Buccaneer Diving - Paje, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Buccaneer Diving - Paje, Zanzibar, Tanzania PADI Scuba diving and education, and East Africa's only PADI 5 Star CDC Centre. The lagoon also is an ideal spot for night dives.

Buccaneer Diving Zanzibar is located in Paje on the wonderful South East coast of Zanzibar Island. Away from the overcrowded beaches of Kiwengwa, Nungwi, and Kendwa, Paje is renown for its stunning beaches, unspoilt village life, small sized guesthouses and lodges. The stretch reaching from Kizimkazi (south point of island, famous for dolphin spotting) through Jambiani, Paje, Bwejuu, Dongwe to Mi

chamvi (which is situated on the eastern tip of Chwaka Bay), is often referred to as the secret coast of Zanzibar, where the real identity of the island is still preserved and untouched from mass tourism. Nonetheless Paje and the neighbouring area offers a variety of bars, evening hangouts, restaurants and regular nightlife. The diving around Paje is pristine with some of the finest corals to be found in East Africa. The protected natural lagoon which is only ten minutes boat ride from the Buccaneer Diving base at the Arabian Nights hotel is a great choice for all levels of divers and accompanying snorkelers and it also means that we can offer a number of good safe and protected dives in the rougher monsoon and in general for beginners. In addition we have a number of sites on the outer reef within a 25-minute fast boat ride of our base offering a wide variety of topography ranging from walls, gentle slopes to caves and exciting marine life, some also suitable for beginners and some of which accessible only to more expert divers ...and we are always looking for more! We also offer dives and snorkeling from our sister operation at the Swahili Beach Hotel in Kizimkazi in the South of the island. Kizimkazi is renowned for its dolphins and idyllic sand banks and a days diving followed by a seafood lunch is a must. In addition to our special Kizimkazi trip, we also organise a day trip to the atoll of Mnemba, located in a marine park that is a great location both diving and snorkelling. Watch out for other seasonal special trips.

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Andrea on achieving her PADI Open Water Diver Certification! πŸŽ‰A huge well done for completing your ...
04/06/2026

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Andrea on achieving her PADI Open Water Diver Certification! πŸŽ‰

A huge well done for completing your course and taking your first step into the incredible underwater world. We hope this certification is just the beginning of many amazing diving adventures ahead.

Special thanks to Instructor Arnold for guiding Andrea throughout the course and helping build the skills and confidence needed to become a certified diver.

We would also like to thank Blue Venture for their continued support by choosing Buccaneer Diving Zanzibar.

Welcome to the global family of divers, Andrea! 🌊🀿🐠











🌊⭐ May Review Round-Up – Thank You for Your Support! ⭐🌊As another low-season month comes to an end in Zanzibar, we would...
01/06/2026

🌊⭐ May Review Round-Up – Thank You for Your Support! ⭐🌊

As another low-season month comes to an end in Zanzibar, we would like to take a moment to thank all of our guests who chose to dive with us during May and took the time to leave a review.

The quieter months are always a special time for us. They allow us to spend more time with each guest, share our passion for the ocean, and create memorable diving experiences both above and below the surface. Your support during the low season means more than you know and helps keep our team doing what we love every day.

Thank you for your kind words, recommendations, and continued trust in Buccaneer Diving. Whether it was your first dive, a certification course, or another visit with us, we are grateful to have been part of your Zanzibar adventure.

To our returning guests and to those who recommended us to friends and family, thank you for being part of the Buccaneer Diving family. Your support keeps us motivated and reminds us why we love sharing the underwater beauty of Zanzibar.

We look forward to welcoming many more divers throughout the year and hope to see you underwater again soon!

πŸ’™ Thank you for your continued support.














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A Special Thank You to Szymon, aka Jack Sparrow! πŸ™πŸŒŠSome divers become more than just guestsβ€”they become part of the Bucc...
29/05/2026

A Special Thank You to Szymon, aka Jack Sparrow! πŸ™πŸŒŠ

Some divers become more than just guestsβ€”they become part of the Buccaneer Diving family.

A huge thank you to Szymon for joining us once again in Zanzibar! After spending 5 days diving with us two and a half years ago, he returned this year for another 5 days of incredible diving adventures.

Your continued support, enthusiasm, and passion for the underwater world mean a lot to our team. It is always a pleasure to welcome familiar faces back and share the beauty of Zanzibar's reefs with you.

Thank you for choosing Buccaneer Diving again. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more underwater adventures in the future! 🌊🐠🐒

Safe travels and see you underwater soon! πŸ€ΏπŸ’™












11/05/2026

Great dive yesterday at Sau Inn Garden 🌊🐬

An unforgettable experience underwater, with beautiful conditions and the highlight of the day β€” meeting our dolphin friends during the dive! Moments like these remind us why we love the ocean so much.

Amazing marine life, great company and another perfect day beneath the surface. πŸ’™

Special thanks to Kyle for the awesome video capturing these incredible moments underwater! πŸŽ₯πŸ‘








A huge congratulations to the entire IDC Zanzibar team as they completed the IE! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸŒŠAfter days of hard work, dedication,...
09/05/2026

A huge congratulations to the entire IDC Zanzibar team as they completed the IE! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸŒŠ

After days of hard work, dedication, training and preparation, the team reached an incredible milestone on their journey toward becoming PADI Professionals. From classroom sessions to confined water, open water presentations and theory reviews β€” every challenge was met with determination and teamwork.

A special thank you to Marco, who travelled from Italy to conduct the Instructor Examination and guide the final evaluation process.

A big thank you as well to Course Directors Peter Herbst and Amy Phillips, together with Staff Instructor Myriam de Vos, for their dedication, mentorship and support throughout the IDC journey.

Congratulations also to Arnold, Didi and Riana on becoming PADI Staff Instructors β€” an amazing achievement and an exciting next step in your professional diving careers! πŸ‘πŸ”₯

Well done to each candidate for your professionalism, perseverance and positive attitude throughout the IDC and IE. No matter the outcome, this experience is part of the journey, and every step forward builds stronger dive professionals for the future.

Be proud of how far you’ve come and keep pushing forward! πŸ’ͺ🌊









Final day of IDC Zanzibar! πŸ’ͺ🌊The journey that started days ago with new challenges, nerves and excitement has led to thi...
06/05/2026

Final day of IDC Zanzibar! πŸ’ͺ🌊

The journey that started days ago with new challenges, nerves and excitement has led to this moment. Today is all about the final touches β€” refining skills, building confidence and trusting everything you’ve learned along the way.

You are ready. The work has been done. Every presentation, every skill, every correction has brought you to this point.

As you head into the IE over the next two days, stay calm, stay focused and believe in yourselves. Teach simply, dive safely and show the professionalism you’ve been building throughout this IDC.

Support each other, trust your training and remember β€” you belong here.

Go out there and make it count. πŸ‘πŸ”₯








Day 7 of IDC Zanzibar! πŸ’ͺ🌊This morning was dedicated to reviewing the Standards Exam, reinforcing key concepts and making...
05/05/2026

Day 7 of IDC Zanzibar! πŸ’ͺ🌊

This morning was dedicated to reviewing the Standards Exam, reinforcing key concepts and making sure everyone is fully aligned with PADI standards.

We then moved into another Knowledge Review Presentation, continuing to build confidence and fine-tune teaching skills.

This afternoon, it was back out into the ocean for more diving β€” continuing to build confidence, refine skills and stay sharp in the water.

The final stretch is here. πŸ‘πŸ”₯







Back from an incredible afternoon in the ocean! πŸŒŠπŸ‘The team returned from their Open Water Presentations with strong perf...
05/05/2026

Back from an incredible afternoon in the ocean! πŸŒŠπŸ‘

The team returned from their Open Water Presentations with strong performances, determination and great teamwork on display. This marks a major milestone in the IDC journey, with everyone stepping up and showing the skills and professionalism it takes to become a PADI Instructor.

You’ve put in the hard work, pushed through the challenges, and it’s all coming together now. Be proud of how far you’ve come!

With just the final few days ahead, stay focused, support each other and keep that momentum going β€” the IE is right around the corner. Finish strong! πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯







Day 6 of IDC Zanzibar is underway! πŸ’ͺ🌊The day kicked off with the PADI Standards Exam, testing the team’s knowledge and u...
04/05/2026

Day 6 of IDC Zanzibar is underway! πŸ’ͺ🌊

The day kicked off with the PADI Standards Exam, testing the team’s knowledge and understanding of PADI standards β€” a key step in becoming confident, professional instructors.

Now the team is on their way to Jambiani Lagoon for their Open Water Presentations and Rescue skills exercises β€” the final in-water step of the IDC before moving on to the IE.

After today, we’ll be focusing on polishing the final touches in preparation for the IE.

A big moment for the team as everything comes together. Stay focused and finish strong! πŸ‘πŸ”₯







Day 3 of IDC Zanzibar complete! πŸ’ͺ🌊Today the team focused on preparing their Knowledge Review Presentations, sharpening t...
02/05/2026

Day 3 of IDC Zanzibar complete! πŸ’ͺ🌊

Today the team focused on preparing their Knowledge Review Presentations, sharpening their teaching skills and building confidence for the Instructor journey ahead. The day ended with everyone taking on the Theory Exam β€” another important milestone on the road to success.

Great effort from the whole team. Keep pushing forward, every step brings you closer to the IE! πŸ‘πŸ”₯

Day 4 is underway as we focus on Confined Water Presentations. Another opportunity to learn, improve and grow stronger as future instructors.







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Paje Beach Apartments
Paje
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Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00

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