About your (4 Days/3 Nights) Great White Shark Expedition

Embarking on the exclusive Rodney Fox Great White Shark 4 Day 3 Night expedition is an opportunity tailor-made for individuals seeking an immersive encounter with Great White Sharks. This very popular 4 Day 3 Night Liveaboard trip offers you a chance to not only optimize your time at sea but also to gain in-depth knowledge about these magnificent creatures.

During this expedition, certified divers with a minimum of an open water certification can experience the world’s sole Ocean Floor Cage dive, providing a truly captivating experience with the Great Whites as they cruise around in what I like to call a more natural environment. Nevertheless, even if you aren’t a certified diver, all guests have the opportunity to intimately observe Great White Sharks up close within our Surface Cage.

This expedition is designed for a diverse range of enthusiasts – avid shark enthusiasts, seasoned divers, adventurous souls, shark photography enthusiasts, and anyone who shares our profound passion for these extraordinary beings.

Ocean Floor Shark Cage Diving Encounters

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Tour Dates – Availability (Contact us for 2024/2025 scheduled Departure Dates)

SUMMER (Dec – Feb)

AUTUMN (Mar – May)

WINTER (June – Aug)

SPRING (Sept – Nov)

Trip Highlights

• Extreme Shark Reliability: Your 4 Day 3 Night itinerary significantly enhances your chances of encountering multiple shark interactions.
• Unlimited Surface Cage Viewing: This eliminates the need for dive certification. Certified divers, however, can relish daily ocean floor cage dives, an exclusive privilege. In this setting, you’ll come face to face with the sharks in an environment closely mirroring their natural habitat.
• Experience of swimming with Australian Sea Lions

Vessel Cabins

Your cabins on this nautical odyssey consist of 6 double/twin cabins on the top deck, each offering direct access to the deck. Additionally, there are 2 lower deck twin single cabins and 1 top deck master ensuite cabin, completing the inviting accommodations. With a maximum capacity of 18 guests, you can expect intimacy and personalized attention throughout your journey.

The Vessel

The vessel, stretching 32 meters in length, features a spacious dive deck and an upper deck designed for optimal shark viewing. The open-plan saloon and galley provide a welcoming space to unwind. Accommodating a maximum of 18 guests, the vessel boasts 9 guest cabins. A dedicated crew of 7 is ready to attend to your every need, guiding you through this awe-inspiring encounter with our remarkable sharks. To further enhance your exploration, a state-of-the-art tender boat awaits, facilitating island tours, sea lion snorkeling, and diving. With 3 decks at your disposal, relaxation and enjoyment take precedence.

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Shark Sightings Season

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.

At Dive in Australia, we extend the convenience of live availability checks and a secure payment process, allowing you to book your journey with ease and peace of mind.  Let us do the checking on your behalf which is all part of our service.  

Great White Shark 4 Day 3 Night – Expedition (Itinerary) – Early Departure on Day 1.

A perfect experience for those seeking an intimate encounter with Great White Sharks over a 4-day tour, aiming to maximize time at sea and gain insights into their behaviour. The world’s only Ocean Floor Cage is deployed for qualified SCUBA Divers, while all guests can engage with Great Whites up-close in our Surface Cage. An Expedition tailored for shark enthusiasts, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers, and those sharing a passion for these incredible creatures.

Day 1                   

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at  and escort you to our vessel. Welcome aboard at 1:30PM . You’ll be shown to your cabins where you can unload before the formal introductions and safety talk. After leaving the Marina, we’ll pass through the stunning Thorny Passage, then stop off at Hopkins Island for a snorkel with the adorable puppy dogs of the seas – the Australian sea lions!  Then depending on the current weather conditions we either look to stroll onshore along local islands and beaches, or decide if it’s cruise time to the famous Neptune Islands Marine Park, anchor down and test out our dive kit for the shark diving. There is time to relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin. Please note that no shark attractant is used on this day.

Day 2  

Divers are briefed, and the Surface Cage hits the water, ready for action. Our priority is for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA
diving guests in the ocean floor cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Long Nosed Fur Seals and look for landing conditions to be favourable to go walking on the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many bird species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted. More presentations in the evening and then time for bed ready for the next days big adventure.

Day 3 
More time with the great whites viewing topside, in the surface cage or down on the ocean floor and by now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned. The evening brings more opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it. on the final night at the Neptune Islands we normally encourage all guests and crew to get into their brightest party shirt and hold Quiz Night, a night of fun games and shark facts.

Day 4    

More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat. Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. We arrive back in Port Lincoln by 8.00PM for guests to disembark. Dinner is provided onboard.

*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of the various events).

Great White Shark 3 Night – 4 Day Expedition (Itinerary) – Late departure on day 1

Day 1

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 6.15 pm and escort you to the MV Rodney Fox. Welcome aboard at 6:30 pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Anchors away and we head off to Hopkins Island or the Neptune Islands. Please note that dinner is included onboard on this first night.

Day 2

It’s worth getting up at day-break for the rest of the journey down to the Neptune Islands. The scenery is spectacular – we pass through the stunning Thorny Passage and stop by the Hopkins Islands for an hour so you can snorkel with Australian Sea Lions. Anchor at the Neptune Islands (our destination), where you’ll no doubt spot a few dorsal fins. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action!

Relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin.

Day 3

Diving resumes in the Surface Cage and the Ocean Floor Cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the New Zealand Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. By now, you’ll be getting to your sharks and the Rodney Fox Shark Presentation in the evening will share even more information about these wonderful animals.

Day 4

More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat.

Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ and a delightful charcuterie board will be served with a selection of preserved fine foods, cured meats, pates, dips as well as cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits and nuts – usually with common dolphins joining us for company.

We arrive back in Port Lincoln by 8.00PM for guests to disembark.

*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

Great White Shark 5 Night – 6 Day Expedition (Itinerary)

Day 1

We’ll meet you at the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 6.15 PM and officially welcome all aboard at 6.30 pm.  Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Dinner will be served as we then depart for the night’s anchorage at a location near our next days’ activities.

Day 2

Wake up at either Hopkins Island where we expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so in the morning, there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters. Or, we wake up at the Neptune Islands and get ready to start spotting some dorsal fins. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA-certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage. At night you can download our pictures then relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, and can then retire to your cabin ready for the next day’s adventures.

Days 3, 4 and 5

More diving in the surface and ocean floor cage!

We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty of time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it… and get up when you feel like it.

Day 6 ( Last Day)

By now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned, more diving before we have to pack up!

Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ and a delightful charcuterie board will be served with a selection of preserved fine foods, cured meats, pates, dips as well as cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits and nuts – usually with common dolphins joining us for company.

We arrive back in Port Lincoln before 8.00 PM for guests to disembark.

*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).