Scuba blue Zanzibar offers the E-learning option if you wish to study the theory part at your own pace before your holiday. You will have to complete the knowledge development portion of the chosen course on your own, either online or after downloading it. This is a great option if you want to save time during your holiday and just focus on the practical part with our instructors, once at our diving center
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. Please note that we do not touch land during any of our trips. Mnemba is a private resort and we are not allowed on it unless it’s an emergency.
Scuba blue Zanzibar is provide transportation from you hotel in Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani and Kiwengwa. but Scuba blue Zanzibar does not provide transportation from Stone Town or other party of Zanzibar island to our diving Centre in Pwani Mchangani (east coast) a taxi driver would normally bring you up, wait for you and take you back at the end of your activity.
Transfer costs are not included in Scuba blue Zanzibar rates but we can help you to book a taxi.
Besides diving, you can also book city tours, spice farm tours, sunset sailing with a local Dhow, parasailing, jet ski safari, Jozani forest tours, deep sea fishing, overnight stays on luxury catamaran, visit Cheetah Rock (a wildlife animal shelter) or enjoy a memorable meal at the very popular The Rock restaurant not only that but also you can book safari Tanzania (Mikumi national park, Serengeti national park, selous game reserve, etc)
Whatever activity you’d like to do, we can help you with bookings and advice.
Our medical facilities have improved a lot over the years. We have North Valley Clinic with very good doctors a few minutes from Pwani Mchangani. There is also Global Hospital in Stone Town. For divers, we have a decompression chamber in Stone Town with a dedicated Danish doctor.
Dive conditions are good all-year-round Sept, Oct, Nov as well as March, Apr is the best dive conditions with less tourists around. The high season is July – Aug and end December.
It is worth bringing USD, which can be exchanged for the local TSH (Tanzanian Shilling). The dollar is usually exchanged at a good rate everywhere. On arrival you can change money at the airport, there are official bank stations located in the airport parking lot. US Dollers banknotes older than 2009 are not accepted everywhere on the island, to avoid problems, best to bring newer bills.
There are only a few ATMs on the island. In the capital, Stone Town, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani, Nungwi, and Paje have them, but they are not always in service and the cash they store is also limited. It is a good idea to have sufficient amount of cash with you
Yes! We often combine diving and snorkel trips to destinations that cater for both such as Tumbatu Island or Mnemba Island excursions. On the double dive trips, while the divers enjoy two different dive sites, the snorkelers can also enjoy snorkeling in two separate locations spending up to two hours or longer in the water! Single dive trips are also available for those not wanting to be out so long.
Because if you fall forward you will land in the boat! 
Like any active sport there is elements of risks, which is why taking professional scuba training and getting properly certified is important. Proper training greatly reduces the elements of risk.
No, your certification will not expire. As an PADI Open Water Diver, your certification is good for life. If you do not actively participate in scuba for an extended period of time, however, it’s a good idea to refresh your skills through the PADI Re Activate class.
The most important reason to get a SCUBA certification is safety. Open water SCUBA classes start by teaching you the basic skills and knowledge that will be integral to your entire dive career, whether you remain at the beginner level or continue to advance your education.
SCUBA BLUE ZANZIBAR
We offer daily snorkeling and scuba diving trips as well as providing a variety of PADI COURSES, from beginner to Advanced.
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