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Once at Port lincon we board the 75ft dive vessel, "Princess II" and Steam immediately to the Neptune Islands.To reliably expect to see Great White Sharks in South Australia, we need to travel way out into the clear blue offshore waters of Australia's largest seal colony, the famous Neptune Islands. These remote offshore islands are reliably accessible only to larger ocean going live-aboard boats such as “Princess II”.
The 3 day length tour agendas are designed to firstly allow us time to get out to our viewing locations and back, while also allowing for finding productive spells of weather and reliable shark action. This agenda gives passengers a more realistic chance of enjoying at least one extraordinary magical day when all the conditions favorably come together.
Once on location at the islands we start chumming, have lunch and watch out for sharks. We start cage diving down to the bottom below or in the surface cages, and when conditions allow we also offer island excursions. After a test dive to orientate new divers with the shark cage divers are encouraged to enter and exit the cages at their leisure. There is plenty of time just to relax, get involved in our research programs, or just enjoy the shark action topside. Our activities revolve around the shark activity, the shore parties, mealtimes and special talks. After dinner and our special talks, the nights are free to stargaze, view the days video and pictures, and story telling. We generally stay on location during the day, and usually only move location during the night to give us maximum daytime productivity.
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WHERE: Port Lincoln, South Australia from there by boat to the Neptune Islands, the very best place in the world to experience Great White Sharks.
FORMAT:
Evening prior to departure: We board the Princess 11 for complimentary onboard accommodation on the night before and depart before sunrise, while you may choose to sleep in.
Departure Day: We travel out through the sheltered gulf waters and islands of Spencer Gulf and the Thorny Passage. Depending on the weather we look to briefly stop off at Hopkins Island to dive with a small group of the extremely rare and beautiful Australian Sea lion. Here we also gain a feed of abalone, and when in season perhaps a rock lobster to enjoy later on the trip. Then it's out into the clear blue waters of the Southern Ocean. We arrive on location at the Neptune islands around lunchtime.
On location: Divers are encouraged to enter and exit the cages at their leisure or enjoy the shark action topside.
Last Day Arrival back in Port Lincoln: After a full day on location we depart after 6pm for the return journey back to Port Lincoln, arriving to our home port after 10pm. Most passengers stay onboard the vessel again this night and depart the following morning. Alternatively, it is possible to pre-arrange alternative accommodation in Port Lincoln with a late night entry. Please see out Accommodation page for further details. Flights out from Port Lincoln can not be taken until the following morning.
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