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Best Diving Tours in Zanzibar
Compare three reviewed scuba diving experiences near Matemwe: a first dive, a two-dive day and a PADI Open Water course. These are scuba trips, not snorkelling tours.
Best Diving Tours in Zanzibar
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3 reviewed GetYourGuide activities selected for this route and ordered by review count, then rating. Open any card to check current dates, options and the final USD price.
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PADI diving course
Zanzibar three-day PADI Open Water course
From$429certification fee may be extra
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Choose scuba, not a snorkelling trip
The three shortlisted activities use scuba equipment. Decide whether you need an introductory dive, a two-dive day or formal PADI training. The PADI listing currently quotes a separate certification fee; check that cost, marine-park entry, medical restrictions and the wait before flying before booking.
Before booking
Choose the right experience.
Start with your certification and available time. A beginner experience, a recreational two-dive day and a multi-day certification course are different commitments. Confirm the exact training, depth limits and any marine-park fee for the option you choose.
- Check whether your booking requires an existing dive certification or is designed for first-timers.
- Confirm equipment, instruction, marine-park fees and hotel pickup before paying.
- Leave the required surface interval before flying and follow your dive instructor’s advice.
Compare the selected option's itinerary, pickup area, inclusions and cancellation terms before paying. Wildlife encounters and sea conditions are never guaranteed.
Good to know
Questions about Zanzibar diving
Can beginners go scuba diving in Zanzibar?
Yes. Some Zanzibar diving experiences include a pool briefing and instructor-led open-water dives for first-timers. Check swimming ability, medical restrictions and the exact course level before booking.
Where do Zanzibar scuba diving tours depart?
The reviewed products here meet near Matemwe on Zanzibar’s north-east coast. Some offer optional hotel pickup. Check the meeting point and road transfer from your hotel for your selected date.
Is snorkelling the same as scuba diving in Zanzibar?
No. Snorkelling stays at the surface with a mask and snorkel, while scuba diving uses breathing equipment and requires instruction or certification. This shortlist includes scuba products only.
How much does scuba diving in Zanzibar cost?
The beginner and two-dive products on this page had indicative USD starting prices when checked in October 2026. Course fees, marine-park charges, transport and equipment can differ by selected option, so confirm the final GetYourGuide amount before paying.
Can I fly after scuba diving in Zanzibar?
Flying too soon after diving can raise decompression risk. Ask your qualified instructor about the appropriate surface interval for your dive profile and follow recognised diving-safety guidance rather than booking a dive immediately before a flight.
Does a one-day Zanzibar dive give me PADI certification?
A first-time experience is not the same as completing a PADI Open Water course. If certification is your aim, select the multi-day course and confirm its training, assessment and certification terms with the provider.
Is Mnemba Island the only place to dive in Zanzibar?
No. Zanzibar has dive sites around several coasts, and the site used can depend on sea conditions and operator planning. The activities selected here are based around Matemwe; check the actual dive sites for your date.