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SOOO!!! COLD ON PROTEA BANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dive LogbookBy admini31 January 2018Leave a comment

31 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS Current: slight reverseViz: 3 – 5m, greenSea Temp: 16 – 21 degrees Celsius Southern Pinnacle: On the reef we had 6 Round Ribbontail Rays, loads of Tropicals, Amber Jacks, Cape Yellowtails and more. On the safety stop we had 1 Oceanic Blacktip shark.

BLACKTIPS, DOLPHINS AND MORE ON PROTEA BANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dive LogbookBy admini27 January 2018Leave a comment

27 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS Current: reverseViz: 10 – 15m, milkySea Temp: 17 – 23 degrees Celsius Southern Pinnacle: On the reef it was quiet with only some Reef fish, Protea Bream and Tropicals. Mid water we had 1 Oceanic Blacktip shark, then 2 Oceanic Blacktip sharks and then 1 Pod of Dolphines.

MARLIN ON PROTEA BANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dive LogbookBy admini26 January 2018Leave a comment

26 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS Current: reverseViz: 10 – 15m, milkySea Temp: 17 – 23 degrees Celsius Southern Pinnacle: So we saw a Marlin up close and personal, what more do you want!!!!!!!!!!!!! EPIC!!!!!

TIGER, BLACKTIPS, DUSKY AND MORE ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

Dive LogbookBy admini25 January 2018Leave a comment

25 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS Current: reverseViz: 10 – 15m, milkySea Temp: 8 – 23 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Baited Shark Dive: On the drum we had 2 Oceanic Blacktip sharks and 1 Dusky shark just popping in. Also one baby Hammerhead shark seen briefly. DIVE 2 – Southern Pinnacle: On the way down we had…

NUDIBRANCHES, HAMMERHEADS AND A BLACKTIP SHARK ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

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20 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS Current: normalViz: 10 – 15mSea Temp: 19 – 23 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Southern Pinnacle: On the reef we had 1 Potato Bass. Lots and lots of reef fish and game fish. We had about 10 Hammerhead sharks above us while we sat in the cold water, they…

TURTLE AND SHARKS ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

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18 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS  Current: strongViz: 10 – 15m milkySea Temp: 20 – 23 degrees Celsius DIVE 1 – Baited Shark Dive: On the drum we had 4 Oceanic Blacktip sharks, 1 Zambezi (Bull) shark at the bottom and 1 Dusky shark just popping in. Also one Hammerhead shark seen briefly. DIVE 2…

GREAT DAY DIVING WITH SOME HAMMERHEADS ON PROTEA BANKS.

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17 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS Current: strongViz: 15m milky, lots of PlanktonSea Temp: 22 degrees Celsius Southern Pinnacle: On the reef we had 1 Oceanic Blacktip shark and 1 Hammerhead shark swimming together, 2 Hammerhead shark in the distance distance and 4 Guitar sharks with 3 Hammerhead sharks above us. We also had 1…

SOME SHARKY DIVING TODAY ON PROTEA BANKS

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14 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS. Current: strongViz: 5 – 10mSea Temp: 19 degrees Celsius Northern Pinnacle: On the reef we had 1 Hammerhead shark trying to shoal with us, lots of reef fish, 1 Round Ribbontail Ray and 1 Potato Bass. Mid water we had 2 sets of Shoaling Hammerhead sharks. On the safety…

“NOT GREAT VIZ … BUT HEY WE HAD HAMMERHEADS” ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY AND 1000’S OF GAMEFISH

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13 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS Current: normalViz: 5 – 10mSea Temp: 19 degrees Celsius Southern Pinnacle: On the reef we had 2 Potato Bass, loads of shoaling Tropicals and Green Jobfish. As we drifted along the reef we started with 1 Hammerhead shark, 2 Big Round Ribbontail Rays, we then got 7 Greater Hammerhead…

DOLPHINS ROCKING THE DIVE ON PROTEA BANKS TODAY.

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11 January 2018 | PROTEA BANKS Current: slight reverseViz: 15mSea Temp: 23 degrees Celsius Northern Pinnacle: On the way down we had 1 Oceanic Blacktip shark. In the cave we had 10 Ragged-Tooth sharks getting up close to the divers! On the reef we had 2 Potato Bass, loads of reef fish and gamefish. Mid…

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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
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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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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:

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  • 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
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  • Advanced Course (5-6 Dives) R6800.00 per course
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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
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