Expertise and Specialisation

Southern Cross Scuba was established in 2003, currently we are running our diving operation in the Indian Ocean Beach Resort, the Diani Reef Hotel and Spa and at Pinewood Village.

We want our customers to discover the Kenyan under water world safely and with fun. Our multilingual staff are professional, highly experienced and they do their very best every day to ensure that our guests enjoy a smooth and relaxing scuba diving experience.

Perfectly working and well fitting equipment is essential for an easy-going diving experience. Southern Cross Scuba imports all its diving equipment from Germany and has it maintained by qualified staff according to current standards.

Licences and Associations

Southern Cross Scuba is affiliated with PADI, the largest and most advanced training agency in the world and we offer all course levels from scuba diver up to dive master.
 

Responsible Travel

Southern Cross Scuba is committed to operating in a responsible and sustainable manner, ensuring that our presence on and over the fragile reefs negatively impact what we do. We have a policy of no touching of sea life, removal of shells or coral pieces and this policy is reinforced before divers enter the water.

Fun Dives

Season: Year round

This short introduction to Scuba diving is designed for people who have never tried this exiting and fulfilling activity before. The program starts at the swimming pool with an informative and concise briefing with a qualified and experienced instructor, after which you will take your first breath underwater!  Your pool training session will last about 45 minutes during which you will be taught the basic skills of scuba diving, as well as gain confidence, essential to your first real dive in the Indian Ocean. Afterwards you will board one of our diving boats and head out to explore the shallow and safe waters of our house reefs. Diving as a buddy team, your instructor will guide through coral gardens and shoals of fish, pointing out highlights and marine life as you experience your first Scuba dive. The dive can last up to one hour, depending on individual breathing rates. After surfacing from your first dive you will return to the dive boat who will bring you back to the gleaming white sands of Diani beach. A thrilling MUST…for anyone with an urge to explore the underwater wonders of the the Indian Ocean.

Scuba Scout

Season: Year round

The scuba scout program is a first introduction to Scuba diving for children from the age of 8 years in a safe environment. The scuba divers from tomorrow will learn some of the basic diving skills and discover about breathing under water in our shallow pool under the direct supervision of our instructor. We are specialized for the training of children with the latest children size diving equipment to give your child maximum of fun and safety in the pool.

PADI Scuba Diver Course

Season: Year round

The PADI Scuba diver course is designed to learn scuba diving and obtain an internationally recognised certification in a short period of time. In this 2 day course you will learn the theoretical and practical basics of Scuba diving. After applying the theoretical knowledge with plenty of practice time in the pool, you will finish of your course with 2 open water dives under the direct supervision of your instructor. 

PADI Open Water Diver Course

Season: Year round

The PADI open water diver course is the entry course for all future diving activities and continuing education and therefore the most important beginner course. In 4 days time you will learn all the necessary skills and theoretical knowledge to become a autonomous scuba diver. The completion of this course allows you to hire equipment, dive either with your partner or under guidance and join further courses to get specialized in different areas of scuba diving everywhere in the world. This is your chance to learn this amazing activity in the tropical warm and clear water of the Indian Ocean.

PADI Adventure Diver

Season: Year round

To become a PADI adventure diver, you need to be certified as a PADI Open water diver (or equivalent) and have the desire to experience
thrilling adventures. This 2 day course starts with a short refresher of your theoretical knowledge to get you up to date before you will gain new skills and experience in 3 new special areas of diving. Choose between boat diving, AWARE fish identification, deep diving, drift diving,
multilevel and computer diving, peak performance buoyancy, search and recovery, underwater naturalist and underwater navigation.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Season: Year round

The Advanced open water diver course is your opportunity to get more in depth information and experience in the wide variety of scuba diving. In this 3 day course begins with a brief theoretical refresher to get you up to date. Then you will learn new skills and techniques in 5 new areas of diving. Deep dive and underwater navigation dive are mandatory, the other 3 specialty dives you choose: AWARE fish identification, boat diving, drift diving, multilevel and computer diving, search and recovery, peak performance buoyancy, and underwater naturalist.

PADI Rescue Diver Course

Season: Year round

The Rescue diver course is counted as one of the most important and challenging courses of all for advanced divers. in 4 days you will learn the most important skills to prevent and solve problems in scuba diving. You will learn all about self rescue, diver stress, emergency first aid, emergency management, equipment problems and rescue/assistance procedures for both conscious and unconscious victims at the surface and underwater. PADI’s rescue diver program will build your confidence as a diver, give you valuable experience in emergency management and prevention and heightens your awareness of the surrounding environment.
 

PADI Dive Master Course

Season: Year round

The first step into the professional career of scuba diving. Achieve in this 2 weeks course all the information about physiology, equipment and assist instructors in conducting pool sessions, open water dives or simple learn how to lead dives in a safe and professional way.

Specialty Diver

Season: Year round

Get the in depth knowledge and experience in one of our specialties. Choose between AWARE coral conservation, deep diving, search and
recovery, drift diving and peak performance buoyancy. You will become more confident, gain more experience in your chosen specialty during this 2-3 days course.
 

Snorkelling

Season: Year round

Make a snorkelling trip to the colourful reefs inside the protected lagoon and discover the beautiful under water world with Southern Cross Scuba!

This 3 hour trip gives you, your friends and family the opportunity to discover the aquatic realm of the Indian Ocean. After a briefing at Aqualand you will receive your equipment and leave the beach in one of our snorkelling boats to reach your destination after a 20 minutes trip. Our experienced boat crew will assist you on site. The reefs inside the lagoon are 1 to 4 meters deep and are perfect for a relaxed snorkelling experience. Our crew will offer you a snack of fresh fruits, drinking water is also provided on board.

Accommodation

We have bases at Indian Ocean Beach Resort, the Diani Reef Hotel and Spa and at Pinewood Village.

Transport

Our guests outside Pinewood Village will be transferred free of charge by our in house taxi service.

Age Restrictions

Of course Southern Cross Scuba welcomes children too – BCD’s, diving suits, fins, masks and regulators with XS mouth pieces are available.