Grey Goose
Contributor
Aquarat (and others), thanks for the description of Cape Town diving in another thread on SA diving. Below, I've got a few question, so any advise from experienced Cape Town divers would be appreciated.
I'm heading to Cape Town, arriving the morning of March 3 (Saturday) and hope to set up in Simon's Town and dive in the area through to and including Tuesday before I head back to the city for meetings on Wednesday. Is there any benefit to diving in and around Simon's Town for a few days and then move to the city centre a day earlier and dive there on Tuesday (in Cape Town, staying near harbour), or would it be best to stay around Simon's town for diving portion of my trip?
About me. I'm a cold water diver living in Toronto, Canada. Will likely bring my drysuit and Bp/w.
A few more questions:
What kind of tanks do they rent in Cape Town (size, steel vs aluminum)? Do they rent back mount double tanks? Do the shops rent DIN tanks? I assume SPG's are metric?
I will check out Pisces Divers. Others? Aquarat, do you have any more info on the Underwater Explorers and where they might dive (I'm GUE Fundies certified)? Can I anticipate a problem finding buddies on the Monday or Tuesday (e.g., do local shops have excursions these days)?
The sevengill shark dive @ Pyramid Rock looks interesting, as does the Cape Fur seal dive (Partridge Point). Lot's of wreck diving where I am so would prefer to see pretty fish and corals (both would be ok, too). Any other suggestions welcome, ~85 feet or up.
Any recommendations for accommodations in Simon's town (or other setting) appreciated, as would recommendations for things to do in and around Simon's Town after diving done for the day.
Thanks!
I'm heading to Cape Town, arriving the morning of March 3 (Saturday) and hope to set up in Simon's Town and dive in the area through to and including Tuesday before I head back to the city for meetings on Wednesday. Is there any benefit to diving in and around Simon's Town for a few days and then move to the city centre a day earlier and dive there on Tuesday (in Cape Town, staying near harbour), or would it be best to stay around Simon's town for diving portion of my trip?
About me. I'm a cold water diver living in Toronto, Canada. Will likely bring my drysuit and Bp/w.
A few more questions:
What kind of tanks do they rent in Cape Town (size, steel vs aluminum)? Do they rent back mount double tanks? Do the shops rent DIN tanks? I assume SPG's are metric?
I will check out Pisces Divers. Others? Aquarat, do you have any more info on the Underwater Explorers and where they might dive (I'm GUE Fundies certified)? Can I anticipate a problem finding buddies on the Monday or Tuesday (e.g., do local shops have excursions these days)?
The sevengill shark dive @ Pyramid Rock looks interesting, as does the Cape Fur seal dive (Partridge Point). Lot's of wreck diving where I am so would prefer to see pretty fish and corals (both would be ok, too). Any other suggestions welcome, ~85 feet or up.
Any recommendations for accommodations in Simon's town (or other setting) appreciated, as would recommendations for things to do in and around Simon's Town after diving done for the day.
Thanks!