There are a variety of shallow house reefs which are only a short swim from the shore directly in front of the dive centre, alive with marine life – a photographer’s paradise!
DURATION & WHAT TO EXPECT:
2 hours
You will be met on arrival by our experienced Dive Guide who will sign you in & assist with fitting your Scuba & Snorkel gear (changing rooms & lockers are available on site). Once you are all kitted up, you will receive a full dive briefing from your dive guide. Thereafter we enter by shore for a short swim to our dive site for a 45 minute relaxing dive. On arrival back at ProDive, our facilities include changing rooms & shower where you can freshen up after your amazing dive experience.
THE DIVE SITES:
Redbait Reef:
Depth: 6–9m
Redbait Reef is Plettenberg Bay’s house reef, it is a delightful introduction to the area & conditions. Juvenile reef fish, cuttlefish & shysharks are regularly spotted amongst the colourful anemones, urchins & sponges. Easily accessible from the shore this site offers lots of natural light for photography & is suitable for beginners.
Shallow Blinders:
Depth: 10–13m
A short swim from the shore in Plettenberg Bay lies a trio of pinnacles that is a photographer’s paradise! This large reef is home to many fish species & is a nursery in the summer months. Summer also brings the ragged-tooth sharks to this reef; however pajama sharks, leopard sharks & puffadder shy sharks are spotted all year round. Sightings of rays, cuttlefish & boxfish on the swim out are common & nudibranchs, octopus, sea spiders & scorpion fish inhabit the reef itself, making it ideal for macro photography.
The Wall:
Depth: 10–13m
As part of the Blinders reef, The Wall is worth the slightly further swim. Rising from 10m to just below the surface & covered in many species & colours of soft coral – Strawberry Anemones share space with Blue Choirboys, Orange Wall Sponge & multi-colour coral, painting a dramatic underwater landscape.
Soft Gear Hire Only (Wetsuit, Fins, Mask/Snorkel & Weightbelt): R380
Scuba Gear Hire Only (BCD, Regulator & Tank): R390
Full Gear Hire: R645
Tank Hire: R150
Weight belt: R70
Note: Gear Hire Rates are quoted per day & not per dive
WHERE TO MEET:
Please drive straight to the Beacon Island Hotel Main Entrance. Park outside & follow our signs on the walkway to the left of the boom gate. We are INSIDE the Beacon Island Hotel complex, next to the volleyball courts. If you need any further directions please ask the security.
MEETING TIME:
The time advertised is the dive time, please meet at our dive centre no later than 45 minutes before the time.
Great dive lead by Demi. A wide range of interesting sightings. Shore entry was just a short walk from Pro Dive's premises in the hotel. - Charles
My diving experience with Pro Dive was amazing. The service and equipment was good and everyone was friendly. - Mauritz
Overall a good experience. The instructor was possibly a little shy and reserved to start and took a while to warm up and make us feel welcome. Maybe a little quick to simply jump into the water without us knowing what to expect or see. Otherwise all professional. - Mike
Very professional and friendly team. Offer different types of dives (from a shore in the town center, from a boat). Shore entry dive is pretty easy and relaxed. - Vladimir
A professional team. Our dive master made us feel at home and gave good explanations. The standard of the equipment was good and a difficult dive with poor viz at times and cold water went well. Well done guys and thanks! - William
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