Diving the Crab

Kenya’s Best Scuba Diving Centre

About Diving The Crab

Kenya’s Leading Diving Centre

Diving the Crab, Diani Beach Kenya was established by the renowned boat builder Mario Scianna and has been in operation since 1985. Since taking its first divers underwater for the first time, Diving the Crab has devoted itself to offering professional experienced services to its clients, that come to the area from around the world. The friendly, helpful, experienced and safety driven team have allowed Diving the Crab to be recognised worldwide.

Diving the Crab is a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre offering fun dives for certified divers and a full range of courses from Discover Scuba Diving right the way up to Instructor. Most courses can be conducted at any time and our team of instructors can teach in English, German, French and Swahili!

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Our dive Centres

At Diving the Crab we offer an unforgettable diving experience across two stunning locations: Diani Beach and Chale Island. Our Diani Beach dive centre is open to everyone, offering accessible and exciting diving adventures for divers of all levels. Meanwhile, our Chale dive centre is exclusively for guests staying at Chale Island, providing a more private and serene diving experience surrounded by the natural beauty of this incredible island.

Diani Beach

Chale Island

Diani Beach

Our Diani Beach dive base is located at Nomad Beach Bar, the vibrant heart of Diani Beach. With its lively beach bar atmosphere and breathtaking ocean views it’s the ideal spot to unwind before or after your dive.

The location offers a unique vibe blending the excitement of the beach with the serenity of the sea. In addition to scuba diving you’ll find a variety of other water sports available, so there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking to dive, kayak, windsurf or simply enjoy the tropical surroundings.

Our Team At Diani Beach

We are proud of our team. Diving The Crab has built up a substantial staff base of well trained, professional and friendly staff eager to help in giving you a great diving experience. We have 5 instructors who will lead the experienced divers and show them marine life the normal eye would easily miss. Our captains and crew have years of experience and our receptionists are friendly and helpful.

Leonard

Specialty Instructor

Leonard had been with Diving the Crab since 2004. In love with the underwater world since a young age, he began his diving career in 1992. He has earned the PADI Elite Instructor for the numerous courses he teaches every year, as well as Certificate of Excellence. He enjoys taking photographs of landscapes above and below the water. Thanks to his humor and relaxed nature, he will certainly get you hooked to the underwater world

Samson

Specialty Instructor

Samson is an incredible and patient instructor who also speaks French and German fluently. He began diving in 1990, he started working for Diving the Crab in 2000 and became an instructor in 2004. He is amazing at spotting and identifying the coolest marine life. Currently he lives in Kwale but he grew up along the coast and in his free time he loves listening to music, watching football and socializing.

Omari

Divemaster

Omari began in 2023 as a zero to hero intern, he has been dedicated to his diving and with a great enthusiasm for the underwater world he achieved his Divemaster in early 2024. Omari grew up in Diani and his passion for diving came from his brother who was also a Divemaster. In his free time he enjoys riding bicycles, playing football and swimming.

Winnie

Receptionist

Winnie began working on Chale Island in 2016 at the beginning of 2024 she moved to the main base at Nomads where she is now the receptionist. Winnie’s kindness and enthusiasm makes her the perfect person to welcome you and help you get ready for your dive! In her free time she loves singing, dancing, watching movies as well as reading novels.

Captain Abdalla

Adballa

Captain

Adballa is from Tiwi, learnt how to skipper at a very young age from his father. He has now been a captain for over 25 years and with Diving the Crab since 2005. He also has his PADI open water Diving certification and enjoys swimming as a hobby. He was originally a captain at Jadini when it was still operational but is now the main captain at our main base.

Where to Stay in Diani

Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Nomad Beach Resort, an idyllic resort situated adjacent to Diani Beach Diving The Crab base. Immerse yourself in the amenities and impeccable service of the hotel, ensuring a memorable, care-free, diving holiday. If you prefer a more flexible experience, The Hibiscus House & Apartments provide self-catered accommodation conveniently located near the beach and Diving The Crab.

Diving the Crab guests can receive an additional 10% discount off their dives when they book Hibiscus House & Apartments – please contact us for more information.

Nomad Beach Resort

An award winning hotel on the beach front, just meters from Diving The Crab's Diani dive centre.
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Hibiscus House & Apartments

Self-catered accommodation in the heart of Diani.
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Allamanda Boutique Hostel

Alamanda is a relaxed hideaway where you can unwind, socialise, and feel right at home
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Chale Island

The epitome of pure escapism. Combining nature at its most spectacular, an elegant beach resort and a warm Kenyan welcome, Chale Island provides the perfect backdrop for a scuba diving adventure.

Chale Island is one of a kind in Kenya. With the blissful Indian Ocean, teeming with life literally on your door step, the island also offers mangroves and a coastal forest flourishing with bird and insect life. Nature lovers are in for a real treat here.

Located 600 metres from the mainland, Chale Island is a fantastic bolt-hole getaway, perfect for those that like the idea of remote locations.

Our Team At Chale Island

Chaleboasts a team of well-trained, professional, and friendly staff who are enthusiastic about providing you with an exceptional diving experience and sharing their passion. Our three instructors—Samson, Leonard, and Evans—are dedicated to guiding experienced divers and revealing the fascinating marine life that often goes unnoticed. Our captains and crew bring years of experience to the table, while our receptionists are always welcoming and ready to assist you.

Evans

Specialty Instructor

Evans grew up in a little village north of Mombasa – Mida Creek, where he learnt to love the water. Evans began his diving in 1992 in Malindi, before moving to Watamu where he worked as a rescue diver for 3 years. Evans joined Diving the Crab in 2002 and began his professional career by completing his Divemaster course and in 2008, Evans became an instructor. Now you will find him at our main base in Diani as one of our senior Specialty Instructors. His hobbies include underwater videography, snorkelling and watching football.

Hamadi

Divemaster

Hamadi found his love through the ocean through fishing, but he then began his diving career in 2011 as one of our Dive Guides and achieved his Divemaster with us in 2023 .He can certainly show you a few highlights underwater especially when it comes to all the little critters. If you’re a macro lover Hamadi is your man! In his spare time, Hamadi enjoys fishing and swimming.

Athuman

Receptionist

The biggest smile at Diving the Crab, Athuman is here to welcome you at our dive base. Athuman is not only a receptionist, back in the day in 1996 he began in the diving world by filling tanks before beginning his diving career. Athuman has been a PADI Divemaster since 2001 and although he is not diving anymore, it makes him the perfect guy to welcome you! His favourite hobby after work is watching Man United lose at football.

Captain Ngumbao

Ngumbao

Captain

Captain Ngumbao, our main Captain in Chale, was born in Kilifi and has worked on dive boats since 2005. He learnt how to be a Captain in Watamu while working at a watersports base but primarily he was a fisherman. In his free time he still loves going fishing, playing football, but also traveling. Captain Ngumbaos cheerful nature makes him a delight to have captaining the boat.

Diving the Crab

Kenya’s Best Scuba Diving Centre

About Diving The Crab

Our dive Centres

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