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From Reef to Wreck: Discover Diving with ScubaCo Diving & Travel

The coastal world off the shores of Umkomaas, Durban, has offered curious travellers an adventure like no other. With ScubaCo Diving & Travel, safely discover the beauty of the coastline from its reefs to shipwrecks while spotting creatures like sharks up close. As a premier specialist charter operation with a stern focus on large predator interactions, they have built a reputation on providing personalised experiences. Alongside the diving trips, their range of carefully curated scuba diving courses, travel packages and even accommodation offerings, anyone can discover the beauty of diving with ScubaCo Diving & Travel.

Dive along the Aliwal Shoal with ScubaCo Diving & Travel

Only about 5km from the KwaZulu-Natal coast, ScubaCo Diving & Travel takes travellers on a journey through the Aliwal Shoal. This Marine Protected Area boasts a variety of reefs with its dive sites ranging in depth, ensuring an unforgettable experience for divers of all skill levels.

With ten reef sites to choose from, including the Chunnel with its structured outline and the season highlight of Raggies Cave, there is something for every type of diver. Aided by experienced skippers and dive masters, travellers can look out for hard and soft coral, dolphins, turtles, Ragged Tooth Sharks, and, depending on the season, Humpback Whales.

The shipwrecks sitting along the Aliwal Shoal have additionally remained popular explorations for travellers booking with ScubaCo. Explore the Produce, an old cargo vessel firmly set in the Northern Pinnacles or the Nebo, a 2000-ton steamship that sank on her maiden voyage.

With predator interactions as their central focus, the Shark Expeditions and Baited Shark Dives offer a safe way for travellers to get up close to Ragged Tooth Sharks, Tiger Sharks, and Oceanic Blacktips. Each trip takes place in a safe, controlled environment with a limited number of divers allowed, so that the sharks aren’t overcrowded and divers have a clear view.

Scuba diving courses

Gain the confidence to explore the underwater world safely with ScubaCo Diving & Travel’s carefully curated scuba diving courses. As a PADI 5-Star Dive Centre, they specialise in intimate classes with a high instructor-to-student ratio. Their Diving and Professional courses are flexible, and students train with high-quality and well-maintained equipment.

Travel packages and accommodation

Design the perfect adventure with ScubaCo’s travel packages. With the option to build a custom itinerary, choose the number of dives, destinations, and accommodation. One accommodation offering is 32 on Harvey, a stylish and modern home next to ScubaCo’s dive centre and a prime location to explore the town.

Contact details

For more information about ScubaCo Diving & Travel call 079 779 4242 or email info@scubaco.co.za.

ScubaCo Diving & Travel is located at 32 Harvey St, eMkhomazi, 4170

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