Experience

For the best experience, guests should be aware of this important information

What you need to know โ€“ please forward this information to everyone in your group

Thank you for booking your adventure with Atlantic Shark Expeditions! Below is essential information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

  • Section 1 applies to all expeditions.
  • Section 2 is only for Halifax expeditions (Jun 18 – August 6).
  • Section 3 is only for Yarmouth expeditions (August 11 โ€“ October 30).

Section 1: General Information

All guests are required to sign a waiver prior to the expedition, which can be accessed here.ย 

Parents or guardians will need to sign on behalf of minors (under 19 years old).

Please share the link to the waiver with everyone in your group.

Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

ASE may need to cancel or postpone an expedition due to high winds that would make the ocean too rough and thus unsafe for the shark cage. The weather in Nova Scotia is highly variable and the forecast is only accurate the day before, so we may be forced to cancel or reschedule the day before for weather-related safety. So please be on the lookout for messages from ASE.

Having to cancel or postpone a trip relatively last minute due to rough seas or other unforeseen circumstances is out of our control and a reality.ย 

We really want to show you the sharks, so your best options for joining us again to experience these incredible animals up close are:

  • Reschedule to another date within the season (subject to availability), or even to a future your (you can adjust anytime, subject to availability), or
  • ย Receive a voucher valid for a future date or beyond. Vouchers never expire and guarantee todayโ€™s ticket price, even if prices increase.

So, even when our ticket prices increase, for either of the above rescheduling options you will not pay more. Your ticket price is locked in.

If you are unable to reschedule or accept a voucher, we recommend you trip cancellation insurance options (see next section). If that is not possible, we can refund your ticket upon request, however, please note that if you book again, it will be at the current advertised ticket price.

For travelers who cannot reasonably reschedule or use a voucher, we highly recommend exploring the trip cancellation or trip interruption insurance.ย 

  • Many credit cards include trip cancellation/interruption insurance when you pay with that card. This often extends to related non-refundable travel costs like hotels and airfare. As a first step, please check with your credit card provider to confirm if coverage applies in the event of an ASE weather cancellation.
  • 45+ days before: Full refund, reschedule, transfer, or credit.
  • 44-31 days before: 50% refund, reschedule, transfer, or credit.
  • Less than 30 days: No refund. Rescheduling/credit is only possible if we fill your spot with another guest.

Sharks are wild animals, and sightings are not guaranteed. If no sharks are encountered, guests receive 50% off a future expedition.

โœ…ย Towel
โœ…ย Sunscreen
โœ… Water & Food (Snacks like granola bars are provided, bring your own meals)
โœ… Warm & Waterproof Clothing (Dress in layers; a waterproof jacket and closed toe footwear are recommended; it will be cold and wet on the water even if hot and dry on land)
โœ… Polarized Sunglasses
โœ… Camera
โœ… Bathing Suit (come dressed in your bathing suit under your clothes)

๐Ÿšซ No alcohol, recreational drugs, or smoking on board (vaping is okay).

๐Ÿ‘“ Eyeglasses: They wonโ€™t fit under dive masks provided. Use contacts or bring a prescription dive mask.

๐Ÿฆท Dentures: Our breathing regulators require biting down. For dentures, use a waterproof non-zinc-based adhesive.

๐Ÿคข Seasickness Prevention: We strongly recommend seasickness prevention medication – even if you have boating experience. The motion sickness patch is effective and recommended (Difficult to get in Canada; Best source for this is Amazon). The other option is motion sickness tablets but we recommend bonamine which is way more effective than Gravol or Dramamine and non drowsy (you can get bonamine over the counter). Follow directions, but we suggest taking a dose about an hour before departure. Avoid coffee on an empty stomach the morning of (especially Tim Hortons!).

๐Ÿ’งStay hydrated with electrolytes: bring electrolyte drinks, like Pedialyte or Gatorade. Drink before and throughout the trip.ย 

Captain Maggie @ 902-789-0589

Section 2: Halifax Shark Cage Diving Expeditions (July 1 โ€“ Aug 6)

  • Sambro (20 Basinview Rd, Sambro, NS B3V 1L4). Our boat, โ€œApex Explorer,โ€ is kept at the Wharf. There is plenty of free parking available.
  • Sambro is 40-minute drive from downtown Halifax, depending on traffic.
  • Closest airport is Halifax International Airport (YHZ).

We partner with Four Points by Sheraton in Halifax for exclusive discounted guest rates using this link.

  • Driver Daveโ€™s Ride Share โ€“ Discounted transfers to/from the Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Halifax and the airport or boat in Sambro; final cost depends on number of ride share users.
    • Call/Text: Driver Dan at (902-441-4428) with discount code SHARK2025
  • Car Rentals:
    • Avis โ€“ For a discount, use this link or reserve with code S5778000
    • Budget โ€“ For a discount, use this link or reserve with code A377900

Section 3: Yarmouth Great White Expeditions (Aug 11 โ€“ Oct 30)

  • Dennis Point Cafรฉ (214 Dennis Point Rd, Lower West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, B0W 2C0); Our boat, โ€œApex Explorer,โ€ is kept nearby at Dennis Point Wharf. Location is about 3 hours from Halifax.
  • By Air:ย Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) (3-hour drive to Lower West Pubnico)
  • By Ferry:ย Bar Harbor, Maine (USA) โ†’ Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (~20 min from the wharf);ย Book Ferry Here.ย (Ferry only operational until Oct 15)
  • Avis โ€“ For a discount, use this link or reserve with code S5778000
  • Budget โ€“ For a discount, use this link or reserve with code A377900
  • Halifax Shuttle service. See here
  • Argyler Lodge & Restaurant (20 mins from boat) (Special discount rate for guests using code “shark” – call (902) 643-2500 to book or visit https://www.argyler.com/
  • Tru Hotel in Yarmouth (~40 mins from boat) โ€“ Use the following discount code: 3433412. Here is the booking link Please use the provided code in the “Special Rate” field under “Corporate Rate” when making reservations.
  • Red Cap Restaurant and Motel (10 mins from boat): Book using this link or call 902-762-2112

U.S. Customers Save Big When Booking in Canadian Dollars ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ โ†’ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

This table is an example and does not reflect current pricing.

All prices on this site are in Canadian dollars (CAD). U.S. customers benefit from favourable exchange rates. Approximate savings are shown below based on recent historical USD/CAD rates between $0.69 and $0.74.

๐Ÿ“Š Cage Diving โ€“ Halifax

๐Ÿ“Š Great White Expeditions

Exchange rates fluctuate daily. USD amounts shown are estimates. Check with your bank or card provider for the current rate. No additional international fees are charged by Atlantic Shark Expeditions. Early Bird and promotional pricing available for limited time only, there is no guarantee promotional pricing will be available at the time of booking.

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