Overnight Experiences Port Lincoln

The Great White Expedition gives 2 full days diving and 3 nights onboard the Rodney Fox. This is the perfect trip for anyone who has ever wanted to jump into the cage and experience the thrill of seeing Great White Sharks up close. Even watching them from the boat is amazing. It is an expedition for all ages, although we recommend children are at least 8 years old, and able to cope in an adult environment. This tour has the added benefit of staying onboard on the last evening, saving trying to find accommodation in peak holiday time. In addition, this allows much more dive time on the last day at the Neptune Islands. Also, if you are finding that the only flight you can get is the Rex flight arriving at 8.00PM, let us know as we can make this work! :-)
Day 1
We’ll meet you out the front of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 8:15pm and escort you to the MV Rodney Fox. Welcome aboard at 8:30pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Bedtime is up to you, but it’s anchors aweigh at 4:00am. (Not that you have to get up then).
Day 2
It’s worth getting up at day-break for the rest of the journey down to the Neptune Islands. The scenery is spectacular – we pass through the stunning Thorny Passage and stop by the Hopkins Islands for an hour so you can snorkel with Australian Sea Lions. Anchor at the Neptune Islands (our destination), where you’ll no doubt spot a few dorsal fins. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action!
By now, you'll be getting to know your sharks and the Rodney Fox Shark Presentation in the evening will share even more information about these wonderful animals

Day 3
Diving resumes in the Surface Cage and the Ocean Floor Cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the New Zealand Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat. Leave the Neptune Islands late afternoon, enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ (usually with common dolphins joining us for company), and have a fun last night onboard.
Day 4
We arrive back in Port Lincoln by 8.00AM for guests to disembark.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

The Great White Expedition gives 3 days diving and 3 nights onboard the Rodney Fox. This is the perfect trip for anyone who has ever wanted to jump into the cage and experience the thrill of seeing Great White Sharks up close. Even watching them from the boat is amazing. It is an Expedition for all ages, although we recommend children are at least 8 years old, and able to cope in an adult environment.
Day 1
We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 7:45pm and escort you to the MV Rodney Fox. Welcome aboard at 8:00pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Bedtime is up to you, but it’s anchors aweigh at 4:00am. (Not that you have to get up then).
Day 2
It’s worth getting up at day-break for the rest of the journey down to the Neptune Islands. The scenery is spectacular – we pass through the stunning Thorny Passage and stop by the Hopkins Islands for an hour so you can snorkel with Australian Sea Lions. Anchor at the Neptune Islands (our destination), where you’ll no doubt spot a few dorsal fins. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action!
Relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin (no engine starting at 4:00 am).
Day 3
Diving resumes in the Surface Cage and the Ocean Floor Cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the New Zealand Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. By now, you'll be getting to your sharks and the Rodney Fox Shark Presentation in the evening will share even more information about these wonderful animals.
Day 4
More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat. Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. Dinner is provided onboard.

We arrive back in Port Lincoln by 8:00pm to disembark.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

A special 4-night live-aboard expedition includes 3 days of peak great white shark diving, an Australian sea lion dive or two, plus other extras in this comprehensive expedition package.
What we love about this time of year:
- Extreme Shark Reliability
This Itinerary has enjoyed near 100% reliability of productive sharks in more than 10 years.
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions of typically good visibility and strong daylight.
All the briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening.

Four full days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various locations of reef, weed bank, and sand.

A full day is planned to target other South Australian underwater icons including Australian Sea Lions at Hopkins Island.
Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island long-nosed fur seal colonies in our tender boat.
Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions.

At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, a shark research and photography talk or two from Andrew Fox, beautiful sunsets plus lots of time to relax onboard under the stars.

Day 1

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 8:15 PM and officially welcome all aboard at 8.30 pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. We then depart for the night’s anchorage at a location near our next days' activities.
Day 2

It’s worth getting up at day-break to see the spectacular scenery of the Thorny Passage and nearby Hopkins Island where we expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so in the morning there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters.
Then, time and weather permitting we can either try another dive location, or then make haste to anchor down at the Neptune Islands, where we’ll be looking to spot a few dorsal fins.
Days 3 and 4
Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage.
At night you can download our pictures then relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, and can then retire to your cabin ready for the next days adventures.

We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest.
Leave the Neptune Islands late afternoon and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. Arrive back in Port Lincoln for the last night onboard.

Day 5
Guests disembark by 8.00AM.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

The Great White Expedition gives 3 days diving and 3 nights onboard the Rodney Fox. This is the perfect trip for anyone who has ever wanted to jump into the cage and experience the thrill of seeing Great White Sharks up close. Even watching them from the boat is amazing. It is an Expedition for all ages, although we recommend children are at least 8 years old, and able to cope in an adult environment.
Day 1
We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 7.45 pm and escort you to the MV Rodney Fox. Welcome aboard at 8:00 pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Anchors away and we head off to Hopkins Island or the Neptune Islands. Please note that dinner is not included on this first night so please have dinner before boarding.
Day 2
It’s worth getting up at day-break for the rest of the journey down to the Neptune Islands. The scenery is spectacular – we pass through the stunning Thorny Passage and stop by the Hopkins Islands for an hour so you can snorkel with Australian Sea Lions. Anchor at the Neptune Islands (our destination), where you’ll no doubt spot a few dorsal fins. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action!
Relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin (no engine starting at 4:00 am).
Day 3
Diving resumes in the Surface Cage and the Ocean Floor Cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the New Zealand Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. By now, you'll be getting to your sharks and the Rodney Fox Shark Presentation in the evening will share even more information about these wonderful animals.
Day 4
More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat. Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company.

We arrive back in Port Lincoln by 8.00PM for guests to disembark. Dinner is provided onboard.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

This expedition is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience and to learn a lot about great whites.

On this Expedition, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an expedition for people who are very interested in sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers, and anyone who, like us, has a passion for spending lots of time with these incredible creatures.
Day 1

Our Rodney Fox Crew will meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 7:45 pm. Our team will then escort you and your luggage to the MV Rodney. Welcome aboard at 8:00 pm. Formal inductions and safety talks will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Dinner will be provided on route to either Hopkins Island or the Neptune Islands ready for full activities the following day.

Days 2, 3 & 4
If the first stop is Hopkins Islands, we'll stay for an hour so you can snorkel or dive with the Australian Sea Lions. Alternatively, depending on the weather, we may go straight to shark diving. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA-certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage.
We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty of time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it... and get up when you feel like it.
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm on Day 4 and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company.
Day 5 ( Last Day)

Disembark by 8.00 am after breakfast.


*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

This special 4 day tour is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience (and want to maximise their time at sea) and learn a lot about great white sharks. On this tour, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an Expedition for people who are very interested in sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion
for these incredible creatures.
Day 1
We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at and escort you to our vessel. . You’ll be shown to your cabins where you can unload before the formal introductions and safety talk. After leaving the Marina, we'll pass through the stunning Thorny Passage, then stop off at Hopkins Island for a snorkel with the adorable puppy dogs of the seas - the Australian sea lions! Then depending on the current weather conditions we either look to stroll onshore along local islands and beaches, or decide if it's cruise time to the famous Neptune Islands Marine Park, anchor down and test out our dive kit for the shark diving. There is time to relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin. Please note that no shark attractant is used on this day.
Day 2
Divers are briefed, and the Surface Cage hits the water, ready for action. Our priority is for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA
diving guests in the ocean floor cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Long Nosed Fur Seals and look for landing conditions to be favourable to go walking on the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many bird species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted. More presentations in the evening and then time for bed ready for the next days big adventure.


Day 3
More time with the great whites viewing topside, in the surface cage or down on the ocean floor and by now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned. The evening brings more opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it. on the final night at the Neptune Islands we normally encourage all guests and crew to get into their brightest party shirt and hold Quiz Night, a night of fun games and shark facts.
Day 4
More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat.
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and
enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ and a delightful
charcuterie board will be served with a selection of preserved fine
foods, cured meats, pates, dips as well as cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits and
nuts - usually with common dolphins joining us for company.

*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of the various events).

This special 4 day tour is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience (and want to maximise their time at sea) and learn a lot about great white sharks. On this tour, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an Expedition for people who are very interested in sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion
for these incredible creatures.
Day 1
We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 10.15am and escort you to our vessel. Welcome aboard at 10.30am. You’ll be shown to your cabins where you can unload before the formal introductions and safety talk. After leaving the Marina, we'll pass through the stunning Thorny Passage, then stop off at Hopkins Island for a snorkel with the adorable puppy dogs of the seas - the Australian sea lions! Then it's cruise time to the famous Neptune Islands Marine Park, anchor down and test out our dive kit for the shark diving. There is time to relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin. Please note that no shark attractant is used on this day.


Day 2
Divers are briefed, and the Surface Cage hits the water, ready for action. Our priority is for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA
diving guests in the ocean floor cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the New Zealand Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many bird species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted. More shark talks in the evening and then time for bed ready for the next days big adventure.


Day 3
More time with the great whites viewing topside, in the surface cage or down on the ocean floor and by now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned. The evening brings more opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it.
Day 4
More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do
some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat.
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and
enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ and a delightful
charcuterie board will be served with a selection of preserved fine
foods, cured meats, pates, dips as well as cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits and
nuts - usually with common dolphins joining us for company.

*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

This special 4 day tour is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience (and want to maximise their time at sea) and learn a lot about great white sharks. On this tour, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an Expedition for people who are very interested in sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion
for these incredible creatures.
Day 1
We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 11.15am and escort you to our vessel. Welcome aboard at 11.30am. You’ll be shown to your cabins where you can unload before the formal introductions and safety talk. After leaving the Marina, we'll pass through the stunning Thorny Passage, then stop off at Hopkins Island for a snorkel with the adorable puppy dogs of the seas - the Australian sea lions! Then it's cruise time to the famous Neptune Islands Marine Park, anchor down and test out our dive kit for the shark diving. There is time to relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin. Please note that no shark attractant is used on this day.


Day 2
Divers are briefed, and the Surface Cage hits the water, ready for action. Our priority is for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA
diving guests in the ocean floor cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the New Zealand Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many bird species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted. More shark talks in the evening and then time for bed ready for the next days big adventure.


Day 3
More time with the great whites viewing topside, in the surface cage or down on the ocean floor and by now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned. The evening brings more opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it.
Day 4
More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do
some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat. Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. We arrive back in Port Lincoln by 8.00PM for guests to disembark. Dinner is provided onboard.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

This special 4 Night tour is at the time of year when the giant female sharks are more likely to visit. This expedition is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience and learn a lot about great whites.

On this Expedition, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an expedition for people who are very interested sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion for spending lots of time with these incredible creatures.
What we love about this time of year:
- Extreme Shark Reliability
This time period has enjoyed NEAR 100% reliability of shark sightings for more than 20 years.
- Big Girl Season
This time period typically enjoys some of the largest sharks that we see at the Neptune islands.
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions of typically good visibility and strong daylight.
All the briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening.

Up to 4 days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various reef, weed bank and sandy bottom locations.

A part of one day is planned to target another South Australian underwater icon, the Australian Sea Lions at Hopkins Island.

Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island fur seal colonies with our tender boat. Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option up on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Expeditions.

At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, and there will, of course, be a fun quiz night and a shark research talk.
Day 1

Our Rodney Fox Crew will meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 6:15pm. Our team will then escort yourself and your luggage to the MV Rodney. Welcome aboard at 6:30pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Dinner will be provided on route to the Neptune Islands ready for full activities the following day.

Days 2, 3 & 4
After leaving the marina early, we then begin our journey to the Neptune Islands. The scenery is spectacular – we pass through the stunning Thorny Passage and stop by the Hopkins Islands for an hour so you can snorkel with Australian Sea Lions. Alternatively, depending on the expedition we may go straight to the shark diving. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage.
We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our live-aboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse your self in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty of time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it... and get up when you feel like it.
Day 5 ( Last Day)

By now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned.
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00PM and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company.
We arrive back in Port Lincoln before 8.00PM for guests to disembark. Dinner is served onboard.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

A special 4-night live-aboard expedition includes 3 days of peak great white shark diving, an Australian sea lion dive or two, plus other extras in this comprehensive expedition package.
What we love about this time of year:
- Extreme Shark Reliability
This Itinerary has enjoyed near 100% reliability of productive sharks in more than 10 years.
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions of typically good visibility and strong daylight.
All the briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening.

Four full days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various locations of reef, weed bank, and sand.

A full day is planned to target other South Australian underwater icons including Australian Sea Lions at Hopkins Island.
Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island long-nosed fur seal colonies in our tender boat.
Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions.

At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, a shark research and photography talk or two from Andrew Fox, beautiful sunsets plus lots of time to relax onboard under the stars.

Day 1

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 6:15 PM and officially welcome all aboard at 6.30 pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. We then depart for the night’s anchorage at a location near our next days' activities.
Day 2

It’s worth getting up at day-break to see the spectacular scenery of the Thorny Passage and nearby Hopkins Island where we expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so in the morning there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters.
Then, time and weather permitting we can either try another dive location, or then make haste to anchor down at the Neptune Islands, where we’ll be looking to spot a few dorsal fins.
Days 3 and 4
Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage.
At night you can download our pictures then relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, and can then retire to your cabin ready for the next days adventures.

We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest.
Leave the Neptune Islands late afternoon and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. Arrive back in Port Lincoln for the last night onboard.

Day 5
Guests disembark by 8.00AM.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

This special 4 day tour is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience (and want to maximise their time at sea) and learn a lot about great white sharks. On this tour, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an Expedition for people who are very interested in sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion
for these incredible creatures.
Day 1
We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 10.15am and escort you to our vessel. Welcome aboard at 10.30am. You’ll be shown to your cabins where you can unload before the formal introductions and safety talk. After leaving the Marina, we'll pass through the stunning Thorny Passage, then stop off at Hopkins Island for a snorkel with the adorable puppy dogs of the seas - the Australian sea lions! Then it's cruise time to the famous Neptune Islands Marine Park, anchor down and test out our dive kit for the shark diving. There is time to relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin. Please note that no shark attractant is used on this day.


Day 2
Divers are briefed, and the Surface Cage hits the water, ready for action. Our priority is for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA
diving guests in the ocean floor cage. We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the New Zealand Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many bird species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted. More shark talks in the evening and then time for bed ready for the next days big adventure.


Day 3
More time with the great whites viewing topside, in the surface cage or down on the ocean floor and by now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned. The evening brings more opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it.
Day 4
More time to spend Surface and Ocean Floor diving – there is no time limit in the cages, as long as everyone has their fair share. You can also do
some Shark and Wildlife watching from the observation deck, relax with a book – anything that floats your boat.
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and
enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ and a delightful
charcuterie board will be served with a selection of preserved fine
foods, cured meats, pates, dips as well as cheeses and crackers, fresh fruits and
nuts - usually with common dolphins joining us for company.

*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

A special 5-day live-aboard expedition includes four days of peak great white shark diving, an Australian sea lion dive or two, plus other extras in this comprehensive expedition package.
What we love about this time of year:
- Extreme Shark Reliability
This Itinerary has enjoyed near 100% reliability of productive sharks in more than 10 years.
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions of typically good visibility and strong daylight.
All the briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening.

Four full days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various locations of reef, weed bank, and sand.

A full day is planned to target other South Australian underwater icons including Australian Sea Lions at Hopkins Island.
Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island long-nosed fur seal colonies in our tender boat.
Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions.

At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, a shark research talk, beautiful sunsets plus lots of time to relax onboard under the stars.

Day 1

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 8:15 PM and officially welcome all aboard at 8.30 pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. We then depart for the night’s anchorage at a location near our next days' activities.
Day 2

It’s worth getting up at day-break to see the spectacular scenery of the Thorny Passage and nearby Hopkins Island where we expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so in the morning there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters.
Then, time and weather permitting we can either try another dive location, or then make haste to anchor down at the Neptune Islands, where we’ll be looking to spot a few dorsal fins.
Days 3 and 4
Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage.
At night you can download our pictures then relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, and can then retire to your cabin ready for the next days adventures.

We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it... and get up when you feel like it.
Day 5

By now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned.
Leave the Neptune Islands late afternoon and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. Arrive back in Port Lincoln for the last night onboard.


Day 6
Guests disembark by 8.00AM.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

This special 4 day and 4 Night tour is at the time of year when the giant female sharks are more likely to visit, combined with typically mild early Autumn weather This expedition is perfect for people who are looking for an intimate Great White Shark experience and learn a lot about great whites.

On this Expedition, we launch the world’s only Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up-close and personal with Great Whites in our Surface Cage. It is an expedition for people who are very interested sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers and anyone who, like us, has a passion for spending lots of time with these incredible creatures.
What we love about this time of year:
- Extreme Shark Reliability
This time period has enjoyed NEAR 100% reliability of shark sightings for more than 20 years.
- Big Girl Season
This time period typically enjoys some of the largest sharks that we see at the Neptune islands.
- Typically A Mild Weather Month.
This mid Autumn period tends to enjoy mild weather conditions, avoiding some of the sea breezes typical of Summer and yet less potential for any Winter-like storms. April also enjoys very reliable Australian Sea Lion diving weather.
- Typically Warmer Water 18-19 C
At the offshore Neptune Islands, the warmest water temperatures of the year occur during our Late Summer and Autumn months
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions of typically good visibility and strong daylight.
All the briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening.

Up to Four days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various reef, weed bank and sandy bottom locations.

A part of one day is planned to target another South Australian underwater icon, the Australian Sea Lions at Hopkins Island.

Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island fur seal colonies with our tender boat. Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option up on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Expeditions.

At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, and there will, of course, be a fun quiz night and a shark research talk.
Day 1

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 8 PM. We take you back to our expedition vessel and officially welcome all aboard. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Then overnight we depart for the night’s anchorage at a location near our next day's activities, either for the Australian Sea lion Swim at Hopkins Island or at the Neptune Islands, home of the great white shark.
Days 2, 3 & 4

It’s worth getting up at day-break to see the spectacular scenery of the Thorny Passage and nearby Hopkins Island where we expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so in the morning, there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters, where we’ll be looking to spot a few dorsal fins.
Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage.
Alessandro gives more presentations about sharks, and by now everyone has learned and experienced a whole lot of shark knowledge.

We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our live-aboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse your self in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty of time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it... and get up when you feel like it.
Day 5 ( Last Day)

By now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned.
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00PM and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company.
We arrive back in Port Lincoln before 8.00PM for guests to disembark. Dinner is provided onboard.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

5-Dive Day Winter Safari 2022
A special six-day live-aboard expedition includes up to 5 days of great white shark diving, an Australian sea lion dive, plus other extras in this comprehensive expedition package.
What we love about this time of year:
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions typically the best U/W visibility of the year (July-October).
Winter is the best time of the year for a chance to see super giant female great white sharks up to and over 5m in length.
The 5-day itinerary allows for the potential of any days of poor weather and/or unpredictable shark activity.
Up to five days can be dedicated to diving with Great White Sharks at either the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various reef, weed bank, and sandy dive locations.
Also included is a beautiful scenic tour around the Neptune Islands' long-nosed fur seal colonies with our tender boat.
Five days also allow a dive/swim with the most photogenic Australian sea lions either en route or on the way back to the Neptune Islands.
Any days due to weather that are not suitable for offshore diving can be substituted with inshore diving options including Leafy Sea Dragon and Giant Australian Cuttlefish, or even total land-based attractions including scenic tours and wildlife parks, wineries, and oyster farm tours.

Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option on the Neptune Islands, other islands, or on remote unspoiled mainland beaches along the way, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions.
At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, a shark research talk, beautiful sunsets plus lots of time to relax onboard under the stars.
Day 1
We’ll meet you at the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 7.45 PM and officially welcome all aboard at 8.00 pm. Formal inductions and safety talks will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Dinner will be served as we then depart for the night’s anchorage at a location near our next day's activities.
Day 2
Wake up at Hopkins Island where we expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so in the morning, there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters. Or, we wake up at the Neptune Islands and get ready to start spotting some dorsal fins. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA-certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage. At night you can download our pictures then relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, and can then retire to your cabin ready for the next day's adventures.
Days 3, 4 and 5
More diving in the surface and ocean floor cage!
We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.
Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a beer or a fine glass of wine. There is plenty of time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it... and get up when you feel like it.
Day 6 ( Last Day)
By now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned, more diving before we have to pack up!
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company.
We arrive back in Port Lincoln before 8.00 PM for guests to disembark. Dinner is provided onboard.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

A special seven-day live-aboard expedition includes four days of peak great white shark diving, an another day with an Australian sea lion dive or two. Plus other extras in this comprehensive expedition package.
What we love about this time of year:
- Extreme Shark Reliability
This Itinerary has enjoyed near 100% reliability of productive sharks in more than 10 years.
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions of typically good visibility and strong daylight.
All the briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening.

Four full days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various locations of reef, weed bank, and sand.

A full day is planned to target other South Australian underwater icons including Australian Sea Lions at Hopkins Island.
Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island long-nosed fur seal colonies in our tender boat.
Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions.

At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, a shark research and photography talk or two from Andrew Fox, beautiful sunsets plus lots of time to relax onboard under the stars.

Day 1

We’ll meet you outside of the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 7:45 PM and officially welcome all aboard at 8.00 pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. We then depart for the night’s anchorage at a location near our next days' activities.
Day 2

It’s worth getting up at day-break to see the spectacular scenery of the Thorny Passage and nearby Hopkins Island where we expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so in the morning there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters.
Then, time and weather permitting we can either try another dive location, or then make haste to anchor down at the Neptune Islands, where we’ll be looking to spot a few dorsal fins. Please note that no natural fish-based attractant is used on this day.
Days 3, 4, 5 and 6
Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage.
At night you can download our pictures then relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, and can then retire to your cabin ready for the next days adventures.

We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty time to chill out and rest.
Leave the Neptune Islands by 2:00 pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. Stay onboard this last night in Port Lincoln.
Please note that Day 5 is a no-shark attractant permitted day.
Day 7 ( Last Day)
Disembark by 8.00AM.

*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

A special six-day live-aboard expedition includes 5 days of peak great white shark diving, an Australian sea lion dive or two, plus other extras in this comprehensive expedition package. All enhanced with Andrew Fox being onboard! Expect shark talks galore, and get to know great white sharks at a personality level you probably didn't know existed! Andrew Fox is a Company Director, Shark Photographer, Shark Researcher and an all round good guy!
What we love about this time of year:
- Extreme Shark Reliability
This Itinerary has enjoyed near 100% reliability of productive sharks in more than 10 years.
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions of typically good visibility and strong daylight.
All the briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening.

Five full days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various locations of the reef, weed bank, and sand.

Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island long-nosed fur seal colonies in our tender boat.

One or 2 dives with the most photogenic Australian sea lions will also be included en route or on the way back to the Neptune Islands.
Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions.


At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, a shark research talk, beautiful sunsets plus lots of time to relax onboard under the stars.
Day 1

We’ll meet you at the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 6.15 PM and officially welcome all aboard at 6.30 pm. Formal inductions and safety talk will begin, followed by being shown to your cabins to unload your belongings. Dinner will be served as we then depart for the night’s anchorage at a location near our next days' activities.
Day 2

Wake up at either Hopkins Island where we expect to have frolicking sea lions eager to meet us. For an hour or so in the morning, there is an option to snorkel/dive with these adorable creatures in shallow sheltered waters. Or, we wake up at the Neptune Islands and get ready to start spotting some dorsal fins. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA-certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage. At night you can download our pictures then relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, and can then retire to your cabin ready for the next day's adventures.
Days 3, 4 and 5
More diving in the surface and ocean floor cage!
We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty of time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it... and get up when you feel like it.
Day 6 ( Last Day)

By now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned, more diving before we have to pack up!
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company.
We arrive back in Port Lincoln before 8.00 PM for guests to disembark. Dinner is provided onboard.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).

A special five-day live-aboard expedition includes 4 days of peak great white shark diving, an Australian sea lion dive or two, plus other extras in this comprehensive expedition package.
What we love about this time of year:
- Extreme Shark Reliability
This Itinerary has enjoyed near 100% reliability of productive sharks in more than 10 years.
- Photographic Opportunities
Optimal photographic conditions of typically good visibility and strong daylight.
All the briefings and travel to our first dive location are covered on the first evening.

Four full days are dedicated to Great White Shark Diving at both the North and South Neptune Islands groups, at the various locations of the reef, weed bank, and sand.

Also included is a beautiful tour around the pretty Neptune Island long-nosed fur seal colonies in our tender boat.

One or 2 dives with the most photogenic Australian sea lions will also be included en route or on the way back to the Neptune Islands.
Conditions permitting, a walking tour is also a possible option on the Neptune Islands, a treat exclusive to Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions.


At night, we enjoy great local food and wine, a shark research talk, beautiful sunsets plus lots of time to relax onboard under the stars.
Day 1/2

We’ll meet you at the Marina Hotel, Port Lincoln at 10.00am and officially welcome all aboard at 10.30am.
Welcome aboard at 10.30am. You’ll be shown to your cabins where you can unload before the formal introductions and safety talk. After leaving the Marina, we'll pass through the stunning Thorny Passage, then stop off at Hopkins Island for a snorkel with the adorable puppy dogs of the seas - the Australian sea lions! Then it's cruise time to the famous Neptune Islands Marine Park, anchor down and test out our dive kit for the shark diving. There is time to relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, retire to your cabin. Please note that no shark attractant is used on this day.


At the Neptune Islands get ready to start spotting some dorsal fins. Divers are briefed, and the cages hit the water, ready for action! Our priority is generally for everyone to see the sharks in the surface cage before we descend deeper with our SCUBA-certified diving guests in the ocean floor cage. At night you can download our pictures then relax, unwind, talk about the day while feasting on the buffet, engage in the Great White Shark Research Talk (really interesting, with some fantastic photography), check out the amazing night-sky, and can then retire to your cabin ready for the next day's adventures.
Days 3, 4
More diving in the surface and ocean floor cage!
We also like to hop in the tender boat, check out the Long Nosed Fur Seals and go walking around the Neptune Islands. Here, there are many birds and a few reptile species to watch and the elusive Australian Sea Lions can also sometimes be spotted.

Our liveaboard itinerary gives so many more opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Neptune Islands, listening to the sounds of the seals with a chilled glass of white. There is plenty of time to chill out and rest. Hit the hay when you feel like it... and get up when you feel like it.
Day 5 ( Last Day)

By now your shark identification skills will be finely tuned, more diving before we have to pack up!
Leave the Neptune Islands by 3:00 pm and enjoy some lovely local South Australian ‘wine on the bow’ usually with common dolphins joining us for company. Charcuterie Board with local produce is provided on the way back into Port.
We arrive back in Port Lincoln before 8.00 PM for guests to disembark.
*Itinerary is indicative only (subject to weather and any other circumstances that may affect the scheduling of events).