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REEF & KELP FOREST

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Simonstown, Cape Town

All year round

Max Depths: 18 meters

Water temp:
12°c - 18°C

Visibility: 5m – 15m

Open Water (snorkeling possible)

location
SIMONS TOWN, CAPE TOWN

season
ALL YEAR ROUND

depth
MAX DEPTH: 12M – 35M

temperature
WATER TEMP: 12°C – 18°C

visibility
VISIBILITY: 5M – 15M

certification
OPEN WATER OR ABOVE
(SNORKELLING POSSIBLE)

REEF AND KELP FOREST DIVES

This two dive package is an ideal introduction to Cape Town diving and is suitable for Openwater divers. As with all our guided dives, our guide to client ratio is 1:4 or less for maximum attention and safety.

On the reef dive, we focus on a more exposed dive site and the kelp forest dive will be conducted in one of our many thick kelp forest dive sites.

The reef topography of Cape Town is dominated by granite outcrops with interesting walls, crevices and swim-throughs. These reefs are covered with colourful sponges, feather stars, anemones, hydroids and ascidians making them a photograher’s delight. Those with a keen eye will spot all manner of cryptic creatures sheltering in the robust reef life. Delicate spider crabs cling to sea fans and West Coast rock lobster line up in cracks and overhangs in the rocky reef. Nudibranchs abound and more than ten species can often be spotted on a dive.

Our kelp forests are gaining international recognition amongst divers. The swaying giant kelp stems are crowned with leathery “leaves” reaching up to the light. They have gained the apt name of Great African Sea Forests and diving between the kelp stems is reminiscent of wandering through a forest. The kelp forest provides a refuge for schools of fish, small sharks and rays and many species of invertebrates and crustaceans. Sea urchins, abalone and limpets cover their strong hold-fasts which anchor the kelp to the rocky reef.

 

INCLUDED

  • Two guided dives 
  • Full equipment rental
  • Delicious light lunch at Pisces Divers
  • Briefings
  • Water, hot drinks and chocolates on boat
  • Lockers for personal items at dive centre

EXCLUDED

  • Transport to Pisces Divers (can be arranged)
  • Camera

ITINERARY

  • Meet at Pisces Divers at time agreed when booking made
  • Collect equipment, sign indemnities and load the boat
  • Briefing for first dive
  • Boat is launched and collects divers from beach opposite the dive centre
  • Proceed to first dive site (20 minute trip) and dive
  • Exit water and surface interval
  • Briefing for second dive site
  • Proceed to second dive site
  • Exit water and head back to Simonstown
  • Return to dive centre for hot shower, coffee,lunch and debrief

WHAT TO BRING

  • Dive Certification Card
  • Towel
  • Warm Jacket
  • Bathing suit / Swimming costume
  • Sunblock
  • Camera
  • Own dive equipment if preferred

GALLERY

REEF & KELP FOREST PACKAGE

R3,200.00

SINGLE DIVE OPTION

R2,000.00

SEAL & KELP FOREST VIDEO

MEAL OPTIONS

REVIEWS

  • star rating  Everything about our experience with Pisces was great. I highly recommend booking your diving experience in South Africa with Jacqui and the team at Pisces. My wife and... read more

    PierreL49
    February 23, 2020
  • star rating  Fantastic Dive Centre!  - I have done tons of dives with Pisces and regularly hire the gear. I have never had an equipment issue. There gear works perfectly. All the staff are super professional,... read more

    Chay S
    December 29, 2022
  • star rating  I cannot recommend this dive shop high enough, super efficient, great equipment and professional caring staff. Without a doubt the best run shop I've ever seen. Nearby dive sites are... read more

    terrencec21
    August 2, 2019
  • star rating  Everything about our experience with Pisces was great. I highly recommend booking your diving experience in South Africa with Jacqui and the team at Pisces. My wife and... read more

    Pierre L
    February 1, 2020
  • star rating  Highly recommended - My husband and I were in Cape Town for a few days. As Covid had wrecked havoc with our diving plans the past 2 years, we decided to dive the... read more

    Checv
    January 3, 2022
  • star rating  Woke up this morning expecting 2 great dives and that’s exactly what we got! At the dive centre we were kitted out by Jack (I think was his name), he... read more

    Scubacase
    December 1, 2019
  • star rating  I did 5 dives with Pisces Divers, and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The staff are friendly, relaxed and efficient. Jacqui, who does the bookings, went out of her way to... read more

    neil_wiltshire
    January 1, 2021
  • star rating  The whole team was really nice and did their best to accomodate us also regarding the fact that we had to catch our flight back to Europe the same evening.... read more

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    January 25, 2023
  • star rating  The crew at Pisces Divers is one of the best I have ever dived with. Always willing to pass on their knowledge and tips on diving in cold water.. I'm... read more

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    November 25, 2018
  • star rating  My wife and I decided to do something "crazy" and do our Open Water Dive course. We had an island holiday lined up so thought this would be great to... read more

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    May 1, 2022

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