Dive the annual Sardine Run

Next Sardine Run starts 15 June 2026 – 19 July 2026!

Our Sardine Run packages include ALL transfers, accommodation, scuba diving, cylinders, weights, diver permits and meals!

Offering all-inclusive Sardine Run packages since 2008. Experience this annual phenomenon of millions of sardines which takes place off the coast of Port St. Johns in the Eastern Cape of South Africa whilst being in the presence of hundreds of dolphins, sharks, diving birds, whales, game fish and seals.

During your Sardine Run trip you will also get to dive one of the top-10 dive sites in the world, the Aliwal Shoal in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

You’ll feel like you’re in a David Attenborough production or filming for Natgeo or the BBC Earth series.

All Inclusive Packages

Our Sardine Run packages includes airport transfers, transfers to and from Blue Ocean Dive Resort and Port St. Johns, accommodation and scuba diving!

Top-10 Dive Sites

Rated as one of the top-10 dive sites in the World, during our Sardine Run packages you will experience diving the Aliwal Shoal, South Africa.

Dive Centre & Gear Hire

Dive gear available for hire from our on-site dive centre, so no need to bring your own gear or travelling between your accommodation and dive centre.

Choose your 2026 Sardine Run package

Book your Sardine Run package and experience The Greatest Shoal on Earth!

sardine run 9-day / 8-night package
sardine run 14-day / 13-night package

We are your hosts, tour guides and dive guides for the duration of your Sardine Run trip.

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