Key Points: Discover the excitement of wreck freediving in False Bay, Cape Town. Prominent wrecks include SAS Pietermaritzburg, MV Rockeater, and SAS Good Hope. Home to diverse marine life like nudibranchs, yellowtail, rays, and sharks. Safety and responsible diving are paramount. Wrecks offer unique habitats for species like rock lobster and Red Roman. Diving into […]
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Key Points: Highlights the diversity and unique features of Cape Town’s dive sites. Provides practical information on accessing and diving at each site. Emphasizes the variety of marine life and underwater landscapes. Offers tips on optimal diving conditions and safety precautions. Introduction Cape Town is renowned for its diverse and vibrant dive sites, offering underwater
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Key Summary Overview of Steenbras Deep as a boat-access-only dive site near Gordon’s Bay. Detailed description of underwater terrain and marine life. Guidelines for spearfishing, safety, and gear recommendations. Best times and conditions for diving this challenging site. Steenbras Deep Dive Site Overview Steenbras Deep is one of the more secluded and less frequently visited
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Key Highlights: Discover the vast and biodiverse kelp forests of Camps Bay, suitable for divers of all experience levels. Immerse yourself in an underwater world teeming with marine life, from shy sharks to endangered abalone. Best experienced during Cape Town’s summer months, November to June, when conditions are optimal. The Bakoven Bay kelp forest, nestled
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Key Highlights: Explore the dense and vibrant kelp forest of Sandy Cove, near Cosy Bay in Camps Bay. Perfect for freedivers and snorkelers, with depths around 5 -15 meters and thriving marine life. Easy access via stairs leading straight into the kelp forest. Tucked along Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, Sandy Cove offers a diving experience
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Sea Point Kelp Forests: A Freediver’s Sanctuary in Cape Town’s Atlantic Ocean Key Highlights: Dive into one of Cape Town’s most biodiverse underwater ecosystems. Explore the Sea Point Kelp Forest, a haven for marine life, from shy sharks to endangered abalone. Best experienced during the summer, when South Easterly winds clear the water. The Sea
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Key Summary Overview of Roman Rock as a popular boat-access dive site in Simonstown. Detailed insights into marine life, underwater terrain, and best diving practices. Guidelines on navigating no-take zones and spearfishing regulations. Essential safety tips for diving in busy waters and gear recommendations. Roman Rock Dive Site Roman Rock is one of False Bay’s
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Key Summary Overview of Bakoven Beach as a spearfishing and dive site Detailed information on marine life and the site’s underwater topography Important dive and parking tips, including catch limits and safety considerations Overview of Apnea Addicts’ connection with the NSRI for local dive training Bakoven Beach Dive Site Located in Camps Bay, Bakoven Beach is
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Long Beach Dive Site Located in Simon’s Town on the False Bay coastline, Long Beach is one of Cape Town’s most well-known and frequently dived shore sites. Popular among beginner and experienced divers alike, this easily accessible spot offers a variety of underwater attractions and vibrant marine life. The shallow, protected waters of Long Beach
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Saunder’s Rock Dive Site Saunder’s Rock, located on the Atlantic Seaboard near Green Point, Cape Town, is a favorite spot for spearfishers, freedivers, and snorkelers alike. Known for its rugged underwater terrain, abundant marine life, and accessibility from the city center, this site attracts divers, particularly in the summer months when conditions are ideal. Whether
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