Diani snorkelling trip

Snorkel Diani’s coral reefs.

Join Ocean Tribe on a short trip to the local reefs of Diani and swim among thousands of colourful tropical fish.

Equipment provided Drinks & snacks Professional guides Life jackets available
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Location Diani Beach
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Departs from Alliance Safari Beach Hotel
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Equipment Provided
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Guides In-water guides
Your Kenya holiday

Meet the reef, no diving required.

Ocean Tribe runs short trips to the local coral reefs around Diani, where you can snorkel with thousands of tropical fish and over beautiful coral gardens.

Equipment, drinks and snacks are provided, along with professional in-water guides for extra safety.

The reefs inside the lagoon are protected from surge by the main fringing reef, which makes snorkelling safer and more comfortable.

Life jackets are available for anyone who is not confident with their swimming.

On the reef Tropical fish
On the reef Coral gardens
Possible sightings Turtles
At certain times of year Manta rays, dolphins & whale sharks
What’s included

Everything you need for a day on the reef

Your snorkelling equipment, refreshments and in-water guides are all taken care of.

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Snorkel equipment All the snorkelling equipment you need is provided.
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Drinks Refreshing drinks are provided on your trip.
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Snacks Snacks are provided along with your drinks.
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Professional guides Professional in-water guides join you for extra safety.
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Life jackets Available for anyone less confident with their swimming.
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Snorkel training Free SSI Snorkel Diver training with our SSI Divemasters for beginners.
How it works

From the beach to the reef

Your trip follows three simple stages, so you feel comfortable and confident before you ever get in the water.

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Meet at our base

Join us at our base at Alliance Safari Beach Hotel in Diani Beach.

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Learn the basics

If you are new to snorkelling, take free snorkel training with our SSI Divemasters to learn good finning and how to clear your snorkel.

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Explore the reef

Snorkel the protected lagoon reefs with our professional in-water guides.

Why this trip?

A reef experience for everyone

Protected lagoon The fringing reef shelters the snorkelling sites from surge.
Thousands of fish Tropical fish and coral gardens right beneath you.
Beginner friendly Free training and life jackets make it easy for first-timers.
Wildlife chances Turtles, manta rays, dolphins or whale sharks at certain times of year.
Before you go

Good to know

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Confidence in the water

Not a strong swimmer? Life jackets are available, and beginners can take free snorkel training first.

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Weather and sea conditions

We may alter or cancel trips because of weather, sea conditions or minimum numbers, so travel with a flexible itinerary.

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Insurance

We recommend travel insurance and Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance for your water sports.

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Snorkelling Trip FAQs

Where does the snorkelling trip depart from?
Trips depart from our base at Alliance Safari Beach Hotel in Diani Beach.
What is provided?
Snorkelling equipment, drinks and snacks are provided, along with professional in-water guides for extra safety.
I have never snorkelled before. Is that a problem?
No. If you have little or no snorkel experience, you can do snorkel training with our SSI Divemasters at no additional price. You learn how to kick correctly with your fins and how to clear your snorkel of water. Life jackets are also available.
What marine life can I see?
The lagoon reefs have a wide range of tropical fish and beautiful coral gardens. At certain times of year you might also spot turtles, manta rays, dolphins or even whale sharks, though sightings are never guaranteed.
Is it safe for less confident swimmers?
The reefs inside the lagoon are protected from surge by the main fringing reef, which adds to snorkeller safety and comfort. Life jackets are available for anyone who is not confident with their swimming.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We reserve the right to alter or cancel trips because of weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We recommend travelling with some flexibility in your itinerary.
Do I need insurance?
We recommend travel insurance, and Ocean Tribe recommends Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance for your water sports needs.
Your Diani adventure

Colourful fish. Coral gardens. Calm lagoon.

Spend time on the reef with Ocean Tribe’s professional in-water guides.

Diani Snorkelling Trip Overview

Enjoy a Diani snorkelling trip on your Kenya vacation. Ocean Tribe runs short trips to local coral reefs around Diani where you get to snorkel with thousands of tropical colourful fish, and beautiful coral gardens. You also might even get the chance to spot turtles, manta rays, dolphins or even whale sharks at certain times of the year.

Equipment, drinks and snacks are provided along with our professional in-water guides for extra safety. Diani snorkelling trips depart from our base at Alliance Safari Beach Hotel.

The reefs inside the lagoon for the Diani snorkelling trips have a wide range of tropical fish and are protected from the surge by the main lagoon fringing reef, to enhance snorkeller safety and comfort. Life jackets are available for those who are not that confident with their swimming.

For those of you with little or no snorkel experience, we have the opportunity to do snorkel training with our SSI Divemasters for no additional price*. Knowing the correct way to kick with your fins when snorkelling or how to easily clear the snorkel of water can enhance your enjoyment of the activity and make you more efficient when moving. A great extra to have.

*- Complimentary snorkel training is SSI Snorkel Diver

Note: We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs. Ocean Tribe recommends Divers Alert Network insurance for your water sports insurance needs and they also do a favourable travel package.