ZANZIBAR · TOUR DETAILS

Zanzibar Discover Scuba: First Ocean Dive

Try scuba with an instructor-led briefing, shallow-water skills practice and one introductory ocean dive, subject to the dive centre’s assessment and sea conditions.

Duration
Half day · one introductory dive
Starts
Confirmed dive centre
Finishes
same centre
Travel style
Instructor-led introductory scuba

Destination and activity photographs. Credits: Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Jonathan Dalrymple / CC BY-SA 4.0. Full sources & licences

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THE PLAN

Your itinerary

Zanzibar reef watersIntroductory scubaMarine life
AssessmentMeet the dive instructor

Your written quote names the dive centre and the instructor-led programme. Complete the provider’s medical screening, verify eligibility and learn the equipment basics.

PracticeGet comfortable in shallow water

Practise the required breathing and safety skills with the instructor. Progression to the ocean dive is subject to your readiness and the instructor’s decision.

OceanOne supervised introductory dive

Make one guided introductory dive at a suitable site within the provider’s programme limits. Return for a debrief; this is an introductory experience and does not issue an Open Water certification.

YOUR TRIP ARRANGEMENTS

What’s included

The itinerary below is the starting plan. Your written quote confirms the services for your dates and group.

Planned inclusions

  • Instructor-led introductory session and one ocean dive if cleared
  • Scuba equipment, listed boat transfer and drinking water
  • Applicable marine access charges for the listed dive

Not included

  • Hotel transfers and accommodation
  • Travel insurance, tips and personal purchases
  • Activities or meals not listed
  • Second dive, certification courses or specialist medical examination

GOOD TO KNOW

Practical details

Medical screening and the dive centre’s age and eligibility rules apply. Conditions may limit the dive or require a different site. Confirm the provider’s cancellation/refund terms if you are not medically cleared or cannot progress. Tell the instructor your flight schedule and follow the programme’s post-dive flight interval.

Tell me about food preferences, walking pace and access needs when you enquire. We’ll agree any changes to the route and price before you confirm.

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