The 340 ton “MFV Aster” was a South African registered lobster fishing vessel which was prepared as a diver-friendly artificial reef by cleaning and cutting openings into the structure before scuttling. The Aster was scuttled in Hout Bay near the wreck of the Katzu Maru on 9th August 1997. It has been used as a [...]

Basket star, Star Walls The name “Star Walls” was probably chosen with reference to the adjacent site “Kanobi’s Wall”, as an allusion to the movie series “Star Wars”, and to the vertical granite cliff face that constitutes the main feature of the site. The site was discovered and named by BlueFlash charters in 2006. (Wikitravel) [...]

Sea fans and colourful corals Named after the rock formation, Die Middelmas, that the site is close to. This rock formation forms a ‘blind’ rise which peaks about 5m below the surface. The site has an interesting topography with shear walls and interesting swim-throughs covered with colourful sea fans, soft corals, sponges and other invertebrates. [...]

This is one of the most popular wreck dives in Cape Town. The Maori sank in 1909. She was a British steam ship en route to New Zealand with a crew of 53 and a mixed cargo of goods, including explosives, railway lines, crockery and water-piping. The wreck is in good condition for it’s age, [...]

The site is popular well known for Sevengill Cow Sharks. These sharks are also known as Broadnose Sevengill Sharks and Cow Sharks and reach upto 3.5m in length. These inquisitive prehistoric sharks have one small dorsal fin three quarters the way down their backs and are grey in colour with white and black spots and [...]

The site is sheltered with two easy beach entries. It is popular for training exercises and boasts a varied topography, kelp forrests, abundent invertabrates and the usual False Bay marine life. This is in a Marine Protected Area so a permit is required to dive. Where: S34°12.06’ E018°27.40’ About halfway between Boulders beach and Oatlands [...]

Long Beach The site is popular for training exercises and night dives. There are several small wrecks and old mooring tackle as well as an artificial reef that one can explore. This is the place to go when conditions are bad elsewhere. This is in a Marine Protected Area so a permit is required to [...]

Scuba courses on offer soon! Watch this space!