Neptune's Divers & Cruises - Cape Town & Western Cape
The team at Neptune's Divers & Cruises are the kind of people you want to spend a day on the water with, especially when that water is off Cape Town. They run their trips from a 36ft catamaran or an 8m super duck, Salacia, which means you’re always diving in comfort, whether you’re heading out for a leisurely two-tanker or chasing a specific shark sighting. We particularly appreciate their focus on getting you to the *right* spots at the *right* time, rather than just the easiest. They're PADI through and through, offering courses that can take you from absolute beginner to more advanced specialties. We’ve found their instructors to be patient and genuinely enthusiastic, which really helps when you're battling the often-chilly Atlantic. If you’re visiting Cape Town and want to experience everything from kelp forests swaying with shy sharks to the exhilarating push of a seal dive, Neptune’s is our pick. We love that they don't rush, often lingering after a dive for a proper debrief, sharing stories, and soaking up the crisp sea air. Expect proper guidance and a professional but relaxed vibe – perfect for ticking off those unique Cape Town dives.
- Location
- Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -34.434730, 19.225860
- Phone
- +27 71 424 3428
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.neptunesdivers.co.za
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:25888]
- Address
- Finger Jetty Two, Hermanus New Harbour, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Dive Sites Near Neptune's Divers & Cruises
Neptune's Divers & Cruises provides access to 15 dive sites in Cape Town & Western Cape.
- 13th Apostle (cave)
- ADELFOTIS - 15m (wreck)
- A Frame - 5-20m (reef)
- A-frame Cape Town (pinnacle)
- A-frame Cape Town (reef)
- ALBACORE - 60m (wreck)
- Albatross Rock (reef)
- ALCESTIS - 31m (wreck)
- Alpha Reef (wall)
- AMERICA - 12m (wreck)
- Ammunition Barges - 9m (wreck)
- Andre se Gat - 15-30m (cave)
- AN HUNG NO.1 - 2m (wreck)
- Ankers (reef)
- Anvil Rock (pinnacle)
Other Dive Centres in Cape Town & Western Cape
- Alpha Dive Centre - ["PADI","NAUI"]
- Alpha Dive Centre - Strand
- Bellville Underwater Club - ["CMAS","IANTD"]
- Best Kiteboarding Africa
- Blue Flash
- Cape Town Dive Centre - PADI
- Coral Wetsuits
- Dive Action - ["PADI","NAUI","IANTD"]
- DiveInn Cape Town - ["RAID"]
- False Bay Underwater Club - ["SSI","CMAS","IANTD"]
Best Time to Dive in Cape Town & Western Cape
The warmest water temperatures in Cape Town & Western Cape occur in January, averaging 18.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 18.9°C (air: 20.8°C)
- February: 18.9°C (air: 20.7°C)
- March: 18.9°C (air: 19.5°C)
- April: 18.9°C (air: 17.3°C)
- May: 18.9°C (air: 15.8°C)
- June: 18.9°C (air: 15.0°C)
- July: 18.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
- August: 18.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
- September: 18.9°C (air: 13.9°C)
- October: 18.9°C (air: 16.5°C)
- November: 18.9°C (air: 17.8°C)
- December: 18.9°C (air: 19.3°C)
Marine Life in Cape Town & Western Cape
Home to 271 recorded species including 176 reef fish, 45 sharks & rays, 28 whales & dolphins, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 4 octopus & squid.
Notable Marine Life
- Tuna (Thunnus alalunga) - Reef Fish
- African Weakfish (Atractoscion aequidens) - Reef Fish
- California Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) - Reef Fish
- Elf (Pomatomus saltatrix) - Reef Fish
- Rig (Galeorhinus galeus) - Sharks & Rays
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) - Reef Fish
- Stripy (Katsuwonus pelamis) - Reef Fish
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Jac (Helicolenus dactylopterus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Cape Town & Western Cape
Based on average water temperature of 18.9°C.
- Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories