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Great White Shark Cage Diving — Southern Ocean Encounter

Descend into the Southern Ocean in a submerged cage as great white sharks circle just inches from the viewing panel. This is the most visceral, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter Australia offers — raw, majestic, and utterly unforgettable.

What to expect

Board at Port Lincoln Harbour and cruise to the Neptune Islands, a protected marine sanctuary and one of the world's premier great white aggregation sites. The custom-built cage is lowered at water level, allowing both snorkellers and non-divers to participate. On deck, a marine naturalist narrates every approach, breach, and circling pass. The return journey offers Southern Ocean scenery and a warm debrief with hot drinks.

Book it with
Port Lincoln Tourist Park (Calypso Star Charters)
AUD $630 per person (includes $45.40 Visitor Use Fee; no extra dive fee)
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Good to know

Full day (~12 hours) — confirm all-aboard time with ship and pre-book well in advance as this is the #1 bucket-list experience in the region and fills months ahead. No dive certification required; minimum age typically 15. Motion sickness tablets recommended.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Port Lincoln — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
17 nights · calls at Port Lincoln
from $11,473
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Princess · Grand Princess
12 nights · calls at Port Lincoln
from $1,884
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