Discover the Most Popular Two-Tank Dive on the Garden Route

ProDive, based at the Beacon Isle Hotel, offers an unparalleled diving experience along the stunning Garden Route. This adventure blends breathtaking reef diving with a visit to Robberg Nature Reserve, where you’ll get the chance to dive with playful Cape Fur Seals.

Choose between two incredible dive sites: Jacobs Reef or Dolphins Column. Both are renowned for their magnificent wall dives, adorned with vibrant soft corals. As you descend, you’ll be surrounded by a dazzling array of colors, showcasing the beauty of Plett’s underwater world and the richness of Eastern Cape reefs. These reefs not only impress with their visual beauty but also with the incredible marine life that calls them home.

A standout experience is encountering Shysharks, often found resting together in rocky crevices. These fascinating sharks are native to the coastal waters of the Western and Eastern Cape. Read more here.

With depths ranging from 10 to 16 meters, this dive is suitable for divers of all skill levels. Whether you’re an experienced diver or new to the sport, you’ll find this adventure to be truly unforgettable.

Dive Highlights:

• Sea Fans covered in Basket Stars
• Shysharks
• Large reef fish, including Red Roman, Zebra, and Blacktail
• Rays and Octopus
• Nudibranchs
• Orange wall sponge and purple soft coral
• Occasional sightings of dolphins and sharks

After exploring the reef, the journey continues to Robberg Nature Reserve for an exhilarating Seal Dive.

Diving with Cape Fur Seals is an unforgettable experience. As you enter the water, the inquisitive seals immediately approach, eager to interact. To enhance the encounter, divers are encouraged to stay on their knees, allowing the seals to swim closer. Their acrobatic movements, darting and twirling with elegance, offer a unique and immersive adventure in their natural environment.

Seal Dive Facts:

• Depth: 4-6m
• Boat Dive
• Minimum Qualification: Open Water / Discover Scuba Diving Course prior to dive

This two-tank dive offers a remarkable blend of reef exploration and seal interaction, making it a must-do for any diver visiting the Garden Route.

The best time to dive along the Garden Route depends on the marine life you wish to see and the overall diving conditions. However, generally, the ideal diving season falls between October and May. Here’s why:

• October to December: The water is warming up, and visibility improves, making it a great time to dive. This period is excellent for encountering a variety of marine species, including Shysharks, reef fish, and rays.
• January to May: Offers the best conditions for diving. The water is warm, visibility is at its peak, and the weather is calm, allowing for comfortable dives at both reef and seal sites.

During this time, divers also have a higher chance of spotting dolphins and experiencing the playful Cape Fur Seals at Robberg Nature Reserve.

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