Your Padi Course In Zanzibar
Local PADI Dive Resort Fun Divers Zanzibar offers quality beginner and advanced scuba diving courses at the northern tip of Zanzibar Island. Where nature reserves, dive sites and sea life enable the best conditions for beginner divers.
Our marine parks are famous for a choice of dive sites for all levels, picturesque coral reefs, a warm Indian Ocean, clear waters, great visibility, sea turtles, dolphins, tropical fish and more.

PADI Regional Manager visiting Fun Divers Zanzibar
As a valued PADI Dive Resort, we are committed to professional scuba training. PADI is the world’s leading scuba diver training organisation.
We teach in small classes from 1 to 2 (max. 4) students. You can benefit from the best attention of an experienced local PADI instructor.
Fun Divers Zanzibar is a registered Divers Alert Network Industry Partner that have your safety at heart. Our students for the PADI Open Water Diver course are covered by DAN Southern Africa.
Beginners
Start your scuba diving certification.
Divers
Discover more of the underwater world.
Advanced
Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver.

PADI Open Water Diver
Scuba Certification CourseCongratulations to our customers on their PADI Open Water Diver certification in Zanzibar!
Course
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular and widely recognised scuba certification course for beginners.
Duration
3-4 days
Academic
- Knowledge development to understand basic principles of scuba diving
- Confined water sessions (pool training) to learn basic scuba skills and practice dives
- 4 open water dives to use your skills and explore
Schedule
We adapt personalised schedules according your capabilities and requirements.
Certification
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is valid worldwide and does not expire. It allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres.


E-Learning
Start your certification from home by enrolling in PADI eLearning today.
Duration
approx. 8‑15 hours
Then complete the practical part of the PADI Open Water Diver course with Fun Divers Zanzibar: 5 confined water sessions in a pool and 4 open water dives.
Duration
2‑3 days
Referral
A PADI Open Water referral allows you to complete the theory and confined water training with another dive store.
Then finish your 4 open water dives with Fun Divers Zanzibar.
Duration
2 days
All Inclusive
- Full Gear Rental for free
- Pool Training
- Boat Dives
- PADI Instructor
- Refreshments
- PADI eLearning on site
- Certification
Freebies
We offer free transfer to our diving centre from your accommodation in Nungwi.
Our students for the PADI Open Water Diver course are covered by DAN Southern Africa.
Upgrades
All certification dives take place at our best local sites around Nungwi.
You can optionally upgrade for destination Mnemba (30 USD) and Tumbatu (25 USD).
Prerequisites
Requirements
- Age 10 years or older
- Able to swim
- Medically fit for diving
Please review the Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire
We request you consult a physician before participating in scuba diving.
Course Language
Our dive team speaks English and Swahili. We teach PADI courses in English. PADI eLearning is available in other languages.
Travel
We strongly recommend you not to fly less than 24 hours after your dive.
Save on pre-booking
Send your booking enquiry by email to info@fundiverszanzibar.com




PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Scuba Certification CourseCourse
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course advances your diving knowledge and skills. It helps you build confidence in navigation, fine-tune buoyancy and introduces you to different diving activities.
Duration
2-3 days
Academic
- Knowledge development
- 2 obligatory adventure dives (Deep Dive and Navigation Dive)
- 3 additional adventure dives of your choice (we recommend Peak Performance Buoyancy, Drift Dive and Fish Identification Dive).
Schedule
We adapt personalised schedules according your capabilities and requirements.
Certification
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is valid worldwide and does not expire. It allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres.
E-Learning
Start your certification from home by enrolling in PADI eLearning today.
Duration
approx. 4-8 hours
Then complete the practical part of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course with Fun Divers Zanzibar: 2 obligatory adventure dives (Deep Dive and Navigation Dive) and 3 additional adventure dives of your choice (we recommend Peak Performance Buoyancy, Drift Dive and Fish Identification Dive).
Duration
2 days
All Inclusive
- Full Gear Rental for free
- Boat Dives
- PADI Instructor
- Refreshments
- PADI eLearning on site
- Certification
Freebies
We offer free transfer to our diving centre from your accommodation in Nungwi.
Upgrades
All certification dives take place at our best local sites around Nungwi.
You can optionally upgrade for destination Mnemba (30 USD) and Tumbatu (25 USD).
Prerequisites
Requirements
Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
Please review the Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire
We request you consult a physician before participating in scuba diving.
Course Language
Our dive team speaks English and Swahili. We teach PADI courses in English. PADI eLearning is available in other languages.
Travel
We strongly recommend you not to fly less than 24 hours after your dive.
Save on pre-booking
Send your booking enquiry by email to info@fundiverszanzibar.com




PADI Rescue Diver
Scuba Certification CoursePrice
Rescue Diver |
550 USD |
EFR |
150 USD |
Our RD/EFR prices include full gear rental for free, boat dives, PADI instructor, refreshments, PADI eLearning on site and certification.
We offer free transfer to our diving centre from your accommodation in Nungwi.
Save on pre-booking
Send your booking enquiry by email to info@fundiverszanzibar.com