Buccaneer Diving - Zanzibar & Pemba

The team at Buccaneer Diving are what makes this operation special. They’re based right on Paje Beach, a spot we’ve always found a bit more laid back than some of Zanzibar’s busier hubs. They’re a PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre, so you know the training is top-notch, from your first open water dives to instructor development. We’ve always been impressed with their approach to local diving, especially in Pemba. They put a lot of effort into finding those less-dived spots, and it pays off. Expect to hear some genuine excitement from the dive guides when they surface. We’ve seen healthy patches of hard coral here, brain corals in particular, with the light catching iridescent parrotfish as they graze. On a good day, the visibility can stretch for 30 metres, turning the deeper walls into something truly dramatic. Look out for the resident green turtles, often spotted munching on seagrass near the shallows. Our favourite tip for diving with Buccaneer? Ask about their day trips further afield. That’s where you’ll really feel the difference, escaping the crowds and getting onto reefs that feel genuinely pristine. They’re brilliant at catering to divers who want more than just a quick dip.

Location: Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: -6.267222, 39.535830
Phone: +255 778 676 701
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.buccaneerdiving.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star CDC [padi:3615]
Address: Arabian Nights Hotel, Paje, Zanzibar East Coast, Zanzibar, Tanzania (united Rep.)

Dive Sites Near Buccaneer Diving

Buccaneer Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Zanzibar & Pemba.

Abbas reef (reef)
Abbas reef (reef)
ALMASI - 3m (wreck)
Anemona City (reef)
Anemona City (reef)
Aquarium (reef)
Aquarium (reef)
Aquarium (reef)
ATA - 0m (wreck)
Barracuda Point
Bawe Island - North (reef)
Bawe Island - North (reef)
Bawe South (cenote)
Bawe South (reef)
Cement wall (wall)

Other Dive Centres in Zanzibar & Pemba

Best Time to Dive in Zanzibar & Pemba

The warmest water temperatures in Zanzibar & Pemba occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
February: 28.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
March: 28.1°C (air: 27.7°C)
April: 28.1°C (air: 26.1°C)
May: 28.1°C (air: 26.1°C)
June: 28.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
July: 28.1°C (air: 24.8°C)
August: 28.1°C (air: 24.9°C)
September: 28.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
October: 28.1°C (air: 26.2°C)
November: 28.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
December: 28.1°C (air: 27.3°C)

Marine Life in Zanzibar & Pemba

Home to 331 recorded species including 266 reef fish, 14 sea snails & nudibranchs, 10 seagrass & algae, 8 hard corals, 8 sharks & rays, 7 sea cucumbers.

Notable Marine Life

thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Species code: Tc (Thalassodendron ciliatum) - Seagrass & Algae
halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
Humpbacked conch (Gibberulus gibberulus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
cowry (Monetaria moneta) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
cloth-of-gold cone snail (Conus textile) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Golden-Yellow Cone (Conus flavidus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Rock Cod (Cephalopholis boenak) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Zanzibar & Pemba

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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