Great White Shark Cage Dive Expeditions

Port Lincoln

from $2495 AUD

Great White Shark Cage Diving Expeditions – Port Lincoln

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Dive in Australia has been helping connect divers and adventurers face-to-face with the ocean’s most iconic predator in a safe, respectful, and truly unforgettable way.

Why Book the Rodney Fox Expedition?

2026 SCHEDULED EXPEDITIONS

  • More Time, More Sharks: Multi-day liveaboard offers far greater encounter opportunities than a day trip.
  • Exclusive Access: Home of the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage Dive (for certified divers).
  • Ethical & Responsible: Pioneers in shark research and eco-conscious encounters since 1976.
  • Expert Support: Qualified Dive Professionals supporting all comfort levels.
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The Experience: Surface Cage vs Ocean Floor Cage Dive

Surface Cage Diving: No Experience Needed!

Perfect for first-timers, families, and ocean lovers.  Encounter and interact with Great Whites from the safety of the surface cage.

The surface cage is opened from early morning to late afternoon.  You will share the time in the surface cage with your fellow shark enthusiasts throughout the whole day.  The cage allows a maximum of four people at a time to enhance the experience.

Every moment is an adrenaline rush you’ll never forget.

  • Who: Ages 8+, No dive certification required.
  • The Experience: Watch these majestic sharks glide effortlessly an adrenaline rush for everyone!

Ocean Floor Cage Diving – For Certified SCUBA Divers

  • Requirements: Open Water (or equivalent) certification required – 20metres depth
  • Dives: Between 2 to 3 divers per dive, with a professional guide
  • Exclusive experience: Available nowhere else in the world

“Unmatched. Being 20m down when the Great White appears is the ultimate, unforgettable dive experience. Worth every penny.” [Stephen Brady], Dive in Australia Founder

Best Time to Dive: Great White Seasons

  • In short, anytime as the Great Whites are nomadic with consistent sightings have been found all year round.
  • Expeditions run throughout the year, except the month of August which is allocated for the vessel’s annual maintenance.
  • Itineraries and duration varies to maximize weather conditions and shark encounters.
  • Warmer Months: (October to February) – Very consistent sighting.  Good weather conditions both for calmer seas and generally little rain experienced. Large, mature male sharks (ranging between 4-5m) can be seen year round and are perhaps the most inquisitive (hence photogenic). Water visibility ranges from 15-30m.
  • Ocean floor cage dives are available on all expeditions.
  • Cooler Months: (March to July) Great White Sharks, especially the mature female sharks that can measure over 5m have more sightings during May, June  and July.  The days and daylight hours are shorter, so there is less surface cage time which is why the expeditions can be scheduled longer.  The other consideration if you are planning on travelling during these months is the weather can be more unfavourable with stronger winds and rain. A trade off if you are seeking to encounter the larger female great whites.
  • 2026 itineraries average 4-night expeditions with some 5-night trips.

Why Neptune Islands? The Epicentre of Great White Action

The Neptune Islands are unequivocally one of the most important Great White Shark aggregation sites globally. This unique ecosystem ensures maximum encounter opportunities and provides the powerful context for your Rodney Fox expedition.

Key Reasons for High Encounters:

  • Seal Super-Colony: The islands host South Australia’s largest colonies of long-nosed fur seals—the primary food source for Great Whites.
  • Ideal Hunting Ground: Rugged underwater ledges, deep drop-offs, and strong currents create perfect ambush terrain for these apex predators.
  • Rich Ecosystem: The crossroads of ocean currents support a thriving marine life, making it a critical habitat for many species.
  • Scientific Significance: Sharks are studied and identified here year after year, demonstrating how crucial this site is to their life cycle.

Conservation & Ethics:

The non-invasive tourism promoted by operators like Rodney Fox supports ongoing research and conservation efforts, ensuring this remarkable species is protected for generations to come.

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Cabin Types
  • Double/Twin Share Cabins – Upper & Lower Deck (All shared bathroom facilities)
  • Sole Occupancy
  • 1 x Master Suite with ensuite

Ready to Secure Your Great White Adventure?

📞 (+61 499 464 007) Contact Us Now to check live availability for the best 2026 dates.

Our Promise: We find the best expedition dates for you, hassle-free.  A 30% deposit upfront payment required to secure your booking. Balance payable with 60 days of the departure date.

 

Expedition Inclusions & Costs

 

  • Return Airport Transfers to your Port Lincoln accommodation
  • Ocean Floor Cage Dives (Certified Divers Only)
  • Onboard ‘Ship’s Bar Only’ policy. Soft drinks are complimentary.
  • Meals/snacks – All meals and snacks, soft drinks are provided complimentary, including crisps, chocolate, nuts, and cheese.
  • Fins, weight belts or regulators for surface cage (Please bring your own mask)
  • Unlimited Surface Cage Dives
  • 50% discount on subsequent trip if sharks are not sighted

Recommendations:

  • Guests are required to have their own dive mask
  • Bring your loudest Hawaiian T-Shirt for the trivia nights (prizes for the loudest t-shirt)

Important Fees (Not Included)

 

  • Neptune Island Government Park entry fees – from AUD$180.00
  • 7ml Wetsuit Hire – from -AUD$80.00
  • Regulators (Certified Divers) – AUD$80.00
  • NB: All guests are asked bring their own dive mask
  • Onboard purchases

Pricing Tables

Pricing (per person) - 2026 Period

Option Cost
Surface Cage Diver (Starting price from) $2,495.00
Ocean Floor Diver (starting price from) $2,995.00
Extra Charges: Neptune Island Government Park entry fees - Optional Extras: Wetsuit Hire, Regulators (Certified Divers) - Important (All guess are asked to bring there own dive mask)

Cancellation Policy

  • Greater than 90 days – $250 cancellation fee per person.
  • Less than 90 days, forfeit 30% of the trip fee per person.
  • Less than 60 days, forfeit 50% of the trip fee per person.
  • Less than 30 days, forfeit 100% of the trip fee per person.
  • If a cancellation is required then we will endeavour to sell the position/s and credit the amount received less $250 admin fee.
  • Please note that there is no guarantee that the position/s will be sold.
  • No refund is made for any unused part of the itinerary, e.g. due to unforeseen mechanical breakdown of the vessel, medical reasons affecting yourself, other passengers or crew, adverse weather conditions or other maritime and fundamental safety considerations. Travel and Cancellation Insurance (including for Covid) must be purchased or accept liability and risk. No refund is given for no or limited shark activity

Great White Expedition (4 days/3 Nights) 2026

Priced from AUD $2,495.00 (Surface Cage Diver)

Priced from AUD$2,995.00 (Ocean Floor Cage Diver)

This special 4 day tour is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience (and want to maximise their time at sea) and learn a lot about great white sharks. On this tour, experience the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an Expedition for people who are very interested in sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion
for these incredible creatures.

Day 1

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 1.00 pm where you’ll be transferred to the vessel. 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 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 New Zealand Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many bird species to watch, and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted. More shark talks in the evening and then time for bed ready for the next day’s 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.

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 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.

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

Great White Shark Expedition (4 Nights/5 Days) 2026

Priced from AUD $3295.00 (Surface Cage Diver)

Priced from AUD$3995.00 (Ocean Floor Cage Diver)

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

This 4-Nights/5 Day Tour is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience and learn a lot about great whites.

On this Expedition, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an expedition for people who are very interested sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion for spending lots of time with these incredible creatures.

Briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening prior to Dive Day One .

Up to Four days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various reef, weed bank and sandy bottom locations.

A part of one dive-day ( usually first morning or last evening) is planned to target another South Australian underwater icon, the Australian Sea Lions at Hopkins Island.

Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island fur seal colonies with our tender boat. Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option up on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Expeditions.

At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, and usually a fun quiz night or a shark research talk.

First Day

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 10.00 AM. We take you back to our expedition vessel and officially welcome all aboard. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. A light lunch is provided and then we depart for the day with anchorage at a location near our next day’s activities, either for the Australian Sea lion Swim at Hopkins Island or all the way down to the Neptune Islands, home of the great white shark. .We expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so where there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters, where we’ll be looking to spot a few dorsal fins.

DIVE Days 2,3,4

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.

We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the 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 live-aboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse your self in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white, a refreshing beer, or try a local variety of red wine. 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 5 ( Last Day)

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

Leave the Neptune Islands around 2:00 PM and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. Charcuterie Board with local produce is provided on the way back into Port.

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).

 

FAQ

Payment Terms

A 30% deposit of the total cost is required to secure a position with us. A 30% deposit will hold the reservation until 60 days prior to the expedition departure date when the balance is to be paid. Full payment balance is due 60 days before the departure date.

Refund

No refund is made for any unused part of the itinerary, e.g. due to unforeseen mechanical breakdown of the vessel, medical reasons affecting yourself, other passengers or crew, adverse weather conditions or other maritime and fundamental safety considerations. Travel and Cancellation Insurance (including for Covid) must be purchased or accept liability and risk. No refund is given for no or limited shark activity

Cancellation Policy

Greater than 90 days – $250 cancellation fee per person. Less than 90 days, forfeit 30% of the trip fee per person. Less than 60 days, forfeit 50% of the trip fee per person. Less than 30 days, forfeit 100% of the trip fee per person. If a cancellation is required then we will endeavour to sell the position/s and credit the amount received less $250 admin fee. Please note that there is no guarantee that the position/s will be sold.

Marine Park Levies

National Park fees are a compulsory payment to the South Australian Government and are an additional cost payable to RFSE. If fees increase from the SA Government after booking, this increase will be passed on to customers.

What are the best times to see the Great Whit Sharks?

All year round except for the month of August. August is allocated for annual maintenance on the vessel.

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