We track 14 dive operators in Diani. 8 teach certification courses (6 PADI, 2 SSI). 5 run snorkelling trips. 3 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Gazi, with 4. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 14. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReefoDivers Diani | 5.0(15) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 14 dive operators in Diani, with the biggest cluster around Gazi. 8 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (6 centres), followed by SSI (2).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $60 to $180 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
3 operators in Diani offer accommodation alongside diving.
5 of the 14 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
ReefoDivers Diani is a small dive base located at the Swahili Beach resort in Diani, Kenya. The operator focuses on certified divers interested in coral reef conservation and offers specialized courses in reef restoration. They maintain coral nurseries and outplant corals onto artificial reef structures.
Diving The Crab is a sports activity location on Diani Beach Road, Kenya, with a 4.5-star rating from 152 reviews. They are open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and offer various water sports.
Yellow Fins Diving Kenya is a PADI 5-star dive center located in Diani Beach, Kenya. They are open daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and offer a range of diving services.
The Scuba Duka Diving Center is a PADI-certified dive center offering various water sports activities. It is located on Diani Beach Road in Kenya. The center is operational daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Ocean Tribe is an award-winning instructor training dive centre located in Diani Beach, Kenya. The operator offers daily dive and snorkel trips to local coral reefs and wrecks, as well as a full range of scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels.
Diani Marine_5*PADI Scuba diving school & ACCOMMODATION is a hotel that also offers PADI scuba diving services. It is located on Diani Beach Road, Kenya, and is open most days from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Diani Marine is a PADI 5-star diving center located in Diani Beach, Kenya. The operator provides scuba diving courses, guided boat trips, and various accommodation options including villas and a village for travelers.
Diani Marine is a PADI 5-star diving center located in Diani Beach, Kenya. The operator provides scuba diving courses, guided boat excursions, and various accommodation options including a village and private villas.
Ocean Tribe is an award-winning instructor training dive centre located in Diani Beach, Kenya. The operator offers daily dive and snorkel trips to local coral reefs and wrecks, as well as a full range of scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels.
| 2 | Diving The Crab | 4.5(152) | none | none | none | none |
| 3 | Yellow Fins Diving | 4.9(202) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | The Scuba Duka Diving Center | 4.6(118) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Ocean Tribe | none | none | $180 | SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Diani Marine_5*PADI Scuba diving school & ACCOMMODATION | 4.4(148) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Diani Marine, Ltd. | none | none | $178 | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Diving Center | none | none | $178 | PADI | Visit |
