Cape Town Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems
Short answer: 2 of 10 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 4 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02
We checked 10 scuba dives in Cape Town; 4 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 2 tours of 10 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 4 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.
| Tour | Back and heart conditions | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
Shark Cage Diving with Scuba in Cape Town
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health” |
Not recommended: heart conditions | $245 | Check dates |
Shark Cage Diving with transport from Cape Town
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health” |
Not recommended: heart conditions | $361 | Check dates |
Discover Scuba Diving in Cape Town for Beginners
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health” |
Not recommended: back, heart conditions | $129 | Check dates |
Sky Diving
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health” |
Not recommended: back, heart conditions | $125 | Check dates |
Not stated in the listing
These scuba diving in Cape Town do not mention back and heart conditions. Ask the operator before you book.
- Shark Cage Diving and Viewing with transport from Cape Town Marine Dynamics Shark Tours · $295
- Shark Explorers Shark Explorers · $218
- Shark Cage Diving Cape Town Apex Shark Expeditions · $270
- Shark Diving Full Day Guided Return Transfer to Gansbaai from Cape Town Born in Africa Tours · $184
- Shark Cage Diving with Return Transport from Cape Town Great White Shark Tours · $221
- Sky Diving Cape Town Africa Afrika Travel · $401
Questions
Can I do a scuba dive in Cape Town with a back or heart condition?
2 of 10 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 4 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.
More about scuba dives in Cape Town
- Minimum age
- Pregnancy
- Solo-friendly
- Stroller allowed
- Car seat provided
- Adults only
- Extra cash fees
- Seasickness risk
- Dress code
- Wheelchair access
- Fitness level
- Dive certification
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