50th Anniversary Cage Diving Adventurers with Andrew Fox (Featuring Rodney Fox Welcome Night)
- Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
- Location: Departing Port Lincoln SA
- Product code: 50TOUR-CAGEDIVINGANNIVERSARY
This commemorative tour includes 5 days of peak season shark diving at the famous Neptune Islands, an island excursion and/or coastal beach walk, Scuba or snorkel with Australian sea lion for a dive or two, plus unique anniversary extras led personally by Andrew Fox.
Why This Expedition is So Special
- A rare and perhaps final chance to participate on a tour with the legendary Rodney Fox himself.
- celebrating 50 Years of Cage Diving for Shark Adventurers
- 61 Years of Shark Cage Diving Legacy for professional film crews.
- Celebrate the rich history started by Rodney Fox in 1965, with special anniversary presentations and stories including highlights from original classic documentaries direct from the family that pioneered shark diving,- Mark the occasion of 50 years of cage diving for Adventurers, first undertaken the year after Jaws was released onto the big screen in 1975
- Peak Shark Season Reliability. This peak time of year has delivered very high shark sightings reliability for decades.
- World-Class Photography opportunities. Strong daylight, vibrant visibility, and iconic encounters offer outstanding wildlife opportunities for photographers.
- Exclusive Anniversary Extras. Visit original cage diving locations including Memory cove where the first live sequences great white sharks were filmed. Onboard evening talks and party celebration night, historical showcases, commemorative gifts, and the chance to be part of a milestone in shark diving history.
THE ITINERARY
NIGHT Prior - Nov 30th, 6 PM. Special Welcome evening function meeting Rodney and Kay Fox at the Port Lincoln Hotel. Have after Dinner nibbles and drinks with Rodney.
Day 1 - December 1st - 1:00PM Pickup from Port Lincoln Accommodation – 1:30 PM Welcome Aboard The MV Rodney Fox vessel in Port Lincoln Harbour.
After settling into cabins, enjoy a welcome from Rodney Fox and the Crew, and the first celebratory 60th Anniversary gathering.
We then depart for the picturesque islands of the Thorny passage, onto the evening’s anchorage at historic Memory Cove, ready for
the next day’s adventures.
Day 2 – Sea Lions and First Glimpses of the Neptunes
Wake up to the stunning Thorny Passage and Hopkins Island. Here we snorkel/dive
with playful Australian sea lions in their sheltered shallow bay. Afterwards,
we set course for the offshore Neptune Islands—our shark-diving base for the next few
days. Evening: relaxed dinner, stories from Andrew Fox, and stargazing on deck.
Days 3, 4, 5 – Great White Shark Diving at the Neptune Islands
The highlight of the expedition— Surface cage
dives get everyone close encounters, while certified SCUBA divers can descend
into the ocean floor cage for an unforgettable perspective. Also
enjoy tender boat trips to see long-nosed fur seals and (weather permitting) a
special Neptune Island walking tour.
historic images and footage of our 61 year History.Shark research and photography presentations, delicious meals, South Australian wine, and time to unwind under the stars.
Day 6 – Final Shark Encounters & Celebration Return
Enjoy one last day of shark diving and photography. After lunch, we begin the journey back to Port Lincoln, often joined by pods of dolphins along the bow. Celebrate with a final
glass of South Australian wine on the bow before arriving back to home port in
Port Lincoln.
Disembark in Port Lincoln approx 7PM. Bus transfers are offered to your Port Lincoln based Accommodation.
* Note: Itinerary is indicative only and subject to weather and operational conditions.
