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PADI Scuba diving and education, and East Africa's only PADI 5 Star CDC Centre. The lagoon also is an ideal spot for night dives.
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Buccaneer Diving Zanzibar is located in Paje on the wonderful South East coast of Zanzibar Island. Away from the overcrowded beaches of Kiwengwa, Nungwi, and Kendwa, Paje is renown for its stunning beaches, unspoilt village life, small sized guesthouses and lodges. The stretch reaching from Kizimkazi (south point of island, famous for dolphin spotting) through Jambiani, Paje, Bwejuu, Dongwe to Mi

chamvi (which is situated on the eastern tip of Chwaka Bay), is often referred to as the secret coast of Zanzibar, where the real identity of the island is still preserved and untouched from mass tourism. Nonetheless Paje and the neighbouring area offers a variety of bars, evening hangouts, restaurants and regular nightlife. The diving around Paje is pristine with some of the finest corals to be found in East Africa. The protected natural lagoon which is only ten minutes boat ride from the Buccaneer Diving base at the Arabian Nights hotel is a great choice for all levels of divers and accompanying snorkelers and it also means that we can offer a number of good safe and protected dives in the rougher monsoon and in general for beginners. In addition we have a number of sites on the outer reef within a 25-minute fast boat ride of our base offering a wide variety of topography ranging from walls, gentle slopes to caves and exciting marine life, some also suitable for beginners and some of which accessible only to more expert divers ...and we are always looking for more! We also offer dives and snorkeling from our sister operation at the Swahili Beach Hotel in Kizimkazi in the South of the island. Kizimkazi is renowned for its dolphins and idyllic sand banks and a days diving followed by a seafood lunch is a must. In addition to our special Kizimkazi trip, we also organise a day trip to the atoll of Mnemba, located in a marine park that is a great location both diving and snorkelling. Watch out for other seasonal special trips.

13/11/2024

Spotted in the depths of Zanzibar! 🌊🐍 Meet the mesmerizing Tiger Snake Eel, also known as Myrichthys maculosus, pronounced Mih-Rik-Thees Mah-Kul-Loh-Sus. This elusive creature blends right into the sandy seafloor, waiting for the perfect moment to strike its prey. Their unique pattern resembles that of venomous sea snakes which helps them deter potential predators.👀💙

If you would like to see more of what our crystal clear waters have to offer make sure to book a trip or if you would prefer to grow as a diver you might consider doing the PADI Fish Identification course.📚

Have you ever seen one of these beauties underwater? Let us know your favorite marine encounter below! 🐠👇

03/11/2024

Meet the Titan Triggerfish🐟 aka "a divers biggest fear". The Titan Triggerfish is not just beautiful, they're fascinating too! Known for their strong jaws, they munch on a diet of hard-shelled creatures like sea urchins and crustaceans. 🦀

We are approaching their breeding season, it is very important to know that the Titans are fiercely protective over their nests and are not afraid to defend against far larger threats ie divers, thus showcasing their incredible parenting skills.👩‍🍼

With this in mind here are some tips to avoid an unwanted dispute with these marvels:

*Avoid harming or behaving aggressively toward them😇
*When nesting Titan Trigger fish protect the area in a cone shape that goes up🌪. So if you come across a protective Titan, swim horizontally away from the nest and not up!
*Always respect their territory, remember we are guests in their environment🌊

28/10/2024

Say hello to the Frogfish!🐸 These masters of camouflage are part of the family Antennariidae meaning its got an Antenna like protrusion, called an esca, on its snout that it uses to attract prey.

Frogfish have a highly modified swim bladders that allow them to stay buoyant while remaining stationary and camouflaged, furthermore frogfish are known for their unique movement, they don't swim like normal fish instead they use their fins to "walk".🤯

Frogfish have a remarkable ability to expand their mouths 12 times their average size in milliseconds and are thus able to "engulf" their prey, which can be up to 2 times their size!

Frogfish have an incredible ability to mimick their surroundings which makes them very difficult to spot when you aren't looking for them.

13/10/2024

Exploring the vibrant waters of Zanzibar, where lionfish reign as fierce predators! With their stunning fins and venomous spines, these majestic hunters use ambush tactics to capture prey, showcasing the perfect blend of beauty and danger. Their solitary nature and territorial behavior add to the allure of these underwater wonders. 🦁🌊

Here are five interesting facts about lionfish:

1. **Invasive Species**: Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific but have become invasive in the Atlantic and Caribbean, where they threaten local ecosystems by preying on native fish and invertebrates.

2. **Venomous Spines**: Lionfish have long, venomous spines that serve as a defense mechanism against predators. While their venom is not deadly to humans, it can cause severe pain and swelling.

3. **Ambush Predators**: They are skilled ambush hunters, using their impressive fin displays to attract prey before quickly striking. They can consume prey that is up to half their body size.

4. **Reproduction**: Lionfish are prolific breeders, capable of producing up to 30,000 eggs every few days. This high reproductive rate contributes to their rapid population growth in non-native areas.

5. **Colorful Appearance**: Their striking coloration and unique patterns not only make them visually stunning but also serve as camouflage among the reefs, helping them blend in with their surroundings.

01/10/2024

Discover the vibrant underwater world of Zanzibar! 🌊 Dive with us to explore its beauty.

19/09/2024

From the 18th to the 26th of October, Apnea Addicts Freediving will be hosting PADI Freediver Instructor-Training at Buccaneer Diving, Paje, Zanzibar. They will cover the Freediver, Advanced, Master and Instructor-training for this course. All learning material will be included. Enjoy all that Zanzibar has to offer, while becoming a freedive instructor, this experience allows you to not only have a great time in the Zanzibar, but also to learn how to teach freediving to the world.

This experience will guide you through advanced and master freediving techniques with the PADI system, and expand your knowledge to the point where you are able to qualify as a PADI Freediver Instructor.

If you are interested please contact
Charl Marais- +27 72 462 7789

22/08/2024

Meet the Tasselled Scorpionfish, Rhinopias Aphanes, a true spectacle of underwater camouflage. Scorpionfish together with lionfish and stonefish form part of the Scorpaenidae Family. The Scorpaenidiae Family are all venomous and have poison spines. With this in mind always be aware of your surroundings and have good buoyancy. If you want to have a more enjoyable and environmentally safer dives we recommend doing your PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Course or if you are interested in learning more about the creatures of the ocean you might enjoy the PADI Fish ID course.

Are you interested in growing as a Diver?

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# TasselledScorpionfish

16/07/2024

Say hello to one of the Nemos we find in Zanzibar! 🐟

This is a clownfish, there are currently 30 recognised species of clownfishes and they fall under the Amphiprion genus.

More specifically the pictured clownfish is an Amphiprion Clarkii aka Clark's Anemonefish. Clownfish have a very unique symbiotic relationship with sea anemones where they get protected by the anemones stinging cells and in return they help keep the anemone clean and fed. Furthermore clownfish start their lives as males and have the ability to change sex(protandrous hermaphrodite) to become female when necessary. It is usually the largest male in the group that will become female in the event of the previous female's death. If this interests you and are eager to learn more about fish and how to identify them you can consider taking your PADI Fish ID course!

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10/07/2024

Are you a Divemaster or interested in becoming a PADI professional?

We have just the opportunity here at our PADI 5* centre, Buccaneer Diving Paje base! We are hosting an Instructor Development Course from the *20th to the 29th of October* 2024. During these days our legendary Course Director(Big B) will be sure to get you ready for your exam on the *30th and 31st of October* and then finally you will have your Emergency First Response Instructor lecture on the *1st of November*. During this you will get to experience the beautiful Zanzibar waters and it's electric atmosphere!

Does this sound like something you are in to? If so please drop us a DM or Whatsapp us on +255 777 853 403 so that we can send you the full information pack.

We hope to see you in October!

07/07/2024

Happy Sunday!!

Here we have a pair of Blackspotted Pufferfish, their
latin name being Arathron Nigropunctatus. They are
also know as dog faced puffers. As seen above they come in
different colour variations including yellow, grey, blue
and beige.🐡

This species of pufferfish feeds on molluscs,
crustaceans and algae, so needless to say they are not
fussy eaters.🦀

The black spotted pufferfish lives in tropical
waters and are usually seen from the surface to 25
metres down. 🌴

All pufferfish have 2 defense mechanisms from predators.
Firstly all pufferfish contain a toxin(tetrodotoxin) in their skin. Tetrodotoxin is a neuro-toxin meaning if consumed or made contact with it could be deadly! The pufferfish's second mechanism of defense is to fill their stomachs with water to puff up and seem more intimidating to predators and give the impression of being harder to swallow to predators.

Comment your best interactions with pufferfish!

Have you learned anything new?

22/04/2024

Practice and preparations are being made this morning as our IDC candidates are heading out to complete their first open water practice dives! 🌊 💙

20/04/2024

PADI IDC pool session 1 in progress 😊
Despite rainy season we still have blue
skies! 💙

19/04/2024

A happy little Boxfish 💛

✏️ Did you know....

This fish species have fused bony plates that give them their box-like shape. These plates provide protection and act as an exoskeleton, making the Boxfish highly resilient to predators.

When threatened, Boxfish release a highly toxic substance called ostracitoxin from their skin, acting as a potent deterrent to predators.

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19/04/2024

DAY 3 of our first PADI IDC of the year and we're in full swing! Today our candidates will get in the pool for the first time with Big to demonstrate the 24 Open Water skills ✅

07/04/2024

You’ll always catch big smiles on our dive boats!! 😄🛥️💙❤️

23/03/2024

The rain and low season may be upon us but we are still OPEN! Drop us a DM to get your next dive booked in ✅ 🤿

22/03/2024

Ornate Ghost Pipefish ❤️

💫Did you know….

Despite its name, the ghost pipefish of the Indo-Pacific belongs to a different family than true pipefish. The female ghost pipefish broods its developing young in specially adapted pelvic fins, which many true pipefish lack altogether.

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21/03/2024

Say hello to some of our newest qualified open water and advanced divers! 👋🏿👋🏼

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Paje Beach Apartments
Paje
791

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 18:00
Sunday	08:00 - 18:00

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Happy Friday from Buccaneer Diving to you! 🪸 We hope you enjoy this reel as much as the divers enjoyed their Dive and dont hesitate to contact us should you be interested in booking a dive trip. Here is what one of our divers have to say: “ I did my open water course with Buccaneer and they were understanding that I had to split my course of 2 weekends and were able to accommodate me for such. I enjoyed the pool session and had great fun on the dives, the instructors had a great energy as well. I will definitely be diving with them again.” #padi #padi5stardivecentre #zanzibarlife #scubadiving #feedback #happycustomer #friday #islandlife #gopro #pajebeach #oceanlife #scubamagazine #dream #living #underwaterphotography #UnderwaterAdventure @gopro @paditv

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Become one with the motion of the ocean 🌊 🐠 🩵 This is one of Instructor Ellie's favourite spots on the reef - come and book a dive and we can take you there to explore! #zanzibar #zanzibarisland #zanzibarbeach #paje #pajebeach #zanzibarpaje #discoverzanzibar #diving #dive #divinginzanzibar #divegear #explore #explorerheocean #explorediving #explorezanzibar #diveshop #scubadiving #scuba #scubadive #scubalife #zanzibar #pajebeach #paje #zanzibarhotels #zanzibaraccommodation #zanizbarvacation #zanzibarholiday #vacation#zanzibardestination #holiday #tropicalparadise #paradise #zanzibarbeach #zanzibarisland

Did you know our spectacular snorkel trips are not only great fun, they’re also eco-conscious!🐠🐙 We are committed to practicing marine conservation on our snorkelling excursions, so you won’t find any of our trained guides touching or taking anything from the ocean or damaging the coral 🫶🏻🩵👏🏿💙 Drop us a DM or comment below and we will provide you with more information 😊 zanzibar #zanzibarisland #zanzibarbeach #paje #pajebeach #zanzibarpaje #discoverzanzibar #ecoconscious #ecoconscioussnorkeltrip #snorkeltrips #explore #exploretheocean #explorediving #explorezanzibar #diveshop #scubadiving #scuba #snorkel #scubalife #zanzibar #pajebeach #paje #zanzibarhotels #zanzibaraccommodation #Zanizbarvacation #zanzibarholiday #vacation #holiday #tropicalparadise #paradise #zanzibarbeach #Zanzibarisland #dongwe #dongwebeach

Check out the playful dolphins we saw right before one of our dives began! We’ve been lucky enough to have spotted them on 3 separate occasions in the past week! To see these beautiful creatures is always an amazing experience for us and our divers 🩵🐬 #dolphins#dolphin#dolphinlove #zanzibar #zanzibarisland #zanzibarbeach #jambianibeach #zanzibarjambiani #discoverzanzibar #diving #dive #divinginzanzibar #divegear #explore #explorerheocean #explorediving #explorezanzibar #diveshop #scubadiving #scuba #scubadive

We do snorkeling trips to both Mnemba and Blue lagoon. Join us and be surrounded by fish and beautiful coral! A great alternative if you don’t scuba dive. Omar enjoying all the reef fish 🤭😍 #zanzibarisland #zanzibardestination #zanzibar #zanizbarvacation #explorediving #paje #pajebeach #explorezanzibar #explorerheocean #dive #vacation #divinginzanzibar #zanzibarhotels #zanzibarpaje #scuba #zanzibaraccommodation #scubadive #holiday #zanzibarholiday #discoverzanzibar #scubalife #diveshop #explore #zanzibarbeach #divegear #diving #scubadiving #zanzibar #explorediving #paje

NIGHT DIVE! Do you want to try a night dive? We still have a few available spots on todays dive. Discover all the creatures that hides during daylight. The calmness of the ocean when fish are sleeping. WhatsApp us on +255 777 853 403 or send us a message here! #zanzibar #pajebeach #paje #zanzibarhotels #zanzibaraccommodation #zanizbarvacation #zanzibarholiday #vacation#zanzibardestination #holiday #tropicalparadise #paradise #zanzibarbeach #zanzibarisland

Thank you for an amazing year to everyone at buccaneer. From our boys, captains and crew, Dms, instructors and management. We are looking forward to 2023, for a new and exciting year! ☀️ HAPPY NEW YEAR! #zanzibar #explorediving #paje #pajebeach #bweijuu #eastcoast #padi #scubapro #zanzibarhotels #tropicalparadise #scuba #michamvi #scubadivers #divingzanzibar #buccaneerdiving #discoverzanzibar #exploretheocean #scubalife #jambiani #boat #diveshop #beach #zanzibartravel #travel #padidivers #zanzibarisland #zanzibardestination #zanzibar #zanizbarvacation #explorediving

Buccaneer diving offers good vibes only! Book your dive with us before the boats are full! 😍 #zanzibar #explorediving #paje #pajebeach #bweijuu #eastcoast #padi #scubapro #zanzibarhotels #tropicalparadise #scuba #michamvi #scubadivers #divingzanzibar #buccaneerdiving #discoverzanzibar #exploretheocean #scubalife #jambiani #boat #diveshop #beach #zanzibartravel #travel #padidivers #zanzibarisland #zanzibardestination #zanzibar #zanizbarvacation #explorediving

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Join in on a night dive and experience a whole different sea world😌 #zanzibar #zanzibarisland #zanzibarbeach #paje #pajebeach #zanzibarpaje #discoverzanzibar #diving #dive #divinginzanzibar #divegear #explore #explorerheocean #explorediving #explorezanzibar #diveshop #scubadiving #scuba #scubadive #scubalife