About Cool Zanzibar
Professional diving and quad tour organizer!
Let Cool Zanzibar take you on one of our diving, snorkeling or quad animated excursions in Zanzibar! We are among the best on the island – with more than 25 years experience of running a diving center brought directly from Hurghada, Egypt and the newest quads on island – you won’t find better! We also provide the best quality versus price – so you won’t be disappointed! We have our own European & local staff (Multilanguage service), four boats (two dhows, one fiber boat and one speed boat), more than 90 sets of diving and snorkeling equipment, and 7 brand new Can Am Outlander 450cc for you to enjoy the ride!
Mnemba Atoll is the most famous marine conservation area in Zanzibar – it is the best place for diving and snorkeling and one of the top things to do as far as water activities in Zanzibar.
Crystal clear blue waters with visibility up to 30 meters and temperature about 27 °C makes it perfect place for an underwater adventure. It consists of a seven by four kilometers reef, containing the tiny Mnemba Island. The coral reefs here a fabulous world of colorful fauna and flora - shoals of fish, colorful snails, star fish, beautiful corals, where you can also encounter turtles and common dolphins. It is home to so many different species of fish and the crystal clear water makes it a snorkeler and diver’s paradise.
Prices & Info
We have 4 scuba diving centers on the island: in the North-East part of the island in Kiwengwa (our Main Diving Center) and in Pwani Mchangani – TUI BLUE Hotel, and in the North-West part of the island in Mangapwani – SEA CLIFF RESORT & SPA and in Kendwa. Quads center is located in Kiwengwa.
Transfer
Please check on the map if we offer free transfer from your hotel, if not we will organize a special pick up from your location.
Working with us:
Prices
| ACTIVITY | PRICE |
|---|---|
| SNORKELING (Included: Marine Ticket Mnemba, water, fruits, snorkeling guide, full equipment) |
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| Snorkeling Adult (half day trip) | 45$ |
| Snorkeling Kids up to 10 y/o (half day trip) | 30$ |
| QUADS TRIP (Included: half day trip, Cam 450CC Outlander, quad guide, water, fresh juice in a bar) |
|
| 1 quad – 1 person | 100$ |
| 1 quad – 2 persons | 120$ |
| DIVING (Included: Marine Ticket Mnemba, water, fruits, instructors, diving equipment) |
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| Intro dive (2 dives x 30 min, max 12 m, no certification needed) | 140$ |
| 1 dive + 1 snorkeling (50 min dive, half day trip) | 85$ |
| 2 dives (2 x 50 min, 1 half day) | 110$ |
| 4 dives (4 x 50 min, 2 half days) | 220$ |
| 6 dives (6 x 50 min, 3 half days) | 310$ |
| 8 dives (8 x 50 min, 4 half days) | 400$ |
| 10 dives (10 x 50 min, 5 half days) | 480$ |
| Extra Tumbatu | 25$ |
| Diving computer rental | 5$ |
| SSI & PADI DIVING COURSES (Included: digital materials + certification, diving equipment, instructors) |
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| Refresher Course | 40$ |
| Basic Diver (1 pool session, 2 dives max 12m, 6 months valid certification) | 180$ |
| Scuba Diver (1 pool session + theory, 2 dives, max 12 m, lifelong certification) | 335$ |
| Open Water (1 day pool session + theory, 2 days - 4 dives max 18 m, lifelong certification) | 470$ |
| Advanced Open Water (5 dives) | 470$ |
| Specialty Courses (price starting from ->) | >168$ |
| COOL DAY OUT (full day trip) (Included: dhow cruise, dala-dala ride, snorkeling equipment, all inclusive food & drinks, during lunch beer & wine) |
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| Adult | 100$ |
| Kids up to 10 y/o | 80$ |
| STAND-UP PADDLE RENTAL | |
| 3-hours rental | 20$ |
| CATAMARAN EXCURSIONS | |
| Multiple choice of excursions – ask us about it | |
Payment
Our price list is in US Dollars, although we accept cash in Euros, US Dollars, Tanzanian Shillings and British Pound Sterling according to Zanzibar exchange rate. We also accept online payment via email link, but the surcharge is 4%.
Early booking – if you book with us in advance (min. 5 days prior to your activity) you will receive 10% discount on all activities. Book by filling in the contact form.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds can only be given if the booking is cancelled with at least 24 hours’ notice. For more details and conditions for prepaid bookings, please contact us.
Bad weather in the morning is not a reason to cancel the trip, unless it makes the trip unsafe.
No refund would be given to the following:
- Divers who decide not to dive due to personal reasons;
- Guests who do not arrive on time at the specified meeting point;
- Cancellations made within less than 24 hours will be charged at full rate.
Considerations
You’ll be required to fill out a medical questionnaire before you can start a course with us. If you read through it and are able to answer all the questions with NO, then there is no need to go and see a doctor. If there is a question that you would answer with YES, then you have to get a medical clearance from a doctor before you can start the course.
Flying Guidelines
For 1 dive you must not fly less than 12 hours after your last dive.
For multiple dives (2 or more) you must not fly less than 18 hours after your last dive.
Limitations
For everyone under 16, we will need a parent/guardian to accompany them on the boat. If the guardian is not diving, they can join for snorkeling in Zanzibar.
Certification & Equipment
All our scuba dive staff is a member of the recognized international instructor scuba schools such as: PADI, SSI, NDL and CAMES.
All our staff - diving instructors, snorkeling and quad guides, boat captains, is trained in Emergency First Response CPR, First Aid.
Dive Insurance
Our instructors have DAN’s insurance covering instructor and student.
If you are already a certified diver, we highly recommend that you have a diving insurance. In case you do not have one or do not know which one to chose, check DAN’s temporary memberships that could cover your activity during your holidays.
Quads insurance
We have a special quad insurance for any emergency cases, covering up to 250,000$ for each event. But be aware that there are no good hospitals on the island, so we strongly stress that safety comes first when you go on the quad.
Boats equipment
We have four boats (dhows, fiber and speed boat) which are all equipped with mobile phones, life jackets, snorkel vests, safety rings, first aid kits, emergency oxygen units and one or two engines with the backup engine.
Scuba Diving equipment
- 12 L Aluminium Tanks
- Best collection of scuba equipment Aqualung, ScubaPro, Mares, Crisi.