Diving Zanzibar & Pemba Island

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Dive into Zanzibar & Pemba Island with our locally‑owned PADI Resort

Pemba Island Dive Holiday

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Experience pristine reefs & remote island living with our Pemba beachfront escape

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Explore a new world beneath the waves with our Discover Scuba Diving course

Daily Boat Dives

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Head out daily to top spots across Mnemba, Tumbatu, Nungwi, and Pemba Island

Learn To Dive

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Get certified or upgrade your skills with our premium PADI scuba diving courses

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Explore the archipelago’s amazing reefs alongside trusted local dive experts

Reef Guide Zanzibar

Explore the legendary northern reefs from Mnemba to Leven Bank

Reef Guide Pemba

Discover our ultimate guide to Pemba Island’s pristine reefs

Choose Your Destination

Plan your diving adventure with Fun Divers Zanzibar – the first locally-owned PADI Dive Resort with bases in Nungwi and Pemba Island. We offer daily small-group excursions to the region’s top reefs – led by expert local guides, complete with free premium gear and more.

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Why Dive With Us?

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Locally-Owned

Authentic Zanzibari hospitality and deep-rooted reef knowledge from guides who grew up on these waters.

Small Groups

We guarantee maximum safety and a personalised experience with a low diver‑to‑guide ratio (classes from 1 to 4 students maximum per instructor).

Premium Gear

Dive with confidence using meticulously maintained Scubapro and Mares equipment—included FREE with every dive.

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What Our Divers Say

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Hemos realizado dos inmersiones con Fun Divers Zanzibar y el día anterior un refresh ya que hacía dos años que no buceábamos y todo ha estado muy bien. Hemos ido en familia, dos adultos y dos adolescentes y nos hemos sentido muy seguros en todo momento. Han sido muy profesionales y nos han ayudado mucho con el equipo. Éramos un grupo pequeño y se agradece el trato personalizado. Sin duda repetía con ellos. Muchas gracias por la experiencia!
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Eva
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Fantastic experience diving with my family at Mnemba Island and Wattabomi. Great guys. Made us feel comfortable and safe while having fun. Reduced group. We saw a lot of fishes all sizes.
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Toni Aguilar
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Great diving experience with Fun Divers Zanzibar! They met all our expectations. Were patient, kind, cheerful and flexible. The tour went overall great. A special thanks to the manager (I forgot his name), he really ensured everything from our boat to all the other boats that everything went well.
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D K
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Súper recomendable! Bien organizado, cercano, relajado y seguro. Material en muy buenas condiciones y moderno. Un buceo fantástico y fruta en el barco!
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Manuel Parra
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Wonderful scuba diving with Bakary!!! A lot of fishes, and even dolfins !!! I recommend a lot!!
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Perez Maxime
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Local businnes with proffesional service. I went with my daughters for snorkling. They try to give best service in small groups with good equipment. Ali was an awesome snorkel instructor, he looked after the group closely and showed us several species. We enjoyed it a lot, i would repete the experience. I recommend it.
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Elena Tedín
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Ich habe heute meinen Tauchschein bei Fundivers in Nungwi erfolgreich abgeschlossen und möchte mich von Herzen für diese großartige Erfahrung bedanken! Schon seit langer Zeit wollte ich meinen Tauchschein machen, hatte aber immer großen Respekt davor. Dank meines Tauchlehrers Shauri wurde mir diese Angst schnell genommen. Er hat alles verständlich und mit viel Geduld erklärt und ist jederzeit ruhig geblieben, wenn etwas nicht sofort geklappt hat. Seine freundliche, humorvolle Art und seine Gelassenheit haben dafür gesorgt, dass ich mich während der gesamten Ausbildung sicher und wohl gefühlt habe. ☀️ Vielen Dank für die unvergessliche Zeit und die tolle Betreuung. Ich werde diese Erfahrung und das gesamte Team von Fundivers auf Sansibar nie vergessen. Absolute Empfehlung!🤿🐠🐙
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Fun divers har bidratt til en av de beste dykkeropplevelsene. Personale er positive, profersjonelle, gøyale og strekker seg utrolig langt for kundene sine. De gjorde alt de kunne for å imøtekomme våre ønsker og sørget for at vi fikk en kjempegod opplevelse og service. Dette gjorde at vi fikk se delfiner, eksotiske fisker og mye annet spennende. Ekstremt bra gjeng og anbefales sterkt.
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Daily Boat Dives

Explore our daily boat diving excursions across Nungwi, Zanzibar, and Pemba Island. Check our complete timetable for morning, afternoon, and night dives.

Scuba Diving in Zanzibar

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Nungwi Dive Center

Departing directly from our beachfront base in Nungwi, our boat takes you to the island’s best dive sites in just a short ride.

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Explore the highlights of northern Zanzibar—from Tumbatu to Mnemba Island. 

Mnemba Island

Zanzibar’s premier marine conservation area featuring frequent wild dolphin encounters, exceptional visibility, and world-class dive sites for all experience levels. Explore Mnemba Reef Guide…

Tumbatu Island

Spectacular coral gardens filled with rare macro life and resident sea turtles. Explore Tumbatu Reef Guide…

Nungwi

Quick boat rides to premier macro havens, stunning cabbage coral formations, and vibrant bommies home to seahorses, frogfish, and turtles. Explore Nungwi Reef Guide…

Leven Bank

An exhilarating undersea mountain, ideal for advanced drift diving with strong currents and pelagic fish. Challenge Leven Bank Guide…

Scuba divers and PADI instructor surfacing in crystal clear waters at the Mnemba dive site in Zanzibar.

Diving Conditions

The warm Indian Ocean waters around Zanzibar make for easy relaxed diving in calm sea conditions.

Water Temperature
24–29 °C

Visibility
20-60 meters

Diving Difficulty
All levels

Depth Range
2-30+ meters

Diving Seasons

While diving in Zanzibar is fantastic year-round, you’ll experience peak conditions in the north during March, April, May, and November. Seasonal winds drop during these months, bringing calm seas, exceptional visibility, and abundant marine life.

Ready to dive into northern Zanzibar? Check our Nungwi seasonal guides or contact us to book your adventure.

Pemba Dive & Stay

Pemba Island, situated north of Unguja, offers exceptional, uncrowded scuba diving in pristine underwater landscapes. The reefs along the northwest coast are considered the secret dive gem of the Zanzibar Archipelago.

Scenic view of the white sand beach and turquoise waters at the dive resort on Pemba Island
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Scuba divers walking on the white sand beach toward the ocean in Makangale

Fun Divers Zanzibar offers a relaxing getaway on Pemba’s northwest coast. Discover your authentic dive holiday with our locally-owned PADI Dive Resort, just a short boat ride from premier spots like Swiss Reef, Shimba Wall, and Njao Gap.

Dive More Spend Less

Discover our top diving deals in the Zanzibar archipelago.

Zanzibar scuba diving early bird discount

Early Bird Rate

Save 20% in Zanzibar or 15% in Pemba when you pre-book at least 1 day ahead 

(excluding December–January)

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Free T-Shirt

Claim a FREE Fun Divers Zanzibar T‑shirt when you complete 4+ dives in Zanzibar or 6+ in Pemba Island 

(excluding December–January)

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Bonus Dive

Book a double dive in Nungwi and get a 3rd dive FREE on the same excursion 

(excluding December–January)

Frequently asked questions about scuba diving in Zanzibar

How big are the dive groups on your boat?

We pride ourselves on providing a highly personalised, uncrowded experience. To ensure your safety and enjoyment, our dive groups are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 4 divers per local PADI guide. For PADI courses, we maintain an intimate ratio of 1 to 4 students per instructor.

Are there extra fees to dive in Mnemba?

Yes, Mnemba is a highly protected marine conservation area. While your dive package covers your boat excursion, complimentary gear rental, and refreshments — the government-mandated marine conservation fees (standard + special area) are excluded and must be paid separately. Please contact us for full transparency before you book.

What kind of marine life can I see while diving in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar’s waters host over 500 marine species. In the Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area, expect bottlenose dolphins, green sea turtles, and reef sharks. Tumbatu Island features coral gardens with seahorses, rare macro life, and resident turtles. Nungwi’s local reefs provide macro habitats with seahorses, frogfish, and turtles among cabbage corals and bommies. Open-sea sites like Leven Bank attract shoals of trevally, barracuda, and tuna.

When is the best time for diving in Nungwi, Zanzibar?

While Zanzibar’s waters are warm year-round, peak diving conditions in Nungwi (North Zanzibar) occur from March to May and throughout November. During these specific months, the strong seasonal winds drop in the north, leaving behind glass-calm seas, crystal-clear visibility, and a higher volume of marine life. Learn more about our favourite Nungwi diving season in March, April, and May in our guide to the best diving season or explore diving conditions in November.

Are transfers included?

Yes! We offer free daily transfers within Nungwi/Kendwa.
Outside these areas, please arrange your own transfer or contact us for help.

Do I need a wetsuit?

We provide 3.5 mm wetsuits free of charge, which are perfect for our warm waters.

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