Dive Centre

The Aliwal Dive Centre, a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Resort, is situated in the heart of Umkomaas, on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. We are ideally located for daily charters to Aliwal Shoal and the 2 nearby wrecks ‘Nebo’ and ‘Produce’. Our Dive Charter Operation enjoys all the conveniences one would expect of a Premier Dive Centre in South Africa.

Join the Aliwal Dive Centre team on the Raggie Bonanza, Shark Fest or the unforgettable, annual Sardine Run.

We also offer daily Baited Shark Dives, Shark Cage Diving & Snorkeling, Reef & Wreck Dives, Boat Excursions & Snorkel Trips, Padi Scuba Dive Courses and Accommodation

• Regularly maintained dive gear for hire
• Hot showers
• Kit storage room
• Air Fills
• Staff to load equipment

• Nitrox up to 40%
• Breakfast deck with sea views
• Plenty of drying space
• Accommodation above

Enjoy an exhilarating launch through the surf on one of our eight metre rib’s fitted with twin 100HP Yamaha 4 Stroke motors.

Our main skippers are two of the most experienced skippers in Umkomaas and together have done over 24000 surf launches. You are in the best hands. Relax in the knowledge that our boats are fitted with all the required safety equipment:

Seaworthy Certificates reviewed annually / Emergency oxygen / First Aid Kit / Life jackets / Full Category C safety Equipment / Radio contact and Emergency Assistance Plan with dive shop & other boats / Cell phone