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An Unforgettable Great White Shark Adventure
Embark on the ultimate four-day marine expedition designed for passionate shark enthusiasts, adventurers, and divers alike. This intimate journey maximises your time at sea, offering unparalleled opportunities to witness the ocean’s most magnificent apex predators up close. 🦈
World-Exclusive Cage Diving Experiences
Whether you are a certified diver or a keen observer, we offer once-in-a-lifetime encounters:
- The Ocean Floor Cage: Qualified SCUBA divers can descend to the sea floor in the world’s only ocean floor shark cage for a truly unique perspective.
- The Surface Cage: Accessible to all guests, providing thrilling, up-close encounters with Great Whites in their natural habitat. 🌊
Your Action-Packed 4-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Setting Sail & Sea Lion Snorkel
Meet outside the Marina Hotel in Port Lincoln and step aboard our custom vessel. After settling into your cabin and completing safety briefings, we cruise through the scenic Thorny Passage. Stop at Hopkins Island for an enchanting snorkel with playful Australian sea lions before heading to the famous Neptune Islands Marine Park. Enjoy a delicious buffet and an engaging Great White Shark research talk under the stars.
Day 2: First Shark Encounters & Island Exploration
The excitement builds as the surface cage hits the water. Once everyone has experienced the thrill of seeing Great Whites from the surface, qualified divers can descend to the ocean floor. Later, hop in the tender boat to spot New Zealand fur seals and explore the Neptune Islands on foot, keeping an eye out for rare bird species and sea lions.
Day 3: Deepen Your Connection
Spend the day honing your shark identification skills from the surface cage, ocean floor, or observation deck. As evening falls, unwind on deck with a chilled glass of South Australian white wine, listening to the soothing sounds of the local seal colony. 🍷
Day 4: Ultimate Diving & Scenic Cruise Home
Enjoy final dives with no strict time limits, ensuring everyone gets their fair share of underwater magic. At 3:00 pm, we bid farewell to the Neptune Islands. Relax on the bow with premium local wines and a gourmet charcuterie board featuring fine cured meats, cheeses, and fresh fruits, often accompanied by playful common dolphins. 📸
*Please note: The itinerary is indicative only and subject to weather and scheduling conditions.
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. If arriving early, Deb will be able to store any luggage.
Local taxis are Port Lincoln City Cabs 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 – polarised 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-served basis.
Accommodation
For accommodation, we recommend staying at the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln. Check out www.visitportlincolnaccommodation.net.au.
Visit Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula South Australia – Home. 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 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.
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.
