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Scuba Diving Experience in Simonstown with an Expert

  • 3 hours
  • Sports Leisure
  • Cape Town
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Experience hosted by Kobus

  • Private Experience
  • Carbon Neutral

Have you always wanted to try scuba diving? Then Cape Town is the best place to try! I'm a professional scuba diving instructor, and I want to share my passion with you. Join me on a private beginner scuba diving experience and let's discover how beautiful Cape Town is under the water.

Destination
Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
Category
Sports Leisure
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private guide
  • Equipment

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Scuba diving gear included
  • Explore the underwater world of Cape Town
  • Private & knowledgeable local instructor
  • 100% personalized to your experience
  • Scuba dive in the beautiful Simonstown
  • Receive tips from a local expert

What you can expect

Scuba Diving Experience in Simonstown with an Expert in Cape Town - 3bb24d2e332ea8a9dc0a22af22139a2f

Being born and raised in Cape Town, my passion for watersports has been there since I was young. Thanks to that, I am now a scuba and skin diver instructor for over 7 years and have taught in a variety of different environments.

That's why I want to invite you to come with me on a private scuba diving experience to discover the beauty of Cape Town from the water. I'm excited to share my love of my home town, and it's waterfronts with you. During your scuba diving experience in Cape Town, you can enjoy the city from the water while learning a new activity. I'm sure you'll love it!

Did you know that you can scuba dive all year long in Cape Town? Yes! So, no matter the season, you'll be able to discover the lesser known underwater world of Cape Town without needing any prior diving experience.

My favorite place to scuba dive is Simonstown. Meet me there and let's get ready to get in the water. Join me, a local PADI professional who will show you the kelp forests, seals, penguins, small sharks and fish varieties that Cape Town has to offer.

Want to do other watersports? How about some snorkeling? I can always personalize your tour 100% according to your experience. Let me know if you require pick-up from and drop-off to Cape Town. See you soon!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Kobus.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Jubilee Square & Jetty - Cape Town to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Optional Pick-up

    As a personalized experience, I can pick you up from Cape Town. Let me know!
  4. Scuba Diving 101

    Get your equipment while I give you an introduction and overview about scuba diving
  5. Safety First

    First time scuba diving? I'll give you a safety briefing and teach you about the equipment
  6. Underwater Exploring

    Go to the dive site in Simonstown and explore the beauty of Cape Town under the water
  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

I can personalize this tour for you

  • Tell me your preferred date and group size
  • Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
  • Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Eduardo
2 October 2023
My wife and I did the discover scuba dive experience with Kobus in Long beach in Simon’s Town. He made us feel at ease with the gear and what we were doing, we went 6 meters deep and practised the basic skills needed for this experience. He was very patient with us as it is really really hard work to deal with to inexperienced people underwater and he did it the best i could imagine, my wife tended to float and he was with her all the time, calming her down and helping her get the right breathing to stay down and she loved it! We even saw an octopus and three puffadder shysharks!. I would definitively recommend him to any of my friends who are scuba divers or anybody who wants to try the experience coming to Cape Town! Thank you so much Kobus!Best Discover Scuba Diver experience!
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Belinda
3 December 2024
Kobus is a fantastic guide. He was checking the best location for our snorkeling and made it a fantastic experience. But not only that. After the snorkeling he showed us the best penguin spots and provided us with a lot of useful infos. The best diving spots around and what to find there, where to park and safety instructions. He also was helpful with renting some weights for us. Thanx to Kobus we not only had the booked snorkel trip but a lot freediving/snorkeling sessions because of his infos. Highly professional
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ValeriyaπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ United Arab Emirates
7 October 2024
Kobus was a great guide! From picking us up and dropping of on time, getting the gear that fitted well to a super nice experience in the water - he was very attentive to my mom during snorkeling and dived with me to slightly deeper depth! Cape Town from the underneath the service is as gorgeous! Highly recommend!Cool experience! Very attentive guide
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Anupama πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
5 April 2024
The kelp forest was great and I think an enjoyable experience even if one doesn't see any sea creatures.We felt like we were completing a task like in the Harry Potter movie. We did see an octopus and even a penguin though. We had a really nice time. Kobus was great - easy to be around and super helpful. He took us to a great bakery down the coast and even gave us great food recommendations for later. Good fun. Great day.
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AlexandraπŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
21 January 2024
I booked the snorkeling with Kobus towards the end of my stay in South Africa - and it was the perfect end to my trip. He was a perfect host and guided me safely and relaxed through the water and the kelp forest - despite the not perfect visibility underwater ;). I added a dive afterwards as I felt very comfortable and wanted more. Thanks to the tips for the rest of my short stay and the conversations out of the water between snorkeling and diving, I quickly felt welcome and like I was among friends. Definitely recommendable!Perfect end to my too short trip to ZA
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FrancoπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
4 March 2022
We had the best time out in the sea exploring the kelp forest. It genuinely was a highlight of our trip. Kobus and Jan made everything very straightforward, safe and easy and trust me it’s something you really wanna do on your next trip! Fantastic experience
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Geoff
25 February 2019
Kobus was a wonderful host. It felt like we were meeting up with an old friend to explore the waters. He knew a lot about the villages of the Cape, and we had a great time snorkeling with him. It was the perfect tour for our trip around the peninsula.Cape Town From the Water: Snorkeling & Penguins
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Bonny
11 February 2019
Kobus was an amazing guide for our trip to Simon's Town. We saw the penguins and snorkeled in the kelp forest. Thanks so much KobusCape Town From the Water: Snorkeling & Penguins
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Bonny
11 February 2019
Kobus was an amazing guide for our trip to Simon's Town. We saw the penguins and snorkeled in the kelp forest. Thanks so much KobusCape Town From the Water: Snorkeling & Penguins

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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
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More about me

Having grown up in Cape Town, my passion for diving started about 9 years ago. I have been an Instructor for over 6 years and have taught in a variety of different environments including Thailand, Mozambique and Sri Lanka. Having returned from teaching overseas, I'm excited to be able to share my love of my home town and it's waters with you.

€120per person