Taking your first breath underwater is a momentous occasion, one that can lead to a lifetime of adventure and rewarding underwater experiences. There are a few places which offer Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) courses for beginners and experts
PADI instructors will guide you through until you are a veteran diver. Here are places to learn Scuba diving in Kenya.
1. Ocean Tribe, Diani
Ocean Tribe is located in a stunning location in Diani. You train with the best divers in the business and occasionally have a glimpse of whale sharks and manta rays. Ocean Tribe offers a full range of PADI dive courses and even offer career internships.
Contact: +254 (0) 733 402 706
Mail: info@oceantribe.co
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2. Diving The Crab
With over 30 years of diving experience in Kenya, Diving the Crab offers an unparalleled level of service and expertise in the diving industry. They offer a range of dive activities for certified divers and beginners, and PADI courses across 3 dive centres. They have three diving centres at The Sands at Nomad, Baobab Beach Resort (Kole Kole/Maridadi) and The Sands at Chale Island
Contact: +254723108108 (Main Dive Base)
Mail: diving@diving the crab.com
3. Diani Marine
Diani Marine has been providing first-class diving trips and lessons for more than 30 years with exemplary safety records. Diani Marine maintains a 3.6-meter deep pool, close to the village. It has been designed for training and provides ideal conditions for family relaxation and fun.
Contact: +254 707 629 060 / +254 707 629 061 / +254 (20) 265 0426
Mail: www.dianimarine.com
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4. Baracuda Diving Kenya
With a wide range of boats, top of the range ScubaPro equipment and well trained/multilingual staff, Baracuda Diving Kenya is one of the best diving operators in Kenya where you should go for scuba-diving lessons.
Contact: +254 733 563 085
Mail: info@divingbaracuda.com
5. Aqua Ventures(Dive in Kenya)
Aqua ventures are located in Watamu, an idyllic place where one enjoys access to some of Kenya’s most pristine and longest protected marine ecosystems and exciting dive sites. Aqua Ventures is both a PADI Dive Centre and the only British Sub Aqua Club facility in Kenya having the BSAC Premier Centre status.
Contact: +254 733 906 577 / +254 733 897 661
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