Bellville Underwater Club

Cape Town & Western Cape, South Africa

The team at Bellville Underwater Club are your gateway to the often-overlooked wonders of Cape Town’s chilly but captivating waters. We love their old-school, club-first approach, which feels like joining a community rather than just booking a dive. This is the place for divers who appreciate regular, social dives with knowledgeable locals, especially if you’re looking to explore the Western Cape’s famous kelp forests and numerous wreck sites. Forget the glossy brochures; Bellville Underwater Club is about getting wet with people who genuinely love diving here. We’ve joined them on Sunday morning trips to sites like Partridge Point, finning through dense kelp stalks, sunlight dappling from above, with pyjama sharks peeking out from rocky crevices. They’re excellent for CMAS and IANTD training, but really, it's their ongoing club dives that stand out. You’ll find them doing regular air and nitrox fills for members, and if you’re keen on consistent dives and making local diving friends, this is our top pick. Just remember your 7mm wetsuit – it’s cold, but the visibility can be stunning.