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This special 4 day tour is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience (and want to maximise their time at sea) and learn a lot about great white sharks. On this tour, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an Expedition for people who are very interested in sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion
for these incredible creatures.
Day 1
We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 10.15am and escort you to our vessel. Welcome aboard at 10.30am. You’ll be shown to your cabins where you can unload before the formal introductions and safety talk. After leaving the Marina, we’ll pass through the stunning Thorny Passage, then stop off at Hopkins Island for a snorkel with the adorable puppy dogs of the seas – the Australian sea lions! Then it’s cruise time to the famous Neptune Islands Marine Park, anchor down and test out our dive kit for the shark diving. There is time to relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin. Please note that no shark attractant is used on this day.
Day 2
Divers are briefed, and the Surface Cage hits the water, ready for action. Our priority is for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA
diving guests in the ocean floor cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the New Zealand Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many bird species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted. More shark talks in the evening and then time for bed ready for the next days big adventure.
Day 3
More time with the great whites viewing topside, in the surface cage or down on the ocean floor and by now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned. The evening brings more opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it.
Day 4
More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do
some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat.
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and
enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ and a delightful
charcuterie board will be served with a selection of preserved fine
foods, cured meats, pates, dips as well as cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits and
nuts – usually with common dolphins joining us for company.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).
Our crew will meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, 13 Jubilee Drive Port Lincoln and transfer you and your luggage to the MV Rodney. This is a convenient, but not official meeting space. Please save all of your sharky questions for the Rodney Fox Crew. Luggage cannot be dropped off at the boat earlier than boarding time or be stored at the Marina Hotel.
If you are arriving to Port Lincoln earlier, drop into the Port Lincoln Information Centre at 7 Tasman Terrace. They can provide you with information on things to do in Port Lincoln.
Regional Express and QANTASlink offer a short 40 minute flight from Adelaide to Port Lincoln.
For great price and service, we recommend booking the ‘Shark Shuttle’ – This is an Airport Shuttle Service based in Port Lincoln. Contact Debbie on 0428 830 608 to book in advance. If arriving early, Deb will be able to store any luggage.
Local taxis are Port Lincoln City Cabs (08 8682 1222) and can be organised direct or by flight crew. There are no taxis waiting at Port Lincoln Airport.
Summary of Activities on Board:
Swim with the Australian Sea lions at Hopkins Island
Surface cage diving
Ocean Floor Diving (certified divers only)
Great White Shark Research and Biology talk
Quiz and games nights (group wish dependent)
Evening shore party along a remote coastline
Potential viewing of the long-nosed fur seals
Please Note: all activities are weather dependent and could be subject to change.
What to Bring Checklist:
Warm clothing – Fox Expedition clothing available for purchase on board
Mask and Snorkel
Please bring on board a Hawaiian t shirt for our quiz/party night
Comfortable flat shoes
Dive certification card (divers must show qualification to participate in the ocean floor cage dive)
Camera
Sunglasses – polarized recommended
Batteries – for your camera
Sunscreen
Personal medical and toiletries
Seasickness tablets (available to purchase onboard)
What not to Bring:
Towels for personal use and diving.
Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages onboard as we have a ‘Ship’s Bar Only’ policy.
Scuba tanks, fins or weight belts.
Drones:
Please note that drones are not permitted to be flown at the Neptune Islands, Hopkins Island or any other location where there are marine mammals or raptors. Permission for this must be sought from the Department of Environment.
Car Storage:
We have limited car storage in a secure shed in Port Lincoln for a daily fee. This is on a first come first serve basis.
Accommodation:
For accommodation, we recommend staying at the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln. Check out https://www.visitportlincolnaccommodation.net.au/
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Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend away, family friendly holiday, overnight or extended stay or perhaps something in between you have come to the right place. Browse through our accommodation site and book instantly online or call us for assistance in helping you find something to suit all your needs.
www.visitportlincolnaccommodation.net.au
to have a look at the accommodation available.
No Fly Time:
Qualified Scuba divers should consider their no-fly time’ restrictions for the ocean floor cage. PADI recommend an 18 hour ‘no fly time’ for those who partake in the ocean floor diving. So please, plan your flights the next day accordingly.
Travel Insurance:
As a part of this tour, no Rodney Fox Crew members will accept any liability for any injury, sickness, loss or damage however caused. This includes the costs that are associated with the changes or cancellation of travel arrangements. Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions highly recommend that all travellers research travel insurance options to ensure they are suitably covered for this expedition. Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions will not be responsible for any delays that may cause loss of travel arrangements.
Contact Details:
+61 (0) 8 8363 1788
Expeditions@rodneyfox.com.au
Additional Information:
All activities are weather-dependent, subject to change.
Payment can be made onboard with cash or credit card (no AMEX) for incidentals, merchandise, dive gear, and camera hire etc.
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From the inital contact with Kristen and Amanda in the office, to getting off the boat, this was the holiday of a lifetime!
The night before we sailed, I stayed in Port Lincoln Marina Hotel and this is where my Rodney Fox adventure started. I met some of the other passengers and we were more than happy to share our hopes and dreams for the voyage.
The next day, we were all picked up, driven to the port and there she was - the MV Rodney Fox, home for the next 6 nights.
From the moment we stepped on board and was shown our cabins, I could tell that it was going to be such a good experience and I was not wrong. Big shout to all of the crew - Bill - skipper, Maddi - Trip Director, Maddie - chef and dive team - Iris, Mitch, Sam and Emma who literally worked their backsides off all day, every day to ensure we wanted for nothing. Everything from the food to safety was first class.
Seeing the GW in her natural environment was literally the dream come true. Maddi and Mitch worked so hard to keep her with us and she stayed for around 3 hours so we could all get in the surface cage and see her.
I would do this trip again in a heartbeat.
Thank you to all of the Rodney Fox family, you are all amazing!!








Fully recommended


We had great weather and sharks everyday.
There is really nothing to be afraid of,everybody was keen to get into the cages, the thrill of seeing a Great White up close is tremendous.
The time flew by, the food was delicious.
People bonded with each other, and even more so with the staff, who took care of everything
At the end of the trip it was difficult to say goodbye, people became emotional.
l will definitely be doing this again.






Now I can say I have seen great white sharks and had a great experience with Rodney Fox team. Will definitely going back do the trip again in another time and highly recommend to others!


From this trip you will enjoy the company of a fantastic team, wonderful (and plenty of) food, life long friendships and memories, and of course breathtaking great whites and other assorted aquatic life.
No scuba license required to have an amazing journey as viewing the sharks from the top deck or surface cage will leave you with memories and photos to last a lifetime.
Thank you Rodney Fox crew for a holiday worth doing a dozen times!
Shout out to Ash 2.0 and the entire team!!!


I would say this is once in a lifetime . but I will 100% be back . again! After my first visit last year I had to go back! There is no other experience like this left in the world! The bottom cage is incredible. Surface cage diving experiences give you a small glimpse of Great White Shark behaviour, however the bottom cage allows you to stay down and observe GWS's swim calmly and naturally on the sea floor.
Even if the surface cage is for you, the ability to stay out at the Neptune Islands makes this your so much more than a day trip. I loved the surface cage and spent hours in between bottom cage dives each day!
The crew, vessel and food were amazing. The Captain Bill and crew went out of their way to assist and try different options. Especially the long transits to ensure we could dive and get protection from the wind (can't control the weather).
The sea lions were also incredible, and an experience I won't forget . at one point we had >20 in the water, and being on scuba I could stay down and do flips and summersaults then sit on the bottom as they approached and sat cm from me .
Huge thank you to the company and amazing crew for an experience I have dreamt of my whole life . I will be back!


We Got to see the sharks in the first day , it was an amazing day , the crew is really lovely and professional. All of them know exactly what they are doing , what make you feel really safe above and under the water , I really enjoyed the company of Kate in the cage , really cool girl and good guide ! The food was amazing !!!
The captain was really good and make everyone feel home highly recommend for all the people who wants to really dive and see sharks , be in the ocean for few days , meet cool people , and enjoying life def great time to be alive feeling so blessed and grateful for the ocean and for this time can’t wait for the next time I’ll be on board again


I recommend this adventure to all the shark lovers and also to the ones who think that this marvelous apex predators are just heartless killers, I'm sure they will change their mind!!!


The crew of Bill, Karen, Maddie, Zoe, Maia, Remi and Irish were brilliant, very helpful and provided safe cage diving experiences.
Special mention must go to Karen's great cooking ..worth the trip just for the muffins.
Well done to all involved






Do not bother looking anywhere else.
This experience will surpass your highest expectations.
Brilliant captain and an equally impressive crew.
Will be back next year for sure.
Cheers
Robert.






We all (participants) met at the mariner at the proposed time for pick up to be taken to the boat, it so happened that the Prime Minister had come to see us off Joe our new American friend said that would not happen at in his country. Of course the PM was there promoting the Voice.
It truly started on a high and the highs remained with us throughout the trip. The people including staff and the other passengers created a strong bond that promoted belonging and ownership of our shared journey but more importantly it also allowed us to reflect and embrace our own individual journey in a safe and empowering environment.
In same ways this made sighting the Great Whites even more exciting as their were strangers genuinely celebrating your achievements and experiences it truly was a selfless gift from all participants and staff members.
Each day we had the pleasure of swimming with up to 3 Great Whites at a time. Its hard to explain how they exude gracefulness but at the same time be the powerful Apex Predator they are admired and feared for.
It would be remise of me not to mention, Moo the boat cook and the most caring and sharing man I had pleasure to meet. The high quality food kept coming and people were amazed and appreciative. This tour was Moo last and we are all in agreement we felt honoured that we could share this with him.
In closing I just wanted to say sharing these amazing creatures environment was a gift and one i know as a group will cherish for the remainder of our lives.


The chef went above and beyond to allow me to feel safe eating on board as having coeliac disease I am normally very worried but Moo (Michael) made sure I had nothing to worry about.
I was a bottom cage diver and my dive masters created such an exciting and unique experience the allowed for me to see multiple sharks, rays, blue groper and plenty of other awesome sea life.
We also had a lovely swim with the cute and playful sea lions.
You do need your own camera though the crew did lend out their personal devices to anyone who had forgotten one.
The rooms are small but cosy and the bunk beds were surprisingly comfortable. I 100% recommend this trip and will be going again.


Just a fantastic trip in all areas.




The bunks are small but still quite comfortable and clean, the food was good, there are lots of drink options available, the bathrooms were always clean. With five toilets and four showers for the shared bunks, there was never a wait to use one. One thing to note is depending on weather it can get quite rough, make sure to take lots of seasick tablets beforehand and regularly throughout the trip.
This experience was amazing and I don’t have one negative thing to say about it. The crew was amazing, the shark diving and other wildlife encounters were amazing, and I cannot recommend this enough. Thank you so much for this experience Rodney Fox crew!!!


The food was delicious and plenty of it! Staff were approachable and kind. Rooms are comfortable and clean. I recommend booking with Rodney Fox expeditions because you get an abundance of time in the cages (we did surface cage only), and the staff do everything they possibly can to keep you entertained during the trip if you have poor weather or no shark activity. Thank you so much to the entire crew, we were lucky enough to see many sharks, swim with sea lions and see rock wallabies and go for a walk on an island! I already want to book another trip!!
**important note: when the tour ends, they provide transport to everyones accommodation free of charge. I did not know this so booked with Marina Hotel because that's where the boat drops you off - however this is not the case**


The crew was comprised of Maddi, Kris, Ash, Wardy and Dave all fantastic and went above and beyond. Everyone had a wealth of experience and knowledge and were more than happy to help out and have a yarn.
The master and engineer Tim made sure we got there and back safely and put us right on target.
Everyone was genuine and made sure we all had a good time and learnt a lot.
The facilities on the vessel were great and good qualiry I couldn't fault it.
Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking of going. Was great to go out with like minded people and experience something special. Well done guys I was impressed. Will be coming back with my young fella when he is a bit older.




The crew (Maddi, Kris, Ash, Wardy and Dave) were soooo accommodating, happy, supportive and helpful! Skipper Tim was a champ, and Chef Kelly cooked up the most incredible meals, catering for all dietary needs! Every meal was delicious!
Can't wait to come back to hang with this crew and their wild sharky pals very soon!


I'm a diver so went down with the bottom cage, but if you arent a certified diver you can see the sharks in the surface cage or from the top deck. We also swam with seals on the last day, so amazing. 11/10




Returning for a second trip aboard the MV Fox, Andrew Fox and his energetic crew delivered the ultimate GWS experience - from amazing viewing from the top deck, diving in the surface and bottom cages, (and delicious food) - to sharing a world-wide breadth of knowledge regarding shark ecology.
Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions bestows more than just an opportunity to be in the presence of these remarkable giants.
Having returned home, I feel a shift in my personal energy; a different outlook on life, and a realisation of the detrimental impact human activity has on such a delicate and overlapping ecosystem - to the survival of the ocean and its inhabitants.
I found my experience spiritually enlightening, and I am forever grateful to Andrew and his crew for providing this life-changing opportunity.
I will remember this experience for many tides to come.
Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions is a must for all shark lovers and those passionate about marine conservation and research.


The crew were brilliant! The boat is comfortable and there was no shortage of great food and snacks with plenty of drink options.
Cannot recommend this enough!


The expedition from 24th to 29th January was extraordinary.
A big thanks to Shep and Gloria, they could not do more to make me feel welcome and happy during the trip. They are really amazing people.
A big thanks to Siobhan and Kris.
Thanks Alicia for spoiling us with your delicious food, working hard to deliver special meals and treats everyday.
Big thanks to Bill for making sure we were in the safest and best spot to enjoy the great white sharks and the adorable sea lions.
And finally a big thanks to
Kinky, scratchie, tippy fin, striped black nose, cuckoo and other no-named sharks for being around every day! So bloody special.
THANK YOU!
Claudia Coelho




From a photographers perspective, everything was too easy. I travelled from Perth to SA with a mirrorless R5 setup, including strobes and video lights. Pre-organised transport to and from the airport and vessel made life easy being a solo traveller with multiple bags. On board the vessel there were designated areas for equipment assembly/rinsing/ storage, ample charging options, not to mention a comfortable galley to view and share images from the amazing dives.
On board they have everything you need to dive. Water temp was 19deg, I managed to last the trip in an open cell 2 piece 3mm, but they have 7mm wetsuits, booties and gloves ready to hire. I chose to rent their regs to save on travel weight which worked seamlessly.
Inside both the surface and bottom cage allowed for multiple options and gaps to shoot from, the experienced crew on our trip knew exactly how to get us in the spot to get the shots we were after, and were always on the lookout for incoming sharks and alerting us when nearby.
We were lucky enough with weather to travel to South Neptune twice in one trip which was by far the best option for visibility and sharks on the bottom.
As a marine scientist I cannot recommend the bottom cage highly enough - being able to view these majestic animals in their natural environment was calming sounds strange to say that, but I have a huge respect for these animals and seeing them cruising around and interacting with each other was an unforgettable experience. On one bottom cage we saw six whites, ranging from 1.5m to 4m. You get to see their battle scars up close, look them directly in the eye from the safety of your cage and witness their different mannerisms.
With weather changing consistently, the skipper Bill had our best interests at heart, even travelling back to South Neptune as conditions were more favourable for interactions, striving to find the best sharks and visibility for our encounters.
Bucket list, trip of a lifetime, thrill seeking and more call it what you want but you won't be disappointed!
Note: these are wild animals and they do migrate around the world far and wide, so we were incredibly lucky to see so many on our trip!


I have personally done many "big animal" trips to photograph sharks, whales, crocodiles, giant salamanders and giant cuttlefish around the world - but for me the great white trips in South Australia are the best and nobody does them as good as Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions!
The boat and crew are great and the ocean floor cage is simply unique as it gets you as close to these magnificent creatures as possible. You really do get to see and photograph the sharks in as close to the natural habitat as it is safe to do so.
If you are taking photographs the crew do everything they can to help you get the images you cam for.
Highly recommended!




Keep up the good work girls without you Rodney fox expeditions wouldn't be were it is today


The diving is excellent! We saw multiple great whites on ALL of our dives, some very up-close. Hire gear is good but the water is cold so a thermal layer under your wetsuit is recommended.
Pack your GoPro - there'll be plenty of action. Also, take plenty of sunscreen, a widebrim hat and medication for seasickness (even if you're not prone to it).
The accommodations and food are basic but you're not out there for that, right?
You aren't going to be doing this every week, so pony up the cash, see the sharks and enjoy an experience that you and your family/friends won't soon forget.


No shortage of sharks, we did the surface cage as we are not scuba qualified. There was no pressure or time limits with the cage - all at your own pace. Viewing the sharks from the top deck was also worth it. Amazing experience, which has given us a new respect for the Great White Shark.
We also stopped at Thistle Island to see the Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies, and had a swim with the Australian Fur Seals at Hopkin Islands which was pretty neat.
Highly recommend the Rodney Fox Expeditions for a unique way to see Great Whites. The operation is very professional with a fun, happy crew. Rooms were better than expected, food was awesome thanks to Kate the Chef who dominated in the galley. Never went hungry. Weather was unseasonably cold weather for summer, but all gear supplied kept us comfortable in the water.
Massive thanks to Bill the skipper, and Maddie, Shep, and Brodie the Dive Crew who went above and beyond in making sure everyone was safe, and had a good time. Ten out of ten from us. Vicki & Chippy


recommend this trip enough!!! This was the most amazing experience. We had 8 sharks regularly around both the surface cage and bottom cage.
While I am talking about the bottom cage, this would have to be THE most amazing thing I have ever done. While a little daunting at first, the professionalism of the crew and their confidence and understanding make it even better. To have one of these amazingly beautiful animals circle the dangling cage is breathtaking, humbling and exhilarating. Sounds exhausting doesn't it?
Then, there was the dive and snorkel with the endangered Australian Sealions. All in all, a great trip that i will definitely be doing again.
Now last but certainly not least I have to give a shout out to the wonderful crew. This team looked after us very well and are an absolute credit to Rodney and Andrew.
Brad, Gloria, Jess, Brodie, Maddie, Adriana the crew with the mostest, thank you soooooo much for this wonderful experience.


The boat was very comfortable, the staff were awesome & very patient, & the food, well, we all wanted to kidnap Karen the cook it was that good! Normally I lose weight on holidays but not this trip . The sea lion swim was fabulous! Seeing these guys up close was a thrill, a definite must do.
The only negative about the trip was returning home. Living aboard for a few days is definitely the way to go, it’s relaxed & you wake to beautiful scenery every day. If you’re going to travel all the way to put a tick on that bucket list, do more than a quick day trip, it’s well worth it.

Karen the cook was ridiculously good & the food was always plentiful & a great choice. The rest of the crew led by Maddie were also a brilliant bunch who helped make the trip the success it was. Having Andrew on board makes it especially good as he has lots of stories & information to give you about Great Whites, Rodney Fox & everything they do & stand for.
If you want to see great whites, then I would recommend doing one of these trips...you will not regret it!

Fantastic crew members, everything so well organised and delicious meals.
Had a memorable time with the sharks, trevally, king fish and sea lions.


I highly recommend Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions to experience the sharks and the incredible wildlife that surrounds us, live on board has the advantage of being able to experience other wildlife activities also, and the quiz night is a load of fun and a great way to learn more and test your knowledge on sharks. Being in the water and seeing my favorite animal in the world swimming so gracefully, and cautiously around us with an abundance of curiosity was an absolute delight and has inspired me personally to get into a scuba diving course asap! Everybody is catered for in every way,including transportation to and from the airport via the shark shuttle with debbie and ian and getting me to and from my motel and the boat. Bring sea sickness pills although if your anything like me and forget!, they have them at the ready on the boat. Cant express how impressed and grateful i am to the crew, I will always tour with Rodney Fox Shark Expeditiions, their knowledge,research and decades of experience are second to none and their true respect and love for the majestic sharks and the wildlife makes their tours not only an experience that will leave you with incrediable memorys but the time and chance to learn about these great animals and their habitat and develop perhaps a new passion! I have loved sharks since childhood and this tour has been a lifelong dream realised to see a real gw in the wild in the water with me! This is my first tour but will most certainly not be my last!
I am so grateful to the crew they worked hard and looked after us all exceptionally well.




It’s hard to put in words just how much I loved this experience and trip.
The MV Rodney Fox is exceptionally comfortable and very well equipped for the purpose. If I had realised the quality of the hire gear (especially the very new Scubapro wetsuits) I would have saved the packing space and rented theirs.
All of the staff are first class and go to every effort to make your trip as successful and memorable as possible.
You are exceptionally well catered for and the variety and flavour of meals, simply stated, is exceptional.
The true superstars, the Great Whites are simply awe inspiring. I have been a scuba diver for over 35 yrs and this stands well above all other wonders I have seen.
I will definitely be doing this trip again in the future.
Thank you team


Sharks everyday in the peak time in June. I would recommend to bring lots of warm clothes and waterproof things and definitely bring something for seasickness eventhough I never had this I was quite unwell hitting the Australian winter seas. Also be prepared to have no reception, WiFi and no contact the outside world (for some people this is a bonus) as I was not able to upload photos or videos to share, however If you have the opportunity to do this, then do this as this is the experience you will never forget.


The crew went beyond to ensure we had the best and safest experience
Plenty of sharks on both the surface and dive cages
Karen needs special mention in her catering skills keeping all well fed with a variety of dishes
Skipper Alex and dive crew Alex, Harrison, Siobarn and Tony took great care of our diving needs
Just one great time
Thanks Nick and Verona


