Avis SCUBAFISH ZANZIBAR Matemwe

Vijf dagen met Scubafish gedoken. Heel tevreden over de professionele leiding en gidsen. Ze weten de beste plekken te vinden, geven goede uitleg, pikken je snel weer op zodra je boven komt en verzorgen een lekkere lunch. Een speciale dank voor duik gids Eva, die de mooiste vissen en slakken aanwees en alle tijd nam voor mijn opfris duik in het zwembad. Ideaal dat Scubafish gevestigd is in ons heerlijke hotel Kena. Klein punt van kritiek; vooraf twee tanks van 15 liter gereserveerd, waarvan er precies tijdens onze week er één in onderhoud was. Uiteindelijk was die niet nodig, omdat de tweede duik heel goed met 12 liter kon.

Good crew, good equipment, good boats, good dive spot what more can you ask for?

Very kind, attentive, and meticulous. Professional PADI dive center. Took a 2-dive package, totally worth it.

Li consiglio. Ambiente friendly, sono molto gentili e professionali. Bellissime le barche in legno che usano. Bravi Ludo e Mucha (così come tutto lo staff).

Équipe très sympa et très pro, à l’écoute, matériel de qualité et bien entretenu.
Superbes sites de plongée.

Super knowledgable and kind staff, new gear and amazing dive locations! Would definitely recommend and I hope I can come back one day!

On a adoré ???? ludo a su nous montrer la faune et la flore avec ses yeux de biologiste marin et de photographe. Merci a toi et a toute ton equipe

Un lieu magnifique à couper le souffle. J’ai partagé avec ma femme un moment inoubliable avec un équipage et des moniteurs de plongée très expérimentés. A l’écoute de toutes les demandes et très présent pour notre plaisir!

I was really looking forward to my first recreational dive at this center, given the positive reviews. However, our experience fell short of our expectations. I had contacted the center a few months prior to inform them that my wife and I were newly certified open water divers, and they had assured us that they would take good care of us.

1. On the dive day, we were surprised to find ourselves paired with two advanced open water divers, which didn't seem fair to us or them, but we decided to go along with it.
2. The dive master chose a dive site on the west bank, labeled as suitable for "experienced" divers on their website. We agreed as long as the conditions were safe and within our depth limits.
3. Unfortunately, the weather conditions weren't ideal, with strong winds, large waves, and a powerful current. Given that it was our first dive, this made us quite uncomfortable and stressed.
4. The dive master's briefing on the boat was disappointingly brief and missed several crucial details. Furthermore, their attitude came across as somewhat arrogant.
5. During our descent, I noticed the absence of the PADI flag for safety, which made me uneasy.
6. Thankfully, the first dive went relatively well.
7. However, during the second dive near the shore where the current was stronger and visibility was poor, my air supply started running low after just 20 minutes. To our surprise, the dive master showed little concern and asked my buddy and me to ascend alone, leaving us in a potentially risky situation. This contradicted what had been mentioned in the briefing about ascending together as a group in case of any problems.

This experience was far from enjoyable, and we felt unsafe throughout. As a result, we decided to book another dive with a different center the following day, where we found the staff to be considerate, attentive, and genuinely helpful.

We only have good things to say about our experience with Scubafish and our dive instructor Ludo. We completed our Open Water PADI there and it was an amazing experience. Ludo is a great teacher and was very patient with his students. He really put us at ease and the whole course was super enjoyable. We are grateful that we had him to introduce us to the world of diving. The dives themselves were really well organised and we were blown away by what we were to able to see. Scubafish base their dives off Mnemba island which is a stunning spot and the experienced divers know the area very well. This allows you to get the most out of it (they know where the reef sharks hide!). Ludo was also kind enough to assist us with our onward journey by organising a lift into town after the course.

We didn’t do any snorkelling with Scubafish but we shared a boat with some snorkellers. They all seemed to have an amazing time (they saw dolphins) and the team were very accommodating to different ages and abilities. Thank you Ludo and team - we had such an amazing time!

Probably the best dive center in Matemwe on Zanzibar. People are friendly and competent. Service is good on shore and on the boat. Equipment is state of the art and well maintained. Definitely a recommendation.
If you book there don’t mention the hotel you stay in. For some hotels they have some type of agreement (probably commission) which will increase your price. Keep quiet - safe money.

Amazing!! Seriously the best dive centre I’ve ever gone out with. Very professional, organised & safe, also so friendly.
Our guide Ludo was super knowledgeable and showed us so many things- even could tell from sound where the dolphins were coming from and lead us into their path so they swam alongside us under the water for a while. Absolutely incredible!!
I also left my GoPro on the boat and they messaged me a photo asking if it was mine then dropped it back to my hotel free of charges
Couldn’t recommend them more!

Super centre de plongée tenu par un couple de français. La localisation du centre est top pour faire de superbes plongées, Laura a été super gentille et réactive pour notre réservation par mail et Ludovic a été un super moniteur pour la journée ! Recommandation de ce centre à 100%

Super friendly and professional dive centre with easy access to the fabulous Mnemba atoll. Great tuition and knowledgeable leaders - highly recommend

Belle structure permettant d'accueillir dans le plus grand confort des plongeurs de tous niveaux.
Le Staff est souriant et chaleureux, donnant un plaisir supplémentaire à la découverte des fonds marins!

I did my PADI Open Water Diver at Scubafish in July 2023. Easy, fast and very uncomplicated. Thank you Sule!

La zone de plongée est magnifique, plein poissons de toutes les tailles et couleurs, plein de mérous, de pieuvres... Nous avons pu nager avec des dauphins qui passaient à proximité. Le couple de français qui dirige le club PADI est parfait.

Superbes plongées, nous étions 2 pour un moniteur. Un moniteur au top qui connaissait parfaitement l’endroit où nous avons découvert pas mal de choses différentes.

Plongées entre 45 et 50 minutes à des profondeurs différentes en fonction des spots.

Merci ;)

My wife and I dove Mnemba Island with Scubafish Dive Center. It was a g=fabulous experience! We are in our late 60"s and are experienced divers. However, we hadn't dove in three years and they recommended a short refresher course the day before our dive. It was well worth it! The instructor Mucha was extremely experienced and a great teacher. When we went on the dive, each couple had a dedicated dive master who knew the reef like the back of his hand. We saw the largest octopus I have ever seen in 30 years of diving. Our instructor Ava was absolutely fantastic. They also picked us up from the hotel on each day. Highly recommended!

Without a doubt, it is the best PADI dive center I have been on.

We were 2 AOW divers (one of us did a refresher course) 1 discover scuba dive and 1 snorkelling.

The DSD and refresher (and OWD) is done in the adjacent pool of the hotel that has a specialised spot for the diving course, going at a 2.5m deep at its center.

Amana, our instructor, was always kind and caring, making everyone feel comfortable. From what we could see on the 3 days we dived, plus the total 7 days staying at the hotel, all instructors were calm, patient and thorough. Safety is at the focous point of the whole process.

Out lovely Babu ???? was a patient and knowledgeable snorkeling guide, helping our friend fight his fear of water.

Amana was not only the DSD instructur but also our guide during the dives and did the most amazing job showing us great spots while keeping us all safe. His calming manner and professionalism were always welcome and we hope to come back to dive with him again. Thank you so much, Amana!

Regarding organisation, the tides make it all a challenge, but either by fiber boat or speed boat, we always got to our Dhow. Once, we left with a bus to get to another boarding spot, but all went as smoothly as when we left from the usual shore. Organisation really 5 stars.

Laura and Jessica, thank you so much for your patience in answering our questions and accommodating us, especially when we had to cancel the dive on such short notice. You are the best ????

If you come to zanzibar for diving, do yourself a favour and go check Scuba Fish. You will not regret it. Ok, maybe you will because you might not want to go anywhere else ????

EDIT after reading some of the less positive comments:

For all the "experienced divers" that complain about the diving time: this side of the island is very much affected by the tides. It means you need to leave and you NEED to come back in a very tight timeline. This will have an impact on your diving time. Either you do one site and a long dive, or you see 2 sites in 2 shorter (never less than 45 min or 50 bar) dive.

Also, for the divers complaining about issues with equipment: if you are an AOW or higher, it is your job to check your equipment before diving. They also have spare everything in the boat in case of an issue. Communication is key.

Super école de plongée, j'ai passé mon open water avec eux. Ludovic est très professionnel et patient. Encore merci à lui et toute son équipe.

Professionals with many years of experience of the island. As an amateur I felt very safe and in good hands here. Big thanks! ????✨ 10/10

Perfectly organized dive and snorkling trip. Very kind and professional instructors! We loved it!

Super équipe, une belle sortie snorkeling !

I had a wonderful experience diving with Scubafish! My friend also got certified and had a great experience as well. The divemasters are great at pointing out sea life I would have never noticed! Be advised that you leave in the morning on a speed boat or wooden boat and the usual dive sites are around Mnemba Island. You debark at a different beach and take a 7 minute bus ride back to the site (due to the tides). Visibility was great although current varies but most dives are shallow! So much micro life to enjoy as well

Download whatsapp to communicate with them as it is much easier.

They also offer snorkeling tours as well.

Bring cash to pay and to tip as it's preferred and cheaper than using a credit card.

They also give you fruit and snacks in between dives!

I'm very happy I chose this company to dive with!

Shoutout to Eva who was my divemaster!

Don't forget to bring tips for the divemasters and crew!