ZANCLUS EXPERIENCES · DIVING
Find the story beneath the surface.
From your very first dive to your next adventure, plan a dive that suits you.
- Who it's for
- Beginners & experienced divers
- Duration
- Half day · 2 dives
- Meeting point
- Zanclus dive center, Waisai
Start by telling us about your experience in the water and what you'd like to explore. The Zanclus team will help you go through activity options, equipment needs and preparation before diving. Program, location and participant requirements are confirmed before the trip.
- A plan that matches your diving experience
- Guidance on equipment and preparation
- Exploring underwater life
- Discovery Dive2 dives + guide. Free underwater documentation for groups over 4IDR 1,200,000/ person
- Dive guide2 dives, one dayIDR 750,000/ day
- Scuba equipmentMask, fins, BCD, regulator, wetsuitIDR 600,000/ day
- Tank + refillOne full tank (200 bar)IDR 100,000/ tank
- Dive computer D4iOne-day rentalIDR 500,000/ day
- DocumentationUnderwater photo & videoIDR 500,000/ day
Prices in Indonesian rupiah and subject to change. Confirm availability on WhatsApp.
Briefing at the dive center
Check certification and gear, then go through the dive site and safety rules with your guide.
Out to the dive site
Take the boat into the Dampier Strait. Your guide picks a site that suits the current and your experience.
Two dives
Dive with your guide, with a surface interval to rest between the two dives.
Back & log book
Rinse the gear, log your dives and talk about your next dive.
- Tell us about your diving experience and comfort in the water.
- Have your certification details ready if you have one.
- Discuss health conditions and participant requirements with our team.
- Confirm equipment, location and schedule before you set off.
Can beginners join?
Let us know it's your first time. Our team will discuss introductory programs and their requirements; participant eligibility is confirmed before the activity.
Is equipment included?
Equipment needs and costs depend on the program. Confirm with our team, or check the rental options in the Dive Shop.
Is the date on the form booked right away?
The date is a request. A reservation is valid once our team confirms the schedule, program, price and trip terms.
Cape Kri
Best timeOctober to April
A huge variety of fish and currents that need planning with a guide.
Blue Magic
Best timeOctober to April
A seamount with big fish and the odd oceanic manta.
Manta Sandy
Best timeOctober to April
A manta cleaning station near Arborek.
Sardine Reef
Best timeAll year
Dense schools of fish over a shallow reef.
Melissa's Garden
Best timeOctober to April
A wide hard coral garden, at its best on calm days.
Arborek Jetty
Best timeAll year
Schools of fish under the jetty, easy for beginners and snorkelers.
Beach and underwater clean-ups
Every month
Collecting rubbish on Waisai's beaches and at dive sites, then sorting it for recycling.
Coral planting
Every three months
Each transplant rack holds 64 F1 coral fragments, cared for and monitored with local residents.
Mangrove planting
Rainy season
Mangrove seedlings planted along the coast to hold back erosion and shelter young fish.
Ocean lessons for schoolchildren
Every semester
Introducing coastal children to reefs, turtles and mantas, ending with a shallow snorkel.
Diving without single-use plastic
Every day
Refillable water bottles on the boat and in the store, and reef-safe diving tips for guests.
CHOOSE YOUR OCEAN STORY
More stories to explore.
See the activity details, find your pick, then plan it together with the Zanclus team.
SnorkelingClose to the ocean, from its surface.
Enjoy the colors and life of the sea with a snorkeling plan that's comfortable for you and your travel companions.
View snorkeling details
Sea tripOne trip, many ocean stories.
Plan a sea trip with friends or family, with activities and routes that follow the way you like to travel.
View sea trip details