Coast to Coast
Your first breath underwater starts here.
PADI courses, guided dives and boat trips for first-timers and experienced divers. Small groups, patient instructors, and gear that has been checked.
Coast to Coast is a PADI dive center. Visit the official PADI site
Learn to dive, then go deeper
Every course is taught to PADI standards. Start with a taster or go straight to certification, then build from there.
- 12 m
Discover Scuba Diving
Try scuba with an instructor. No certificate needed.
R2 250 - 18 m
Open Water Diver
Your first full certification, valid for life. Theory, pool sessions and open water dives.
R7 800 - 30 m
Advanced Open Water
Five adventure dives, including deep and navigation.
R7 800 - 30 m
Rescue Diver
Learn to prevent and manage problems. Often named the most rewarding course.
R8 500 - 40 m
Divemaster
Your first professional level. Work alongside instructors and lead certified divers.
R18 000 own gear
R20 000 gear included
More courses
- EFR (CPR and first aid)R2 650
- Refresher (ReActivate)R2 000
- Specialty courses, eachR4 300
Specialties: Deep Diver, Underwater Navigation, Night Diver, Search and Rescue Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Emergency Oxygen Provider and Enriched Air Nitrox.
Course prices include all gear. Divemaster is R18 000 with your own gear. Depth shown is the usual maximum for each level. The Deep Diver specialty goes to 40 m. Prerequisites and minimum ages follow PADI rules. Ask us about anything else.
Dive trips and sites
Dive activities
- Snorkel shore dive, guided (own gear)R250
- Snorkel shore dive, guided (gear included)R350
- Shore dive, guidedR650
- Shore dive, baitedR700
- Night diveR800
- Boat diveR800
Dives are arranged by booking. Ask for the next available day.
Where we dive
Shore and boat dives · 40 to 60 minutes · Shipwrecks, kelp forests, abandoned docks and more
Gear rental
Rent a full set or just what you're missing. We service rental equipment regularly and fit it with you before every dive.
Full gear, per day: R750
- BCDR200
- RegulatorR200
- Cylinder rentalR200
- Cylinder refillR100
Soft gear, per day
- WetsuitR200
- FinsR100
- Mask and snorkelR100
- Weight beltR100
- TorchR100
Prices are per day.
Meet the instructors
Philip Gous
PADI IDC Staff Instructor #561484
Turns ocean lovers into confident underwater explorers, from Open Water up to PADI Pro level. Focused on safety, conservation and elite dive training.
A.J. Gous
PADI Assistant Instructor #583366
Helps you find your fins and master the underwater world. Focused on dive safety, skill refinement and protecting marine ecosystems.
Under the surface
Safety and requirements
Diving is safe when done properly. Here is what we need from you.
- Complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire before any course. If you answer yes to any question, a doctor must sign you off first.
- Age limits follow PADI. The youngest program, Bubblemaker, is a pool experience from age 8. Discover Scuba Diving and Junior Open Water start at age 10, and full Open Water at age 15. Divers aged 10 to 11 are limited to 12 m, and divers aged 12 to 14 are limited to 18 m.
- Wait at least 12 hours after a single dive, and at least 18 hours after several dives in a day or over several days, before flying. Waiting 24 hours is safer.
- Certified divers: bring your certification card and logbook.
- Dive insurance with DAN SA is included for divers.
A recognised PADI Dive Centre
The PADI Retail & Resort Association recognises Coast To Coast Diving Center as a PADI Dive Centre, store number S30819. That means we teach and dive to PADI standards.
Questions people ask
How old do I need to be?
PADI sets the age for each program. The youngest, Bubblemaker, is a pool experience from age 8. Discover Scuba Diving and Junior Open Water start at age 10, and full Open Water at age 15. Younger divers have depth limits, and your instructor will explain them. Ask us which program suits your child.
How long does certification take?
Course length depends on the course and your schedule. Your theory can be done online at home first. Ask us for the next course dates.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. We supply the dive gear unless you prefer your own. Food and drinks are available at the center.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes, within the limits of our . Weather cancellations by us are fully refunded or rescheduled.
Book or ask a question
Unit 6, 5 Scomber Cl, Steenberg's Cove
St Helena Bay, Vredenburg, 7390, South Africa
Phone / WhatsApp: 073 656 9315
Email: coasttocoastdiving@gmail.com
Open: Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm
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