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RobinsonIslandSnorkelling
A boat trip to the reefs around Robinson Island with live DJ music on board, cold drinks and fresh fruit. Snorkels and life jackets are provided.
Written by The Scuba Duka team · Reviewed by Ali, founder and Divemaster Instructor · October 2026
The Robinson Island Trip
Robinson Island sits off Kenya’s South Coast, surrounded by shallow, warm water and coral reef. Our Scuba Duka Experience Tour takes you there on our own boats, with a DJ playing live music on the way out and back. Our crew and guides look after you in the water, point out marine life and keep the group together. Between swims you can relax on deck with drinks and fresh fruit. No experience is needed, and the trip suits families, couples and groups of friends. See all our diving and snorkelling experiences.
What’s Included
Boat trip
Return boat transfer to Robinson Island on our boats, Nia and Tai, with an experienced skipper and crew.
Live DJ music
A DJ plays live on board, so the ride out and back is part of the experience.
Drinks
Cold drinks and drinking water on board throughout the trip.
Fresh fruit
A platter of fresh seasonal fruit served between snorkels.
Life jackets
Life jackets in adult and child sizes for everyone on board and in the water.
Snorkels and masks
Clean, well-maintained snorkels and masks, fitted by our crew before you get in.
Underwater
Marine Life You Might See
The reefs around Robinson Island are shallow and clear, so you can see a lot from the surface. Sightings are never guaranteed, but these are what our guides look for.
Reef fish
Butterflyfish, Moorish idols, parrotfish and schools of colourful tropical fish.
Turtles
Green and hawksbill turtles feed and rest on the reefs along the South Coast.
Rays
Blue-spotted stingrays often rest on the sand between coral heads.
Corals
Hard and soft coral gardens in shallow water, home to most of the life you’ll see.
Trip Details
Price
TBC
Per person
Duration
TBC
Including boat transfers
Group size
TBC
Maximum guests per boat
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to be a strong swimmer to snorkel?
You should be comfortable in the water, but you don’t need to be a strong swimmer. Everyone wears a life jacket, which keeps you floating at the surface, and our guides stay with the group.
2. Is the trip suitable for children?
Yes. We have child-sized life jackets and masks. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the boat and in the water.
3. What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. A rash vest or T-shirt helps protect you from the sun while snorkelling. Snorkels, masks, life jackets, drinks and fruit are provided.
4. Can I wear glasses while snorkelling?
Glasses don’t fit under a mask. Contact lenses are fine. Let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to help.
5. What happens if the weather is bad?
Safety comes first. If sea or weather conditions are unsafe, we’ll move your trip to another day or refund you.
6. Can I touch the coral or the animals?
No. Coral is a living animal and is easily damaged. Please look without touching, don’t feed the fish and keep a respectful distance from turtles and rays.
7. Can non-swimmers come along?
Yes. Friends and family who don’t want to snorkel are welcome to stay on board and enjoy the music, drinks and fruit.
Book your Robinson Island snorkelling trip
Both numbers take calls, texts and WhatsApp. +254 790 296404 is our main line. Open every day, 07:30–18:00.
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.
