My wife and I really enjoyed diving at Protea Banks. We saw many sharks, and my wife especially loved it. Thanks to the great instructor, the safe skipper, and the... read more nice dive shop.

I booked a baited shark dive and when I got there I was told we’d be doing two reef dives. That was not what I booked and no one seemed... read more to realise the mistake. We were highly overcharged for a reef dive as the second didn’t even end up happening and when I was told I could do the baited shark dive the next day, I woke up to a message saying it was cancelled and I was not given an option to dive on a different day. Highly disappointed in the customer service and organisation by this company.

Just spent 5 days diving with the incredible and professional team at Dive in. Patricia runs one of the only dive centres in the area. Everything from enquiring... read more about booking to arriving and then ultimately diving was professional, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. A team very knowlegeable about the area, sea conditions with an ethical approach to spending time diving with Sharks. Seeing Hammerheads for the first time was truly special. Looking forward to diving with the team again sometime soon.

Diving with Dive in Adventures was truly unforgettable. I can’t recommend Patricia and her incredible team highly enough, every single person works so hard, and it shows in every detail... read more of the experience. The dive centre is unique, organised and an inviting space, it was such a pleasure to dive here. We had several dives planned with them, in total we did 12-13 dives, but during the first few days the conditions were so rough that no boats were allowed to launch. Instead of letting us miss out, Patricia went above and beyond to organise dives for us at Aliwal Shoal, which turned out to be fantastic. Her dedication to making sure we had the best possible experience meant so much to us. I’ll be honest, before diving Protea Banks, I was nervous. I had heard so much about the strong currents and how unpredictable it can be. But from the moment we started diving with Mike, all of that melted away. His calm nature, steady presence, and endlessly positive energy made me feel completely at ease. His briefings were thorough, reassuring, and enthusiastic, I always felt fully prepared. The boat crew, Kan and Rupert, are amazing, such a great group of people working seamlessly together, giving their absolute best every single day. Even when the currents were strong and we couldn’t reach the caves where the raggies had been sighted, we drifted along the reef where there’s beautiful life and eventually ascending into the blue where the sharks made their appearance. On our trip we encountered bull sharks, oceanic blacktips, schools of hammerheads, tiger sharks, ragged tooth’s, and silky or duskys (Mike and Lalo were trying to ID them). Every dive felt wild and special in its own way. Before the trip, we had talked about how incredible it would be to see schooling hammerheads, it was at the very top of our wish list. When it actually happened, it felt surreal. Pure excitement. One of those moments you’ll never forget. Thanks to the team’s determination and positivity, we made it to the caves and saw the raggies and it was so special. Being there with them, in that space, is something I’ll always treasure. Between dives, we were so well looked after, warm coffee, delicious biscuits, and honestly the best sandwiches ever! After the dives, there were hot showers, fresh water, and homemade muffins waiting for us at the dive centre. It’s those thoughtful touches that make such a difference. On our last day, Patricia organised a braai for everyone. It was such a lovely way to end the trip, sharing stories, connecting with like-minded people, and forming new friendships. We felt so happy and so well cared for that we didn’t want to leave. In fact… we only managed to stay away for two days before coming back for four more dives, with beautiful conditions and dolphins welcoming us back! Patricia, thank you to you and your entire team for creating such a meaningful and memorable experience for us. We felt truly looked after from start to finish, Lalo and I cannot wait to return 🩵🦈 lots of love!

This is the best dive center for diving in the incredible waters of Protea Banks! Patricia and her team are real superstars! Everyone in the team is warm, welcoming, and professional.... read more They run like a well-oiled machine! From Michael's briefings, which make you very excited to go diving, but at the same time, not slacking any of all the safety procedures and marine life (he is a shark whisperer!), to the good care that Kan (skipper) and Rupert (spotter) take of all the customers on board, and not forgetting the person preparing delicious sandwiches for the surface interval, homemade muffins for when you come back to the dive center, and coffee and cold water. The dive center itself is cozy, well organised, and settled in a beautiful and chill space, which you really do not want to leave. Patricia, the owner, is the most wonderful and hard working dive center owner I have ever met, always on top of everything! Last, but not least, the diving: In 13 dives with this dive center, I saw schools of hammerheads, tons of bull sharks, tiger sharks, oceanic blacktips, raggies, silky sharks, and dusky shark! What a blast, it surpassed, by far, my most optimistic expectations for this dive trip! Now, I am only thinking about when I can come back and dive again in Protea Banks with Dive in Adventures, for some more shark diving! See you guys soon, and keep the good work! Big hug from Lalo & Tati!

Absolutely awesome! An experience of a lifetime, made possible by a professional, organised, enthusiastic and competent team of passionate people. Thank you.