2025
Sardine run
Sardine Run Cinsta East London – 7 night Package
Cintsa near East London can be regarded as the gateway to the Wildcoast . With close proximity to the airport and services of East London this is one of our most accessible sardine run package on offer. The launching from Cinsta allows you to cover some 150 km of coastline, from Hamburg in the West to the Kei river in the East.
Get Up Close & personal
With predators of all shapes and sizes
Millions of sardines, and other baitfish, are moving north to spawn, closely stalked by their predators. Meanwhile pods of humpback whales are migrating north to warmer waters to give birth. Nature and wildlife enthusiasts as well as photographers will get a chance to capture ocean wildlife as never imagined.
What is included?
- Accomodaion
- 5 x Sea Days (can do 6th day if weather permits)
- Breakfast, Boat Lunch and dinner voucher
- Afternoon Activities Available
- Experienced Skipper & Guides
- O2 first aid on-board
- Transfers from E. London
- Wetsuit, mask and fins rental
What is NOT included?
- Flights
- Scheduled Airport Transfers
- Scuba equipment hire
- Travel & Diving Insurance
- Additional sightseeing & activities not specified
- Gratuities
- Drinks
7 Days
Duration
R40 500 - R44 500
cost
5-6 Sea Days
Areena Riverside Resort
Areena Lodge is tucked away next to the river, offering the perfect place to unwind after a long day at sea. Accommodation for this package is in superior en-suite rooms, each featuring a private balcony with stunning views over the bay. Beds are either twin or king-size doubles. All suites include private bathrooms, a bar fridge, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Linen and towels are provided, and rooms are serviced daily.
Arrival and First Day Information
It is best to ensure that your flight to East London arrives before 14h00, as this allows time to settle in, relax, and prepare for your first day on the sardine run.
At the 4-star Areena Lodge, clients will settle in and prepare their gear for the next day’s action. After a sumptuous dinner, guests will discuss the next day’s plan with the divemaster and skipper, who will have a good idea of where and what the sardine run action has been and will be able to brief accordingly.
Sardine Run birds diving.
Gannets Underwater Sardine run action days: The excitement starts immediately as the launch through high energy surf conditions, can be the most thrilling introduction to the action awaiting you in the deep. The aim of the day is to locate shoals of sardines to view the feeding activity of dolphins, birds, seals sharks and whales. Once activity has been found its all stations go. Most of the time you will enter the water with mask and snorkel as the action is usually fast and furious requiring you to jump in and out of the boat many times. The sardine run relies relies on the coming together of many different variables: weather and currents, predators and of course, the sardines. Some days are going to be quiet and some days will be very busy. Your skipper and divemaster will do their utmost to get you into the best position to appreciate this event, either from the boat or in the water.
Sardine Run Snorkellers
Scuba dive or snorkel? Each qualified diver has one dive cylinder on board for the day. If the action stabilizes into a bait ball, it may be possible to enter the water on scuba, but this is entirely at the discretion of the skipper and divemaster, based on the type of activity, sea conditions, and animal behavior on the day.
We highly recommend snorkeling, as the best action is experienced on the surface. (All scuba equipment needs to be pre-booked.) Although sardine run activity usually occurs in the top 10m, dives are often far offshore, and the actual bottom may be far beyond diving limits (usually over 100m).
Good buoyancy control is essential, and divers must follow safe diving protocols and instructions from their divemaster.
Clients must understand that it may not always be possible to enter the water on scuba, and dives on scuba may not always be practical during their sardine run package.
Meals
Wildcoast Activities
Sardine Run Rest Day
There will be one rest day during the week, allowing you to explore the local area. The package includes a choice of guided walks, horse rides, and cultural tours, or you may simply prefer to stay at the lodge and enjoy the on-site facilities. The rest day is kept flexible to minimize the risk of losing sea days due to bad weather and sea conditions.
Due to the expeditionary nature of this sardine run package, sea days lost to bad weather will not be refunded. However, if this occurs, alternative land-based activities will be offered, and lost time at sea will be added to later trips where possible.
Additional info
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What people think
“Amazing trip and better than expected. Would definitely recommend. Really cool experience seeing the seals so close. We also got lucky and saw other dolphins (up close) and a whale (from a distance)”
“I have already been twice and now booked my third dive experience always amazing and run by lovely knowledgable people”
Once in a lifetime experience in the beautiful rolling hills and rural african landscape of Mdumbi, Wildcoast. Space filling up quick book today to avoid disappointment.
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Contact Details
Central Beach Car Park
Hopwood Street
Plettenberg Bay
+27 (0) 82 829 0809
info@offshoreadventures.co.za
www.offshoreadventures.co.za
