Discover Scuba Diving

Don’t have a dive certification or not sure if diving is for you?!

Come try an introductory day! While this is not a certification course, the PADI® Discover Scuba Diving Program is a safe, fun, and easy way to get your first experience in the underwater world.

You will be guided every step of the way by our highly trained PADI® instructor - learn how to use scuba gear and get comfortable by taking your first breaths underwater.

How long does it take? & prerequisites

This is a half day experience that is divided into 3 parts:

  • Theory: Your instructor will brief and give you an introduction into scuba theory, dive equipment and basic skills

  • Confined water: after the briefing with your instructor, you will go to a swimming pool and practice skills to get comfortable with your scuba gear.

  • Dive: finally, you will get on board our boat and head over to do two open water dives and explore the stunning Maziwe Marine Reserve with your instructor

What next? If you fall in love with scuba diving and want to become a certified diver, you can continue your training and become a PADI® Open Water Diver in only 2 more days.

What will I learn?

Even though this is not a dive course, during your PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience you will learn how to:

  • Use scuba gear

  • Use hand signals to communicate

  • Perform basic scuba skills

Pricing & what it includes

USD 200 + USD 18 (Marine Park Fees)

This includes everything you need for your program. No hidden fees:

  • Theory and confined water training: Learn basic diving principles, then practice them in a swimming pool with your instructor guiding you every step of the way.

  • Full standard scuba equipment: BCD, regulator, mask, fins, wetsuit, weights, tanks.

  • 2 adventure dives: at Maziwe Marine Reserve.

Frequently Asked Questions
about the PADI® Discover Scuba Diving Program

  • YES! We will dedicate our instructor exclusively to your activity upon firm confirmation of your booking.

  • NO! You will use the BCD to help you float at the surface, but it is very important that you feel comfortable in the water.

  • NO! This is just an experience. If you want to have a dive certificate, you need to enroll in the Scuba Diver or the Open Water course

    • Available for ages 10 and up, it is the perfect experience for the whole family!

    • Medical Form: You need to fill out a medical questionnaire. With any “Yes” response you will need a medical clearance to dive. You can acquire this at home or here on the Island at least one day prior to your dive. Ask us for the form!

Quality Scuba Gear

No lousy worn-out rental gear. Feel the difference with top of the range scuba equipment designed and tested to build calm-confidence.

World Class Diving

Maziwe is your gateway to enjoy a remote and secluded tropical reef, home to turtles, dolphins and hundreds of tropical fish!

Personalized Training

We pride ourselves in delivering PADI training at the highest level. We don’t just teach you how to dive, we create underwater ambassadors.

Questions? We’ll be delighted to hear from you

Thank you for your interest in diving Maziwe Marine Reserve with us! For your convenience, we have made it easy for you to schedule and get in touch to plan your diving holiday through our website. We will get back to you as soon as possible to help you make your reservation with us.

We look forward to diving with you and showing you the very best of diving in Tanzania!