Planning a diving experience in Watamu but unsure how much to budget? The price depends on whether you are trying scuba diving for the first time, already hold a certification or want to complete a training course. It is also important to check which fees are included. Two prices can look similar but cover different services, equipment and park charges. Below is a guide to the indicative diving prices currently published by Follow Your Dreams Tours, with diving provided by specialist partner Black Marlin Diving Center.
- Introductory diving prices The current published price for Discover Scuba Diving is €120 per person. The listed experience includes one pool lesson and one dive.
This option is intended for eligible beginners who want to try scuba diving without first completing a full certification course. Confirm whether your final quotation includes the marine park fee, transport and any other extras. 2. Diving packages for certified divers The following rates are listed on the FYDT diving page. They are indicative prices in euros per person and should be reconfirmed for your dates. Package With rental equipment With your own equipment Park fee 1 day / 2 dives €110 €100 Included 2 days / 4 dives €160 €140 Not included 3 days / 6 dives €230 €210 Not included 4 days / 8 dives €300 €280 Not included 5 days / 10 dives €370 €350 Not included Source: Follow Your Dreams Tours' published diving prices. Confirm current rates and inclusions before booking.
These packages are intended for certified divers. Your provider should confirm your certification, experience and suitability for the planned dives. 3. PADI course prices in Watamu If you want to learn to dive or develop your existing skills, the FYDT website also lists these courses and training options. Course or service Listed duration Indicative price Discover Scuba Diving 1 day €120 Scuba Diver course 2–3 days €280 Open Water course 4–5 days €360 Advanced Open Water course 2–3 days €280 Adventure course 1–2 days €250 Rescue course 3–4 days €400 Emergency First Response 1–2 days €180 Scuba Review 2 hours €40 These are the rates currently displayed on the website, not a guarantee of availability. Course materials may be charged separately, and course requirements and schedules must be confirmed.
Before choosing a course, check the exact certification awarded, the training and dives included, any additional materials or fees, and whether your holiday dates allow enough time to complete it. 4. What can increase the total cost? The advertised price may not be the final amount you pay. Ask about the following before confirming:
- Marine park entrance fees.
- Equipment rental or additional equipment requirements.
- Hotel pickup and return transport.
- Course materials and certification charges.
- Optional photographs or videos.
- Additional dives or refresher training.
- Any applicable taxes or other mandatory charges. For example, the published two-dive day includes the park fee, whereas the multi-day dive packages list it separately. Always compare the full cost rather than just the starting price.
- Is it cheaper to bring your own equipment? The published prices show a lower rate for divers who bring their own equipment. However, you should compare the actual savings with the cost and inconvenience of transporting your gear. Confirm which items qualify for the own-equipment price and which items, if any, remain included or mandatory. Do not assume that bringing a mask alone qualifies for the full own-equipment rate without checking with the provider.
- How do you choose the best diving package? The right package depends on your goals and the time available.
- First-time diver: Ask about Discover Scuba Diving.
- Certified diver with one free day: Compare the one-day double-dive package.
- Diver staying several days: Compare multi-day packages with the separate park fees included in your calculation.
- Traveller wanting certification: Choose a course that fits your available dates and experience.
- Returning diver who has not dived recently: Ask whether a refresher or additional assessment is appropriate. A good quotation should explain what you will do, what is included, what costs extra and which arrangements are confirmed.
- Book diving with Follow Your Dreams Tours Follow Your Dreams Tours coordinates diving with Black Marlin Diving Center while helping you organise the rest of your holiday in Watamu and Kenya. You can arrange diving alongside marine excursions, accommodation transfers and safari plans through one local point of contact. Contact us with your dates, number of divers and experience level. We will confirm the applicable prices, inclusions and availability before you book. Follow Your Dreams Tours — Your local Kenya travel partner in Watamu.