Blue World Diving - Mafia Island
The team at Blue World Diving are what makes diving in Mafia Island truly shine. We’ve known them for years, and they’ve built a reputation for being incredibly knowledgeable about the local reefs, particularly around Chole Bay. If you’re looking for a dive operation that feels more like diving with friends than a commercial enterprise, they’re our pick. They’re PADI 5-star, so you know the training standards are solid, but it’s their passion for Mafia’s delicate ecosystem that really stands out. Diving with Blue World often means small groups, which we appreciate for a more intimate experience. We’ve spent many a surface interval chatting about anything from the latest shark sightings to the best local coffee. They’re fantastic at spotting the small stuff, like leaf fish swaying in the current or a well-camouflaged stonefish – details you might miss if your guide isn't paying close attention. We’d suggest opting for an early morning dive with them; the light filtering through the water into the coral bommies, often accompanied by schools of snapper waking up, is simply magical. They’re also excellent at tailoring dives to conditions, finding the sheltered spots if the wind picks up, ensuring you always get the best of what Mafia has to offer that day.
- Location
- Mafia Island, Tanzania, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -7.969645, 39.742070
- Phone
- +255 777 474 911
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.mafiaisland.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:35390]
- Address
- Kinasi Lodge & Blue World Diving, Mafia Island, Tanzania (united Rep.)
Dive Sites Near Blue World Diving
Blue World Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Mafia Island.
- Bwejuu Wall (wall)
- Bwejuu Wall (wall)
- Chekechea (reef)
- Chole Reef North (reef)
- Coral Gardens (reef)
- Coral Islands (reef)
- Corinne’s Reef (reef)
- Critters Alley (reef)
- Cryptomania (reef)
- Dindini Wall (wall)
- Hulls Rock (reef)
- Jina Wall (reef)
- Juani North (reef)
- Juani South (wall)
- Kasa (cave)
Other Dive Centres in Mafia Island
- Action for Oceans Eco Dive - ["PADI"]
- Mafia Island Diving ltd - PADI
Best Time to Dive in Mafia Island
The warmest water temperatures in Mafia Island occur in January, averaging 28.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.8°C (air: 27.8°C)
- February: 28.8°C (air: 28.0°C)
- March: 28.8°C (air: 27.8°C)
- April: 28.8°C (air: 27.0°C)
- May: 28.8°C (air: 26.9°C)
- June: 28.8°C (air: 26.0°C)
- July: 28.8°C (air: 25.2°C)
- August: 28.8°C (air: 25.0°C)
- September: 28.8°C (air: 25.3°C)
- October: 28.8°C (air: 26.1°C)
- November: 28.8°C (air: 27.0°C)
- December: 28.8°C (air: 27.7°C)
Marine Life in Mafia Island
Home to 165 recorded species including 94 hard corals, 63 reef fish, 3 sharks & rays, 2 jellyfish, 1 other, 1 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Stripy (Katsuwonus pelamis) - Reef Fish
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Bullet Mackerel (Auxis thazard) - Reef Fish
- Tuna (Thunnus alalunga) - Reef Fish
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Tail-spot Squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum) - Reef Fish
- Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora verrucosa) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Mafia Island
Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories