Spanish Dancer Divers - Zanzibar & Pemba

The team at Spanish Dancer Divers are our pick when you’re looking for a smooth operation on Zanzibar’s north coast. They run a tight ship, which we appreciate, especially when currents can be a bit frisky out at sites like Leven Bank. What they do best is simple, well-organised diving, and they do it consistently. We love that their boats are always well-maintained and the gear, even rental kit, feels fresh. Heading out from Nungwi means you’re close to some cracking drift dives. Our favourite is probably Mnemba Atoll. Yeah, it can get busy, but the sheer volume of fish is something else. Think big schools of snappers and sweetlips, sometimes so thick you feel like you’re swimming through a living curtain. We’ve had great luck spotting green turtles there too, just serenely munching on the coral. A practical tip: if you’re a keen photographer, try to get on their earliest boat out. You’ll often beat some of the crowds and get that gorgeous morning light filtering down. The dive guides are particularly good at spotting the smaller stuff, nudibranchs and leaf fish, which is always a bonus. Spanish Dancer Divers feels like a solid choice for divers who want reliable, no-fuss diving with a professional touch.

Location: Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: -5.731414, 39.291140
Phone: +255 777 417 717
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.divinginzanzibar.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:22581]
Address: Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania (united Rep.)

Dive Sites Near Spanish Dancer Divers

Spanish Dancer Divers 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