ScubaXcursion, Nicho Boers

ScubaXcursion, Nicho Boers

Green Lane
4180 Scottburgh
ZAF

We are based in Durban, Kwa- Zulu Natal, South Africa, ScubaXcursion is situated at the Cutty Sark Hotel and is a mere 20m away from the ever popular Scottburgh Beach. Trips to the world renowned Aliwal Shoal are done daily. These trips promise new and exciting adventures on every dive. Here, at ScubaXcursion, we believe in making you our top priority.

We are a registered SSI Instructor Training Centre and we offer regular courses ranging from Open water to Instructor with various specialties. These Diving Courses which are given at our Training Facility with Multi Media Equipment, are designed to be fun and enjoyable, yet safe and professional. All courses offered by ScubaXcursion is internationally recognized. Wether you want to start diving or become a dive professional we can assist.

Our services include; Daily Dive Charters to Aliwal Shoal and surrounding areas, Scuba Gear Rental, Dive Training & Equipment sales and on site accommodation at the Cutty Sark Hotel where all rooms have sea view. Our knowledgeable dive-masters and well-experienced instructors are sure to make your underwater experience with us, one you will never forget.

Our shuttle service is available to pick up customers from Durban hotels and King Shaka International airport and transfers them to Scottburgh which is the departure location for your Diving adventure on Aliwal Shoal. ScubaXcursion is your one stop dive shop. Come and visit our Dive Shop for all Scuba Gear and accessories. Scuba Gear Rental facilities also available. Our Clients arrive as customers and leave as friends, come and experience it for yourself.

Courses and Events

Frequently Serviced Dive Sites

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

★★★★☆ Aliwal Shoal

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

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

★★★★☆ Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre’s name says it all, divers can just observe the living color. Schools of marine life deliver the most brilliant show. Maximum depth is 27m with the top of amphitheatre at 18m.

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

★★★★☆ Castle

This site is named Castle because of its pinnacles and castle like structures with swim throughs, gullies, and overhangs to explore. Maximum depth is 25m and the top of the reef is 12m deep.

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

★★★★☆ South Sands

South Sands consists of a large sand patch surrounded by reef structure. Maximum depth is 14m with an average depth of 11m. This is the perfect dive site to spot large groups of Rays or Guitar sharks.

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

★★★★☆ Canyons

Canyons is an advanced dive site with a maximum depth reaching 34m and average depth around 27m. One of the main and most spectacular features of Canyons is a large mushroom rock with a big green coral tree that seems like it was delicately placed there decorated with sea goldies.

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

★★★★☆ Cathedral

Cathedral is one of the most popular and impressive dive sites to visit on Aliwal Shoal. Maximum depth is 27m with 18m on top of Cathedral. Both big and small aquatic beauties decorate this unique reef structure.

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

★★★★☆ Chunnel

This is a dive site for everyone, it has three main features – a pinnacle that spirals rapidly up towards the surface, an overhang that provides a sheltered hiding place for many of the shoal’s shier residents, and the famous Chunnel Cave.

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

★★★★☆ Pinnacles

Pinnacles forms a cluster of mountain like rock formations with many crevices, gullies, and ledges to explore. This dive site is a must for the list of sites to visit when diving Aliwal Shoal. Maximum depth is 18m with the shallowest pinnacles at 5m .

Available Services in the Dive Center

Programs

Snorkel Diver
Freediving
Mermaid
Ecology
Scuba
Extended Range (XR)
Emergency Training

Dives

Boat Dives
Extended Range Dives
Freediving
Wreck Dives
Snorkel Tours

Gas Fills

Air
Nitrox Dive
Oxygen

Rental

Equipment
Photo and Video Dive

Services

Regulator
Dive Computer
Buoyancy Compensators
Neoprene suits
Cylinders

Payment Method

Credit Card
Debit Card

Opening Hours

Monday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
Thursday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
Friday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday06:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 15:30
Sunday06:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 15:30

Always available on cell phone

+27845567903 Website

Opening Hours

Monday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
Thursday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 16:00
Friday07:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday06:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 15:30
Sunday06:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 15:30

Always available on cell phone