Run! Sardine! Run!

In July 2021, a group of divers set out for the Wild Coast of South Africa to show that expedition-style dive travel was still possible in the post-COVID era. This is the film we made.
The Sardine Run in South Africa is legendary...
'For scuba divers, there is no bigger adventure. Front row seats to the best nature show on earth.'
'Like diving in a Blue Planet documentary.'
'This trip changed my life.'
Join us for Sardine Run 2022! Details:
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D.S.D.O
James
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Run! Sardine! Run!
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This is the wild coast of South Africa where you scuba dive with dolphins, sharks, sardine bait ball, whales in cold water diving. Its epic adventure and culture tied together.
Over the years we have dived the best places like South Africa, Australia Great Barrier Reef, Belize, Honduras, Palau Micronesia, Bahamas, Mexico, Bonaire to see sharks, fish, coral, sites that the National Geographics would go to. We plan to follow Tourpia, Fearless & Fun, Drew Binsky and companies like Expedia, Jetsetter and Mojo Travelers to Egypt Red Sea, Indonesia, Thailand, Galapagos, Maldives, Cozumel and Cocos Islands Costa Rica in the near future.

[@scottm6927]

Wow. Just wow. Don't know quite why I found this to be emotional, but it was really well done and I felt like I was there. You are a very blessed individual to have these incredible bucket list adventures! The video was inspirational to say the least.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks so much Scott! That means so much!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Scott, you too can be blessed, we have 4 spots left. Join us! : )

[@scottm6927]

@@DiversReady thanks a million, James. Unfortunately, I'm a rookie (newly certified) and being a nurse by trade, it takes a lot of effort to get more than a few days off at a time. For what its worth though, I'm a huge fan!

[@mikeb2847]

Wow!! 😱 What an amazing experience and James what fantastic story telling/production!! 👏 🤿🤙

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Mike!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Mike, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@BentFrontWheel]

Thank you so much for sharing James I'd love to go but need to get certified first lol.

[@guyskillen]

The sardine run is really a snorkeling/free diving trip. You don't really need scuba as this rarely happens.

[@atibacooper8911]

Well-filmed content, love it! Can't wait to add this to the bucket list.

[@phlarris]

Fantastic stuff. The Run is an emotional and addictive beast. I’m glad it lived up to/exceeded expectations. However, as you rightly say, you have to work for it. Long hours waiting for something to appear. But it is soooooo worth it!

[@DiversReady]

Hey! we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@ChrisMichelleGoPlaces]

Awesome video and loved how you structured this edit. The whale and orca sightings…wow!!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Chris & Michelle - we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@darrengrierson4474]

Wow! I often forget how beautiful my country is until I see it from the eyes of a tourist. Man I love the culture we have as well as the beautiful sights. On the plus side I am going to go scuba diving in Sodwana this November. I absolutely can not wait!!!

[@DiversReady]

It really is! Dive safe.

[@darrengrierson4474]

@@DiversReady My diving buddy and I will make sure to keep each other safe😁

[@BlueHorizonDiving]

This was incredible and such a pleasure to watch with you. Thank you for an amazing night

[@DubaiDiver]

James excellent mate sign me up for next year. Looking forward to catching up with you in Miami

[@DiversReady]

Hey Brian, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@patrickcarnathan5862]

Wow, its on my bucket list now, wish I could go in 2022, :( I already have Maldives in 2022 and Philippinesins 2023. Luv the Videa great job as Always..

[@DiversReady]

Hey Patrick, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@undisclosedperson3871]

Fantastic, considering doing the 2022 but already have so many trips booked it’s gonna be hard to squeeze in

[@DiversReady]

Hey, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@matt_hoaglund]

Wow well done James! Great work on the video! Very professional and what a great flex on your skills post dive. And your trip! Can’t wait to get this checked off my bucket list

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Matthew! 2022 Trip is on! Come with!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Matthew, we have 4 spots left, one has your name on it! : ) Join us!

[@fr0stief0n]

NICE

[@DiversReady]

Hey Fonzzi, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@stuartwilson6646]

Wow! Looks like an amazing experience, hopefully get to go in a few years once the kids are a bit older🤞🏼

[@DiveCuracao]

Epic Adventure!!! Thank you James and your entire crew for sharing this mind blowing trip!!!

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Brian!

[@1badsteed]

Stunning shots, James! My wife and I were down in Miami recently and I spoke to her about visiting your shop, but we wound up going to Key Largo for a dive there. Keep on with all the amazing things you do to promote safe, ecologically friendly diving! God bless

[@DiversReady]

Thanks so much!

[@DiversReady]

Hey! We have 2 for you and your wife! Join us! Next time you're in the Miami area, let us know, we do all of our teaching at Horizon Divers in Key Largo.

[@Doc8776]

I've been waiting on this one for 2 months james!! 💪👌

[@DiversReady]

Hey Ryan, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@michelhorler3034]

Beautiful Video James! Thank you very much for the documentary and all the information. The sardine run is something that I‘ll add to my bucket list for sure :)

[@DiversReady]

Sardine Run 2022 is happening... just saying....!

[@DiversReady]

Hi Michel, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@omega_91]

Video came out absolutely amazing James! Thanks for letting me relive the experience, hope you're doing well!

[@omega_91]

-jr

[@dannysingletary9648]

Excellent coverage James. Would have loved to be there. Maybe next year:)

[@DiversReady]

Let's do it! Spaces are going fast!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Danny, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@dannysingletary9648]

@@DiversReady I don’t think I can this year. My big trip for 2022 schedule is for Western Australia (Ningaloo Reef, Navy Pier, whale sharks, etc) in Exmouth.

[@TheRedbaron11]

I didn't have much of a bucket list before. Guess I do now.....

[@DiversReady]

2022 is happening!

[@TheRedbaron11]

@@DiversReady ya I don't think I am ready to attempt that yet

[@firefly8464]

What a cracking video!! Excellent editing too, plenty of immersive footage without an annoying voiceover, and well chosen music. A brilliant effort!

[@christinaundem4706]

What a phenomenal video! Loved every minute of it. I've never wanted to dive in South Africa until now! Cinematography was amazing too. ❤

[@douglasbrown8113]

Finally got a chance to relax and watch this. THE ORCAS!!!!! That is so amazing.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Douglas! Awesome!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Douglas, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@douglasbrown8113]

@@DiversReady 100% Absolutely, would love. I work a non-standard 18ish days on, 18ish days off with no actual vacation time, so all my upcoming trips for the next year have to be super last minute. Like 1 week before departure, book flight/hotel and get the dive gear out and ready.

[@jeffwelshJedidivemaster]

Come to cebu moalboal we have 3 million plus sardines every day plus around the corner i counted 42 turtles in 2 dives. Plus we have over 100 species of coral plus deep dives over 60 ms on moast dive sites plus so many caves plus we do see whale sharks.

[@raymondclark1785]

Fantastic, this like the Galapagos shouldn't be done early in your dive career. It would leave you jaded with nothing to look forward to

[@Ryan_ph1l1p]

Been looking for diving videos of South Africa and Jeepers this is amazing. Not far from my home town either.

[@karlgiel8891]

Great James seriously nice. Greatings from Cape Town.

[@tastycake1969]

Wow. Fantastic trip. All that action in the water and then a sweet campsite after. Looks amazing. Might have to look into the 23 trip.

[@LodgeMan2011]

Exceptional content, James. I think this might be the Apex of your channel thus far. Thank you for being a pillar for the diving community.

[@DiversReady]

I agree... so far!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Nick, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@estherpekelman3846]

Cebu, Philippines I saw a huge sardines group. unforgettable

[@bignickdigga1]

James, outstanding cinematography! Thank you so much for sharing it with the world.

[@DiversReady]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Jeremy, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@nosmosisprod]

So glad to have experienced it with you, mate. 2022!!

[@MermaidTreasureHunter]

Didn't your momma ever tell you to come in out of a bait ball?? Very nice video.

[@robmichaels4728]

Absolutely amazing video. The cinematography is outstanding, the production and music on point. I can’t imagine how much time you spend on that graphic showing the Benguela Current- :). I sure hope I get to experience this trip one day with you.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Rob! Glad you liked it!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Rob, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@JibeTalking]

Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure. This is going on the bucket list and we are going to make the effort to do this... Appreciate you James and all you do for Scuba Diving!

[@DiversReady]

Thanks so much Ron!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Ron, we have 4 spots left, one has your name on it! ; ) Join us!

[@_Sinsear_]

Bucket list dive, for sure.

[@DiversReady]

Hey, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@JoshuaDircks]

Beautiful video. Always wanted to do this!

[@DiversReady]

We are going again in 2022!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Joshua, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@Larutus]

I’m gonna make sure I got some popcorn and beer to enjoy this one

[@DiversReady]

Awesome Larry!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Larry, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@lydialeigh4]

What an epic adventure!! Thanks for bringing some of it to us!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Lydia, we have 4 spots left, come join us!

[@lydialeigh4]

@@DiversReady Wish I could make this trip! It’s definitely on my radar for a future trip! Thanks for asking. 🤙

[@roymcelwee9334]

Amazing sights. Great work.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Roy!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Roy, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@kennethralphfedelin8318]

Wow, that looks amazing! I just got my AOW certificate recently and I can't wait to take trips like this!

[@DiversReady]

Awesome Kenneth! Thanks for watching!

[@diverite84]

Awesome film James! The Sardine Run has been added to our bucket list now.

[@DiversReady]

Can't thank you guys enough for your support! So glad you like the film. Thanks again!

[@vanzylbrand1183]

Great to see my home are being recognised , Great video !

[@GinoNearns]

Wonderful!

[@DiversReady]

Thank you! Consider joining us in 2023.

[@goncalopatraquim2521]

Sooooooo freakin good! Congratulations on the production. Thank you very very much for sharing this experience with us. You transported us to South Africa with this video. So well done! 👏👏👏

[@DiversReady]

Hey Goncalo, we have 4 spots left, join us!

[@davidMax78]

No great white ?

[@DiversReady]

not this time.

[@colleenhouser2714]

Another amazing video!!

[@DiversReady]

Stay tuned after the show for the 2022 announcement!

[@Saffa22]

Scottiiieeeee!

[@DiversReady]

Scottttiiiieeee!

[@adampilot8275]

Amazing clip. Should I ever visit Florida I'd love to join up with Jamesy. Not just for the diving but for some amazing stories he could tell. My favourite diving channel by far.

[@DiversReady]

Hey Adam, we look forward to diving with you in FL and South Africa - we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@RichAndDianaWilliams]

You definitely nailed your INSPIRE brief! I’ve been waiting for this video and, wow, it didn’t disappoint!! Seriously impressive looking expedition with some insane wildlife…. and the photography… great job!

[@DiversReady]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, Rich!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Rich, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@curtisleblanc1880]

Hi James. Been following from the beginning and love the content as always. What a great style of video with exceptional quality! Thanks for sharing and look forward to more from the channel :)

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Curtis!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Curtis, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@Hotmediacommercial]

wow! well done on the doccy

[@richadcock70]

@Divers Ready ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Definitely a bucket list for me and my wife to do that with you. Thank you so much for the amazing adventures you take us on!

[@CaptainRevs]

Damn Spielberg, OK. Nice Job with the video, rather Film. Well Done.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Robert!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Robert, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@overcash007]

i love your videos man keep them coming i have been watching you since before i got certified

[@DiversReady]

Thanks so much!

[@DiversReady]

Hey! we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@amorrissetteperspective9885]

Love the emotion! 100%

[@bevlawrence5649]

A-MAZ-ING! Fab video, awesome trip and experience. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Bev!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Bev, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@BrandonSchmit]

3 week trip and you pulled together a great video! It's so tough to film. Props! That must have been a ton of work!

[@etiennedeklerk]

❤

[@andrecandrade]

Truly Amazing! Congratulations on such a well-planned expedition!

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Andre!

[@gotemog8295]

11/22??? 😩😩😩😩😩😩 Why post this then? Just to torture us? 😒

[@DiversReady]

This is an actual live Premiere. Meaning, I will be live on the chat when this first airs.

[@DiversReady]

Hey Gotem, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@wadehowell1369]

Nice! Love the Douglas Adams reference.

[@DiversReady]

Ha! Glad you liked it! It felt appropriate!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Wade, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@briandhuff]

Epic man, epic. Loved the style of this video, the "interview angle" worked well.

[@DiversReady]

Thank you Brian!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Brian, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@briandhuff]

@@DiversReady my wife is a princess diver, if you can bring the Sardines up to the Caribbean we'll be there.

[@aaronsgunsmithing]

James did you see any Sharks? One day when I am finally able to get Certified I want to dive with some.

[@DiversReady]

We did! We had Bronze Whalers on the bait balls with us, but those were the shots I 'missed!' We also did a deep dive to a Ragged Tooth (Sand tiger) colony.

[@DiversReady]

Hey Aaron, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@aaronsgunsmithing]

@@DiversReady I am not open water certified yet. 😕

[@brandonbruns2297]

Awesome video. Great job.

[@DiversReady]

Hey Brandon, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@melissatansey315]

Amazing! On my bucket list now too. Sign me up!

[@DiversReady]

2022 is happening! Come with!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Melissa, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@BAMFSQUAD]

This was one crazy adventure bro 🤯 I need to do this one year now

[@DiversReady]

Go for it!

[@BAMFSQUAD]

@@DiversReady 👍

[@DiversReady]

Hey BAMF Squad, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@BAMFSQUAD]

@@DiversReady god I want to go so bad let me see what I can work out 🤞

[@stephenlagana2090]

very cool! Any concerns for white sharks?

[@DiversReady]

Unlikely to see them unless we get really lucky!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Stephen, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@TheGaymer16]

Good video mate, love your work 👍🏼

[@DiversReady]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks Jamie!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Jamie, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Awesome video! Will there be more videos with footage from your dives?

[@DiversReady]

Hey Robert, we will have more footage when we go back this year. We have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@Robert_H_Diver]

@@DiversReady wish I could! It’s the Bahamas this year for me!

[@FoundInTheRiverAndCaves]

This is a game changer for scuba related content on KZbin! I am in awe.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks so much!

[@DiversReady]

Hey! we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@richardliles2543]

That was fantastic great job

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Richard!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Richard, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@joshuaash2494]

Epic trip!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Joshua, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@robinklipper-fischbein4872]

Amazing!!!

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Robin!

[@dustinronnie4227]

Awesome

[@DiversReady]

Hey Dustin, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@amyjwilliams1]

Outstanding video!! Definitely worth the wait!! You outdid yourself with the cinematography, James. So very awesome!!

[@DiversReady]

Thanks so much Amy! Hope you and Sean are doing well!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Amy, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@amyjwilliams1]

@@DiversReady is that an invitation to do our AOW with you? LOL

[@DolbecAqua]

Aaah I was waiting for this one! Great video James, stunning footage!!

[@DiversReady]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Dolbec, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@DolbecAqua]

@@DiversReady wish I could but not this year :/

[@Chogogo717]

It was worth the wait. Awesome video. I loved the b-roll and land shots. How would you rank this be diving the Galápagos Islands or Cocos Island?

[@DiversReady]

Hi Caleb, Thanks so much! This trip is all action. I've done Galapagos. I have not done Cocos - yet! It's on the list. Galapagos has more biodiversity for sure. But if you want that adrenaline pumping action - Sardine Run!

[@Chogogo717]

@@DiversReady awesome, thanks.

[@DiversReady]

Hey Caleb, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@mikkosport2300]

Wow! Tht was a stunning experience. Great job, James.

[@DiversReady]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@DiversReady]

Hey Mikko, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@tiktak3559]

Breathtaking 😍

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Tik Tak!

[@DiversReady]

hey, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@agreberag]

Love this video! Thanks James.

[@DiversReady]

Hey Andre, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@BradSmith-kg2pn]

I’m going to take a PTO day just to watch this one. I know it will be worth it.

[@DiversReady]

That. Is. Awesome!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Brad, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@kittenlittlest]

Super video!

[@DiversReady]

Thank you very much!

[@DiversReady]

hey, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@joewelsh1804]

Brilliant!!

[@DiversReady]

Thanks Joe!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Joe, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@gregsmith7346]

Fantastic!

[@DiversReady]

Many thanks!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Greg, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@frankconway3977]

Awesome!

[@DiversReady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Frank, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )

[@brandonbruns2297]

Wish I could watch the live. Can't wait to see it later.

[@DiversReady]

It will wait for you! Thanks Brandon!

[@DiversReady]

Hey Brandon, we have 4 spots left, join us! : )