Scuba Diving in Simon's Town, Cape Town
Explore the Great African Sea Forest, colourful False Bay reefs and Cape Town wreck dive sites with experienced local dive professionals based in Simon's Town.
Cape Town diving from Simon's Town
Simon's Town is one of Cape Town's best scuba diving bases, perfectly positioned on False Bay and close to some of the region's most exciting underwater environments. This diving experience gives certified divers the chance to explore the world-famous Great African Sea Forest, colourful rocky reefs, granite boulder swim-throughs and selected Cape wreck dive sites.
This experience is operated by Impact Divers, an SSI-affiliated dive centre based in Simon's Town. The team offers guided scuba dives, boat expeditions, gear rental, dive briefings and marine biodiversity-focused experiences. South African Adventures helps guests enquire and book this experience as part of their Cape Town adventure itinerary.
Important: this activity is for certified scuba divers. Open Water suits most kelp & reef dives; Advanced is required for deeper wreck dives.
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Kelp Forest Diving
Seal Diving
Reef Diving
Wreck DivingWhat makes this unforgettable
Great African Sea Forest
False Bay Reef Diving
Cape Town Wreck Dives
SSI-Affiliated Dive Centre
Full Equipment Rental
Guided Small-Group Dives
Underwater Photography
Simon's Town Departures
Your day on the Atlantic
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Arrival in Simon's Town
Meet at the dive centre, complete paperwork and confirm certification.
- 2
Gear Fitting & Dive Briefing
Collect rental equipment, meet the dive team and receive a site, safety and marine biodiversity briefing.
- 3
First Dive
Head out for the first guided shore or boat dive, depending on conditions and selected package.
- 4
Surface Interval
Warm up, enjoy a hot drink / snack and prepare for the second dive if booked.
- 5
Second Dive
Complete the second guided dive — kelp forest, reef or wreck depending on the plan.
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Return & Debrief
Return to the dive centre, rinse gear and chat through the dive sightings.
Simon's Town Scuba Diving Prices
Guided Scuba Diving · Simon's Town
Shore, boat & wreck dives · Single or double tank · Operated by Impact Divers
- Guided dives (single or double tank)
- MPA permit for protected waters
- Full scuba equipment rental
- Dive & marine biodiversity briefing
- Hot chocolate / hot drink
- Boat snacks where applicable
- Expert local dive guidance
- Kelp forest, reef or wreck options
Important Information
- Prices are per person based on published Impact Divers rates
- Single tank shore dive: R1,800 · Double tank shore dive: R2,400
- Single tank boat dive: R2,000 · Double tank boat dive: R2,800
- Single tank wreck boat dive: R2,000 · Double tank wreck boat dive: R2,800
- Weather, sea conditions & certification dependent
- Open Water required for kelp & most reef dives
- Advanced certification required for deeper wreck dives
- Seal diving currently unavailable — enquire for status
Scuba Diving Simon's Town · FAQs
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