Our programs are built around great diving, meaningful conservation work, and an unforgettable shared experience.
Join our Marine Conservation Volunteer Program or take the next step toward professional diving with our PADI Divemaster Internship.
2-12 weeks
Dive into one of South Africa’s most beautiful reef systems while contributing to real marine research. Learn to spot and photograph nudibranchs, explore vibrant reefs, and experience the relaxed coastal lifestyle of Sodwana Bay.
6-16 weeks
Train toward your PADI Divemaster in a supportive, conservation-focused environment. Build confidence, skills, and experience through daily diving, mentorship, and hands-on marine conservation work.
A COMMUNITY BUILT AROUND THE OCEAN
Most of our guests arrive as solo travellers and leave as part of a community. Life at Deep Blue is about shared dives, easy conversations, and feeling comfortable being exactly where you are.
Sodwana Bay is small, relaxed, and deeply connected to the ocean. Days move slowly, friendships form naturally, and the reef becomes part of your everyday life. It’s a place where you don’t just visit, you belong.
MORE THAN JUST DIVES
Adventure here is about more than what happens underwater. It's quiet lake afternoons, sunset viewpoints, braais, and the easy rhythm of coastal life in between dives.
We include weekly trips and experiences because the moments on land are just as meaningful as those below the surface. It’s about exploring, relaxing, laughing, and living in the moment.
“From the minute I arrived, the team made me feel like family. I went from never having dived before to completing both Open Water and Advanced, and every dive was breathtaking. The reef is pristine, the marine life is incredible, and I learned so much in such a fun and relaxed way — this experience truly surpassed all my expectations.”
— Tanja Schlenz
