Dive Shop

Calypso Dive & Adventure

Cape Town · Western Cape · South Africa

Center type

Dive Shop

Gas support

Nitrox

Access type

Boat

Equipment rental

Full

Highlights

  • Kelp forest diving
  • Seal snorkeling
  • Seven-gill shark encounters

Services & capabilities

Boat dives
Shore dives
Night dives
Technical diving
Rebreather support
Sidemount
Freediving
Snorkeling
Underwater scooter (DPV)
House reef
Equipment servicing
Photography support
Private guides
Kids friendly
Training pool
Restaurant

Courses & Training

Professional courses

About this center

Cape Town kelp forest diving and seal encounters from the V&A Waterfront.

Calypso Dive operates from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, offering kelp forest diving, seal snorkeling at Duiker Island, and wreck diving on historic ships. Cape Town's cold Atlantic waters host unique kelp forest ecosystems with seven-gill sharks.

Opening Hours & Season

Open year-round

Accommodation & Logistics

Pickup service
Airport transfer
Accessible facilities
Adaptive diving

Frequently Asked Questions

Kelp forests?+

Cape Town's Atlantic coast has stunning kelp forests with unique marine life.

Seven-gill sharks?+

Seasonal encounters with broadnose sevengill sharks in kelp forests.

Water temperature?+

Cold water — 8-16°C — thick wetsuits or drysuits recommended.

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