Diving in Cape Town

Cape Town has been called the “Cape of Storms” because of the harsh weather and coastline that has caused numerous ships to wreck in the waters around the city over the course of its history. Today, many of those shipwrecks can be accessed by divers in the area. There are wrecks in all different water conditions and at different depths so there are wrecks for divers of every level to explore. Some of the most well-known one wreck sites are the SAS Pietermaritzburg, the Smits Wrecks, Duiker Island, Aster, and the Boss 400.

Dive Sites in Cape Town

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.