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Enjoy the combination of diving and seafood tasting on a 3-day activity-filled tour
Embark on a journey to the Coffin Bay for an unforgettable gastronomy experience of visiting the Oyster farm.
Experience one day of great white shark cage diving — surface diving with some of the biggest sharks in the world.
Spend time in Port Lincoln – the Seafood Capital of Australia.
Enjoy a well-crafted itinerary with all the transfers, activities and equipment included in the package.
Spend three days exploring the coast, with some great seafood, shark diving, and wonderful wildlife viewing, all while learning about this incredible part of Australia.
Others like to explore beautiful Coffin Bay, learning to shuck oysters and enjoying a seafood lunch for a taste explosion. After this great lunch you’ll get to explore the region with a coastal walk and 4WD adventure in spectacular Coffin Bay National Park, on the lookout for wildlife. Your afternoon will educate and inspire you with an appreciation of the natural environment and what true sustainability is all about, with bush tucker, water divining and check out Australia’s cutest animal - the native pygmy breeding program. Happy hour ends the day in a ‘listed Wetlands of Australian Significance’ site.
For most though, the highlight of this tour is the ultimate underwater adventure – a Shark Cage Dive. You’ll head out for a 3 hour boat journey to the Neptune Islands, where you can get in a shark-proof cage and see these incredible animals in the ocean.
Spend three days exploring the coast, with some great seafood, shark diving, and wonderful wildlife viewing, all while learning about this incredible part of Australia.
Others like to explore beautiful Coffin Bay, learning to shuck oysters and enjoying a seafood lunch for a taste explosion. After this great lunch you’ll get to explore the region with a coastal walk and 4WD adventure in spectacular Coffin Bay National Park, on the lookout for wildlife. Your afternoon will educate and inspire you with an appreciation of the natural environment and what true sustainability is all about, with bush tucker, water divining and check out Australia’s cutest animal - the native pygmy breeding program. Happy hour ends the day in a ‘listed Wetlands of Australian Significance’ site.
For most though, the highlight of this tour is the ultimate underwater adventure – a Shark Cage Dive. You’ll head out for a 3 hour boat journey to the Neptune Islands, where you can get in a shark-proof cage and see these incredible animals in the ocean.
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Great White Sharks and Coastal Gastronomy Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Port Lincoln
The tour will start by pickup at 9:00 am – please make sure you arrive at Port Lincoln before this time. The pickup can be arranged either form your hotel or the airport.
The fun begins with a visit to Coffin Bay, known for its outstanding beauty and world-famous oysters. You will learn about the oyster growing and harvesting process with a local Coffin Bay oyster farmer and get to taste fresh oysters straight out of the rack. After a gourmet lunch, you will head to the exquisite Coffin Bay National Park, which offers some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in South Australia, including long beaches bordered by white sand dunes and a variety of wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, goannas, snakes, and dolphins. The tour concludes with a visit to the Big Swamp wetlands, where you can relax and enjoy the peace and serenity of the region.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Port Lincoln
Meals: Lunch
Day 2 Shark Cage Diving
You’re up bright and early for one of the most extreme and exhilarating ocean interactions with the world’s most feared predator of the sea! Honed by millions of years of evolution, the Great White Shark is one have the most graceful and awe-inspiring fish in the ocean. Absolutely nothing will prepare you for the unique experience on your first encounter with this magnificent specimen in its natural environment.
For your Shark Dive, you are required to board the Shark Cage Dive Vessel by 6.30am on the date of your dive from the pontoon in the Port Lincoln Marina. Early morning snacks for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are prepared on board. Your day will conclude around 7.00-7.30pm that evening.
The home of the Great Whites is out at the Neptune Islands and the 2.5 to 3hour trip is often accompanied by pods of dolphins cruising by with lots of running commentary by the staff on board the shark diving vessel. Once at the Islands, the action begins as sharks up to 18ft emerge from the depths.
Everyone gets the opportunity to dive in the shark proof cage to eyeball these monsters face to face. The view from the deck and fly bridge is just as incredible! The cage is lowered to about surface level and the diver is only submerged 2-3 feet below the surface with divers breathing through regulator and airline attached via a hookah system onboard the boat.
There are videos, live streaming from inside the cage on the galley big screens, books, history, and memorabilia to keep everyone amused and if the day does get the better of guests. There are always plenty of bunks to have a “nanna nap” to reinvigorate for the day ahead! All diving equipment is supplied and no prior diving experience is necessary!
Return transfers provided back to the Port Lincoln Hotel. After a big day on the water, the evening is yours to enjoy.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Port Lincoln
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Departure day
The tour will conclude with the transfer to the airport for your flight back to Adelaide.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Great White Sharks and Coastal Gastronomy Tour Price and Dates
This tour is always run as a shared departure where you will be joining an existing group for the activities. Standard departures are every Friday. In some cases, the departures may be available on other weekdays (please enquire about the availability). The prices below are per person, sharing a double or a triple room:- Adult price: AUD1490 per person
- Child price: on request
Child price applies for children 5 – 15 years old who are sharing the room with two adults.
Accommodation on Great White Sharks and Coastal Gastronomy Tour
This tour provides two nights in a hotel in Port Lincoln which offers modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Great White Sharks and Coastal Gastronomy Tour?
Meals
2 continental breakfasts in hotel are included, as well as two lunches during the activities.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 2 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes all the transfers necessary, as well as airport transfers before and after the tour. Fights to and from Port Lincoln are not included.
Also Included
- All transfers, including boat charters
- All snorkeling equipment
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Not included
- Flights to and from Port Lincoln
- Meals not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Extra nights before or after the tour
- Upgrading to single room
- How hard is the Great White Sharks and Coastal Gastronomy Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?
- Are meals included on the Great White Sharks and Coastal Gastronomy Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Port Lincoln to start this tour?
- Is the Great White Sharks and Coastal Gastronomy Tour in English?
- Where does the Great White Sharks and Coastal Gastronomy Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Australia?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Australia?
We rate this tour as a 1 / 5. Although this tour is suitable for all fitness levels, you should be a confident swimmer.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
2 continental breakfasts in hotel are included, as well as lunch during the oyster tasting.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover the activities noted in this itinerary. Get your travel insurance.
You can fly to Port Lincoln from Adelaide. Airport transfers are included.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
This tour ends where it starts, in Port Lincoln Airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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