Dive Sodwana Bay With

Coral Divers

PADI 5 Star Resort & Dive Centre

Coral Divers is a PADI 5 Star Resort & Dive Centre, situated in Sodwana Bay, inside the beautiful iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Treat yourself to a world class marine sanctuary experience!   

Our Divemasters & Instructors are PADI certified and eager to introduce you to the many incredible reefs teeming with life.

We welcome beginners and experienced divers.

What We Offer

Scuba Diving

Sodwana Bay offers some of the best tropical reef diving in Southern Africa.

We offer the best prices for scuba diving & PADI Dive Courses in South Africa making Coral Divers the only excellent choice for your next dive holiday.

Accommodation

Choose from a range of comfortable accommodation and allow the relaxed atmosphere, excellent facilities & our friendly staff to welcome you to Sodwana Bay, South Africa.

Internships

Our unique training facility is situated inside a World Heritage Site and we dive in a Marine Protected Area.
We provide our interns with full board & lodging, unlimited dives and an unparalleled ‘hands-on’ experience in the Dive Industry.

Accommodation

Choose from a range of comfortable accommodation and allow the relaxed atmosphere, excellent facilities & our friendly staff to welcome you to Sodwana Bay, South Africa.

Scuba Diving

Sodwana Bay offers some of the best tropical reef diving in Southern Africa.

We offer the best prices for scuba diving & PADI Dive Courses in South Africa making Coral Divers the only excellent choice for your next dive holiday.

Internships

Our unique training facility is situated inside a World Heritage Site and we dive in a Marine Protected Area.
We provide our interns with full board & lodging, unlimited dives and an unparalleled ‘hands-on’ experience in the Dive Industry.

Diving Courses

Get Started

Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds – a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving.  Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe underwater and swim around in the splash pool.

Enjoy relaxing on the restaurant’s deck or sun loungers, while watching one of our PADI Instructors’ conduct the course for your child.

No time to certify, or you would like to just try diving first, before taking the plunge. Learn more…

If you want to be certified, but haven’t much time. This shortened version of the Open Water certification is perfect. Learn more…

This is the full entry level certification. Learn more…

Continue Your Education

This is the first step to growing your experience once you are a qualified diver. Learn more…

As a PADI Rescue Diver, you will learn how to conduct diving rescues and emergency situation management. Learn more…

This is the highest level that can be achieved as a recreational diver. Choose any 3 Specialty Course ratings that we offer, plus the mandatory PADI Deep Diver & PADI Navigation Specialties, in order to become a certified Master Diver. Check out the Specialty Courses we offer.

First Aid & CPR training for anyone who would like to know how to manage an emergency situation. Learn more…

Go Pro

A Divemaster is the first step as a Pro Diver. If you are looking for a career in the Dive Industry, this is where to start. Learn more…

Do you want to share your passion for diving by introducing others to the world of scuba diving? Learn how to train and certify divers on your PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course) with us. Learn more…

If you are looking to increase your value as an Open Water Scuba Instructor, the next step is to become a PADI Staff Instructor. Learn more…

REVIEWS

See What Our Guests Have to Say

Jonathan Fuchs
Jonathan Fuchs
29/01/2024
I always enjoy myself and have a good experience here! Wish I could visit more often.
Gary Viles
Gary Viles
27/01/2024
Had a great stay here and they are very organised around the diving scene with everything you need onsite and a well run program in place. Restaurant and communal kitchen area are well thought out. Service from front of house staff wasn't that fantastic however the diving team although Young (a lot of them train on-site) where very professional and helfull. Would definitely return but would stay longer next time.
Michael
Michael
27/01/2024
I spent 8 nights at Coral Divers. I did my advance open water and an enrich nitrox course. The atmosphere was calming, friendly and inviting. The facilities were well maintained, clean and exactly what was advertised. The food at the restaurant was excellent. Most importantly the dives were incredible. No photo can do justice to the biodiversity of the reefs. A special thank you to Bella, JP, Nick and Tianu, your friendliness, excitement, patience and knowledge made this an unforgettable trip.
Lynda Duffett
Lynda Duffett
25/01/2024
We have just returned from yet another wonderful Coral Divers Experience! There is simply everything one could want: Great food, great communal kitchen if you prefer to cook, comfortable chalets and multiple boats launching a number of times a day -meaning the chances of going to the reef you want on every dive is extremely high. But all of this would be nothing without the wonderful staff. It is so clearly an owner-managed business - the owners seem to be everywhere and it shows in the high level of service throughout. All staff are lovely but special mention must be made of our wonderful and experienced skipper, Jeffrey, who always manages to find dolphins. Darren, too, was really great as our eleven year old's DSD Instructor and who then accompanied him on every dive for the week, looking after him so kindly and expertly, we felt he was completely safe in Darren's capable hands. Thanks too to Simone who is always lovely and who went out of her way to sort out our chalet bookings as we hoped. We'll be back!
Lady L
Lady L
19/01/2024
Staff is kind. Clean waters. Definite place to be.
Michael Elliott
Michael Elliott
17/01/2024
Very well laid out. Staff professional and friendly. Definite reccommendation
Joanne Joubert
Joanne Joubert
16/01/2024
We loved our trip so much. The only 2 things I would change I recommend is adding extra ventilation to the communal kitchen area so it doesn’t get so hot and we end up breaking a sweat just to make dinner. And the road’s definitely need to be looked at. But the overall experience was awesome. But overall we love the convenience of Coral Diver.
Robyn Stephenson
Robyn Stephenson
15/01/2024
Suites are top class. Well run dive establishment in lovely nature setting. Instructors are quality and provide fantastic dive experience. Facilities are well appointed and resort has everything you need to enjoy your stay.
Cameron Stephenson
Cameron Stephenson
15/01/2024
Very helpful staff from facility to dive staff. Friendly and laid back environment. A great dive holiday location.
Nicolene Steynberg
Nicolene Steynberg
15/01/2024
Excellent facility.
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Mobile42938360086
2024-03-07
Great Open Water Diving course experience We had such an incredible time doing our open water diving course. The tented accommodation and all amenities are incredible, facilitating a super holiday! Special shout out to our incredible instructor Isabella Spence! Her confidence, patients, kind nature and incredible energy facilitated such a smooth transition from absolute newbies to feeling confident in the deep blue sea! She navigated our anxiety and stress prior to our 1st ever sea dive so, so well! She taught us boatloads! We will forever be grateful for our girl Bella and Coral Divers!
Kendra W
Kendra W
2024-03-03
Best time in Sodwana bay! My stay at Coral Divers was brilliant. The room with en suite we had was very comfortable and the cleaning team did a great job everyday. Receptionists were welcoming and helped anytime I needed their assistance. The catering team was attentive too and the place was always clean and tidy, good amenities. And the diving team was great too! JP and Leon were great dive masters. But wanted to give special mention to Darren who was my instructor during my stay. Now due to my own fault I didn’t have any proof of my French open water qualification that I took over 20 years ago, nevermind! I took it again so I have my PADI online now and also took my advanced that week too. Darren went above and beyond to make sure I squeezed both qualifications in one week whilst still enjoying the dives on top of doing the exercises. He’s a very patient instructor who also takes the time to show you everything worth seeing under water. I cannot recommend Darren enough! Special mention to Stevie who was always on hand to help on the beach with putting in my wetsuit and help carry the gear! Loved seeing all the animals in the resort too, aside from maybe the cheeky monkeys who won’t think twice of stealing your breakfast if you so much as leave it unattended for a second !!
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Wanderer38954248319
2024-02-28
Dive Paradise What an amazing experience, I went for my Open Water Dive course, but ended up doing the Advance Open Water course, tented accommodation was included but myself and my partner decided to upgrade to a ensuite cabin, we actually stayed in all the forms of accommodation they had to offer because of our extention of stay. The instructors are amazing, I had Sean all the way from beginning to end and would absolutely recommend him if he is still around... the dive sites are amazing as well as the staff helping on the beach. Thank you so much Coral Divers for an amazing experience you guys were an amazing host and I am already looking forward to visiting again!!
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Inspire63747067263
2024-02-26
An Unforgettable Dive into Paradise with Coral Divers! Just popped in to rave about Coral Divers. Spotless rooms, tidy bathrooms, and the staff? Absolute gems - always there with a smile and a helping hand. The food? Divine. But the cherry on top? The scuba experience. The diving crew were not only friendly but super knowledgeable, making every dive unforgettable. Couldn't have asked for a better trip. If you're pondering where to go for an epic dive and chill vibes, look no further. Coral Divers is the place!
krugerandmore
krugerandmore
2024-02-18
Thanks a million will be back Well this was a pleasant surprise. On my way home from Durban stopped by. The staff were helpful I am not a diver and enjoyed the well priced room. The restaurant is excellent real value for money. Great milkshakes pizza and staff are really great. The see is perfect for swimming. Not noisy when I was here. Thanks will be back with my family Thanks Dave
Jennifer V
Jennifer V
2024-02-15
The Sodwana Vibe The staff, instructors, DM’s & owners are world class! Coral divers is my favourite place in the whole world to go to. Every little detail is thought of and implemented. There is something special about Coral that you want to come back year after year and even in between & during the year for that special getaway, with fabulous diving and awesome hospitality.
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Stay22985084706
2024-02-12
A highlight of my year!! Great atmosphere, excellent courses and diving. A highlight of my year!! The team really make sure that you're felt welcome and comfortable. The diving teams were passionate about their work and super professional with some good energy in the mix.
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Camper16482199282
2024-02-12
Annual dive trip to Sodwana Bay We had a wonderful time at Coral Divers. We have been organizing trips to Sodwana Bay for the last 5 years and it is always a pleasure returning to Coral Divers. The facilities are fantastic, staff are friendly and our Dive Master Zee was incredible.
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Excursion00362763636
2024-02-01
Great diving with Coral Divers Coral is a fantastic location for both a family and diving holiday. The resort staff are always friendly and readily available to help with anything you need. The cabins are very comfortable, just bring an extra fan if you don't take an airconditioned cabin. We had 6 days of incredible diving thanks to our instructor, Berrie Buitendach and our divemaster Garreth Meintjies. Both were super knowledgeable about the reefs with a really good eye for spotting interesting reef fish life that I would not have seen otherwise 😉 We will definitely be back!
Bronwen E
Bronwen E
2024-01-30
The best ever Coral trip Coral diver excelled themselves. I am a loyal Coral customer, well aware of the pros and cons of diving with them. Having said that, I have just returned from a 5 night stay which was outstanding. Having amazing weather and sea conditions played a part in my enthusiastic review, however the team at Coral really went way above any expectations. Skipper Jerry, DMs Gareth Meintjies and Tiano, beach staff Zoe, the ever friendly and always helpful Jeff, (even though we did not dive off his boat); John the tractor driver, Jo, and many others all helped to make this a most memorable trip. The staff at camp are equally friendly and helpful, the hardworking and smiling staff in the kitchen, the reception, the bar-lady, the very friendly night guard all added to the positive experience. The camp is looking fabulous, the standard cabins were comfortable with good mattresses. I cannot fault anything ... Nearly forgot to add that the booking staff too were great, ever so helpful making sure I got the cabin I requested. Holiday experience starts with those frontline staff. Thank you Jerry, Gareth , and all who made this a wonderful dive trip. I cannot wait to get back. As a last comment, Coral are becoming more child friendly, have high chairs, camp cots, child play area and can arrange babysitters for those who have toddlers....

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