A short briefing and a pool or shallow-water skills session, then a boat dive with an instructor.
No experience or certification needed; minimum age is 10-12 depending on the centre.
Equipment and a photographer are usually available.
Overview
If you have always wondered what diving feels like, this is a gentle way to find out. An instructor stays with you the whole time, and the dive is in shallow water where the light is best.
You need to be healthy, comfortable in water and fill in a medical questionnaire. Certified divers can add more dives through our partner centre; ask us when you book.
Tour facts
Difficulty
Easy
Group sizes
Private, Joining safari
Great for
12+
Languages
English, Swahili
Start point
Nungwi
Guest rating
4.8 / 5
Best months to travel
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Briefing, skills and one diveMnemba Atoll
You meet the instructor at the dive centre in the morning for a briefing and a short session in shallow water. A boat then takes you to a reef site for a dive of about 30-40 minutes.
Back on shore you receive your dive certificate for the log and are free for the rest of the day.
Photos from the trip
What’s included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Stone Town, Nungwi, Paje or the east coast (ask us for other areas)
Local guide and all entrance or boat fees for the trip
Snorkel gear, life vests and drinking water where the trip needs them
Fruit, refreshments or lunch as described in the day plan
Not included
Drinks and meals not described in the day plan
Tips for guides and boat crews (optional, but appreciated)
Personal insurance and any personal purchases
Photography or drone permits where required
Prices by season
Per person in USD, 2026 rates, based on 2 travellers sharing.
Year-round rate
1 Jan – 31 Dec
$120
Travelling in a group? You save
Per-person price for the Year-round rate rate.
1 traveller
$182
--52%
2 travellers
$120
-0%
3 travellers
$116
-3%
4 travellers
$114
-5%
5 travellers
$112
-7%
6 travellers
$109
-9%
7 travellers
$108
-10%
8 travellers
$107
-11%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to swim?
You should be comfortable in water. The instructor helps with buoyancy and breathing, but confidence in the sea is important.
What time do we start and finish?
We usually collect from your hotel between 7 and 8 a.m. and are back by late afternoon. We confirm the exact times when you book.
What should I bring?
Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, a light rain jacket and a little cash for tips or souvenirs. We send a short checklist when you book.
Can we change the day or the plan?
Yes. Day trips are private by default, so we can shift the timing or swap stops to suit you. Just tell us early.
