Great White Shark & Sealion Combo (October to May)
About your Great White Shark & Sealion Combo Tour (October to May)
If you are short on time travelling through to Port Lincoln and you still want to see the two iconic experiences in Great White Shark Cage Diving and swimming with Australian Sealions then this tour is for you.
And Yes before you ask both experiences are at two separate locations!
Trip Highlights
- Unlimited Surface Cage Viewing: This eliminates the need for dive certification.
- Experience of swimming with Australian Sea Lions
Your day starts off with the very interactive wildlife swim with the Australian sea lions in their natural environment. Your skipper has up to four separate locations for you to interact with these very cute animals being either the Hopkin Islands, Langton, Grindal or Blyth Islands.
Once back onboard then off you go to the Neptune Islands where the adrenaline of a shark cage dive awaits you. Expect a very exciting, informative and educational day. Keeping in with permits to attract the Great White Sharks the crew will use a berley to provide you with the best possible chance of a shark sightings. The goal is to have the sharks interact close to the vessel and cage resulting in a memorable encounter and wonderful photographic opportunities.
We have provided below historical information of shark sightings to help you plan your trip to Port Lincoln.
- Optimal weather prevails from October to April
- January to February consistently offering strong shark sightings.
- March, April, and May promise excellent sightings as well.
- September, October, November, and December ensure a high likelihood of remarkable encounters.
- Late April, June, and July typically welcome larger female sharks, albeit with the trade-off of potentially unpredictable weather.
- For interactions with sealions, the period from September to May is recommended. Water temperature ranges from 18 to 19 degrees Celsius from December to May, and from 15 to 16 degrees Celsius for the remainder of the year.
Duration
- Boarding times vary – we will advise you at the time in your booking confirmation.
- Length of tour is approximately 12 hours.
- Swimming with the Sea Lions inclusions operates from October through to May. Dates outside of these months please contact us.
- Tours are not operated every day. Please check contact us for availability.
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- Great White Shark Cage Diving Port Lincoln
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- Great White Shark Diving Port Lincoln
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- Shark Cage Diving Port Lincoln
Inclusions
- Price includes the use of our wetsuits, hood, boots, gloves and mask
- No extra dive fees to be paid on board
- The price of our tours is the same for all guests as when a shark is sighted, everyone on board has the opportunity to view the shark, not just those in the cage.
- Neptune Islands Visitor Use Fee ($42.80)
Additional Information
- 11.00am tour – Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, cooked dinner and light refreshments all day.
- 6.00am & 6.30am tour – Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and light refreshments all day.
Optional extras
- Soft drinks, bottled water and alcohol available for purchase
- Souvenirs available on board
- GoPro hire available on board
Full Itinerary
Your skipper will see you arrive at either Hopkins or Grindal Island
- Crew will issue wetsuits, masks and snorkels & fins
- 1 Hour (approximately) to swim with the most playful sea lions
- Crew will be in the water with you at all times.
- Once in the water, the Sea Lions entice you to come and play. With summersaults and swirls they glide effortlessly past.
- Return to the boat, where a hot shower and tea and coffee awaits.
- Tea, coffee & water. Soft drinks and alcohol available to purchase.
- Next stop – Neptune Islands Marine Park for shark cage diving.
Additional Information
- 11.00am tour – Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, cooked dinner and light refreshments all day.
- 6.00am & 6.30am tour – Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and light refreshments all day.
Those who choose not to Swim with the Sealions may join the Captain in the tender boat to observe the Sealions.
Check in details
Please meet at office at 3/10 South Quay Boulevard (blue fronted building)
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time, coffee available at check in.
- Pre booked transfers from accommodation places are available for $15 per person return. Please make sure you let us know at the time of your booking.
What to bring
To ensure the comfort of your trip you will need to bring:
- Bathers and a towel.
- Your camera, if you have one. If you do not we do have GoPros on board you can to hire and a highlights package is available to purchase.
- Charging cables. USB points are available on our vessels.
- Comfortable clothing: Remember to pack some warm clothes as it can get cool on the water (even in summer). A warm jacket is a must in winter. Our vessels have reverse cycle air-conditioning for your comfort.
- Sunglasses: Polarized sunglasses make it easier to see into the water and spot the sharks from on board.
- Sunscreen – we encourage you to be sunsmart.
- Boat appropriate soft-soled shoes – preferably not thongs.
- Space is limited, small bags are appreciated.
- A reusable drink bottle as chilled filtered water is available on board.
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