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Diving Port Alfred

 

Port Alfred is a small village nestled along the meandering banks of the Kowie River , situated on the Eastern Cape coastline.  Vast sand dunes stand guard over kilometers of pristine beaches....a spectacular wilderness nestled between the roaring ocean and the indigenous flora.
 
Our underwater environment is a spectacular location for diving.  Soft corals and sponges carpet our sea floor with vibrant colours.  This is a diving destination not to be missed.

Outdoor Focus formerly known as Keryn’s Dive School is an SSI affiliated organisation geared for professional tuition and ensuring that your dive holiday is a success. A warm and friendly atmosphere allows you to relax and thoroughly appreciate the picturesque sites.

Our recreational diving costs R450 per dive inclusive of all rental equipment and R210 per dive if you have your own gear.

 

 
Fountain Rocks

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Fountain Rocks is an exposed reef off Port Alfred which is home to many spectacular dive sites.

 
Fish Tanks
This is a horse shoe shaped gully, getting its name from the many potholes that are scattered around the reef.  When you sit at the bottom of these potholes and look up you get the feeling of being inside a fish tank.  At the top end of the gully we have a cave which is visited by Ragged Tooth Sharks frequenting our area (max depth 12m).
 
 
 
Mini Alps
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  • Is located just North of Fish Tanks, it is characterised by a long wall running along its Southern boundary with lots of broken reef and swim throughs.
  • We find lots of big fish and rays in this area.
  • (Max depth 12m)
 
Fern Gardens
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  • A fun site to dive because of the huge Sea Fans found in the area, a little more exposed to the sea so it can only be dived in a calm sea on a west wind.     
  • (Max depth 18m)
 
The Chain
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  • This site is unique in our area, with massive pinnacles running parallel to each other and sandy gullies in between.
  • The reef is long and narrow and gets its name from an old ships anchor chain that is draped over the main pinnacle.
  • We also have a huge ships anchor lying on the reef about 60m from the main pinnacle      
  • (Max depth 18m)
 
Sharks Gully
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    •  Our resident Ragged tooth shark population frequent this area.
  • On a good dive we often see up to 30 raggies.
  • The name is misleading and the area actually consists of a number of  gullies caves and overhangs.     
  • (Max depth 10m)
 
Soft Coral Reef
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  • This reef starts at 14 meters and drops to 24 meters .
  • Pinnacles bloom with soft corals and other colourful marine life.
  • Anchor Cave  is situated under the reef and this is without question the most colourful site in the immediate Port Alfred area.

 

 
Riet Point
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    •  This colourful reef lies off the Three Sisters headlands and promises corals in abundance and size.
  • Due to strong currents in the area this is considered an advanced dive. Conditions permitting this is considered a must dive. 
  • We always tell people to imagine their best dive and multiply it by 3 to equal Riet Point. 
  • Truly a magnificent dive!       
  • (Max depth 21m)
 

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THREE ORCAS REPORTED OFF THE PORT ALFRED COASTLINE DURING THE WEEK - MUM, DAD AND BABY QUITE HAPPY TO PLAY AROUND OUR FISHING CHARTER BOAT