Our Partners

Shark Explorers is a proud member of SATSA — the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association — the leading body representing trusted and vetted tourism businesses across the region. SATSA membership is the gold standard in credibility, safety, and professional conduct for travel providers in Southern Africa.

Shark Explorers is proud to be a member of Skål International, a professional organisation of tourism leaders from around the world dedicated to promoting global tourism and fostering friendship within the industry.

Skål plays a vital role in driving positive change in tourism by encouraging environmental conservation, responsible travel, and sustainable practices. Through their awards and initiatives, Skål highlights the importance of the interaction between the physical, cultural, and social environment, emphasising the traveller’s responsibility and the need for active community engagement.

Being part of Skål International reflects our commitment to sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship, and meaningful experiences for our guests, while connecting us to a global network of tourism leaders.

Women In Tourism started prior to 2020 but only got back on its feet in 2023. Bonny Swanson is the women representing Shark Explorers at all the tourism events The purpose of this organisation is to raise the profile of women in tourism through education, empowerment, and growth. It provides women with the respect, recognition, and representation of what they deserve.

They pride themselves in offering professional training and development opportunities. They can access competitive prices in a lively and motivational setting among hard working and positive individuals.

Shark Explorers is a recognised member of Cape Town Tourism, the official destination marketing organisation for the Mother City. Our membership reflects our commitment to trusted, accredited, and high-quality ocean experiences. Being part of this network strengthens our visibility, supports industry-standard safety practices, and helps us deliver unforgettable shark-diving adventures to travellers from around the world.

At Shark Explorers, we are proud to collaborate with the Cape Tourist Guides Association (CTGA), an organisation dedicated to elevating the standards and professionalism of the guiding industry in South Africa.

CTGA strives to promote professionalism, integrity, representation, and continuous learning within the tourist guiding community. Their commitment to expanding knowledge and maintaining high ethical standards directly supports the growth and development of guides across the Western Cape.

This collaboration strengthens our shared mission:

to uplift the tourism industry, support local guides, and provide unforgettable, responsibly run ocean experiences for guests from around the world.