Apex Shark Expeditions Cape Town Wine & Vineyard
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Your full day tour starts with collection from you hotel in Cape Town or surrounds. The exact time will be confirmed with you the day before the trip via email. Travel to Simon's Town is just 45 -55 minutes from Cape Town where you will meet the crew at the Apex Shark Expeditions shop. Indemnities will be signed and complimentary tea / coffee and biscuits will be served. Guests are welcomed aboard White Pointer II. A full safety and weather briefing is given before departure.
Our shark tours in False Bay or Cape Point both offer very different opportunities. Possible shark species can include Seven gill cow sharks, Mako Sharks, Blue sharks and very occasionally, great white sharks. The location for the day will be determined by the best shark activity and sea conditions and will be confirmed with you the day before your trip.
Whales, dolphins and many species of sea birds are often encountered on this adventurous expedition. As we adopt an eco style of operating our trips, going to sea with Apex is like going on a safari game drive and we will try to take in as much marine wildlife as possible on our trips
Once we arrive at our destination, based on what the weather is doing, we will decide on the best spot to weigh anchor and begin attracting sharks to the vessel.
The cage is then deployed where it floats next to our vessel. Once a shark approaches our boat, bait is kept in the water to keep the shark around long enough for identification, viewing and cage diving purposes.
If the weather conditions are favourable, guests will be readied for cage diving. Safety precautions and operational procedures are then explained to any guest wishing to enter the cage. It is important to know that the sharks come very close to the boat so it is not necessary to enter the cage in order to see them. Those not wishing to dive will have excellent views of the sharks regardless.The shark trip duration is approx 3+ hours depending on the weather conditions and shark activity.
There are many good restaurants in Simon's Town to have lunch afterwards if you ares till hungry. Salty Sea Dog offers good old fish n' chips and the Lighthouse Cafe serves up delicious one of a kind dishes which you will want to come back for. Lunch is for your own account. Alternatively, you may choose to head out straight away to the vineyards.
Sipping on fine wines while taking in the Cape’s scenic beauty is the perfect way to spend the afternoon after the excitement of a morning shark cage diving.
CONSTANTIA WINELANDS
In 1679 Simon van der Stel was appointed by the Dutch East India Company to govern the Cape of Good Hope. After years of loyal service, he requested land from the Company. He periodically sent out riders to collect soil samples. In 1685 he chose 891 morgen (about 763 ha) situated behind Table Mountain for its wine-growing potential and magnificent scenery. Constantia Winelands was founded.
GROOT CONSTANTIA WINERY
Groot Constantia is nestled in the fertile Constantia Valley. Become part of a lineage of royalty and noble men who have savoured these wines for centuries.
Most people believe perfection is an impossible ideal, they don’t. They have produced legendary wines for over 300 years.
Visitor's Route Experience includes:
• Museum access
• Tasting (5 wines of your choice)
• Spiegalau crystal glass as a souvenir
Next, if there is time,you'll head to Constantia Glen.Vineyard.
CONSTANTIA GLEN
Ideally located just minutes from the bustling centre of Cape Town, Constantia Glen is a picturesque boutique wine estate with breath taking views.
The undulating foothills of the Constantiaberg command hand harvesting practices underpinning the hand crafted quality of their wines.
Return to your hotel at +- 5pm.
This land leg of this tour rate is based on a minimum of two guests. Should you be a solo traveller, we can still offer you the land tour portion of this trip should you wish pay double the rate.
No children under 8 years of age. Children are prone to seasickness as are adults, however the affect of seasickness on children is much more pronounced with dehydration being a factor. Children also have a lower threshold for pain and discomfort.
Children 10 years old + will be allowed into the cage on the basis that parents vouch for their aquatic experience.
Times are subject to confirmation the day before.
If you would like a private shark or land tour, please request a quotation.
Sharks are completely wild animals and as such sightings and behavior cannot be guaranteed. We will use our best knowledge in order to give you the most realistic expectations before making a booking. Should no sharks be sighted, we offer a voucher for another trip.
CREDIT CARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS
A person must possess a credit card (Amex is not accepted).
The credit card has to fully authenticated (3D secure)
Enabled to make international payments (Please notify your bank)
Sufficient funds on the card
In the event of a payment failure, please contact your bank for authorization & Apex.
Location - We will pick you up and drop you off in the Cape Town area. Please indicate where you would like to be picked up.
Collection times will be advised the day before VIA EMAIL and can start anytime from 06h00 or 07h00.
Our vessel, White Pointer II departs and returns to Simon’s Town Pier, Wharf and Main Street, Simon’s Town.
When - All year round everyday except for Christmas and New Year's day.
We see a variety of shark species throughout the year according to the seasons, weather, water temperature and other factors.
Trips are weather dependent and not species dependent.
Weather - Weather permitting. The safety of our guests will not be compromised, and the skippers decisions is final.
Please allow a little flexibility in your itinerary to allow for weather changes.
Wear - Warm clothing in winter: May to September – Closed non-slip shoes, long pants, waterproof jacket and cap / beanie, scarf.
In summer: October – April – a light wind breaker, cap/hat,
All year round – bathing suit. Bathing suit (donned under your clothing to facilitate changing into your wetsuit aboard)
Bring - Dress in layers, light weather jacket in summer and warm weather jacket, beanie, scarf in winter, closed, non-slip shoes, hat/cap, polarized sunglasses, towel, bathing costume (worn under clothes), sun block & camera.
If you are prone to motion sickness, or not used to being anchored at sea, we recommend Sturgeron or Dramamine tablets. Take one the night before your trip and another one and a half hour before we are scheduled to meet.
For your own enjoyment of the trip, we recommend that you do not overindulge in alcohol the night before as this may result in you being very seasick the next day.
Divers and surface viewers pay the same price.
Our shark tours in False Bay or Cape Point both offer very different opportunities. Possible shark species can include Seven gill cow sharks, Mako Sharks, Blue sharks and very occasionally, great white sharks. The location for the day will be determined by the best shark activity and sea conditions and will be confirmed with you the day before your trip.
Whales, dolphins and many species of sea birds are often encountered on this adventurous expedition. As we adopt an eco style of operating our trips, going to sea with Apex is like going on a safari game drive and we will try to take in as much marine wildlife as possible on our trips
Once we arrive at our destination, based on what the weather is doing, we will decide on the best spot to weigh anchor and begin attracting sharks to the vessel.
The cage is then deployed where it floats next to our vessel. Once a shark approaches our boat, bait is kept in the water to keep the shark around long enough for identification, viewing and cage diving purposes.
If the weather conditions are favourable, guests will be readied for cage diving. Safety precautions and operational procedures are then explained to any guest wishing to enter the cage. It is important to know that the sharks come very close to the boat so it is not necessary to enter the cage in order to see them. Those not wishing to dive will have excellent views of the sharks regardless.The shark trip duration is approx 3+ hours depending on the weather conditions and shark activity.
There are many good restaurants in Simon's Town to have lunch afterwards if you ares till hungry. Salty Sea Dog offers good old fish n' chips and the Lighthouse Cafe serves up delicious one of a kind dishes which you will want to come back for. Lunch is for your own account. Alternatively, you may choose to head out straight away to the vineyards.
Sipping on fine wines while taking in the Cape’s scenic beauty is the perfect way to spend the afternoon after the excitement of a morning shark cage diving.
CONSTANTIA WINELANDS
In 1679 Simon van der Stel was appointed by the Dutch East India Company to govern the Cape of Good Hope. After years of loyal service, he requested land from the Company. He periodically sent out riders to collect soil samples. In 1685 he chose 891 morgen (about 763 ha) situated behind Table Mountain for its wine-growing potential and magnificent scenery. Constantia Winelands was founded.
GROOT CONSTANTIA WINERY
Groot Constantia is nestled in the fertile Constantia Valley. Become part of a lineage of royalty and noble men who have savoured these wines for centuries.
Most people believe perfection is an impossible ideal, they don’t. They have produced legendary wines for over 300 years.
Visitor's Route Experience includes:
• Museum access
• Tasting (5 wines of your choice)
• Spiegalau crystal glass as a souvenir
Next, if there is time,you'll head to Constantia Glen.Vineyard.
CONSTANTIA GLEN
Ideally located just minutes from the bustling centre of Cape Town, Constantia Glen is a picturesque boutique wine estate with breath taking views.
The undulating foothills of the Constantiaberg command hand harvesting practices underpinning the hand crafted quality of their wines.
Return to your hotel at +- 5pm.
This land leg of this tour rate is based on a minimum of two guests. Should you be a solo traveller, we can still offer you the land tour portion of this trip should you wish pay double the rate.
No children under 8 years of age. Children are prone to seasickness as are adults, however the affect of seasickness on children is much more pronounced with dehydration being a factor. Children also have a lower threshold for pain and discomfort.
Children 10 years old + will be allowed into the cage on the basis that parents vouch for their aquatic experience.
Times are subject to confirmation the day before.
If you would like a private shark or land tour, please request a quotation.
Sharks are completely wild animals and as such sightings and behavior cannot be guaranteed. We will use our best knowledge in order to give you the most realistic expectations before making a booking. Should no sharks be sighted, we offer a voucher for another trip.
CREDIT CARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS
A person must possess a credit card (Amex is not accepted).
The credit card has to fully authenticated (3D secure)
Enabled to make international payments (Please notify your bank)
Sufficient funds on the card
In the event of a payment failure, please contact your bank for authorization & Apex.
Location - We will pick you up and drop you off in the Cape Town area. Please indicate where you would like to be picked up.
Collection times will be advised the day before VIA EMAIL and can start anytime from 06h00 or 07h00.
Our vessel, White Pointer II departs and returns to Simon’s Town Pier, Wharf and Main Street, Simon’s Town.
When - All year round everyday except for Christmas and New Year's day.
We see a variety of shark species throughout the year according to the seasons, weather, water temperature and other factors.
Trips are weather dependent and not species dependent.
Weather - Weather permitting. The safety of our guests will not be compromised, and the skippers decisions is final.
Please allow a little flexibility in your itinerary to allow for weather changes.
Wear - Warm clothing in winter: May to September – Closed non-slip shoes, long pants, waterproof jacket and cap / beanie, scarf.
In summer: October – April – a light wind breaker, cap/hat,
All year round – bathing suit. Bathing suit (donned under your clothing to facilitate changing into your wetsuit aboard)
Bring - Dress in layers, light weather jacket in summer and warm weather jacket, beanie, scarf in winter, closed, non-slip shoes, hat/cap, polarized sunglasses, towel, bathing costume (worn under clothes), sun block & camera.
If you are prone to motion sickness, or not used to being anchored at sea, we recommend Sturgeron or Dramamine tablets. Take one the night before your trip and another one and a half hour before we are scheduled to meet.
For your own enjoyment of the trip, we recommend that you do not overindulge in alcohol the night before as this may result in you being very seasick the next day.
Divers and surface viewers pay the same price.
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