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Aliwal Shoal Adventures - Ocean Warriors
Umkomaas, WidenhamAbout this dive shop
Aliwal Shoal Adventures, owned by the Pirzenthals have joined forces with Ocean Warriors. Emil and Travis have launched over 50 000 times without incident. Ocean Warriors CEO Julian Taylor, brings safety and further ocean experience to the team. Rae Du Plessis, renown photographer Rae Rae, leads the dives. She has over 15 000 dives under her weight belt. The Dive Centre is located on the beach No.1 Saint Helier Road, Widenham/. Over 10 bedrooms from en-suite to back packers style. We cater for all. situated in a small town called Umkomaas we have many reefs to explore and two wrecks to dive. Our philosophy is one of kindness consideration and passion. The pillars we believe in is safety first, education second and an endless quest to discover and appreciate the ocean realm. We strive to e to engage with our divers with understanding, with kindness and humor thus ensuring a long term relationship, with a fundamental understanding that safety always comes first. So whet are you waiting for reach out.. and touch the sky.. I mean sea haha …Depeche Mode 1986.
Activities offered
Activity Conservation
Activity PADI First Aid - EFR
Activity PADI Freediving
Activity PADI Snorkelling
Services
Facilities
Adaptive Services
Equipment Rental
Payment Methods
Staff
- PADI Instructors
- 2
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Marine life
Marine Life
Damselfish
3562 known dive sites · 83 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 80 more.
Octopus
3974 known dive sites · 93 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Scorpionfish
3075 known dive sites · 81 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 78 more.
Barracuda
3075 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 81 more.
Tiger shark
92 known dive sites · 15 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Bahamas, Brazil and 12 more.
Sand Tiger Shark
67 known dive sites · 15 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 12 more.
Stingrays
3354 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 82 more.
Hawksbill turtle
2037 known dive sites · 62 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 59 more.
Moray eel
4444 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Angelfish
2873 known dive sites · 81 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 78 more.
Clownfish
2011 known dive sites · 57 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Cambodia, Cape Verde and 54 more.
Lionfish
2463 known dive sites · 75 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba and 72 more.
Surgeonfish
2126 known dive sites · 65 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 62 more.
Parrotfish
3048 known dive sites · 78 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 75 more.
Triggerfish
2519 known dive sites · 74 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 71 more.
Wrasse
3660 known dive sites · 80 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 77 more.
Cuttlefish
2132 known dive sites · 60 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Bahrain, Belize and 57 more.
Shrimp
3328 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 83 more.
Crab
3583 known dive sites · 95 countries
Marine life
Reported around Argentina, Aruba, Australia and 85 more.
Bull Shark
67 known dive sites · 19 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Bahamas, Brazil and 16 more.
Eagle Ray
2283 known dive sites · 74 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 71 more.
Snapper
2686 known dive sites · 77 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 74 more.
Goatfish
2379 known dive sites · 73 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 70 more.
Pufferfish
2272 known dive sites · 72 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 69 more.
Common Dolphin
397 known dive sites · 45 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Bahrain, Brazil and 42 more.
Great White Shark
52 known dive sites · 11 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Egypt, Fiji and 8 more.
Whitetip Reef Shark
1077 known dive sites · 39 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Belize, Cayman Islands and 36 more.
Blacktip Reef Shark
899 known dive sites · 40 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 37 more.
Electric Ray
776 known dive sites · 39 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 36 more.
Pipefish
906 known dive sites · 62 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria and 59 more.
Jackfish
1276 known dive sites · 64 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 61 more.
Frogfish
778 known dive sites · 58 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Barbados, Brazil and 55 more.
Manta Ray
571 known dive sites · 41 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Belize and 38 more.
Opening hours
Closed now- Monday
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Where this dive shop may take you
Dive sites around Umkomaas
Nebo Wreck, Aliwal Shoal
South Africa
The SS Nebo wreck was a British steamboat which sank in 1884 and one of Aliwal Shoals many victims. It had departed from England and was en route to Durban, when it sank close to the coast it had 4500 tonnes of metal cargo that was planned for building a new railway.
Nearby
3.5 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Inside Edge - Aliwal Shoal
South Africa
The inside edge of Aliwal Shoal rises from the sand forming a fantastic landscape of pinnacles, gullies, swim-throughs, and caverns. Some of the best diving in Africa is found on the Aliwal Shoal. It is home to a diverse array of marine life.
Nearby
3.8 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Outside Edge, Aliwal Shoal
South Africa
This dive site has a minimum diving qualification of Advanced Open Water diver as the maximum depth is 27m and is only accessible by boat. Due to its depth, it is not suitable for beginner divers.
Nearby
4.5 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Aliwal Shoal
South Africa
Aliwal Shoal is a fossilized Sand Dune with interesting and unique mountain like reef structures that holds many swim throughs, gullies and crevices to explore. The reef is only accessible by boat, there is no shore entries. The surf launch is part of the adventure. Boats are 8.5m Rubber Ducks/Ribb
Nearby
4.6 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
MV Produce, wreck
South Africa
The Most recent of the ships to fall victom to the pinnacles of Aliwal Shoal is the MV Produce that sank on the 11th of August in 1974. The maximum depth 32m on the sand. This Norwegian bulk carrier had an original length of 168 meters and was carrying a full cargo of Molasses when it sunk.
Nearby
4.8 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Manta Point Aliwal
South Africa
Manta Point – Aliwal Shoal’s Premier Big Animal EncounterManta Point is one of the most thrilling dive sites on Aliwal Shoal, famous for its seasonal visits from giant oceanic mantas and its incredible biodiversity. This site is a magnet for divers seeking awe-inspiring encounters with large pelagic species.
Nearby
5.0 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
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