Our story
Diving with care, local knowledge, and a personal touch on an island we are proud to call home.
Our approach
The best diving begins by listening to your experience, your comfort, and what you hope to discover.
Our team combines international diving standards with deep local knowledge of Pemba’s reefs, walls, currents, and changing conditions. Some guests want a gentle coral garden. Others want to rebuild confidence, develop new skills, or explore advanced walls and drift routes. We make space for all of them.
Our mission is to create memorable diving experiences while helping protect Pemba’s marine ecosystems and supporting the local community.
The team
Pemba Diving Center brings together certified PADI instructors, experienced local dive masters, and a dedicated support crew. We are united by a love of the ocean and a commitment to making every guest feel welcome, prepared, and looked after.
Expect clear briefings, practical support with equipment, and guides who share their knowledge of Pemba’s underwater life—from your first breath to an advanced wall dive or a family snorkelling trip.
Our standard
Your safety and comfort shape every dive plan. We keep groups small and adapt each day to the conditions, your certification, and your experience.
PADI instructors and experienced local dive masters at every stage.
Careful preparation, clear briefings, and maintained diving equipment.
Sites selected for weather, current, experience, and guest comfort.
Personal attention for beginners, returning divers, families, and explorers.
Protecting Pemba
Protecting it is part of every experience we offer. Responsible diving is not an extra it is how we move through the water.
Guest stories
Beginners, returning divers, families, and experienced explorers remember different details. The feeling of being looked after is the thread that connects them.
“I had not dived for more than 15 years and had lost confidence. Sufi was the perfect teacher for me and helped rebuild my confidence with a shallow-water refresher session.”
Returning diver
“The team was responsive, accommodating, knowledgeable, kind, and patient. They helped us refresh our skills so that we could enjoy both day and night dives.”
Day & night diving
“We completed four dives over two days and had an excellent experience. Sufi was relaxed, friendly and very knowledgeable.”
Certified diver
“I had never dived before and started from scratch. Soufian made me feel safe at all times, so I could fully enjoy the variety of fish and coral.”
First-time diver
“Our instructor and the team were friendly, calm, and knowledgeable. Great atmosphere, professional team, and unforgettable dives.”
PADI experience
“Another guide took our two young children snorkelling while my wife and I were able to dive together. It was a great day on the water.”
Family experience
“I am mainly interested in macro life, and the team listened to my wishes. I added many new nudibranch species to my list.”
Macro diving
“The warmth and professionalism of the team made us feel at home. Everything was safe, fun, and filled with magical moments.”
Pemba experience
“The crew served surprise snacks and tea on deserted islands. Be sure to do the night dive.”
Night diving
“I first came for a Discover Scuba Dive and returned six months later for my Open Water course. The team is incredibly welcoming and I always felt safe and confident.”
Discover to Open Water
Dive with us
Diving, learning, snorkelling, a family day on the water, or a full Dive and Stay holiday we’ll help you choose the right next step.
