Ocean Tribe · Your questions, answered

How many divers will be in my group?

A maximum of four divers per dive guide. Often fewer. Small-group diving in Diani, with attention that feels personal.

Three scuba divers exploring a reef together, with anemonefish in the foreground
4:1Maximum divers
per dive guide
Diani, Kenya · Dive with your tribe
Small groups. More attention. A calmer pace.
The short answer

Four divers.
One dive guide.

That is our maximum for guided diving. We aim for smaller groups wherever possible.

4:1Divers : guide

Small-group diving

Our maximum group size. We keep numbers below this whenever possible.

2:1Divers : guide

A smaller team

Available where possible for a more personal guided dive.

1:1Diver : guide

Just you and your guide

Ask about private guiding for focused support, photography or a slower pace.

Why we keep it personal

Less crowd.
More connection.

01 / ATTENTION

Room to ask questions

More opportunity for individual support and clear communication.

02 / CONFIDENCE

A more comfortable dive

Smaller teams can make descents and group awareness easier to manage.

03 / EXPERIENCE

Time to take it in

A calmer pace for enjoying the reef and its marine life.

Every dive is different

The right group.
For the right conditions.

We consider diver experience, current, visibility, depth and the type of dive. Conditions may call for a smaller group.

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Make it your dive

Newly qualified? Feeling nervous?

Tell us before booking. Ask about one-to-one support or focused time on buoyancy and air consumption.

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Good to know

Your group-size questions.

Does 4:1 include the guide?

No. It means up to four guest divers accompanied by one dive guide.

Will my group always have four divers?

No. Four is the maximum; groups are often smaller.

Can I request a private guide?

Yes. Contact us to discuss one-to-one guiding and availability for your dates.

Let’s plan your time underwater

Find your dive.
Meet your tribe.

Send your dates, certification level and most recent dive. Tell us what would make the experience work for you.

OCEAN TRIBE · SMALL-GROUP DIVING · DIANI BEACH, KENYA