Oceanworx & Blue Ocean Dive Resort offers all inclusive packages for the Sardine Run directly from Port St Johns in June & July. Past records from the Natal Sharks Board and our experience from our trips in 2011 through 2014 indicate that this is the optimal period in which to view the sardine shoals.We offer a boat based adventure for everyone, not just divers! Nature lovers, photographers, bird watchers, dolphin and whale enthusiasts, snorkelers and scuba divers alike will find this is an unforgettable experience, which is suitable for most members of the family, young & older The Sardine Run is prolific around Port St Johns in the Transkei which is the main reason we set up base in the area, it simply offers the best of the activity. Each morning the boat heads out from the Port St Johns river to cruise the ocean in search of sardine activity – normally located from sightings of large flocks of sea birds or huge schools of common and bottlenose dolphins. We also communicate with the Sharks Board and other boat operators to locate any great action. Once the Sardines are located and we have established the bait ball is not moving too fast, snorkellers and divers are invited to enter the water to view the activity first hand, while those that prefer to stay dry can witness this amazing phenomenon from the boat, which is just as spectacular. This is a wonderful opportunity of a life time to experience the Ocean Wildlife mano-e-whaleo/dolphino/sharko/ganneto. 2014 brought to us some wonderful sightings of Orca's in full on hunting mode, humpback whales breaching only meters from the boat and sailfish to mention only a few experiences. Please Note: Because of the manner of the boat launching and beaching as well as possible uncomfortable sea conditions it is advisable that those of limited mobility, frailty or with back problems limited themselves to land based viewing. For those prone to sea sickness, bring along some ginger tablets available at any chemist without prescription or consult your health care professional. The Sardine Run is prolific around Port St Johns in the Transkei which is the main reason we set up base in the area, it simply offers the best of the activity. 8-days / 7-nights /
5-days Sardine Run Diving / 1-day [2-dives] Aliwal Shoal Day 1 : Arrive Durban Airport -- Transfer to &
Overnight at Blue Ocean Dive Resort. Package Includes: All Transfers 7 Nights Accommodation Breakfast 5 Day Ocean Safari with Sardine Run Action Light Lunch on the Boat with Refreshments 1 Baited Shark Dive (Aliwal Shoal) 1 Reef Dive (Aliwal Shoal) Cylinders, Airfills & Weights MPA Dive Permits Not Included: Flights & Taxes Passports & Visas Personal Insurance Dive Gear (Can be Hired) Lunches Dinners Drinks Package Price per person sharing: R 29,950.00 Single Supplement:
R 31,975.00
The Sardine Run occurs between late May, June and July along the East coast of South Africa when millions of sardines migrate up the East coast of South Africa from the Cape. Their sheer numbers create a feeding frenzy along the coastline in what is one of the largest marine events in the world. This has been dubbed "The Greatest Shoal On Earth" by the Kwazulu-Natal Tourist Board. |