Zanzibar and Pemba Island are reputed to have some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling you can experience anywhere. This underwater world – untouched coral gardens, deep blue crevasses boasting myriads of underwater creatures – is truly a diverse aquatic Mecca which equates to being one of the most frequented snorkeling spots in the world.

Marine species include kingfish, marlin, horse-mackerel, sail fish, huge rock cod, dolphin and sea turtles. The underwater visibility is approximately 20 – 60 meters and the water temperature remains at around 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. There are diving and snorkeling adventures offered by dive centers and hotel establishments for all experience levels; from beginner to expert.