Pool - Océanium

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Pool - Océanium

★★★★★ (136)

A pool that allows you to do your exercises at a depth of 2m in clear, soft and warm water. Ideal for preparing a Try Scuba, a Scuba Skill Update or starting the Explorer program before joining one of our protected environments (Oceanium Bay, Cap Manuel or Gorée Ecole).

Also ideal for all types of freediving and scuba training, testing equipment and taking your first underwater camera shots!

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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER

26 route de la corniche Est, 2224 DAKAR, SEN

Dive Sites Nearby

OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Seminol (★4.5)

One of the most unusual sites is located off the coast of the Iles de la Madeleine : the Séminol Plateau, where basalt organs stand. Stretching over parallel bands ranging from 20 to 40 metres deep, these eroded, sometimes broken, promontories bear witness to ancient magmatic activities.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Epave Chi Chuan (★4.6)

The wreck is a Chinese trawler lying on its side in a North–South orientation, with the bottom at 32 m and the top of the deck at 26 m. There is no mast. Both the cabin and the gangway can be crossed safely. The wreck’s holds can be visited by Advanced Wreck divers.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Gouye Podium (★4.5)

A 24 m rock with the Podium wreck, a Chinese boat smashed into several large pieces around 30 m long, near the old anchor and the Kankan and Top wrecks.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Gouye Kankan (★4.5)

A very nice wreck at 23 m at the bottom and 13 m at the highest point, which can be entered at cabin level. A nearby drop-off is close to 30 m and it is possible to do a circuit of three wrecks in this sector (Top, KanKan, Podium).
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Epave PROMEL (Gouye Top) (★4.5)

An upside-down Chinese trawler lying on 27m. It is part of an area with wrecks (Top, Podium and Cancan) that can be visited on a exploration tour.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Shams (★4.4)

This magnificent wreck rests delicately on its side, at a depth of 34 metres, on a sandbank. Its top reaches a height of 27 metres, and its depth has allowed it to remain remarkably well preserved over the years.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Gouye tani Mbot (★4.4)

Just 5 km from our club, “Gouye Tan Mbot“ captivates both amateur and professional divers with its fascinating underwater topography. The volcanic relief creates a striking underwater landscape, providing natural refuges for an astonishing variety of marine life.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Etoile Rouge (★4.6)

Russian tralwer suk in 2005 very impressive in size, one of the largest wrecks in Dakar. Lying on its side, the upper deck rises to a height of meters and descends to a depth of 35 meters. The holds can be visited (expert)
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Navarro (★4.5)

An imposing wreck, 30 to 40 metres long, offering a unique diving experience. With its wide corridor, it’s ideal for advanced wreck speciality course.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Cargo (★4.2)

Dive down to depths of 35 meters to explore the interior of this majestic Cargo ship. Witness to marine biodiversity and the history of the ship, this dive offers an immersive experience, combining adventure and underwater education.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Océanie (★4.0)

A 35m-long former trawler set on 28m of sandy seabed, with a deck at 22m and an impressive mast that rises 14m. In good condition despite its age, with numerous accretions. Lots of fish. A slightly narrow cabin that can be visited.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Îles de la Madeleine (★4.3)

The “Iles de la Madeleine“ are accessible in 15 minutes from the Corniche piers at Plateau and Lougne Island has an interesting configuration for try scuba, beginners and experienced divers. For the experienced, a route allows you to discover two small wrecks in the 21 m zone
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Épave de Lougne (★4.5)

Behind the small island of Lougne, a small tugboat with its diesel tank, a wreck 22m deep, well smashed. The surrounding rocks are full of life and the walk is worth the detour.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Cap Manuel (★4.4)

The perfect site for first dives and Try Scuba in a quite protected area, depending on the weather conditions and tide, current and swell. This site is also used for trainings, such as Stress & Rescue exercises in real conditions.
NAUTILUS DIVING, 11000 DAKAR

Petit Soumbédioune (★4.4)

Opposite the Port de Soumbedioune, on the Ils de la Madeleine, a short walk that start 5m north-west along a small drop-off and leads to an area alternating rocks and sand over 12m . Ideal d-for training in a natural environment.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Suzuki (★4.5)

Immerse yourself in the strangeness of the wreck of the Suzuki, learning to starboard at depth of 27 meters. Although access to the interior is not yet possible, its unique angle and the abundance of surrounding marine life make this dive a memorable experience.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Jumelles (★4.4)

Les Jumelles: Discover the underwater symphony created by the two trawlers commonly known as Les Jumelles . Resting 3.5km from the Oceanium Diving Centre, at a depth of 23 meters and rising to 15 meters, these offer a synchronized dive into the maritime past.
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Baie de l’Océanium (★4.3)

The Oceanium bay is used for training in a protected environment, with still shallow water at high tide and just a few meters in front of the small dam.
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Nogaye (★4.5)

A 20m-long wreck leaning over a 16m deep seabed, a 12m deck and an 8m cabin. It can be penetrated at cabin level. The smaller compartments, however, are inaccessible. The mast is broken. Lots of nets caught in the wreck, so be careful!
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Gorée aquarium (★4.2)

A site that goes from 5 to 11m, perfect for training, night speciality or snorkeling with rock and more sandy areas. Also ideal for working on your buoyancy with a little swell and some sea urchins typical of the region.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Gorée Aquarium Epave (★4.3)

From Gorée Aquarium, it is possible to discover this Chinese wreck of about thirty meters, lying on its side, placed on a sand bottom at 12m and in rather good condition. Oriented North South, possible penetration of the hold. Cabin very damaged. Mast on the ground. Lots of debris.
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Welle (★4.4)

Small rectangular piece of a cargo wreck on the coast of Gorée Island. You can walk on it and continue on the drop off of Gorée Island. Accessible to all levels.
OCEANIUM DIVING CENTER, 2224 DAKAR

Gorée - Ecole (★4.6)

Opposite the school on Gorée Island, a shallow site ideal for baptisms and Try Scuba, depending on the weather conditions, the tide and the swell. A sandbank allows you to take photos. Small flaw: not always very clean, we can raise awareness about picking up waste at sea!
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Tacoma (★4.3)

Tacoma: Explore the mystery of the tacoma wreck, a ship of the second world war requisitioned during the fights in Dakar in 1940. Dive in the history while you discover the remains of this Danish cargo, silent witness of a tumultuous past.