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DIVE AND STAY PACKAGES

Unforgettable diving experiences in South Africa’s most thrilling waters

With South Coast Diving Co., embark on unforgettable adventures from iconic shark encounters to the legendary Sardine Run and now rare Blue Shark sightings. Our expertly guided diving packages offer unparalleled marine experiences in the heart of Protea Banks, as well as gives you the opportunity to enjoy multiple dives while staying at out gorgeous guesthouse.

SHARK DIVING EXPERIENCES

We are situated on off the world-famous Protea Banks. 

Protea Banks is world renowned for its extremely high number of shark species and encounters. Combined with our highly trained instructors’ experience with shark behaviour we are able to offer shark diving packages that provide consistent and safe shark encounters.

But what makes us special?

We are one of the only dive operators that offers true adventurers with the ability to see the elusive blue shark species. Blue sharks are incredibly rare, making them a truly once-in-a-lifetime bucket list encounter.

We have partnered with several international conservation bodies, such as Green Fins. This underscores our dedication to conservation as an eco-dive centre, and ensuring the safety of our marine environments through sustainable tourism.

What is included in all our shark packages:

  • Weight & cylinder rental
  • Coffee, tea and other refreshments
  • Guidance from our trained, local team
Extras in all our shark packages:
  • Soft and Hard gear rental
  • Nitrox

STAY AND DIVE COMBO PACKAGES

Stay and Dive packages
want to dive on protea for multiple days?

Our packages combine accommodation at our dedicated guesthouse, light early-morning continental breakfasts, diving, permits, all equipment, and optional airport transfers – so all you need to do is arrive and enjoy the experience.

These packages include two dives for every night you stay with us, allowing you to make the most of your time and money while experiencing more of what Protea Banks has to offer.

You’ll be diving the spectacular reefs of Protea Banks, encountering a variety of sharks, dolphins, fish, sea turtles, and whales, while also exploring incredible underwater caves and rocky formations – creating a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

View Our guest house
The Lookout Guesthouse

A peaceful retreat where you can relax, edit your footage, socialise with other guests, take a swim or just chill out in your room. The perfect place to be after the high-energy morning dive

The Guest house eight individually styled, en-suite double rooms, a heated pool, a relaxing outdoor and common area, secure gear storage and rinse stations, quality linens and towels. This is all powered throughout by solar energy, ensuring you have uninterrupted access to all amenities.

SARDINE RUN PACKAGES

THE SARDINE RUN

Have a front row seat to one of the largest migrations on Earth with our Sardine Safari Packages.

Each year billions of sardines move North along South Africa’s Wild Coast, bringing with them dolphins, sharks, whales and diving birds.

You’ll head out in search of bait balls, diving birds, dolphins, sharks, whales, game fish, and other incredible marine predators as they take part in this world-famous feeding frenzy – creating a truly raw, unforgettable, and once-in-a-lifetime ocean experience.

The Sardine Run package lets you witness this incredible spectacle up close with flexible daily trips—no multi-day commitment required. Perfect for divers, snorkellers and boat passengers.

our sardine run packages