SCUBA Diving Center
Name SCUBA Diving Center:
Ocean Tribe
Website SCUBA Diving Center:
oceantribe.co
(Please mention Dive O'Clock)
Country:
Kenya
Island/State/City:
Diani Beach
Green Fins Member:
Not available in this country
Marine Conservation Efforts:
As a Green Fins Member, we prioritize sustainability by minimizing our carbon footprint, enforcing a no-touch policy for marine life, and practicing responsible mooring and anchoring to protect coral reefs and preserve the health of our oceans. 9 SSI Ecology specialties taught and monthly beach and underwater clean-ups organised.
Teaching and Diving Conditions
Confined water dives (confined open water or swimming pool):
Hotel Pool and private dive pool 3m deep on site
Open water dive conditions:
Ocean boat diving. Water temperature 26-29 degrees. Vis getting up to 30m. Conditions generally relaxed with none to light currents caused by the tides.
Classroom details:
Whiteboard, flatscreen tv and projectors, Wifi, desks with power plugs, director chairs, coffee & tea. Online learning centre for aid with dive theory study. Online classroom.
Things to see on fun dives:
All dive sites are within 5-30 minutes away. Awesome coral reefs, with massive turtle project and seasonal mantas, whale sharks and 2 wrecks
House Reef:
Additional SCUBA Diving Courses at this Dive Center
Technical diving courses:
Freediving courses:
Business related courses:
Dive Centre Management Course. Sales techniques and business of diving. Social media campaigns. Rostering and stock level management. CV writing workshops, job-placement network.
Marine conservation courses and projects:
Active Green Fins member. We actively teach the ecology courses:Marine Ecology, Shark , Sea Turtle , Nudibranch , Marine Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Fish, and Coral ID. Divers monitor local turtle population in conjunction with the Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation Project Coral monitoring projects and monthly beach and underwater clean-ups
Internships:
Professional dive internships for Divemaster and Instructor courses are available at Ocean Tribe. Interns become integral team members, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of running a dive resort, including boat operations, student training, logistics, paperwork, and administration, ensuring comprehensive, real-world training.
Other courses:
We offer SSI core diver courses and specialties from beginner to instructor level, including the SSI Classified Diver program for disabled divers and instructors. Additionally, we provide sidemount diving and Intro to Technical Diving courses, catering to all levels of divers.
Local Prices
(Indication of your other expenses)
How to get to the SCUBA diving center from the airport:
We will pick you up from Ukunda Airport free of charge. Alternatively, we can arrange a taxi from Mombasa airport.
Transportation costs of description above:
6500 KES (USD 50.25)
Low budget accommodation (could be a dormitory):
1500 KES (USD 11.60)
Low budget meal in a bar/restaurant:
500 KES (USD 3.87)
Beer in a bar:
350 KES (USD 2.71)
SCUBA Diving Instructor / Your Teacher
Name:
Mark Slingo
Languages spoken:
English
Highest certification level:
Course Director / Instructor Trainer
Certification level mentioned above since:
2005
Number of courses per year:
120
Additional information:
Mark is an award-winning Instructor Trainer. He is the world's 1st ever and only wheelchair user PADI CD and SSI IT, PADI Freediver, DAN Instructor, IAHD Instructor Trainer, PADI Gold Course Director, SSI Instructor Trainer. Platinum Pro 5000 Award Platinum 1000 Instructor and PADI Elite Instructor.
Website:
oceantribe.co
(Please mention Dive O'Clock)
Dive Professional Course Package
SCUBA Diving package:
Instructor Training Course in Kenya with 7 Specialty Instructor Ratings and a Free 3 Day/2 Night African Wildlife Safari
Website:
oceantribe.co
(Please mention Dive O'Clock)
SCUBA Diving professional course level:
Instructor
SCUBA Diving organization / SCUBA certification agency:
SSI
Duration of the SCUBA Diving Course
Number of preparation days
2
Number of course days
11
Number of examination days
2
Number of extra days
3
Total
18
Group Size of Dive Professional Course
Minimum/maximum number of students per dive course:
2 - 10
Average number of students per dive course:
4
Average number of certified assistants (divemaster / staff instructor ) helping:
1
Team of Dive Professionals
How much is done by the dive instructor himself:
Most of it is done by the same dive professional
Dive instructor joining the students at the exams for support.:
Additional languages by team of dive professionals:
English, French, German, Italian, Swahili
Dive Course Price offer
Package price:
USD 2199
What is included in this dive pro package:
- Examination fee
- First aid instructor course
- First aid instructor course materials
- First Aid Instructor Fee (for one year)
- Instructor Application Fee (for one year)
- Instructor course
- Instructor course materials
- Regional fee after certification (for one year)
- Specialty Instructor Fee for courses that are included in package (for one year)
Other things that are included in this package:
7 specialty instructor ratings
Introduction to sidemount
3 day/ 2 Night African Wildlife Safari Following the IE if booked up to 1 month before the start date
T Shirt
Water bottle
Starting Dates
Between 13 April 2025 and 19 May 2025
Between 26 June 2025 and 01 August 2025
Between 14 August 2025 and 19 September 2025
Between 29 September 2025 and 04 November 2025
Between 07 November 2025 and 13 December 2025
Other Courses On Offer
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