Great White Expeditions – Yarmouth
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Tour departs from Dennis Point Cafe, 214 Dennis Point RoadLower West Pubnico
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Overview
Get ready for an unparalleled adventure with Atlantic Shark Expeditions to experience and study Great White Sharks up close, from the safety of an underwater shark cage or from the comfort of the boat!
Witness the ocean’s apex predator, the Great White Shark, in its natural habitat, while taking part in groundbreaking shark research off the coast of Yarmouth. Help researchers take water quality measurements and search the surrounding waters for sharks using both aerial drone and underwater cameras. When the time is right, you’ll have the option to go underwater in a shark cage or stay onboard to view the sharks and help with shark photo identification. By taking part in this tour, you’re supporting important shark research and your contributions will be recognized with a citizen science certificate.
Experience Includes:
- Full-day Boat Tour: Step aboard the Apex Explorer a 40-foot vessel to tour the coast and discover the local marine environment off the coast of Yarmouth.
- Expert Insights: Learn all about Great Whites and the sharks off Nova Scotia’s coast from onboard marine biologists and leading shark experts, while contributing to shark research.
- Cage Dive with the Sharks: You’ll have the option to go underwater multiple times during the tour, starting at 15-20 minutes and increasing, based on interest.
- Contribute to Shark Research: The tours enable ongoing shark research of Dr. Neil Hammerschlag and the Shark Research Foundation. You’ll receive a citizen science certificate recognizing your contributions.
- All Equipment Provided: All underwater equipment will be provided for those that choose to cage dive, including a 7mm wetsuit, gloves, hoods, and boots (sizes from S to 3XL).
- Onboard snacks provided
Dates: Offered daily from September 12 to October 30, 2025
Tour Times: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Prices: Adults: $455; Students: $419; Children (10-15 years old): $371
Nature is unpredictable and all tours provide a new adventure! Book multiple tours and save: 10% on 3rd tour, 12% on 4th tour, and 15% on 5th tour. The multi-tour discount will be applied automatically to online bookings. Expeditions don’t have to be consecutive dates to qualify.
Reserve your spot on this exciting adventure by booking online today or calling 902-943-6139.
Good to Know:
- Tours depart from Lower West Pubnico (near Yarmouth). Guests will meet at Dennis Point Café (214 Dennis Point Road, Lower West Pubnico) to drive to the departure point.
- These expeditions are perfect for all shark enthusiasts, aged 10 and up
- Get a sneak peek by watching the tour video
- The shark cage is 8 feet tall, 8 feet wide, and 4 feet deep and can hold a maximum of four people at once
- The shark cage sits at the surface of the water and cage divers are supplied oxygen through air hoses—no scuba certification required
- Atlantic Shark Expeditions has a scientific permit from the Canadian Government under the Species at Risk Act
- In the event no sharks are encountered on your expedition, guests will automatically receive a 50% discount on a future expedition.
Conditions:
Advance booking required. Maximum of 12 people per tour. Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Atlantic Shark Expeditions will monitor weather forecasts carefully and will cancel trips only if strong winds jeopardize safety. Guests will be contacted via email or text if a trip needs to be cancelled. If this happens, guests will be rescheduled for a different tour or provided with a gift card to be applied at a future date at no extra cost. Reservations cancelled by guests before 45 days from the scheduled trip may be credited, rescheduled, or fully refunded. Reservations cancelled with 44 to 31 days’ notice may be credited, rescheduled, or refunded 50% of the expedition cost. Reservations cancelled within less than 30 days’ are not refundable, but can be rescheduled or credited towards a future expedition. For more information, visit: https://atlanticsharkexp.com/faq/
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