Fun dive and PADI Discover - very good standard I came here with my girlfriend. She undertook a PADI ‘Discover’ course (never dived before) as well as... read more 2 fun dives and I did 2 fun dives as I already have PADI Advanced. Initially and 2 days before we dived we walked in and made an enquiry, explained our requirements, explained both of our diving experience and was told it would be 130USD per person. To our surprise, when we went on the morning of the dives they charged 180USD for my partner, which was not explained. Either there was misunderstanding at the time or staff should confirm the information they are passing to customers. Nevertheless, this was as great an experience I’ve had with a lot of PADI schools. The fun dives (one in the morning 1 afternoon) were accompanied with dive masters who were very well versed in their role and the dive sites, they pointed out all of the maritime life along the route, they delivered a comprehensive safety brief before we boarded the boats. My girlfriend undertook an hour of instruction prior to diving as per the Discover course, she said the instruction was very good. Equipment wise, their stuff was serviceable and worked well - international standard as I would expect from a PADI approved school. Nice extras include the fruit, tea, water and biscuits provided in between dive 1 and 2 - refreshing and replenishing. Also, the free transfer from our hotel to the... I came here with my girlfriend.

She undertook a PADI ‘Discover’ course (never dived before) as well as 2 fun dives and I did 2 fun dives as I already have PADI Advanced.

Initially and 2 days before we dived we walked in and made an enquiry, explained our requirements, explained both of our diving experience and was told it would be 130USD per person. To our surprise, when we went on the morning of the dives they charged 180USD for my partner, which was not explained. Either there was misunderstanding at the time or staff should confirm the information they are passing to customers.

Nevertheless, this was as great an experience I’ve had with a lot of PADI schools. The fun dives (one in the morning 1 afternoon) were accompanied with dive masters who were very well versed in their role and the dive sites, they pointed out all of the maritime life along the route, they delivered a comprehensive safety brief before we boarded the boats.

My girlfriend undertook an hour of instruction prior to diving as per the Discover course, she said the instruction was very good.

Equipment wise, their stuff was serviceable and worked well - international standard as I would expect from a PADI approved school.

Nice extras include the fruit, tea, water and biscuits provided in between dive 1 and 2 - refreshing and replenishing. Also, the free transfer from our hotel to the dive school which saved us a 20 minute walk and meant we could eat breakfast at our hotel rather than rush off to make the 0830 start.

Having dived at a number of establishments now and as I have seen fairly normal, the school would add to the experience by providing photographs taken on the dive, this was not a done thing.

Overall a very good experience from start to finish and worthy of the 4 stars. More read less

Awsome diving! Me and my girlfriend came here for the diving and decided to do our advanced open water course.

The staff is... read more just awesome and very helpful, especially our instructor Willie!

My girlfriend had som issues with seasickness but the staff were really helpful and managed to motivate here to finish the course.

The staff is really relaxed but serious enough when it comes to diving! read less

Amazing dive !! First I did the open water dive, that was very nice and good instructor. Than I did the advanced with... read more a very good instructor Beka he made me comfortable. The night dive and the deep dive were the best dives of all I did by buccaneer !! Very nice and helpfull people by buccaneer read less

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver-Course During my 4 days stay in Paje on Zanzibar, I managed to become a PADI AOW-Diver and get a total... read more of 8 dives with Buccaneer Diving. My instructor for the 5 required dives and the theory was Alec Bieber called Chui. For the knowledge parts and for the diving, as well as for cracking jokes between dives in the break on boat, he was very good. I always felt in good hands. The rest of the crew, Arnold, Didi, Alex etc., also was good. They created a friendly and fun but still a professional atmosphere. You felt welcome 🙂 read less

Best experience + instructor I took my Open water diving certification and Advanced diving certification at Padi on Zanzibar. My instructor was Chui, and... read more he is the most helpfull, calm, sweet, super awesome diving instructor you can get.

He knows what he is doing and wants us to feel comfortable with every situation.

I had a hard time taking the mask off in the saltwater, and when he felt that I had a hard time, he was there holding my arm, so I could feel him.

I would recomand Chui for sure!

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If in doubt ask for Polar 😉 We went there with no plan and had the best scuba experience with Padi Certification! Polar was our instructor and... read more he was so much fun! We learned almost 200 pages in 3 days and Polar was really demanding (like a proper professional) If you are looking for a diving, definitely see these guys and ask for Polar! read less