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STOP!!!! HAMMER TIME!!!!!!!!!!

Dive LogbookBy admini23 November 2019Leave a comment

23 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: mediumViz: 10mSea Temp: 20 degrees Celsius bottom, 23 degrees Celsius top DIVE 1 – Northern Pinnacles: As we got to the reef we had 3 Ragged-tooth sharks in the distance. We also had 3 Round Ribbontail Rays and 2 Potato Bass chilling around. Lots of reef fish all…

RAGGIES ENJOYING THE ICY COLD WATER ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY!!!!!

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21 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: medium – noneViz: 5 – 10mSea Temp: 17 degrees Celsius bottom, 21 degrees Celsius top DIVE 1 – Southern Pinnacles: On the way down to the reef we reef fishes all around us. On the reef we had about 10 Ragged-tooth sharks and 5 Round Ribbontail Ray giving…

PAYING ATTENTION TO THE SMALLER THINGS ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY!!!!!

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20 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: noneViz: 5 – 10mSea Temp: 19 – 21 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Baited Shark Dive: As we got in the water we had 3 Oceanic Blacktip sharks circling the drum. After a few minutes more joined in and we had a total of 7 Oceanic Blacktip sharks…

Hammerhead here, Hammerheads there, Hammerheads Everywhere ….

Dive LogbookBy admini19 November 2019Leave a comment

19 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: mediumViz: 5 – 10m bottom, 20m topSea Temp: 21 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Baited Shark Dive: It was a bit quiet in the beginning, as I started to get worried 2 Oceanic Blacktip sharks came from the blue and decided to join us. A little bit into…

HAMMERS, ZAM’S, BLACKTIPS, GUITAR’S AND 3 DIFFERENT TYPE OF RAYS ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

Dive LogbookBy admini18 November 2019Leave a comment

18 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: medium to noneViz: 15 – 30mSea Temp: 22 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Southern Pinnacle: On our way down to the reef we had an Oceanic Blacktip shark. The reef had fishies EVERYWHERE!!! We also had a Potato Bass, Round Ribbontail Ray, Ragged-tooth shark and a few single…

HAMMERS, COPPERS AND SO MUCH MORE ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

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17 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: medium – noneViz: 5 -10m bottom, 30m topSea Temp: 22 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Southern Pinnacle: On our way down to the reef we had a shoal of about 50 Hammerheads pass by!!! On the reef we had 2 Ragged-tooth sharks and a Oceanic Blacktip shark! Mid…

Whole Grains, Lean Meat, and Lots of Water: The Deep Sea Diving Diet

BlogBy admini13 November 2019Leave a comment

Since deep sea diving entails plunging to depths of 40 meters, a certain diet should be maintained by divers lest they want to experience discomfort during their underwater journey. At such depths, divers need to be energetic, limber, and focused, which can all be achieved with diet. Without the right nutrition, divers can get cramps,…

TURTLE, RAGGIES, ZAM AND BLACKTIPS ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

Dive LogbookBy admini9 November 2019Leave a comment

9 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: noneViz: 5 – 10mSea Temp: 22 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Northern Pinnacle: On the reef we had 2 Potato Bass and an Oceanic Blacktip shark in the distance. In total we had about 5 Ragged-tooth sharks all over the reef and we got to pick up a few…

TIGER CAME TO SAY HELLO ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

Dive LogbookBy admini8 November 2019Leave a comment

8 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: slightViz: 12 mSea Temp: 22 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Southern Pinnacle: On the way down we had 1 Oceanic Blacktip shark. On the reef we had 3 Hammerhead sharks, 1 Eagle Ray, 1 Ragged-tooth sharks and loads of reef fish. Mid water we had 3 Oceanic Blacktip…

JUST ANOTHER NORMAL DIVE ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

Dive LogbookBy admini7 November 2019Leave a comment

7 November 2019 | PROTEA BANKS Current: reverseViz: 10m top, bottom 20mSea Temp: 22 degrees Celsius Southern Pinnacle: On the way down we had 1 Oceanic Blacktip shark. On the reef we had 1 Zambezi (Bull) shark cruising in the distance, 2 Oceanic Blacktip sharks, 2 Potato Bass that stuck with us the whole dive,…

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Qualification – Advanced and Above

As our reef dive is a deep dive, and Advanced Certification is Required. These are the following rates for dives on Protea Banks.

RATES – 2023

  • Reef Dive including Cylinder R900.00 per person
  • Baited Shark Dive including Cylinder R1950.00 per person
  • Full Equipment Hire R500.00 per day
  • Single Item Hire R100.00 per day
  • MPA Permit R100.00 valid for a month
  • Nitrox fill R150.00 per dive
  • Dive assistant R350.00 per dive

It is highly recommended to book Nitrox for the reef dives as this will maximize your bottom time, allowing for more opportunity to see more.

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Qualification – Open water

Our Baited Shark Dives are done at a max depth of 15 meters, so and Open water qualification would be sufficient. However the reef dives are deep dives and we can offer the following options:

RATES – 2023

  • Baited Shark Dive including Cylinder R1950.00 per person per dive
  • Adventures in Deep (incl. equipment and instructor) R1500.00 per person per dive
  • Full Equipment Hire R500.00 per day
  • Single Item Hire R100.00 per day
  • MPA Permit R100.00 valid for a month
  • Advanced Course (5-6 Dives) R6800.00 per course
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NO DIVE QUALIFICATION

For someone looking for a one-time experience and not holding a qualification, we can offer the following options:

RATES – 2023

  • Tidal Pool Dive R500.00 per person per dive
  • Baited Shark Snorkeling R1500.00 per person per dive
  • Baited Shark Dive (Try Dive) R2500.00 per person per dive
  • Photos (with copyright claims) R300.00 per dive
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