Why Choose to Dive with Us
1> Safety - Experience - Expertise
Tropical Diving is working with the best dive tour-operators, and is a SCUBAPRO 5*****, PADI and CMAS dive center
We offer a personal and expert service : Our team has 14 years of experience in Madagascar. Our instructors or divemasters are working with us for many years. Their knowledge of local diving and dive conditions is unique in Nosy Be (unlike some of our competitors, we do not employ trainees or temporary staff for guiding / supervising your dives)
We take a limited number of divers per boat. We focus on comfort on board and diving in small groups
Our safety procedures and equipment are optimal. The dive center security records over the past 14 years is remarkable
We guarantee a high quality breathing air
Our team follow eco-responsible dive practices
2> A top location - A trustful organization
The dive center is located by the beach, in the small touristic village of Ambatoloaka, in a quiet area.
It is close to most accommodation possibilities , restaurants, and other operators of excursions and services of the island. You will have an ideal situation for your stay in Nosy Be, with everything at hand.
We also offer diving + hotel + transfer packages at discounted prices, valid for a minimum of 10 dives per person ...
Our speed boats leave from the beach right in front of the dive center (30 meters). Meeting time at dive shop is at 7:45 am.
Your dive equipment will be carried onto the boat by our support staff (no tanks and/or heavy stuff to carry !)
The dive boat can also pick you up on the beach 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, where wind and sea conditions are best
We dive all the best spots throughout 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 (90 minutes navigation time)
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
