#1 in Diving Zanzibar
One Ocean Diving Zanzibar: The first and most reputable PADI 5 Star Scuba Diving Centre in Tanzania. Our Zanzibar offices are located in Matemwe and Stone Town.
Welcome to the diving center One Ocean Scuba Diving in Zanzibar, Tanzania
The entire One Ocean Diving Zanzibar team is looking forward to showing you the amazing and diverse underwater world around Zanzibar island and Mnemba Atoll. Come with us on unforgettable boat trips alongside the endless white beaches, out to the turquoise clear waters to admire the sea, coral, marine life, reefs, wrecks and turtles as a diver or snorkeler!
Since 1993, One Ocean has accompanied thousands of visitors either on unforgettable snorkeling and scuba diving adventures or learning to dive with PADI diving courses and the support of our professional team.
Since then, One Ocean has been developing and promoting the scuba diving culture on Zanzibar Island and providing local staff with the best opportunities; taking responsibility as PADI Dive Masters and PADI Instructors on land and in the water.
In 2001 One Ocean became the first PADI 5 star dive center on Zanzibar Island and expanded our operations with centres and booking offices in Stone Town, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchingani and Matemwe. All are located in easy access of a range of hotels and lodges to suit every budget.
If it’s your first dive or snorkel ever or your thousandth you will experience variety, fun and in adventure in the safe and professional care of the One Ocean Dive Team. We are looking forward to meet you!
Which Diving Adventure is yours in Zanzibar?
Gathering new experiences in the sea is fun and enhances your vacation with exciting adventures. Maybe learning how to dive is even on your bucket list. You may want to start with a Try Dive – our PADI Discover Scuba Course or become a PADI certified Scuba or Open Water Diver allowing you to dive around the world. Or advance your diving from Advanced Open Water, Rescue to Dive Master.
From beginner to PADI Divemaster, our instructors are ready to be part of your Zanzibar diving experience!
You are already a diver and have completed a diving course with PADI, CMAS, SSI, NAUI etc. and want to enjoy scuba diving while on holiday with Fun Dives in Zanzibar? Our professional Divemasters are excited to show you the sea, corals, reefs, dolphins, turtles, fishes and wrecks in Stone Town and the underwater world of the famous Mnemba Atoll in Zanzibar. They are the safari guides of the Indian Ocean sharing the fun and freedom of diving while keeping you safe. Be ready for a fun day of diving!
Diving is not for everyone. As divers and snorkelers we understand this very well. We would like to offer you the opportunity to explore the reefs as a snorkeler. Snorkel with us in Zanzibar and enjoy the best service, safety and full attention as our divers do. You will visit the same diving and snorkeling spots, since you are all in the same boat. Excellent equipment and experienced snorkeling guides will prepare you for an incredibly exciting half-day trip exploring the ocean around the island of Zanzibar.
Learn more about us & Zanzibar
All aboard our traditional Zanzibar Dhows and purpose built dive boats for an incredible Indian Ocean experience. Not only do we offer popular diving and snorkeling tours in Zanzibar but you can also enjoy our famous Prison Island Tours or take a Sunset Cruise in Stone Town on a traditional Dhow boat. Enjoy exciting and relaxing moments with our team and enjoy tropical fruits and local snacks on board. Explore more than just the deep underwater world!
As we are located on both the east and west coast of Zanzibar island we can offer a great variety of sites and experiences. As the only dive centre in historic Stone Town we enjoy the coral gardens, wreck and night dives off the west coast all to ourselves. From the east coast the beautiful beaches and vast blue of the Indian Ocean lures divers and snorkellers from around the world. Mnemba Atoll offers a great variety of marine life and sites from shallow reefs to walls and drift diving.
If you have any questions about diving tourism, snorkeling, equipment, our trips, PADI diving courses, underwater photography, coral, reef, sharks, the best beaches or need information about traveling in Zanzibar, chances are high that you will find the answers in our One Ocean blogs. Visit our blog and read through the exciting diving and travel posts. Besides the blog our FAQ section might be helpful too. We are open to future blog ideas and happy to answer further questions of divers.
What makes us stand out
More than 25 YEARS PADI DIVING EXPERIENCE and distinction in Zanzibar Island
FREE TRANSPORT – free from and to hotels in Matemwe, Pwani Mchingani, Kiwenga and Pongwe
SAFETY #1 - Oxygen, first aid kit, extra engine and trained staff available on all boats
GUIDED SNORKEL TOURS - with full gear snorkelers are led by professional guides
SMALL GROUPS - dive with like-minded people at the same level of training and experience
References: Diving & Snorkeling
David from Spain
"The entire process of our two Scuba Discover dives went smoothly. On the first day we got an introductory course with an instructor in the pool with full equipment to dive safely in the open sea with great conditions the next day. Near the island of Mnemba at a reef in 12 m depth under water we could admire the colorful corals and fishes then. Between the two dives we were provided with local and vegetarian snacks. On another day we spontaneously went snorkeling and it was almost as impressive as the diving. Great time. The dive center took super care of us. We recommend One Ocean dive center 100%." (Transl. Tripadvisor)
Viviane from Germany
"My friend and I had super fun diving and snorkeling with One Ocean Diving Zanzibar at Mnemba Atoll. The professional team guided us with the highest safety standards and showed us the amazing underwater world & marine life of the reefs. We even saw dolphins and a small shark on the reef. Especially as a snorkeler I did not expect to be accompanied by a guide as well. The large One Ocean dive center was very concerned about reef-friendly behavior of the guests and pointed us to environmentally friendly sunscreen. We can only recommend this mixture of fun on board and necessary seriousness during the dives for your diving or snorkeling adventure! What I find especially good is that the dive center offers besides the normal diving operation also diving vacations with several resorts and beach hotels in paradise" (Transl. Google)
Mahaut from France
"I successfully completed my Open Water Diving course up to 18m depth at One Ocean. On the first day I got an introduction in a pool where I learned the basics of diving and how to use the equipment. On the second day we did two dives down to 12m near the island of Mnemba and on the third day even down to 18m. Amazing conditions. Down there we saw a lot of fish and corals, the reefs and also dolphins! My parents kept me company with snorkeling and felt "like in an aquarium". The whole diving team is very nice and funny! Thank you for helping me with the Open Water Training!" (Transl. Tripadvisor)
Jen from USA
"The team at One Ocean Diving Zanzibar is top notch! Either start your trip by booking your trip in advance with their easy online booking system, or contact One Ocean directly and get personalized and flexible recommendations. The PADI certified instructors are patient to further educate you in all PADI levels or take you on a fun dive. My son was very nervous at the beginning of his dive course, but ended his course very confident and any fear was gone. Also, the dive masters and snorkel guides who are with you on the fun dive or on the surface allow you to see many colorful fish and coral. They were very helpful and friendly. Many thanks to One Ocean for this great diving experience!"
Anna from Italy
"4 great dives with One Ocean! Two in Stone Town and two in Mnemba island. I felt very comfortable with a very attentive team and a friendly and professional instructor. There were delicious vegan snacks in between the dives. I can highly recommend to go diving on both sides of the island to explore the biodiversity, the different corals on the reef, fish, marine life and lying wrecks. Especially in Stone Town there is no other dive center. This means that you have the dive sites with its super conditions around Stone Town to yourself. If I go on another diving vacation, I will definitely dive with One Ocean again!" (Transl. Tripadvisor)
Read more reviews of other happy divers & snorkelers on their diving and snorkeling experience with One Ocean Dive Center on Google, TripAdvisor or Facebook. Get more information about our trips, snorkeling, dive sites, marine mammals and wrecks with its fish, coral and PADI diving courses on Zanzibar Island.
Contact us
We, the One Ocean Diving Zanzibar team, are happy to answer all your questions about diving, snorkeling, PADI dive courses, the best dive sites, marine life, fish, adventure trips or any other concerns about your diving vacation in Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. Our offices and diving schools are located in Stone Town, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani and Matemwe. Bookings can be made quickly and easily or by contacting us directly.
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