Trips
With One Ocean you can explore the beauty of two different sides of the underwater world in Zanzibar. The stunning reefs around Stone Town as well as the famous Tumbatu Island and Mnemba Atoll.
Stone Town's dive sites are characterised by big beautiful coral gardens, it is also possible to do wreck dives and night dives. Mnemba Atoll is the most popular dive site of Zanzibar where there is a great variety of marine life, including a resident pod of dolphins!
One Ocean boats take both scuba divers and snorkellers for 2 dives a day with a surface interval spent on the boat where a delicious snack made of seasonal fruit and traditional Swahili food can be enjoyed.
Dive packages can be combined between east and west,
the prices are the same for all dive centres!
If it's not scuba diving or snorkelling you are interested in or you just want to relax on the water, we offer sunset cruises on one of our traditional dhow boats. Beer, wine and snacks are served while you can enjoy the magnificent sunset over the Indian Ocean before sailing back to Stone Town.
Tumbatu island & nungwi reef
In Kendwa, on the North West Coast, we dive Tumbatu Island and Nungwi reefs that offer some of the best corals in the area which are home to a diverse selection of marine creatures.
BOAT TRIPS
Our traditional dhow boat leave for two trips a day:
Morning trip: we do two dives (each session is about 45-60 minutes) around Tumbautu Island or Nungwi reefs. We also organise snorkelling trips to Tumbatu island.
Meeting time is in the morning (between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.) and we are back after 5-6 hours (between 1:30 p.m. nd 4:00 p.m.), depending on the tide.
Afternoon trip: we do 1 late afternoon dive (about 45-60 minutes) around Tumbatu Island or Nungwi reefs followed by 1 night dive (max 45 minutes) at Renco Bomi or one of the Nungwi reefs.
More than just a dive trip—this adventure offers you a front-row seat to a stunning sunset, a mesmerizing starlit sky on your way home, and if you are lucky, a magical bioluminescent display.
Meeting time is between 3 and 3:30 p.m. depending from the dive site of the day and we are back around 8:00 p.m.
Night dives : we go for a single dive (max 45 minutes) and we are back by 8:00 p.m.
The price includes drinking water, a Divemaster, all scuba gear (soft and hard) and torch.
BOATS
M.V. MALKIA
Boat Type: Traditional Dhow
Capacity: 10 passengers (maximum 8 divers)
Mnemba
We visit Mnemba Atoll from our Kiwengwa and Matemwe dive centres.
We provide free transfers from all the hotels in Pongwe Bay, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchingani and Matemwe.
If you are staying in different places on the island (Uroa, Chwaka, Nungwi, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Kizimkazi, Stone Town, Mangapwani, Chuini), you can still dive with us. For most of these areas we can help you to arrange a taxi at reasonable cost.
Meeting time is in the morning (between 8:00 a.m. and 09:00 a.m.) and we are back after 5-6 hours (between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.), depending on the tide and sea conditions.
Matemwe
One Ocean Matemwe, our largest dive centre, is ideally located on the main Matemwe beach within easy walking distance from Sunshine, Zanzibar Retreat, Villa Kiva, Zanzibar Pearl, Kena Beach and Zanzibar Queen. For hotels located further away we provide a complimentary transfer service.
Scuba Diving and snorkelling with One Ocean gives you the chance to see and chat with our local crew about another part of Zanzibar life - off the beaten path away from the mainstream tourist routes.
Because of the tide we usually gently cruise one way on our traditional dhows and travel one way by bus - on an excellent road.
Booking offices
One Ocean Matemwe has booking offices in the following hotels:
Boats
M.V. Anne
Boat Type: Traditional Dhow
Capacity: 16 passengers (maximum 12 divers)
M.V. TUMAINI
Boat Type: Traditional Dhow
Capacity: 16 passengers (maximum 12 divers)
Manta
Boat Type: Speed boat
Capacity: 16 passengers (maximum 12 divers)
Greta
Boat Type: Speed boat
Capacity: 16 passengers (maximum 12 divers)
MAMA POPO
Boat Type: Tender
Capacity: 12 passengers
KELSEY
Boat Type: Tender
Capacity: 12 passengers
STOREY
Boat Type: Tender
Capacity: 9 passengers
Stone Town
One Ocean Stone Town's dive centre is located right in the heart of the historical part of Stone Town, only a few steps from the beach where we board the boat in both high and low tide for our morning, afternoon trips and night dives!
One Ocean Stone Town goes scuba diving and snorkelling every day at the surrounding reefs and wrecks. Don’t miss out on the chance to dive these secret spots as we enjoy them all to ourselves!
Our knowledgeable office clerks are at hand to organise your sunset cruise, scuba diving days, snorkelling trips and pool training for every PADI scuba diving course.
At One Ocean Stone Town's dive centre you can also get the best advice on where to stay in Matemwe, while scuba diving or snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll with One Ocean Matemwe, or in Kendwa while scuba diving or snorkelling at Tumbatu Island or Nungwi Reefs with One Ocean Kendwa.
Boat Trips
Scuba Diving and snorkelling from One Ocean Stone Town gives you the luxury to have a colourful reef almost only for yourself as we head to our selected reefs which are far away from the crowded sandbank.
Our traditional dhow boat leaves for two trips a day:
Morning trip: we do two dives for two dives or snorkelling sessions (each session is about 45-60 minutes) we visit the reefs off Stone Town for two dives or snorkelling sessions every morning.
Afternoon trip: we do 1 late afternoon dive (about 45-60 minutes) followed by 1 night dive (max 45 minutes)
More than just a dive trip—this adventure offers you a front-row seat to a stunning sunset, a mesmerizing starlit sky on your way home, and if you are lucky, a magical bioluminescent display.
Meeting time is between 3 and 3:30 p.m. depending from the dive site of the day and we are back around 8:00 p.m.
Night dives : we go for a single dive (max 45 minutes) and we are back by 8:00 p.m.
The price includes drinking water, a Divemaster, all scuba gear (soft and hard) and torch.
Boats
M.V. HENYA
Boat Type: Traditional Dhow
Capacity: 16 passengers (maximum 12 divers)
Other
Sunset Cruise in Stone Town - US$ 45
The best way to watch the wonderful African sun setting over the Indian Ocean is from a traditional Zanzibari dhow boat sipping your chilled drink, surrounded by the sound of the waves with the wind blowing in the sail.
We meet at 5:30 p.m. at our Stone Town dive centre and we are back around 7:00 p.m.
Our minimum group size is 4 people.
The price includes drinks (wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, water) and snacks (nuts, local food)*.
*Special arrangements can be taken for couples, groups or special events
Prison Island and Snorkelling at Bawe - US$ 60
This trip is organised in the afternoon, we meet at 2:00 p.m. at the dive centre in Stone Town and the boat departs at 2:30 p.m.: With a 20 minutes boat ride we first go to the colourful reef of Bawe Island for a single snorkelling session (around 40 minutes), with another short transfer by boat we then go to Prison Island. A good full hour is dedicated to the visit of the island which is home for beautiful birds like peacocks and the enormous giant tortoises – some of which are over 100 years old. At Prison Island you’ll also find beautiful scenery for pictures. We will be back at the dive centre at 5:30 p.m.
Our minimum group size is 4 people.
Price includes snorkelling gear (fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuit), snorkel guide, Prison Island ticket, drinking water and fresh seasonal fruit.