Guided 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.

Guided Snorkeling

Explore reefs and kelp forest safely with an experienced guide. A fun family activity.

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

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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.

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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!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Google Reviews

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4.9
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Leah Saunders
8 months ago
I had a wonderful time with the Just Africa Scuba team, Mari was a lovely instructor & provided a super comfortable first-dive experience!
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Ella Jennings
8 months ago
Had a wonderful first dive experience with our lovely instructor, Mari
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Stefanie Thesak
9 months ago
My boyfriend and I took our Open Water Diver course in June and had the absolute best diving instructor in Mari! We searched Google Reviews in advance to find a suitable diving school for us, and Mari's particularly good reviews caught our attention. We were not disappointed - Mari is really very patient, empathetic, professional and just a very good teacher! With her positive attitude, she always made us feel safe and we had a great time on our first dives. Even though the water was freezing cold, we had so much fun!
Overall, we found the diving school to be very professional and the equipment was also top-notch! Cannot wait to dive with them again :)
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Fatima Attwood
9 months ago
Loved the detailed briefing and debriefing to get us comfortable, instructor was very patient..awesome experience.. will definitely do it again🤿🤿
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Benjamin Grobbelaar
10 months ago
Had an amazing time doing my PADI Open Water Diver course with Just Africa Scuba. The pool sessions are fun and in a beautiful hotel. The ocean dives were mesmerizing. The owner and instructor were helpful, informative, patient and professional throughout the course. My only regret is that I can't do another course with them right now due to other commitments.
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Tineke Ackerman
12 months ago
Absolutely incredible experience with Just Africa Scuba! From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to ensure our safety and enjoyment. The dive instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and made sure we were comfortable and confident in the water.

The dive sites were beautiful, with an incredible array of marine life. The equipment was well-maintained, and the briefing sessions were informative and engaging.

The team really had passion and dedication to promoting responsible and sustainable diving practices. They truly care about the marine environment and it shows in everything they do.

I would definitely recommend Just Africa Scuba! If you're looking for a safe, fun, and environmentally conscious dive experience, look no further. It's an amazing experience to dive with them and you won't regret it.
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Marike Fourie
1 year ago
In May 2025 I completed the Emergency First Response – Primary & Secondary Care course with PADI Just Africa Scuba, hosted at Harbour Island in Gordon’s Bay (South Africa). It was an informative and rewarding experience that exceeded expectations.

From the start, the course struck a perfect balance between theory and practice. The self-paced learning modules provided a solid foundation in emergency response principles, allowing me to arrive well-prepared for the in-person sessions. The practical training was comprehensive, engaging, and relevant.

The instructors were professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. They took extra time to ensure we not only understood the techniques but felt confident applying them in real-world scenarios. Their dedication showed through in the realistic simulations they set up, which helped bridge the gap between theory and actual emergency response.

One of the highlights was the extensive CPR session, which was hands-on, and thorough. Practicing these life-saving skills in such a focused and supportive environment made a lasting impact.

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to build strong emergency response capabilities, whether for personal preparedness or professional development. A big thank you to the team at Just Africa Scuba for creating such a high-quality and memorable learning experience.

Our Tripadvisor Reviews

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Great experience under African skies. Family run and safety first company. I did a refresh and guided dives and children got their open water certification. The pool sessions are at a beautiful pool, and the dive sites are stunning.
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jerry
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Amazing diving experience Had an amazing double boat dive with Lihan as an instructor and dive buddy. Absolutely something to do when you’re in SA!
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Wonderful experience in the Kelp forest It was my first shore dive experience and first time diving in Cape Town. Mari did a wonderful job instructing and guiding me. And what we saw was beautiful and amazing. I can highly recommend a kelp forest dive, even in chillier temperatures :)
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Zet
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Professional, Fantastic, Wonderful. My son (14) has just finished his Open Water Qualification with Just AFRICA Scuba. These guys were absolutely wonderful, and he enjoyed every minute of it! Super knowledgeable, professional, and kind. What an awesome experience...
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Nina V
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Just Scuba Course I had the most amazing experience with Just Scuba while completing our Advanced diver course. I used to be quite a nervous diver but with the guidance and reassurance from our instructor Mari, i had absolutely no problem going down. All the instructors were extremely patient and thorough while explaining each skill and dive and our entire group felt safe and really enjoyed our time with Just Scuba.
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Got my PADI open water certification through this company and couldn’t recommend another company more! Thank you!!!!!!!! Just got my PADI open water diving qualification through them! Absolutely loved it. The Instructor Mari was very kind and understanding and helped me through the process while keeping me calm and safe in the water. The owner was extremely kind and bubbly and is always around and not shy to share experience and information.Thank you Just Scub!
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Best dive centre in Cape Town Dive spots were phenomenal! Just Africa Scuba team were fantastic! High energy, highly skilled, an overall amazing experience.
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Local_lindie
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Skill dives made easy! Super happy about my decision to do the Skill dives with Just Africa Scuba. The team was professional, friendly and very helpful, ensuring diver safety whilst having fun. They went the extra mile to ensure I have the correct equipment, setting up my new equipment and getting familiar with it. They answered all my questions with patience and knowledge. Looking forward to many more dives with them.
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Bucket list- Diving in Cape Town. Very professional , friendly and helpful Staff. Dive briefing was 10 of 10. The Skipper was very clear in what he is and will do.I loved the experience.
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drenchers great experience very safe well organized say amazing animals of the sea Miars one great instractor fun!!!! so cool Maris is such a vibe he makes the dive even better when he tells us a funny joke and overall, it's a great experience.!!

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.