Diving in Cape Town
We live in the only city in the world with two oceans on it’s doorstep, the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans. Although the convergence of the Atlantic and Indian oceans is not at Cape Point but at Cape Agulhas, the South-Western Cape is affected by both the Agulhas and Benguela currents. The difference in sea temperature is responsible for a marvelous diversity of underwater life and scenery, so the Cape diver literally enjoys the best of both worlds. We offer Boat Diving Charters, Cape Town Wreck and Reef Dives, Shipwreck Scuba Diving South Africa, Affordable Diving Cape Town, Top 10 Dive Sites of South Africa, Best dive destinations in South Africa, Scuba Diving South Africa, Kelp Diving South Africa, Africa’s Best Diving Destinations, Fun Dives Cape Town, Boat Charters Cape Town, Boat Dives Cape Town.
Boat Charters
Experience the Cape of Good Hope from a different perspective, from the water! Welcome to Aqualibrium, our fully equipped semi-rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Certified to carry either 12 divers or 12 passengers or adventure trippers, we cater for a range of charters from dive charters, photographic trips (above and below the surface), high speed adrenaline runs, sunset cruises as well as private site seeing tours.
We offer tourist charters along the coastline of the Cape Peninsula with launch points along the Atlantic side being Hout Bay and the Oceana Power Boat Club (V&A Waterfront) and from Millers Point on the False Bay coast. Popular trips are down to Cape Point where the Indian and the Atlantic oceans arguably meet as well as viewing the Dias & Da Gamma Padrao.
And its not only the spectacular views of the majestic Table Mountain range but also the variety of marine life that can be encountered such as whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and game fish.
Atlantic Ocean
The best time to dive this side of the coast is Summer, from September to April when strong south-easters blow offshore, causing upwelling of clear cold water. The coast is a graveyard of shipwrecks, most of which met their fate during spectacular winter storms and many interesting wreck dives can be done from our boat. Kelp beds are dense and plentiful but take some getting used to. The reef life is spectacular, Hard and soft corals in shades of pink, bright purple, red and orange are set off by a background of yellow, blue, violet anemones.
Indian Ocean
During the winter months (May to August) the prevailing north-westerly offshore winds clean and flatten the Indian ocean. The water on this side of the bay is always a few degrees warmer than that of the Westernside of the peninsula and can reach as high as 18°C. The visibilty is usually between 8 – 12m, but can quite often be a spectacular 30m in winter.
Hout Bay
Hout Bay is situated at the west side of the Cape Peninsula. You can get there by car, following the road along the west coast of Peninsula. From the Cape Town city centre drive to Camps Bay and from there all along the sea. You can also get there from the east side of the Peninsula and from the Cape of Good Hope. The harbour is well protected from the sea in all weather conditions, but is only used by divers when the south-west swell is low, and the wind is light or from the east.
Granger Bay
Granger Bay is located near the V&A Waterfront. You may have visited this area before to enjoy all the fabulous tourist attractions, but have you been diving around the coastline? Some of the very best dive sites on offer are just around the corner such as Coral Gardens and North Paw as well as some of the most gorgeous wreck dives. We often spend the boat drive home with the local dolphins surfing in our wake or a sunfish popping in to say hello. These sites are not to be missed.
False Bay
False Bay is located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. The water in the bay is much warmer than the Atlantic Seaboard, partly being fed by the subtropical Agulhas current, making it popular for swimming. Horseshoe shaped, the bay provides some of the best beaches in South Africa and is patrolled by an active, effective Shark Spotting service keeping bathers safe. Protective shark nets have been installed at Fish Hoek, one of the most beautiful of the beaches. It includes over 300 named dive sites for which positions are recorded, which is a lot for any single destination.
Boat Charters - Cape Point
One of our most popular boat charters is our Tourist Run to Cape Point. We launch from Millers Point Slipway near Simonstown and take a nice cruise along the coastline to Cape Point. Here you get to experience and see the “Tip Of Africa” in a completely unique way as opposed to viewing it from land. Common sightings on these trips are pods of Dolphins which like to play in the bow wave of the boat.
Dive Sites
Atlantic Ocean
Coral Gardens
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North / South Paw
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Di's Crack
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SS Maori
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Bos400
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Indian Ocean
PMB Reef
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PMB Wreck
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Smitswinkle Wrecks
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Light House
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Whittle Rock
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Get in touch
We are keen and waiting to assist you with all your diving requirements so please call in and say "Hello"! We extend a warm and hearty welcome to all, inviting anyone interested in exploring our beautiful underwater world to reach out to us. Whether you’re looking to embark on your first scuba diving lesson, to get your gear serviced or upgrade your equipment, our team is ready to make your underwater adventure a reality. Feel free to contact us via call or email us and take the plunge into the awe-inspiring world of diving.
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