Plettenberg Bay Deep Boat Dive Adventure

Plettenberg Bay has some exciting deep dives for the adventurous diver! The reef life is plentiful on these dives sites with impressive pinnacles and walls attracting interesting game fish and marine life. Some of the deep sites (e.g. Whale Rock) can only be dived when the conditions are ideal, so the choice of dive site will be decided on the day based on the weather and sea conditions.

DURATION & WHAT TO EXPECT: 2 hours 
You will be met on arrival by our experienced Dive Guide who will sign you in and assist with fitting your Scuba & Snorkel gear (changing rooms and lockers are available on site). Once every-one has geared up, the group will take a short stroll on the beach to the boat where you be given a briefing by the skipper and dive guide on boat procedures and the dive site, before embarking on a boat ride towards the point of Robberg Nature Reserve. You will then get to jump into the water with your guide for an exhilarating 45 minute dive. On arrival back at Pro Dive our facilities include changing rooms and shower facilities where can freshen up after completing your adventurous deep dive. 

The choice of dive site will be decided on the day based on the weather and sea conditions.

THE DIVE SITES:

Whale Rock:
Depth: 20–30m
This site is for the adventurous diver as it is situated just off Robberg Peninsula, hosting seals from the nearby colony and attracting some awesome and interesting predators. 

Grootbank:
Depth: 20–30m
Grootbank is an extensive reef celebrated for its topography and rich marine life. Numerous caves, swim-throughs and drop-offs create a spectacular maze with ragged-tooth sharks often sighted year round. The reef is beautifully unspoiled and covered in a vibrant array of soft corals, sponges and fans. Red Roman, Yellowbelly Rock Cod, Pyjama & Shysharks are among the most commonly sighted fish species.

Playground:
Depth: 16–30m
Playground is an immense reef characterised by large terraces rising magnificently from 24m to within 10m of the surface. Situated near the Tsitsikamma National Park, the reef is vibrant and unspoilt with opportunities to spot sharks and game fish.

Reef Dive Facts:
Min Temperature: 16 degrees Celsius (June/August)
Max Temperature: 20/22 degrees Celsius (December/January)
Depth (in meters): 20 – 40m
Visibility (in meters): 4 – 20m+ (averages at 7m
Recommended wetsuit: 5mm or 7mm and hoodie