PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center & Watersports Shop

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Cleanup Initiative

Be part of our conservation project by raising awareness as well as giving hands-on help.

We recently went out to do some cleanup skin dives (snorkel diving) as well as cleanups at dive sites in and around our town, Gordon’s Bay. There’s a lot of trash in and around the water that needs to be removed and we decided to open up this event to the public, making it a community effort.

Everyone is welcome, divers and non-divers. Please keep an eye on our Facebook Events page for the Dive Site Cleanup dates.

Gloves and bags will be provided.

We Protect what we Love... be part of the movement!

You can also help by sharing this initiative on your social platforms.

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Where to start with Diving

I want to Dive, where do I start?

Are you new to diving or do you want to further your dive education?

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Guided Shore & Boat Dives

Fun
Dives

Join us for guided fun dives around False Bay. We offer boat dives and shore dives from Gordon’s Bay to Pringle Bay as well as Simon’s Town and surrounds.

Explore False Bay

Ocean
Safaris

Tours can be accompanied by a marine biologist, who will provide valuable insight into the biodiversity and history of False Bay.

Scuba

Open
Water

If you’ve always wanted to scuba dive, this is where it starts.

Development

Career

Start your Career as a PADI Professional here. Become an Internationally Recognised Dive Professional.

Courses

Shark
Life

Understanding shark behaviour and biology is the first step towards conserving them.

Dive Tours

Tra
vel

Experience the best Africa has to offer on our tailor-made dive trips. Africa boasts some of the world's best dive spots and amazing diversity.

The Team

We have a dynamic & capable team that is excited to help you start your scuba & watersport adventure. We are a family-oriented business creating lasting memories together.

We Protect what we Love. Be part of the movement!

Google Review

Our whole scuba experience with Just Africa Scuba was the absolute best!

I was incredibly nervous initially, and Marius constantly put as at ease and was so patient which made everything so much easier.

Would highly recommend using Marius and his team for your scuba courses. They are professional, patient and highly skilled which
truly added to our experience! Thank you again, to Just Africa for a great time! 🤿

Shanon Geyser

Google Review1

I can confidently say that this was one of THE MOST AMAZING experiences ever!

Such a fun and professional team that goes the extra mile for their clients and always wants nothing but the best for each individual.
It was such a privilege to learn how to be an open water diver with a team that has a passion and love for the sea and its creatures.
I 100% recommended you take your first breath underwater with JUST SCUBA!

Erin-Luca Scott

Facebook Review

Just Africa Scuba is the epitome of a dive centre.

They accommodated my, very demanding, schedule and got me from an advanced diver to a dive master, with Four specialties,
within two months. The expertise combined with an actual passion that the crew have, exceeds any other centre I have dove with.
Just Africa Scuba went over and above what they were required or expected on the daily, including and not limited to a fully stocked
Red Bull fridge and an eagerness to match. I can’t wait to go back to Gordon’s Bay for this under-the-radar gem of a dive centre and
add to the 40+ dives I have already done with them!!
If it wasn’t clear enough, a very high recommendation goes out to Just Africa Scuba!!

Mischa Hügli

TripAdvisor Review

I loved being part of the Just Africa Scuba family for a day

I reached out to Just Africa Scuba very spontaneously via WhatsApp to join them for a dive next morning. They got back to me
very quickly and Mari was of great help figuring out the details as well as the gear on the phone. She nailed everything and I was
very happy to have her as my dive guide/buddy during the dive. Thanks again Mari :)

If you are in the Cape Town area and interested in diving, reach out to them, I can highly recommend it.
I will certainly do so when I am back in Capetown!

Shana

TripAdvisor Review 1

Great dive centre in Gordons Bay

Wonderful experience. The team at Just Africa Scuba are doing things right. I have just completed 2 courses with Marius and the team,
right from the get go I felt relaxed. Professional staff, great gear, extensive dive knowledge.
I would highly recommend Just Africa Scuba!!

TristanDB

Facebook Review 1

Dankie vir die BESTE diens!!

Julle het alles vir ons moontlik gemaak! Ek sou nie my duik kurses by enige iemand anders kon klaar maak nie!
Mari, baie dankie vir al jou geduld, motivering en ondersteuning tuidens die kursus!! As dit nie vir julle en julle vriendelikheid was nie,
sou ek seker nou nog nie n kursus voltooi het nie. Ek sal enige iemand na julle toe verwys!!! Alles wat julle vir ons gedoen het
waardeer ons op reg!!!
SIEN JULLE BESLIS WEER!!!

Shane Knoetze

TripAdvisor Review 2

Open water scuba diving

Excellent scuba diving course, Marius is a great instructor and they have great scuba equipment at good prices.
Loved it!

Phumi S

Google Review2

Very pleasant experience with friendly and very professional people.

Schalk completed his PADI open water course very quickly and comfortably and I did my PADI refresher.
We will definitely go diving with Marius and his team regularly in the future.

Elmarie van Wyk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limits?

In most regions, the minimum age is 10 years old, however in some areas, local law may require a higher minimum age limit. Young participants need the approval and support of their parent or guardian. There is no upper age limit. To dive, you must be in good overall health, particularly your respiratory and circulatory systems. Mentally, you need a mature attitude, good judgement and the self-discipline to follow diving guidelines.

What about my ears?

Your ears will not be a problem, assuming you have no irregularities in your ears and sinuses. The discomfort is the normal effect of water pressure pressing on your eardrums. Fortunately, our bodies are designed to adjust to pressure changes in our surroundings – you just need to learn how. If you have no difficulties adjusting to air pressure when flying, you'll most likely experience no problems learning to adjust to water pressure while diving.

I'm not a great swimmer?

You certainly don't have to be a good swimmer. As long as you can stay afloat and have basic swimming abilities - it doesn't matter if this is a slow doggy paddle. Your PADI Instructor will assess this.

Is diving risky?

Diving does present some inherent risks. You can reduce your chances of having problems while diving by following basic safety rules and learning simple skills. Your dive professional takes precautions, uses experience and exercises good judgement to help keep you as safe as possible. People dive safely every day. However, any time people are in the water and are breathing compressed gas underwater, there is the potential for problems to occur.

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PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center

Our PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center & Watersports Shop is located in Gordon's Bay, a lovely coastal town 40km from Cape Town CBD. We mainly explore the beautiful marine life of False Bay.

Make Scuba Diving Your Career

We focus on training confident and conservation-conscious divers and dive instructors. This is achieved through personal attention, incorporating life skills in our courses, and our persuasive love and respect for the ocean.

PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center

We have an on-site swimming pool and luxurious 4-star hotel accommodation at the Krystal Beach Hotel. Enjoy drinks & meals at the restaurant with beautiful views of the marina, ocean and mountains in Gordon's Bay.

Krystal Beach Hotel

Just Africa Scuba Centre & Watersports Shop

Shop a variety of watersports gear, book dives, and explore courses with Just Africa Scuba—your go-to dive centre and watersports shop in Gordon’s Bay, Cape Town, South Africa.

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