Explore Gordons Bay

Gordon's Bay, nestled on the eastern side of False Bay, offers a unique diving experience with its warm waters and minimal currents, making it an ideal spot for novice divers. This picturesque town is a haven for underwater enthusiasts, with numerous diving clubs and schools ready to introduce visitors to the vibrant marine life of South Africa. Divers can explore a variety of dive environments, from lush reefs teeming with life to exciting underwater walls.

The marine biodiversity in Gordon's Bay is truly remarkable. The warm waters attract a myriad of species, including colorful reef fish, playful seals, and even the occasional shy octopus. Shore dives are particularly popular here, allowing divers to effortlessly enter the water and immediately immerse themselves in the underwater wonders. For those seeking a different experience, boat dives offer the chance to explore deeper sites just a short ride away. Whether you're navigating through kelp forests or gliding over sandy bottoms, Gordon's Bay promises an unforgettable diving adventure.

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Alpha Dive Centre

SODWANA BAY

15 Nov 2025

Sign up for sunny Sodwana and enjoy blissful days of diving on the best reef south of the Red Sea. Sodwana is rated by international divers as one of the top 10 dive destinations in the world. Situated in a protected reserve ensures the diver encounters with large fish populations and pristine corals.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

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Open Water Diver

01 Dec 2025

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Alpha Dive Centre

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

05 Dec 2025 + 1 more

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

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مغامر متقدم (Advanced Adventurer)

05 Dec 2025

إذا كنت لا تستطيع تحديد أي برامج التخصصات هي الخيار الأفضل بالنسبة لك، انضم إلى برنامج مغامر متقدم (Advanced Adventurer) في معهد إس إس آي (SSI)! مع هذا البرنامج، يمكنك تجربة مجموعة متنوعة من التخصصات قبل الالتزام ببرامج التخصصات الكامل. إنها طريقة رائعة لتجربة ماذا يعني التدريب المتقدم للغواصين ومدى أهميته لمغامرات الغوص الخاصة بك. خلال برنامج مغامر متقدم (Advanced Adventurer)، ستجرب 5 تخصصات مختلفة. سوف تكمل غوصات التدريب في المياه المفتوحة لكل تخصص بعد جلسة إحاطة شاملة مع مدرب SSI الخاص بك. مع هذا البرنامج التجريبي في الغوص التخصصي، سيكون لديك الحرية الكاملة للاستكشاف. يمكنك إكمال برامج التخصصات الكاملة في أي وقت في المستقبل واعتماد تدريب المغامر المتقدم (Advanced Adventurer) الخاص بك في هذه البرامج.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

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React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, AED, O2)

11 Dec 2025 + 1 more

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

Diver Level Programs / Courses

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Diver Stress & Rescue

11 Dec 2025

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

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Night Diving and Limited Visibility

17 Dec 2025

Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

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Assistant Instructor

31 Mar 2026

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

Top Gordons Bay Dive Sites

Shore Dive

This easy site is ideal for both scuba and freediving. Divers often encounter octopus, cuttlefish, and vibrant sea anemones. The rocky formations are home to diverse marine life, and it's within a protected marine area, ensuring rich biodiversity.

Gordon's Bay Underwater Nature Trail

A unique scuba experience with an easy adventure level, this trail features a series of underwater plaques guiding divers through marine life such as blue gropers and weedy sea dragons. It's part of a vital ecological zone, emphasizing its conservation status.

The Pinnacles

For advanced scuba divers, The Pinnacles offers dramatic underwater landscapes with towering rock formations. Schools of pelagic fish and soft corals abound. Depths and strong currents make it challenging but rewarding for experienced divers.

The Trench

Suitable for technical diving, The Trench features a deep, narrow underwater canyon. It's frequented by large rays and the occasional grey nurse shark. The site’s depth and currents demand technical proficiency, offering a thrilling dive adventure.

The Aquarium

Perfect for freediving, this easy site boasts crystal-clear waters and a diverse array of small reef fish, nudibranchs, and sponge gardens. It's a tranquil spot within a marine park, ideal for observing marine life up close.

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Alpha Dive Centre

96 Main Rd (opposite Strand Railway station ), 7139 Cape Town, ZAF

INDIGO SCUBA DIVE SCHOOL

16 Bluegum Avenue, 7150 Cape Town / Gordons Bay, ZAF