Shark Cage Diving and Sea Lion Tour

Shark Cage Diving and Sea Lion Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at Port Lincoln

Welcome to the Seafood Capital of Australia, Port Lincoln! We arrange a transfer from the Port Lincoln Airport to the Port Lincoln Hotel. Please check-in and wander along the foreshore of Port Lincoln. At your own expense, you can dine at one of the many close restaurants.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Port Lincoln
Meals: None

Day 2 Shark Cage Diving

You’re up bright and early for one of the most extreme and exhilarating ocean interactions with the world’s most feared predator of the sea! Honed by millions of years of evolution, the Great White Shark is one have the most graceful and awe-inspiring fish in the ocean. Absolutely nothing will prepare you for the unique experience on your first encounter with this magnificent specimen in its natural environment.

For your Shark Dive, you are required to board the Shark Cage Dive Vessel by 6.30am on the date of your dive from the pontoon in the Port Lincoln Marina. Early morning snacks for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are prepared on board. Your day will conclude around 7.00-7.30pm that evening.

The home of the Great Whites is out at the Neptune Islands and the 2.5 to 3hour trip is often accompanied by pods of dolphins cruising by with lots of running commentary by the staff on board the shark diving vessel. Once at the Islands, the action begins as sharks up to 18ft emerge from the depths.

Everyone gets the opportunity to dive in the shark proof cage to eyeball these monsters face to face. The view from the deck and fly bridge is just as incredible! The cage is lowered to about surface level and the diver is only submerged 2-3 feet below the surface with divers breathing through regulator and airline attached via a hookah system onboard the boat.

There are videos, live streaming from inside the cage on the galley big screens, books, history, and memorabilia are all on board to keep everyone amused and if the day does get the better of guests, then there are always plenty of bunks to have a “nanna nap” to reinvigorate for the day ahead! All diving equipment is supplied and no prior diving experience is necessary!

Return transfers provided back to the Port Lincoln Hotel. After a big day on the water, the evening is yours to enjoy.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Port Lincoln
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3 Visit to Seal Cove (Hopkins Island), Memory Cove and departure

Witnessing the rare and endangered Australian Sea Lions in their natural underwater habitat is one of the most life enhancing experiences. The inquisitive, gentle nature of these stunning sea creatures is unparalleled in the underwater world.

Seal Cove, Hopkins Island is where the gorgeous puppies of the sea welcome your arrival as they bound toward the boat with their unmistakable glee and excitement, performing somersaults and graceful swirls just waiting for you to join in! The gentlest of underwater mammals, Sea Lions love to play! After watching leaps and twists out of the water and show off backflips, you will definitely experience the joy they get from swimming with you and you with them.

You also cruise around the shores of the Port Lincoln National Park and the cliffs of the Memory Cove wilderness sanctuary. This is untouched coast and is best seen by boat often sighting Bottlenose Dolphins, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Fur Seals and stunning scenery, with outstanding commentary supplied by your skipper.

Included in this 4.5-hour excursion is all swimming equipment with a 7mm wetsuit, mask & snorkel, tea, coffee, muffins, fresh fruit and toasty sandwiches. This experience is a great start to your Sunday! You will arrive back into the Marina at approx. 1.00pm for a transfer back to the Port Lincoln Hotel. The afternoon is yours to enjoy.

An airport transfer is provided for your return flight back to Adelaide in time for your
nominated time of departure.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch