex Shark Expeditions
4.5
Scuba & SnorkellingShark DivingEco ToursNature & Wildlife ToursPhotography Tours
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Join Apex for the coolest half-day shark trip just 45 minutes from the Cape Town city center. 12 guests maximum. Scuba is available for certified divers. Hotel transport is available. Add on day land tours to the Cape Of Good Hope, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and Constantia Winelands. We book all locations including Cape Town, Gansbaai, and Mossel Bay. Book Apex!
Simon's Town, South Africa
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abdelmajid c
Casablanca, Morocco56 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Very professional and well organized agency. Very punctual and ensures everything you need for this adventure at sea. Tania is fantastic in her management of this excursion, she made it very easy for us to register remotely and accepted that we pay cash on arrival. In conclusion it is a very reliable agency in Cape Town.
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Written December 8, 2023
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Merci pour la bonne évaluation de notre entreprise. Nous apprécions le temps pris pour garantir que les futurs clients soient informés de ce qu'ils réservent.
Written January 22, 2024
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Rhian L
Solihull, UK432 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Great group of people to deal with – from text/email communication to the team that took us on our trip. I couldn’t fault the booking process etc – really responsive to questions and I also accidentally made 2 bookings and it didn’t take long at all for them to notice and repay me. I am not sure how many people take the time to read it but the information booklet you get sent the day before the trip is really interesting. The actual trip was brilliant too of course! We didn’t see great whites but knew we wouldn’t. We had a fabulous time and would recommend Apex to anyone thinking of doing a shark diving trip in Cape Town.
Written September 23, 2022
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At last! A reference to the educational booklet. .......we've also wondered how many of our guests read the booklet. Lol. We are happy to hear you did and found it worthwhile to read. Your review goes a long way to ensure future guests are booking a company they can trust and that delivers a great experience. Thank you!
Written October 6, 2022
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Noluthando Nolw... L
20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
What an amazing experience this trip was. Tania was great to help organise things on the weeks leading up to the trip. On the day of Sabrina met us with a smile along with Lunga, Ryan & Bongani. Getting out to see was a great boat ride too. Once we got to the spot, & started the dive, the full team worked well to show us the sharks, make us feel safe & explained all the different sharks we saw. We also saw seals & penguins. Apex crew is the best! I’d definitely go with them again.
Written December 12, 2022
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Great review! Thank you for acknowledging each of our staff members, from booking to execution. Safety is first for both our guests and the sharks.
Written January 31, 2023
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Kaylagh Q
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
Such an amazing day out! Ryan was our captain, and him and the crew were very kind and informative. We first drove out to seal island where we saw 100s of seals and a few penguins. I found it amazing being able to see them up close. We then headed back in towards the coast to set up for the cage diving. My partner and I were in the first group so we got suited in the wetsuits provided by the crew and then after about 29 minutes got in the cage. The crew were great at letting us know where to look to get the best view of the sharks and we saw a few 7-gills as well as what looked like 3 different copper whalers! It was all very impressive. 10/10 would recommend going with this charter and would visit again if ever back in the Cape.
Written October 8, 2022
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Thank you for the 10/10 rating. Penguins, seals, and two different species of sharks are a Planet Earth day! We would love to have you join us again.
Written October 27, 2022
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Derek D
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Our recent shark cage diving trip with Apex Shark Expeditions in Cape Town was an incredible experience that we will never forget. It was exciting to see the 10+ foot bronze whalers as we descended into the water, and we were left in awe of the magnificent marine predators. My 12 year old son Canyon mustered up the courage to drop into the cage!

Of course this site is made famous by the Great White Sharks breaching at False Bay and saw Seal Island with its 70,000 seals, however two killer whales showed up and scared away the great white sharks,

We enjoyed seeing a pod of 50+ dolphins adding an unexpected twist to an already unforgettable adventure.

Our guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and passionate about marine conservation, which made the experience all the more meaningful and educational. The professionalism and attention to detail provided by Apex Shark Expeditions were exceptional.
Written March 28, 2023
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Thank you so much for the detailed 5-star review. It was our pleasure to host you and your son and we appreciate your recognition of the crew's efforts to take in as much of the marine life as possible.
Written May 2, 2023
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Lamby4d
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
The most amazing experience of our lives. So expertly organised and incredible to be so close to the sharks yet feel completely safe. The crew were amazing at making you feel welcome and shared great insight to the wildlife. Would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone as it was literally one of the most memorable day trips ever and a memory that we will cherish forever. Thanks so much Alex Shark Expedition
Written December 7, 2022
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Thank you so much for this amazing review and recognition of our operation's service levels. Most important though are the memories made. That's all we have to take with us.
Written January 31, 2023
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Carolpissardo
Sao Paulo, SP28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
We had an incredible experience! Tânia and the entire team were always very attentive and the tour was very organized and safe. Our boat only had 12 people and we had enough time to get up close and personal with the sharks - we saw 16 in total, some over 3 meters long! An unforgettable experience for the whole family!
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Written January 6, 2024
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Obrigado pela recomendação e reconhecimento da nossa equipe. Seu tempo é apreciado
Written January 22, 2024
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Nina FB
Cape Town Central, South Africa2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
We were blown away by the whole experience. It was incredible and very moving. The guides with us on the day were super knowledgeable. I really liked that at the end they also spoke a little to shark finning and raising awareness of this issue. Overall the organisation was great, the fact that you make sure all guests get the same number of “views” I thought was really smart. The masks are excellent! And the cage felt really safe. The fact that it is only a small number of us on the boat also means we get plenty of time in the water with these incredible animals.
Written December 5, 2021
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Thank you for the 5-star review. Your review contains valuable information for future guests of Apex and we appreciate you taking the time out to do this.
Written January 5, 2022
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Lorna C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Fantastic experience from start to finish! Our driver, Sam, was very knowledgeable and friendly, sharing lots of stories of Cape Town as we made the trip to Simons town! The whole crew for the shark diving experience were extremely friendly and helpful and made the experience one to remember (the snacks and drinks provided on board we very welcomed after the diving also!!). Tania was our contact on WhatsApp prior to booking this trip and she was very responsive and helpful which was also very much appreciated ☺️
Written September 20, 2023
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Thank you for your 5-star review, Lorna! An exhilarating experience is what we aim for. We appreciate your feedback regarding our drivers, crew, and Tania, they are all valuable members of the team.
Written January 15, 2024
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Richard D
Auckland, New Zealand14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Solo
I was wowed and amazed by how helpful the staff at Apex were. I booked the kelp forest snorkelling dive and the guide was so knowledgeable about all of the various fish, nudibranch, octopus and other species that we encountered. Had such a brilliant dive! When we got back to shore there was a towel, snacks and a hot shower from a bucket, but luxury nonetheless!
When I got back Apex also organized me a ride back to where I was staying in Cape Town!
So incredibly helpful and friendly!
Written August 12, 2022
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Thanks so much for the great review!
Written August 19, 2022
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