Thank you for booking your adventure with Atlantic Shark Expeditions! Below is essential information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
All guests are required to sign a waiver prior to the expedition, which can be accessed here.
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.
We really want to show you the sharks, so your best options for joining us again to experience these incredible animals up close are:
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.
Sharks are wild animals, and sightings are not guaranteed. If no sharks are encountered, guests receive 50% off a future expedition.
✅ Towel
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Water & Food (Snacks like granola bars are provided, bring your own meals)
✅ 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)
✅ Polarized Sunglasses
✅ Camera
✅ Bathing Suit (come dressed in your bathing suit under your clothes)
🚫 No alcohol, recreational drugs, or smoking on board (vaping is okay).
👓 Eyeglasses: They won’t fit under dive masks provided. Use contacts or bring a prescription dive mask.
🦷 Dentures: Our breathing regulators require biting down. For dentures, use a waterproof non-zinc-based adhesive.
🤢 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!).
💧Stay hydrated with electrolytes: bring electrolyte drinks, like Pedialyte or Gatorade. Drink before and throughout the trip.
Captain Maggie @ 902-789-0589
We partner with Four Points by Sheraton in Halifax for exclusive discounted guest rates using this link.
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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.
