Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions

Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions

Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About
Our reputation has been built over the last 50 years, thanks to the pioneering spirit of Rodney Fox. Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions has gained a global reputation for providing guests wth a true Great White Experience, marrying the thrill of diving with a shark - first approach to ecology, habitat and environment.
Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia
Meets animal welfare guidelines

Awards
Travelers' Choice
2024
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Nick T
Perth, Australia7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
Wow wow wow. Words cannot say how blown away I was with this charter. I just finished the 6day/5night trip in Jan23. We had over 11 sharks throughout the trip all of which observed from the amazing bottom cage which is unique to Rodney Fox Expeditions.

From a photographers perspective, everything was too easy. I travelled from Perth to SA with a mirrorless R5 setup, including strobes and video lights. Pre-organised transport to and from the airport and vessel made life easy being a solo traveller with multiple bags. On board the vessel there were designated areas for equipment assembly/rinsing/ storage, ample charging options, not to mention a comfortable galley to view and share images from the amazing dives.

On board they have everything you need to dive. Water temp was 19deg, I managed to last the trip in an open cell 2 piece 3mm, but they have 7mm wetsuits, booties and gloves ready to hire. I chose to rent their regs to save on travel weight which worked seamlessly.

Inside both the surface and bottom cage allowed for multiple options and gaps to shoot from, the experienced crew on our trip knew exactly how to get us in the spot to get the shots we were after, and were always on the lookout for incoming sharks and alerting us when nearby.

We were lucky enough with weather to travel to South Neptune twice in one trip which was by far the best option for visibility and sharks on the bottom.

As a marine scientist I cannot recommend the bottom cage highly enough - being able to view these majestic animals in their natural environment was calming...sounds strange to say that, but I have a huge respect for these animals and seeing them cruising around and interacting with each other was an unforgettable experience. On one bottom cage we saw six whites, ranging from 1.5m to 4m. You get to see their battle scars up close, look them directly in the eye from the safety of your cage and witness their different mannerisms.

With weather changing consistently, the skipper Bill had our best interests at heart, even travelling back to South Neptune as conditions were more favourable for interactions, striving to find the best sharks and visibility for our encounters.

Bucket list, trip of a lifetime, thrill seeking and more...call it what you want but you won't be disappointed!

Note: these are wild animals and they do migrate around the world far and wide, so we were incredibly lucky to see so many on our trip!
Written January 29, 2023
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Manon C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
It was an incredible human and animal experience! The dream has come true!!!
Huge thanks to Rodney, Kay and Andrew Fox who honored us with their visit and to the entire crew of the boat for their extraordinary sense of welcome and their availability, their 200% investment, their humor and their great professionalism. We didn't lack for anything, everyone took great care of us. The food was excellent too! These are people who know how to share their passion, thanks to Tim the captain, the great generosity who gave everything so that we had the best possible conditions, Moo and Ian the chefs who delighted us, Neena, Leah, Jacob, Irish and Chevon the instructors who guided us in a good mood to meet sharks and sea lions. I hope to return one day to sail in your waters and in the meantime I highly recommend this trip to anyone who wishes to meet the lord of the oceans 😍
🙏🙏🙏
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Written October 16, 2023
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Garry M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
I am writing the review for our group of 3 friends that have known each other for over 30years that just completed the tour. The once in a life time experience came at us in different ways and manners. It hard to explain the trip in such short word options for me and the group I believe we could write a novel on our journey that would be exciting, empowering and at time challenging.
We all (participants) met at the mariner at the proposed time for pick up to be taken to the boat, it so happened that the Prime Minister had come to see us off Joe our new American friend said that would not happen at in his country. Of course the PM was there promoting the Voice.
It truly started on a high and the highs remained with us throughout the trip. The people including staff and the other passengers created a strong bond that promoted belonging and ownership of our shared journey but more importantly it also allowed us to reflect and embrace our own individual journey in a safe and empowering environment.
In same ways this made sighting the Great Whites even more exciting as their were strangers genuinely celebrating your achievements and experiences it truly was a selfless gift from all participants and staff members.
Each day we had the pleasure of swimming with up to 3 Great Whites at a time. Its hard to explain how they exude gracefulness but at the same time be the powerful Apex Predator they are admired and feared for.
It would be remise of me not to mention, Moo the boat cook and the most caring and sharing man I had pleasure to meet. The high quality food kept coming and people were amazed and appreciative. This tour was Moo last and we are all in agreement we felt honoured that we could share this with him.
In closing I just wanted to say sharing these amazing creatures environment was a gift and one i know as a group will cherish for the remainder of our lives.
Written October 15, 2023
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MaryAnne
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
If it's adventure you are after, nothing beats chasing sharks! If you are looking for a group to give you this adventure, Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions is truly the best. I recently went on my second expedition; I had a wonderful time and saw lots of sharks close up from the surface cage. The crew on MV Rodney Fox were magnificent. They were safety conscious, experienced as divers, helpful, fun and engaged with all the passengers (11 from Australia and overseas, all ages, 19 years to 70s). The cabin accommodation was comfortable and warm, the showers were hot with bath wash, shampoo, conditioner and towels provided. The meals were great with something different served for each meal; soft drinks and wine was available for purchase at very reasonable cost and water was provided in each cabin. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.
Written January 4, 2024
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Tio_Pepe3328
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
This stay with Rodney Fox will forever remain as something unique. The boat crew is very professional, very friendly and allows this activity to be considered for both an experienced diver and a relatively novice. A special mention to the chefs: the meals there are delicious and it helps you regain energy after the magnificent dives in 15 degree water!
The diving equipment is in very good condition. All these criteria allow us to consider this very special diving trip with serenity. During the stay we were able to observe 5 white males which measured up to 3.7 m. A magical and unforgettable moment both in a surface cage and in a submerged cage. The icing on the cake was that we were welcomed to the Rodney Fox Museum by Rodney Fox himself, accompanied by his wife and their son Andrew, who shared with simplicity and enthusiasm their passion and expertise on great white sharks.
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Written October 23, 2023
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Lisa P
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
I did a 3 night trip, the crew were beyond incredible, all top draw with experience. They all looked after everybody on the boat in every way and i always felt totally safe.
I highly recommend Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions to experience the sharks and the incredible wildlife that surrounds us, live on board has the advantage of being able to experience other wildlife activities also, and the quiz night is a load of fun and a great way to learn more and test your knowledge on sharks. Being in the water and seeing my favorite animal in the world swimming so gracefully, and cautiously around us with an abundance of curiosity was an absolute delight and has inspired me personally to get into a scuba diving course asap! Everybody is catered for in every way,including transportation to and from the airport via the shark shuttle with debbie and ian and getting me to and from my motel and the boat. Bring sea sickness pills although if your anything like me and forget!, they have them at the ready on the boat. Cant express how impressed and grateful i am to the crew, I will always tour with Rodney Fox Shark Expeditiions, their knowledge,research and decades of experience are second to none and their true respect and love for the majestic sharks and the wildlife makes their tours not only an experience that will leave you with incrediable memorys but the time and chance to learn about these great animals and their habitat and develop perhaps a new passion! I have loved sharks since childhood and this tour has been a lifelong dream realised to see a real gw in the wild in the water with me! This is my first tour but will most certainly not be my last!
I am so grateful to the crew they worked hard and looked after us all exceptionally well.
Written September 22, 2022
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Charlee W
Sunshine Coast, Australia40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
My partner and I had an incredible experience on our 3day expedition. We travelled to to Port Lincoln after wanting to do this trip for 3 years. We were not disappointed.
The food was delicious and plenty of it! Staff were approachable and kind. Rooms are comfortable and clean. I recommend booking with Rodney Fox expeditions because you get an abundance of time in the cages (we did surface cage only), and the staff do everything they possibly can to keep you entertained during the trip if you have poor weather or no shark activity. Thank you so much to the entire crew, we were lucky enough to see many sharks, swim with sea lions and see rock wallabies and go for a walk on an island! I already want to book another trip!!
**important note: when the tour ends, they provide transport to everyones accommodation free of charge. I did not know this so booked with Marina Hotel because that's where the boat drops you off - however this is not the case**
Written April 14, 2023
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Hannah B
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
What an absolutely amazing, one of a kind experience! 10/10! The whole trip from start to finish was fan-bloody-tactic! All of the crew went out of their way to make the trip an unforgettable one. The crew were a perfect balance of professional yet relaxed. They were very knowledgeable about the sharks and shared some really interesting stories and facts. We did 6 bottom cage dives and saw sharks during 4 of them. Alex, the skipper went out of his way on the last day to find a spot for us to swim with the sea lions despite the potential for bad sea conditions. The food cooked by Kate was delicious and plentiful. Alex, Nick and Harrison were fantastic cage guides. We could not have asked for more in our trip. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone with a love of the ocean and a genuine interest in the sharks! Thanks guys, you were all awesome!!,,
Written October 18, 2021
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Vickstar72
Jindabyne, Australia20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
Just returned from a 3night expedition. Exceeded all our expectations and some.
No shortage of sharks, we did the surface cage as we are not scuba qualified. There was no pressure or time limits with the cage - all at your own pace. Viewing the sharks from the top deck was also worth it. Amazing experience, which has given us a new respect for the Great White Shark.
We also stopped at Thistle Island to see the Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies, and had a swim with the Australian Fur Seals at Hopkin Islands which was pretty neat.
Highly recommend the Rodney Fox Expeditions for a unique way to see Great Whites. The operation is very professional with a fun, happy crew. Rooms were better than expected, food was awesome thanks to Kate the Chef who dominated in the galley. Never went hungry. Weather was unseasonably cold weather for summer, but all gear supplied kept us comfortable in the water.
Massive thanks to Bill the skipper, and Maddie, Shep, and Brodie the Dive Crew who went above and beyond in making sure everyone was safe, and had a good time. Ten out of ten from us. Vicki & Chippy
Written December 17, 2022
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Amy B
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Solo
Wow what an experience. Solo traveler here who travelled all the way from the UK. This is by far the best experience I have ever had. Everyone was fantastic with Debbie who picked me up and organised even my taxi home so I didn't have to worry, then the crew absolutely amazing so professional with lots of sharkie knowledge but also ready to have a laugh. And not to forget about Karen who cooked for all of us, I personally am a vegetarian and she catered for me for every meal. I was a solo female traveling which was very daunting but this did not put me off as lots of people were solo travelers and everybody got on so well.

Sharks everyday in the peak time in June. I would recommend to bring lots of warm clothes and waterproof things and definitely bring something for seasickness eventhough I never had this I was quite unwell hitting the Australian winter seas. Also be prepared to have no reception, WiFi and no contact the outside world (for some people this is a bonus) as I was not able to upload photos or videos to share, however If you have the opportunity to do this, then do this as this is the experience you will never forget.
Written June 21, 2022
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