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PADI & Sharklife Shark Courses:

Looking for something different???!!!

PADI and Sharklife Distinctive Specialty Shark Courses

now available:

TIGER SHARK

BLACKTIP SHARK

BULL (Zambezi) SHARK

RAGGED-TOOTH SHARK

MANTA RAY

Do the PADI Distinctive Shark Speciality Course (shark species identification)

for only R1400-00

Includes:

- 2 dives on Protea Banks

- equipment use

- PADI distinctive shark speciality certification card

For more info contact Kym on

info@aquaplanet.co.za or 082 877 3966

SNORKELLING EXCURSIONS/SHARK NET TOURS:

AVAILABLE OFF OUR BOAT IN SHELLY BEACH!

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!!!!!

DAILY TRIPS!

R300-00 per person, including use of equipment.

BOOKINGS: 082 877 3966

Valentines Day Dive

A 'red dress up' dive for Valentine's Day at Aliwal Shoal. We were in the great company of Ilse, David, Danielle, Wayne and Wayne, Mighael, Clinton and Larissa. Thank you to all for making it a great day!

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PADI Discover Scuba Diver (DSD)

The good Instructor explains. The great Instructor inspires!

This HALF DAY course is ideal for someone interested in experiencing a magical world underwater with SCUBA, but does not have enough time to do a full Open Water Course. The PADI Discover Scuba Course covers basic theory, diving skills and includes a dive.

Minimum age: 10 years

'The Lagoon' at uShaka Marine World Aquarium in Durban.

TWO DSD OPTIONS:

Join us for an incredible SCUBA experience doing your DSD in 'The Lagoon Tank' at uShaka Marine World Aquarium.

R1000-00 per person including certificate.

Join us on SCUBA in the heated dive tank in front of our shop.

ONLY R100-00 per person including certificate. (Just bring your cozzie and towel).

2011-03-29

Dear Crystal

Yesterday we visited the Shelly Beach mall and surrounding shops. With two teenagers...needless to say, fun and new experiences are the key for this holiday. We noticed that an introduction to scuba diving was offered by means of a shallow dive tank. Upon enquiry we were greeted with your friendly face. Initially only two of us had the courage to do it.

It soon became apparent that you have enough passion, patience and motivation for all of us. There is a saying “believe in others, until they believe in themselves”... Your gentle approach towards us soon let a third participant join in. Once in the tank with the youngest of our group, it came clear that you did your best to make us at ease and we want to thank you for that. The remaining other two members were convinced and soon joined in after the safety instructions and video. We had one-on-one sessions in the tank, and we knew that we were in good hands because you were in control.

Your professionalism and caring nature soon let everybody trust you enough to overcome our fear of breathing under water. With two children and three adults, you made sure that we were confident enough before descending and you always kept a close eye on any signs of discomfort.

For each of us it was our first attempt at scuba, and we all walked away with wonderful memories. We are grateful and thank you for making our first time so enjoyable.

Thank you

Tessa Pienaar, Tanya and Chantelle Pretorius (Vanderbijlpark)

Johan and Rhona Breytenbach(Pretoria).

The PADI Discover Scuba Course will give you a taste of what scuba diving is all about and is a life changing experience!

Welcome to a world of discovery, fun and adventure!

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Diving Conditions for Shelly Beach:

25 May 2013:

PROTEA BANKS

Current: medium

Viz: 20m +

Sea temp: 23 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

BAITED DIVE: 1 TIGER shark. 3 Zambezi (Bull) sharks and 3 Oceanic Blacktip sharks. About 50 Tuna and Bonito popping in and out - pretty cool. 5 Remora hanging around the drum.

An awesome day out at sea!!!!

24 May 2013: AMAZING BAITED DIVE!!!!!

PROTEA BANKS

Current: strong

Viz: 15m (still a bit milky)

Sea temp: 24 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

Dive 1 – Southerns:

3 Zambezi Sharks, 3 Oceanic Blacktip sharks and a Dusky hanging around! Ofcourse the Ramoras kept them selfs busy around the drum and lots of Jellies!

23 May 2013:

PROTEA BANKS

Current: strong - ‘protea express’

Viz: 15m (a bit milky)

Sea temp: 22 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

Dive 1 – Southerns:

2 MINKIE WHALES on scuba twice. They also hung around the boat after the dive for a bit as well. TALK ABOUT LIVING THE LIFE!!!!! 4 Scalloped Hammerhead sharks. 1 Greater Hammerhead shark. 3 Oceanic Blacktip sharks. 1 Round Ribbontail Ray. Lots of reef fish and jellies. A DIVE TO TOP MOST!!!!!!

Dive 2 – Northerns:

At least 6 Oceanic Blacktip sharks that popped in and out of the dive for at least 30 minutes. WOW!!!!!!!!! 1 Potato Bass. Reef full of reef fish and lots of jellies.

FLAAAAAAT SEA and sun shining, can’t ask for more!!!!!

(So personally just waiting to see the Marlin and Sunfish and I think I can comfortable quit diving …lol).

21 May 2013

PROTEA BANKS

Current: strong

Viz: 15 to 20m

Sea temp: 23 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

Dive 1 - Southerns

MASSIVE TIGER SHARK, 1 Oceanic Blacktip sharks,Lots of Surgeonfish, Lots of jellies and the reef was alive with reef fish!!

Dive 2 - Northerns

HUGE ZAMBEZI SHARKS!! 2 oceanic Blacktips, Lots of Goupers and lots and lots of BONITA!!

Another EPIC Dive on Protea!!

20 May 2013

PROTEA BANKS

Current: strong

Viz: 15 to 20m

Sea temp: 23 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

Dive 1 - Southerns

2 Hammerheads Sharks, 2 Oceanic Blacktip sharks, 1 Potato Bass, Batfish, Lots of Surgeonfish, Lots of jellies and reef fish!!

Dive 2 - Northern

2 Zambezi Sharks, 3 Oceanic Blacktip,4 Natal seacat fish, bluefin kingfish, guneafowl blasop and lots of Red fang triggerfish.

DIVE REPORT FOR SHELLY BEACH:

What a beautiful day - the sea was flat, the sun was shining and the diving was great!

18 May 2013:

PROTEA BANKS - Southern Pinnacles

Current: strong

Viz: 15 to 20m

Sea temp: 23 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

5 Oceanic Blacktip sharks, 1 Round Ribbontail Ray. Lots on lots of reef fish - very tropical.

A really great day to be in the water!!!!

12 May 2013: PROTEA BANKS

Current: medium

Viz: 30m + (top to bottom)

Sea temp: 24 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

What a great dive on MOTHERSDAY!! On the way out to the dive site (Southerns) we got a pod of Dolphins and 2 JUMPED completely out of the water. On the dive we got 1 Zambezi Shark just as we dropped and another during the safety stop , a Potato Bass, 6 Oceanic Black Tip Sharks during the dive, 6 Remoras keeping us company and lots of beautiful reef fish!. Viz was amazing and the water was warm.

Monday morning blues? ... Well not if you were diving PROTEA BANKS TODAY! MIND BLOWING DIVES AND BEYOND!

6 May 2013: PROTEA BANKS

Current: medium

Viz: 30m + (top to bottom)

Sea temp: 24 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

FIRST DIVE: BAITED OFF NORTHERNS. Where does one start? ...

Well to start off we had 1 HUGE Tiger shark that stayed with us for the whole dive. Then 10 to 14 Oceanic Blacktips sharks, popping in and out (sorry so much action, hard to keep exact tab). And if this was not enough we had 4 Zambezi (Bull) sharks grace us with their presence. Also Bonita popping on and off the bait drum.

So if this didn't get your attention, the wait on the boat between a double tank, produced 2 big pods of Dolphins and well as a False Killer Whale. Enough ... no we still have the second dive to report ...

SECOND DIVE: REEF DIVE OFF SOUTHERNS

Another HUGE Tiger shark and 3 Zambezi (Bull) sharks at the bottom. Then 2 Eagle Rays and a Potato Bass. Than a HUGE Manta ray just to add a bit more flavour. The reef was alive with reef fish and also a big shoal of Bonita. Bored yet ... well the safety stop wasn't boring, we had 7 Oceanic Blacktip sharks and another 4 Zambezi sharks. WHAT A DAY ... and yes the time has come for all of you reading this to finally quit your jobs ... unless of course you work for Aqua Planet Dive Centre and Charter!

So due to all the threats of deleting me off Facebook, I have no choice but to do a bad post for Protea Banks today, so nobody has to quit their jobs or come on holiday immediately.

3 May 2013:

PROTEA BANKS - Southern Pinnacles

Current: medium

Viz: 8m, not so good at the surface, better at the bottom

Sea temp: 22 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

So the day started off promising. The sun was shining, we had no wind and only a ripple on the sea. As we launched there was a pod of Dolphins ... yes very promising. Well we finally got out there and well lets say it was not Protea at its best, but worth the dunk.

WELL WHAT A DIVE!! ,If you have a job you like or one you don't you need to quit it and come Dive !!!

01 May 2013:

PROTEA BANKS - Southern Pinnacle

The Banks are running on a good current, tons of shark action and easy launches

Current: 3 knots ( 6 km/h )

Viz: 15 to 20m (a bit milky)

Sea temp: 22 degrees Celsius

Sightings:

3 Zambezi (Bull) sharks with us on the reef as well as all the way to the safety stop. 3 Oceanic Blacktip sharks darting in and out of the haze with the Zam's. They were chasing a dive reel Suresh had dropped down and was jigging with:-) 2 Greater Hammerhead sharks coming to see what we were up to.. 1 Large tiger swimming above the group Martin got Pics!!. 3 Remora's that stayed with us for most of the dive. 1 baby Black tip shot up to see us. Non stop Shark action !!

Aqua Planet Dive Centre and Charter dives PROTEA BANKS daily (weather permitting):

Call 082 877 3966 to see what is planned.

OR HAVE A LOOK AT OUR 'AQUA PLANET LOG BOOK' ON THE LEFTHAND SIDEBAR, FOR DIVE REPORTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!