South Africa Sardine Run Dive/Snorkel Trip

Sardine Run South Africa
duration
8 days · 7 nights
travel date
Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025
activity level
Moderate
group size
2 - 7
transportation
Group airport transfers, boat
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Caitlyn Lubas
bio

Hello! I'm Caitlyn :) I’ve been traveling as much as possible for the past 8 years across 95+ countries and all 7 continents.

I’m also a certified PADI Divemaster so am well equipped to guide you underwater and provide information about scuba certifications and the underwater world!

I've hosted nearly 20 group trips in the past two years. I'm passionate about bringing together like-minded strangers to become friends and make once-in-a-lifetime memories together in exciting new environments!

South Africa > South Africa Sardine Run Dive/Snorkel Trip

Join me for a BUCKET LIST ocean adventure! 🤿🌊🐟🦈🐬🐋🩵


The annual migration of sardines up the eastern coast of South Africa is an event all wildlife lovers should experience at least once in their life. From May through July, shoals of sardines follow cold, nutrient-rich currents that sweep in-shore up the east coast due


to changes in weather patterns. Along with these sardines comes a vast array of hungry marine predators such as Cape gannets, superpods of common dolphins, brydes whales, and several shark species (dusky sharks, copper sharks, black tip sharks, ragged tooth sharks, bull sharks, and more).


Aside from the incredible shoals of sardines, there is also the annual


migration of humpback whales traveling north where they will mate or give birth. They can be seen daily in small family groups.


The sardine run is unpredictable - making it the most exciting way to spend a day at sea. You just never know what you will witness next.


BBC recognises this event as ‘the greatest shoal on Earth’, and we couldn’t agree more. Whether you are a certified or non-certified diver, this experience is for you. All ocean lovers and conservationists will thoroughly enjoy this spectacular marine event.

Itinerary timeline
Day 1 · Arrival
Arrive to East London Airport
Day 2 · Title
Day 1 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive
Day 3 · Title
Day 2 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive
Day 4 · Title
Day 3 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive
Day 5 · Title
Day 4 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive
Day 6 · Title
Day 5 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive
Day 7 · Title
Free day or backup day in case of bad weather
Day 8 · Departure
Say goodbye to the Wild Coast
Details
Day 1
Arrive to East London Airport

TBA

Day 2
Day 1 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive

TBA

Day 3
Day 2 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive

TBA

Day 4
Day 3 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive

TBA

Day 5
Day 4 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive

TBA

Day 6
Day 5 of Ocean Safari - dive, snorkel, or freedive

TBA

Day 7
Free day or backup day in case of bad weather

TBA

Day 8
Say goodbye to the Wild Coast

TBA

Tour Price
USD 2,700
per person
Your fellow explorers
Age range
18 - 70
Travel interest
Adventure, relax, scuba, marine life, safari, nature
Accommodation
Crawford's Beach Lodge & Cabins, Steenbras Drive, Chintsa, East London, South Africa

42 Steenbras Dr, Chintsa, East London, 5275, South Africa

Crawford's Beach Lodge
Included
    Not included
      FAQ
      Cancellation policy

      Refunds
      Your place is guaranteed at the time of full payment. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to offer any refunds for the amount paid.

      Due to the worldwide popularity of the sardine run and its limited seasonal availability for only a few months a year, there are no refunds on deposits or final payments. The reason for this drastic cancellation policy is due to limited space on the boat. Space is reserved on a firstcome, first-serve basis, therefore the dive operator has turned away potential guests to secure our space. Payments can be held transferrable to another expedition OR the next calendar year, provided there is space available at the time of transfer.

      You may transfer your spot
      At any point until May 27, 2025, you may choose to transfer your spot to another traveler. The price will reflect the current selling price of the trip at the time of transfer. Once the new traveler has been introduced and books their spot, we will refund you for your payments. You can initiate a transfer in your TourHero account by clicking on Your Trips.

      Note: If there is a waitlist, you may not be able to choose who you transfer your spot to. We will contact the next person on the waitlist for this trip and transfer your spot to them.

      Available add-ons
      Day 1 · Arrival
      Private Room Upgrade

      Get a room to yourself!

      USD 200
      5 spots left