One Day San Francisco Great White Shark Adventure
The Farallon Islands – Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Our one-day shark adventures depart from Fisherman’s Wharf in the heart of San Francisco. We typically depart for the Farallones before sunrise so we can be on location and have our shark cage in the water during peak sighting times.
Getting to and from the Farallones is half the fun. You’ll travel to the Farallones aboard the Derek M Baylis, a specially-designed 65 ft sailing research vessel. If we’re blessed with wind, we’ll sail. If not, we’ll motor. The Baylis provides a safe, comfortable and environmentally-friendly platform for research and education. She’s the same vessel utilized by the Sanctuary’s long-time white shark researchers.
Typical travel time to the islands is about three hours. During the trip offshore, we’ll serve breakfast and our certified naturalist will fill your brain with shark facts and Sanctuary trivia. We may even show some shark videos!
One Day Adventure
| Location: | Farallon Islands – San Francisco, California |
| Dive Season: | Select Dates in October & November |
| Shark Sighting Chances: | About 50/50 |
| Dive Certification Necessary? | No |
| Shark Size: | Huge Adults |
| Water Visibility: | Often murky |
| Cost per person: | $475 for Topside Observer, $825 for Cage Diver |
| Attractant use: | Decoys |
| Wetsuit Rental Included? | Yes |
| Food provided on the boat? | Yes |
| Trip insurance required? | Yes |
| Passport required for US citizens? | No |
| Minimum Age: | 16 |
For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
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