Top Port Elizabeth Dive Sites

1. Sardine Run

This world-famous migration occurs from April to June, featuring millions of sardines forming bait balls. Predators such as sharks, penguins, seals, and dolphins add to the spectacle. The dive demands an advanced level, with deep-water drift diving where scuba is preferred. It's a humbling, intense experience.

2. Orange Wall

Named for its bright orange Spirastrella sponges, this site is adorned with abundant marine life. It features a pinnacle at 16 meters and a large swim-through teeming with life. Suitable for both scuba and freediving, it offers an easy-to-moderate diving adventure, highlighting vibrant underwater formations.

3. Bell Buoy

Close to the beach, this site boasts interesting topography covered in corals, sea squirts, anemones, and sea fans. Notably, a large square hole in the reef often shelters ragged-tooth sharks. This site is ideal for easy scuba diving, allowing divers to explore the diverse marine ecosystem.

4. Phillip's Reef

Characterized by gullies filled with sharks such as leopard, pyjama, and ragged-tooth varieties, this site offers a colorful reef that is rich in macro life. The adventure level is moderate, suitable for scuba diving, providing opportunities to hunt for diverse marine creatures in a vibrant setting.