Cage Diver San Francisco

The Incredible Great White Shark Adventure

Travel by luxury boat 30 miles off the coast of California to San Francisco's Farallon Islands, one of the best places in the world to view Great White Sharks. Cage dive with Great White Sharks the size of cars in the world's largest shark cage - and you don't have to be a diver.

Your Great White Shark expedition begins just before dawn, when you board our giant shark boat at the Tiburon, California Marina. We typically leave the dock by 6 am in order to be on location in time to witness early morning feeding events. Great white sharks feed on the population of seals who inhabit the Farallones.

Total time at the dive site is usually 8 - 10 hours, but can vary. We'll be back at the dock no later than 7 pm. Trips may end earlier if a sufficient number of sharks are spotted early in the day. Our boat is equipped to easily handle 8 cage divers and 50 or more topside viewers in comfort.

Is Shark Diving Dangerous?
White sharks have many myths surrounding them. One is that they are killing machines attacking anything in sight. We have found that even at the height of a feeding event with multiple animals around a carcass, white sharks prove to be shy, slow moving animals. Our divers are amazed to learn first hand that these animals are almost gentle. That said, divers should always maintain a healthy respect for these awesome predators, in and out of the water!

An online course in hookah diving is available. We highly recommend it to anyone who is not experienced underwater.

Adventure Location
Dives take place in The Gulf of the Farallons National Marine Sanctuary. Located just off the coast of San Francisco, the Farallon Islands are considered one of the top places in the world to view great white sharks. Participants regularly see 15-20 ft sharks.

Dive Season
Dives are offered on a select number of Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, mid-September through November. Contact us to check availability.

Price
$875 for cage diving
$375 for topside viewing

(Special corporate and group packages featuring deluxe meal and beverage options are available. Contact us for details.)

Booking Details
A limited number of dives are offered and dates often sell out months in advance. Full payment is required the day you book your dive and is NONREFUNDABLE. We will make every effort to reschedule your dive if it is cancelled due to weather conditions or mechanical difficulties.

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Shark Policies
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Driving Directions & Hotel Info

Shark Guarantee
We cannot guarantee you will see great white sharks. We will take you to the best viewing spots during the best time of year, but nature can be unpredictable. If you do not see sharks, there is no refund. If space permits, we’ll allow you to join a future trip as a topside, non-diving participant.

Diver Requirements
No dive certification is required if you are over the age of 18. Anyone under the age of 18 must be dive certified and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Topside viewing is open to anyone age 10 or older who is accompanied by a responsible adult.

Equipment Required
We will provide you with a wet/dry suit to wear during your cage dive or you may bring your own. You will receive a suggested packing list for your day at sea prior to your adventure. Please know that seas can be rough and the waters near the Farallons are known for being cold and murky.

The Tamalpais - Our Giant Shark Boat

• World’s largest shark cage
• Expert Captain & shark crew
• Brownie’s Third Lung hookah system
• Two levels of luxury seating
• Big screen TVs
• Two bars & full galley
• Three restrooms
• Lots of room for topside viewing and corporate groups
• The same boat used by the San Francisco Giants
• 59 feet of luxury & technology
• Coast Guard certified.
• The Tamalpais: vessel details

Cage Diver San Francisco is offered in cooperation with
Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company and Ocean Outreach

Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company
Maggie (McDonogh) Pacheco’s family started the ferry service between Tiburon, California and Angel Island back in 1959. She grew up on the water and knows and respects the area around San Francisco as only a native can. She runs the company with her husband Paul, an experienced diver and mariner with over two decades of experience on area waters. Paul’s vast knowledge of great whites, whales and other marine life within the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary makes him the perfect guy to introduce you to big sharks in the wild. Today, the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company operates three vessels. In addition to the ferry service, they offer a variety of custom charters and nature expeditions, including shark and whale watching trips.

Ocean Outreach, Inc.
Ocean Outreach, Inc. is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization founded in April 2002, by the Taylor brothers: explorer/ naturalist Tim, entrepreneur/businessman Dan, and Air Force Lt. Colonel Andrew. It aims to create educational outreach projects and support ongoing scientific research. Many of these programs have evolved from the work currently established by Tim Taylor and Research Vessel Tiburon Inc. Ocean Outreach understands the desire and recognizes the ability of people to affect change in their world. By giving our shark expedition participants knowledge, tools and first hand experience, we provide a structure in which they may act as agents of this change to spread awareness about environmental issues, cultural projects and their connection to the ocean's ecosystem and our heritage. In this manner we foster an awareness we hope will find its way to the forefront of our national conscience.

TRAVEL NOTES
You’ll board our giant shark boat at the Tiburon, California Marina. The marina is conveniently located in Marin County, less than an hour’s drive from San Francisco and Oakland Airports. The physical address is 21 Main Street, Tiburon, CA. Tiburon is a historic seaside village with lots to see. We can provide you with a list of nearby hotels, upon request.

Tiburon CA Information:
The Town of Tiburon (Sam's Cafe)