PADI SCUBA DIVING COURSEs

Real Training, Real Confidence, and Real Ocean Impact.

At South Coast Diving Co., we offer PADI Scuba Diving courses from beginner, intermediate and to advanced levels. In doing so we are able to offer direct paths for advancement and growth for your scuba diving career.

ABOUT OUR PADI SCUBA DIVING COURSES

What is PADI?

PADI (the Professional Association for Diving Instructors) is the worlds most recognized dive training organization, boasting 60 years of real-world experience and millions of divers trained. This makes PADI scuba diving courses the most comprehensive, reliable and trustworthy path to becoming a certified diver.

So, you would like to learn to dive? Or further your current certifications?

Brilliant! South Coast Diving Co., will be able to provide exactly that! We pride ourselves on our ability offer tailored courses that fit the individual needs of each diver, offering a safe learning environment that moulds confident, skilled and knowledgeable divers.

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Nina Link, the South Coast Diving Co. Course Director.

Nina Link | PADI Course Director

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BUT WHY CHOOSE OUR SCUBA DIVING COURSES ?

The nearest alternative IDC is in Sodwana Bay, making South Coast Dive Co the premier choice.
We prioritise safety, being the only diving operator that equips all divers with the state-of-the-art trackers.
We are partnered with several international conservation organisations.
Our conservation-focused approach helps develop environmentally conscious diving advocates & professionals.
We’re run by one of the few female PADI course directors worldwide.
Our shark-rich waters offer a rewarding challenge that prepares instructors and divers for diverse environments and situations.
Protea Banks’ particular characteristics give our graduates distinctive credibility as well as reputation in the diving world.

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OUR PADI SCUBA DIVING COURSE LEVELS

LEARN TO DIVE

Perfect for whether you seek so start a diving career, or for recreation.

Learn to dive from a highly-trained PADI Instructor who cares for your safety on South Africa’s beautiful Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks!

No previous experience or gear required.

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY

ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS

Ideal for those who seek to advance their current certifications.

Alongside our exceedingly qualified PADI Instructors you will broaden your skillset, delve into deeper waters and challenge your limits!

Take the next step and advance.

ADVANCE YOUR SKILLS

BECOME A PADI PRO

Fully realize your potential and push yourself to the highest echelon of PADI Scuba Diving, with our IDC course!

Our shark-rich waters’ demands will make you a distinguished graduate.

Earn experience that will translate to any diving operation worldwide.

BE A PROFESSIONAL

wHAT IS INCLUDED IN ALL OUR COURSES

Theory sessions
Practical sessions
Pool Dives
Diving equipment
Trackers for divers
Free beach shuttle service
PADI certification upon completion
Optional stay at the Lookout Guesthouse (Guesthouse rates will apply)
Beverages (Juice, Coffee, and/or Tea)

tHE LOOKOUT GUESTHOUSE

Eight individually styled, en-suite double rooms
Heated pool
Relaxing outdoor and common area
Secure gear storage and rinse stations
Quality linens and towels
Powered throughout by solar energy

A peaceful retreat where you can relax, edit your footage, socialise with other guests, take a swim or just chill out in your room. The perfect place to be after the high-energy morning dives.

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Chad Ikin

I recently completed my Padi Instructor Development Course with South Coast Diving, and I had an amazing experience with the team. They conducted the training in a very professional manner while keeping it fun and exciting. Their experience and knowledge is exactly what anyone would want when being trained to become a professional! If you’re interested in doing a dive course, whether it be an entry level or pro level course, this is the place to go. Big thanks goes out to Nina, James, Tyrone and Daniel for their support throughout the course as well as the IE!

Tia Evans

I spent four months diving with South Coast Diving Company, starting with my Advanced Open Water and working my way through to my Divemaster, and I genuinely enjoyed every single moment of it. From day one, I felt welcomed by the team and quickly became part of the dive centre’s community. James was an amazing instructor who was always patient, encouraging and completely committed to helping me improve. He created such a positive learning environment and made every dive a valuable and memorable experience. Nina is one of the kindest and most considerate people I’ve met, and she’s incredibly hardworking, always ready to tackle every challenge, and her dedication is evident in every detail when you visit. The people at South Coast Diving Company make the whole place feel welcoming for anyone who comes to visit, dive, or complete a course. You don’t just learn how to scuba dive here — you learn how to dive with respect for the ocean and the incredible marine life around you. And then there’s Protea Banks! 🦈🌊 I had the incredible privilege of diving with oceanic blacktip sharks, bull sharks, tiger sharks, copper sharks, ragged-tooth sharks, blue sharks, scalloped hammerheads, great hammerheads and even a shortfin mako shark — (which was definitely a favorite). Every dive brought something different, and no dive ever disappointed. You will never be bored on a dive at Protea Banks. Protea Banks isn’t just about the incredible marine life either. The caves and reef formations give you so much to explore, while the conditions can challenge and test your skills as a diver. It’s the kind of diving that pushes you to become more confident, aware and capable in the water, while teaching you to respect the environment and the animals you’re privileged to encounter. I’m so grateful for the four months I spent diving here. I’ve made unforgettable memories, learned so much, grown enormously as a diver, and met people who I’ll never forget. Whether you’re starting your scuba diving journey or you’re an experienced diver wanting to experience the incredible Protea Banks, I couldn’t recommend South Coast Diving Company more. If you’re considering diving with them, do it — you won’t regret it! 🤿🦈💙

Rowen Walkley

The owners and staff where amazing , they created a comfortable environment full of fun memories and laughter. Exceptional and astonishing dives. And i was greated by the owner and her puppy because no good diving shop doesn't have a dog❤️ all in all 5 star + highly recommend and will 100% dive there again. Safety is also there top priority all divers where given gps emergency beacons incase something happened which is a very comforting touch, these guys are awesome

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chante schiferli

Had an amazing experience this Tuesday they were extremely professional and were utterly sweet and kind 10/ 10 definitely will visit again to join them

Nick van Oudheusden

Absolutely fantastic experience with South Coast Diving Centre! Nina, Daniel and James are amazing people and went out of their way to help me achieve my PADI Open Water certification. As someone new to diving, I always felt supported, encouraged and in very good hands. And now I’m hooked on diving. The whole team made the experience enjoyable and took the time to help me build my confidence and get comfortable in the water. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better team to do my Open Water with. And getting the opportunity to get up close with blacktip and bull sharks was an incredible experience! I’ll 100% be going back to dive with Nina and the team again. Highly recommended! 🤿🦈

Daniel Brown

Nina and Daniel run an excellent dive school that places safety at the forefront of what they do. They are surrounded by an amazing team of DMs and instructors that are fantastic and a very skilled skipper (Paul) to get divers to protea and keep them entertained with stories of his amazing life in SA!. They are all super friendly and so accommodating. The diving here is very exhilarating with drifts and baited shark dives so better for a more established diver who is confident with the basics. The guest house Nina and Daniel run is also amazing and I really enjoyed my stay there. They went above and beyond to make my time there memorable. Winston, the beautiful dive master French bull dog, is a great addition to keep dog lovers happy :). I would fully recommend diving with South Coast diving and I’ll personally be back next year for some more amazing dive experiences Thanks you Nina, Dan, Winston and the amazing team you have around you

P. G.

Great dive school! Nina, Daniel and their team are super friendly and experienced. They gave me some excellent dives. Totally recommendable!

di es

Awesome diving centre. I always feel safe and the crew/staff was very friendly and competent. We saw a lot of sharks from bull sharks to tiger sharks. Thank you for the great dives. :-)

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PADI SCUBA DIVING COURSEs

ABOUT OUR PADI SCUBA DIVING COURSES

What is PADI?

BUT WHY CHOOSE OUR SCUBA DIVING COURSES ?

Still have questions?

READ MORE

Why every diver should use a tracking device: Enhancing safety below the surface

OUR PADI SCUBA DIVING COURSE LEVELS

LEARN TO DIVE

ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS

BECOME A PADI PRO

wHAT IS INCLUDED IN ALL OUR COURSES

tHE LOOKOUT GUESTHOUSE

Shark seasons at protea banks: South Africa’s underwater predator paradise

Dancing with the Blues: The graceful world of Blue Sharks

The Sardine Run: Nature’s greatest ocean spectacle

Hammerhead Sharks: The strange and spectacular icons of the sea

Ragged-Tooth Sharks: The fearsome-looking gentle giants of the sea

How South Coast Diving trains the next generation of dive professionals