Question 1

Where is Scuba Duka located?

Accepted Answer

Scuba Duka is located inside Soul Breeze Beach Resort on Diani Beach Road, at the southern tip of Galu, Diani Beach, Kenya. Postal code: 80400.

Question 2

What scuba diving courses does Scuba Duka offer?

Accepted Answer

Scuba Duka offers PADI and SSI scuba diving courses for all levels: Try Scuba (beginner intro), SSI Open Water Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, SSI Stress and Rescue Diver, SSI Divemaster, and specialty courses including Perfect Buoyancy, Marine Ecology, and Shark Ecology.

Question 3

How much does scuba diving cost at Scuba Duka Diani Beach?

Accepted Answer

Try Scuba starts at $144 when booked online ($160 regular). A full Open Water certification course starts from $400. Guided dive packages for certified divers start from $110 for 2 dives with all equipment, boat trip, and refreshments included.

Question 4

Do I need experience to dive with Scuba Duka?

Accepted Answer

No experience is needed for the Try Scuba session. You will receive pool training with a certified instructor before entering the ocean. Our instructors are with you at all times.

Question 5

Is Scuba Duka PADI or SSI certified?

Accepted Answer

Scuba Duka is both PADI and SSI certified. Every instructor holds dual PADI and SSI certification. The teaching team has also been certified by an SSI Diamond Instructor — the highest rating in SSI.

Question 6

What dive sites can I visit with Scuba Duka?

Accepted Answer

Scuba Duka dives at Diani Beach's best reef sites including Mwanamoji (turtles, stingrays, eels — 20m), Kisima Mungu (white-tip reef sharks, whale sharks, photography — to 31m), and Kinondo Reef (tuna, barracuda, pelagic fish — 15m).

Question 7

Can Scuba Duka accommodate people with disabilities or health conditions?

Accepted Answer

Many people with health conditions can dive safely with proper medical clearance. We accommodate divers with conditions like high blood pressure, joint problems, and thyroid issues when medically cleared. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Question 8

Does Scuba Duka offer snorkelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Scuba Duka offers snorkelling experiences at Diani Beach's coral reefs and can arrange snorkelling tours for non-divers.

Question 9

Does Scuba Duka hire kayaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scuba Duka rents kayaks for exploring the Diani South Coast shoreline. You can paddle to Robinson Island Sand Bank, explore near Galu, or discover Chale Island. Perfect for non-diving days.

Question 10

What languages does Scuba Duka teach in?

Accepted Answer

Courses and guided dives are offered primarily in English and Swahili. Our team has global experience and can accommodate international visitors.

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