Zanzibar and Pemba Islands offers some of the world’s most beginner-friendly diving conditions, making it a fantastic destination to discover the magic of scuba diving for the very first time.
Explore picturesque coral reefs, famous for a choice of dive sites for all levels, a warm Indian Ocean, clear waters, great visibility, sea turtles, dolphins, tropical fish and more. Ready to take the plunge?
Amazed Divers
Congratulations to our customers who experienced ✨ Discover Scuba Diving ✨ with Fun Divers Zanzibar!
Discover Scuba Diving
Introductory Diving CourseCourse
PADI Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction into scuba diving without holding a licence, no certification course.
Duration
1/2 day
Academic
You learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed for your open water dive under the direct supervision of our PADI instructor.
DSD eLearning
Prepare for your Discover Scuba Diving experience digitally with PADI eLearning. You can study offline or online using your own computer or mobile device. Time commitment 20-30 minutes.
Depth
The maximum depth for your open water dive is 12 meters.
Dive Time
We consider your comfort level, air consumption, swimming ability, and sea conditions to create a safe and enjoyable dive experience that lasts between 30 and 50 minutes.
Schedule
DSD Practice Session
Enjoy a short briefing and practice a few skills with us in a pool or shallow ocean environment. Steps keep it simple and make it fun to get ready for your underwater adventure.
Your DSD practice session can be at 3:00 PM the day before (self-transfer) or at 7:30 AM the morning before your excursion starts (free transfer in Nungwi/Kendwa or Makangale).
DSD Excursion
Join our 1/2 day boat excursion for your open water dive under the direct supervision of our PADI instructor.
Following your single dive, enjoy a complimentary snorkeling session at the dive site.
Price
Zanzibar Island (Nungwi)
DSD incl. 1 Dive | 120 USD |
DSD incl. 2 Dives (1 excursion) | 180 USD |
Pemba Island (Mkunguni)
DSD incl. 1 Dive | 130 USD |
DSD incl. 2 Dives (1 excursion) | 180 USD |
All Inclusive
- Full gear rental free of charge!
- Pool training or shallow ocean
- Boat dives
- PADI instructor
- Refreshments
Complimentary
- Free DSD eLearning
- Free upgrade Mnemba or Tumbatu in Zanzibar Island
- Free snorkeling session at the dive site, following your single dive
- Free transfer from your Nungwi or Kendwa accommodation to our dive center in Nungwi, Zanzibar Island
- Free transfer from your Makangale accommodation to our dive center in Mkunguni, Pemba Island
Prerequisites
- Be age 10 years or older, able to swim, and medically fit for diving.
- Please review the Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire. We request you consult a physician before participating in scuba diving.
- Effective communication with our dive team (English and Swahili) is essential. PADI courses are taught in English! However, PADI eLearning is available in other languages.
- We recommend waiting at least 24 hours after your dive before flying.