Boats on calm water at sunset off the Kenyan coast

Ocean and Reef Dives

Kenya's coral coast is one of the Indian Ocean's best-kept secrets. Turtles, reef sharks and pristine coral in protected marine parks.

Kenya underwater

The Indian Ocean as it should be.

Kenya's 536-kilometre coastline sits within the Western Indian Ocean, one of the world's recognised biodiversity hotspots. Watamu Marine National Park and the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park protect coral reefs that rival anything in the Red Sea or Maldives, with warm, clear water and visibility that regularly exceeds 20 metres.

All diving with Emrays is delivered through certified PADI dive centres with fully qualified instructors and maintained equipment. Some guests have never breathed underwater; others arrive with an Advanced Open Water card. Either way, there is a dive experience shaped for your level.

Find your level

Dive levels guide.

You do not need a certification to experience Kenya's reefs. Here is where each experience sits.

Discover Scuba (First-timer)

No prior experience needed. Your PADI instructor briefs you in shallow water, then accompanies you on a guided reef dive at 3 to 5 metres. The most common gateway dive in Kenya.

  • No certification required
  • Half-day experience
  • One-on-one instructor ratio
  • All equipment provided

Two-Tank Dive (Certified Divers)

For Open Water certified divers and above. Two guided boat dives in Watamu Marine Park, reaching 15 to 25 metres across two distinct reef sites. Surface interval included.

  • Open Water certification required
  • Full day on the water
  • Turtles, rays and reef sharks common
  • Equipment hire available if needed

Snorkelling (No gear experience)

Not a diver? Kisite-Mpunguti is one of Kenya's finest snorkelling spots. Resident dolphin pods, a thriving coral garden and calm, warm water at the surface.

  • No experience required
  • Life jackets and guides provided
  • Suitable for ages 6 and up
  • Full day including Swahili lunch
All dive sessions are delivered with certified PADI partners. Emrays coordinates access, transfers and logistics. To ask about upgrading to a PADI certification course during your trip, include it in your enquiry.
Dive and ocean journeys

Choose your dive.

Where we dive

Kenya's marine parks.

All dive and snorkel experiences take place within Kenya's protected marine park boundaries.

Coral reef with fish

Watamu Marine Park

Protected since 1968. Coral gardens, turtles and excellent visibility year-round north of Malindi.

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Vibrant coral reef

Kisite-Mpunguti

Kenya's southernmost marine park. Dolphin pods, pristine coral and the cleanest snorkelling water on the coast.

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Divers underwater

Mombasa Marine Park

Fringing reef north of Mombasa. Drop-offs, coral heads and a reliable resident turtle population.

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Ready to go underwater?

Whether it's your first breath below the surface or your fiftieth dive, we'll match you with the right experience and certified partners.