Sharpen your scuba skills on a focused two-day PADI Advanced Open Water course in Zanzibar. Five guided dives — including deeper dives to 30 m/100 ft — explore fringing reefs, reef channels and marine-protected pockets off Unguja.
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Surface light fractures across the Indian Ocean as you step onto the dive boat — a warm, saline breath that promises the quiet and color below.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days (approx. 6 hours on-water per day)
Fitness Level
Expect to be in good cardiovascular shape and comfortable with repeated dives, boat transfers, and heavier gear.
Wildlife
History
Zanzibar’s reefs grew alongside a long coastal trading history — Omani and Swahili maritime routes shaped local fishing and boatbuilding traditions that still support dive communities.
Conservation
Many operators brief guests on reef-safe practices; support marine-protected areas and avoid touching coral — coral bleaching and overfishing remain local concerns.
Reserve your spot on the Zanzibar: 2 Day PADI Advanced Open Water Course with Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your logbook and ID
You’ll need proof of prior Open Water certification and dive logs for course credit and to track deep dives.
Hydrate before and between dives
Hot, salty days and multiple dives increase dehydration risk — sip water during surface intervals to reduce fatigue and ear problems.
Practice ear equalization proactively
Descending to 30 m can be uncomfortable if you don’t equalize early and often — stop, clear, and descend slowly to avoid ear injury.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen and a rashguard
Protect skin from sun and accidental reef scrapes while minimizing sunscreen chemicals that harm coral.
Dive computer
Tracks depth/time and required safety stops for multiple deep dives.
Mask, snorkel and personal fins
Comfort and fit speed skill practice and reduce the chance of mask flooding during training.
Rashguard or thin wetsuit (3mm)
Protects from sun, jellyfish stings and minor reef abrasions during surface intervals.
Logbook and certification card
Required to register course progress and to record advanced open water dives.