Our Dive Center and Team
1> Safety - Experience - Expertise
Our dive center was one of the pioneers of diving in Nosy Be.
Years of experience and improvement gave us a unique know how and expertise of local diving.
Our instructors / guides are trained on site by our dive center.
They are working with us for many years, and know dive sites and dive conditions perfectly.
Our small scale operation is focusing on quality service :
We take a limited number of divers per boat.
Our aim is to offer the best enjoyable diving conditions.
Our safety procedures and equipment are optimal.
The dive center safety records over the past 14 years is remarkable.
Our team follow eco-responsible dive practices.
IMPORTANT
Unlike some of our competitors, we do not employ trainees or temporary staff for guiding / supervising your dives.
2> A top location - A trustful organization
The dive center is located by the beach, in the small touristic village of Ambatoloaka.
We are close to most accommodation, restaurants, and operators of excursions / services of the island.
We also offer diving + hotel packages, valid from a 5 days / 10 dives booking.
You will have an ideal situation for your stay in Nosy Be, with everything at hand.
Our speed boats leave from the beach right in front of the dive center (30 meters).
Meeting time at the dive shop is at 7:45 am. Your dive equipment will be carried onboard by our support staff
(no tanks and/or heavy stuff to carry !)
The dive boat can also pick you up right in front of your hotel, if it is situated on the same beach (Ambatoloaka - Madirokely)
Departure time 8 AM and return time 12-1 PM, for 2 fun dives in the morning.
We dive all the best spots around the island : drop-offs, shipwrecks, Nosy Sakatia reefs, Nosy Tanikely Marine Park, etc.
About 20 different dive sites, all rich in marine life, are reached in 10-40 minutes boat drive.
We also offer a special 1 day - 2 dive trip to the wonderful Nosy Iranja island.
3> A Dedicated and Experienced Team
At Tropical Diving, you will dive with experienced professionals only.
We are diving in Nosy Be for many years.
We know dive sites and local conditions perfectly, and we make sure you get the best possible diving
JEAN-MICHEL
CMAS** INSTRUCTOR, PADI MASTER INSTRUCTOR, EFR INSTRUCTOR
TROPICAL DIVING'S MANAGER SINCE 2008
MOMO
PADI INSTRUCTOR, EFR INSTRUCTOR
WITH THOUSANDS OF DIVES LOCALLY, HE IS PROBABLY THE BEST SPOTTER IN NOSY BE
RODRIGUES
PADI DIVEMASTER
HE JOINED TROPICAL DIVING TEAM IN 2019
4> Quality Equipment and Boats
Our equipment is regularly renewed and maintained in perfect condition
- 20 full Scubapro sets
- 40 aluminium tanks, 12 liters, Din and Int connexions
- 2 new Bauer compressors
- Oxygen kit on each boat and at the dive shop
Our dive boats are especially designed for diving. Each boat takes a max. of 6-8 divers
- Back platforms for easy entries and exits
- Sun protection
- New oxygen kit and first aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- GPS, sounder, GSM
