Dive-site story
Located at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, this purpose-built aquarium diving experience places certified divers directly inside large indoor exhibits such as the I&J Ocean Exhibit and the Kelp Forest exhibit. Divers encounter a curated population of indigenous South African marine species under strictly regulated indoor conditions, offering intimate encounters with large pelagic and coastal animals without the swell or variable weather of open ocean diving.
Diving alongside ragged-tooth sharks and large ocean rays in a clear aquarium setting
Floating through an authentic living giant kelp ecosystem
Interacting safely with resident green sea turtles and schooling gamefish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Operates year-round in temperature-controlled indoor facilities unaffected by outdoor weather.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged-tooth sharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail amberjackSeriola lalandi | Common |
Marine forecast
