Two Oceans Aquarium - Scuba Diving
Description
Two Oceans Aquarium - Aquarium Diving and Scuba Diving in Cape Town, South Africa. Discover the life that thrives in South African waters. The iconic Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town has been showcasing Southern Africa’s marine biodiversity for more than 25 years. This jewel in Cape Town’s crown is loved by locals and tourists alike for its educational messaging, its spectacular displays, and its focus on conservation and animal welfare. The Aquarium’s large annual membership base is a testament to the enduring impact of this world-class facility, and the glowing visitor reviews are further proof of the Aquarium’s perennial appeal. The Aquarium’s collection holds more than 200 indigenous species and changes often, resulting in a dynamic experience geared towards fostering curiosity and love for the ocean. As you journey across three levels, you will encounter many of South Africa’s marine marvels: from tiny Knysna seahorses flanked by a common octopus, bashful shysharks and bold braying penguins, to colourful anemones and deep-sea recluses, all rarely seen in the wild. Three distinct large-scale exhibits with giant viewing windows are the highlights of your Aquarium journey. The Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit proudly displays large ragged-tooth sharks – all of which are at the Aquarium temporarily, and tagged and released for research purposes – along with other predatory fish found on the South African coast. The Kelp Forest Exhibit is one of only a handful of its kind in the world, boasting a swaying, mesmerising underwater forest and large white steenbras, galjoen and other endemic fish species which most people never get to see. The I&J Ocean Exhibit is a temperate-water display with various stringray species, musselcracker, schooling fish, and some of the Aquarium’s resident rehab sea turtles. You can scuba dive in any of these three large exhibits, depending on your diving qualification. PADI-accredited Discover Scuba Diving short courses are offered for a same-day diving experience in the I&J Ocean Exhibit, and divers with an Open Water 1 or higher qualification can dive in all three exhibits. The Aquarium is a professional, full-service dive resort which means that all gear is provided, experienced dive masters are on hand, and hot showers are available. And, as this is an indoor facility, you don’t have to wait for good visibility or calm water – sightings and conditions are guaranteed, and dives are available daily. Visitors to the Aquarium can also take part in a Penguin Experience, which affords private access to the too-cute rockhopper penguins along with one of the Aquarium’s bird keepers, as well as guided behind-the-scenes tours. Members enjoy preferential rates.
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Terms & Conditions for This Tour
These are the key terms that apply to tour bookings. They form part of your contract with 1860 Travels — see the full Terms & Conditions for the complete text.
Pricing, Inclusions & Exclusions
- Prices are per person unless stated otherwise, and may change at any time until your booking confirmation is issued.
- The Inclusions and Exclusions listed on this page are specific to this tour — anything not listed under Inclusions is excluded from the price.
- Prices exclude local taxes, charges, gratuities, food and beverages, and transfers unless expressly stated otherwise. Gratuities are entirely at your discretion.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student and senior (60+) pricing requires valid ID at the time of booking and on the day of travel.
- Group tariffs may be available for parties of 10 or more — contact us for a quote.
Amendments & Cancellations
- Amendments to this booking can be made by contacting us at least 96 hours before the departure date.
- Cancellation notice must be received at least 1 week before departure, otherwise a 100% cancellation charge applies.
- Theatre tickets, dining products, and overnight tours cannot be amended or cancelled unless otherwise stated at the time of booking.
- For health or pandemic-related cancellations, options may include a travel credit voucher, rebooking on flexible dates, or a full refund, subject to the specific product's conditions.
- If you miss a coach tour through no fault of 1860 Travels, no refund will be issued; a discounted rebooking rate may be offered as a gesture of goodwill.
Refunds & Compensation
- If a venue cannot be visited during the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, a partial refund of the admission value may be issued at our discretion.
- No refund is given for non-operational air conditioning or washroom facilities on an assigned vehicle.
- Refund requests cannot be accepted more than 30 days after the tour's completion.
- Approved refunds are processed within 15–20 working days via the original payment method.
- Third-party tours where 1860 Travels acts as an agent are non-refundable and subject to the supplier's own terms.
Payment
- Full payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise specified.
- We accept Visa and MasterCard and charge no service fee, though your card issuer may apply its own charges.
- Customer payments are held in a dedicated client money trust account until your booking is completed or cancelled.
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