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GuidedFun Diving inDiani Beach
Guided boat dives for certified divers. Each morning trip is two dives, from $110 with equipment, tanks, weights and hotel pickup included.
You arrive certified, we handle the equipment, the boat and the site choice, and a guide who dives these reefs every week takes you to whichever one is diving best that morning.
Written by The Scuba Duka team · Reviewed by Ali, founder and Divemaster Instructor · October 2026
Requirement
Certification and logbook
Trip length
Half day, two dives
Group
Small — a handful of divers
Site choice
Decided on the day
Why the site is chosen on the morning
Wind direction, tide state, current and visibility change what these reefs offer from one day to the next. Before the boat leaves we look at the conditions, the tide table and what the guides saw the day before, then pick the reef that will dive well that morning.
It also means we can match the site to the divers on board. Newly certified divers get sheltered coral gardens with easy entries. Experienced divers who want depth or structure get the wreck or a drift. Nobody is asked to swim at somebody else's pace.
How the morning runs
01
Pickup and check-in
Hotel pickup across Diani, Galu, Tiwi and Ukunda. At the centre we check your certification and logbook, confirm your last dive date and fit your equipment properly.
02
Briefing
Site, entry and exit, expected depth, conditions, marine life commonly seen, signals, buddy procedure and the reef guidelines. Questions encouraged before, not after.
03
Two dives, one surface interval
Most reef sites are a short boat ride offshore. Between dives there is fresh fruit and water on the boat while your surface interval runs.
04
Back at the centre
Fresh juice, a rinse, and your dives logged before you leave. Tell us what you want to see tomorrow and we will plan around it.
Where you might dive
Kisima Mungu
TurtlesHealthy coral gardens and frequent green and hawksbill turtle encounters. Often clear.
Map →Milele Reef
MacroRich biodiversity, rays, schooling fish and excellent macro life for photographers.
Map →Galu Reef
Newly certifiedColourful coral and sandy patches. Conditions here often suit divers fresh out of a course.
Map →MV Alpha Funguo
17–31 mA wreck off Diani at 17–31 m. Your certification level and depth experience decide whether it is on the plan.
Map →If it has been a while
If your last dive was more than a year ago, we will suggest a Scuba Skills Update before your first reef dive. Half a day of skills practice in shallow water makes the rest of the week easier. We discuss it when you book, not at the boat, and the choice is yours.
SSI Scuba Skills UpdateFrequently asked questions
What do I need to bring?
Your certification and logbook details, swimwear, a towel and reef-safe sunscreen. Equipment, tanks and weights are provided and fitted at the centre.
Which certifications do you accept?
Any recognised agency, including SSI, PADI, NAUI, CMAS and BSAC. Bring your card or a digital copy and your logbook, and tell us your last dive date when you book.
Can I dive without a buddy?
Yes. Solo travellers are paired with a guide or another diver, and small groups mean nobody is left trailing behind.
How deep will we go?
Within the limits of your certification and the day's conditions. Depth is agreed at the briefing, not negotiated underwater.
What if the sea is rough?
We change the site, move the time, or reschedule. Conditions and your comfort set the plan, and we would rather lose a morning than run a bad dive.
Can non-divers come along?
Often yes, as snorkellers on the same boat where the site suits it. Ask when you book and we will tell you whether the trip works for both.
Do you offer multi-dive packages?
Yes. Two dives cost $110, four $210, six $300, eight $390 and ten $480, used on any days of your stay. All prices →
Who you will dive with
Seven people run the centre, four of them born and raised in Diani Beach. Between the four instructors sit more than 13,000 logged dives on this stretch of the Indian Ocean. Two qualified dive guides, Sampuli and Captain Michael, guide dives alongside them.
Ali
Founder · Divemaster Instructor25+ years diving in Kenya and abroad. Born and raised in Diani Beach.
Kassim
Scuba Instructor17+ years and 8,000+ logged dives, from Diani to Kisite Mpunguti. SSI and PADI certified.
Salim Swaleh
Scuba Instructor4,000+ logged dives on Diani sites. Teaches SSI beginner to specialty courses.
Omari
Scuba InstructorSSI and PADI Open Water Instructor, 1,000+ logged dives. Shoots underwater photo and video.
Sampuli
Dive GuideBorn and raised in Diani Beach. 100+ logged dives. Guides guest divers and runs equipment checks.
Michael
Dive Guide · Captain20+ years scuba diving and captaining boats. Handles the boat and guides dives.
