Blue Ocean Dive Resort

Primarily, the diving here is amazing. If you are a shark diving enthusiast you must check it out. I also had multiple encounters with dolphins, turtles, many types of rays and nudibranchs too. Good selection of dive sites including wrecks, reefs and swim throughs. The convenience of living at the dive centre is a bonus, you roll out of bed and are straight in the dive centre. It gives the place a real community vibe and makes organisation of the trips as easy as possibly. Rooms are decent and have everything you need, and there is wifi in the communal areas. The restobar is a cool place to hang out, and the menu even has a page of plant based options which was perfect for me as a vegan traveller. All of this is only made possible by the AMAZING, I repeat AMAZING team making the place run. Gary and Natasha are very friendly and flexible and get everything sorted for you. The real standout of my trip has to be the dive masters Turner and Chris. I have been diving many places but they have to be the hardest working divemasters I have seen. They are funny and friendly, but beneath this they are very conscientious, helping me to feel very safe and well taken care of on my dives even in less favourable conditions. They are amazing people and provide so much value to the company. They made my trip! THANKS SO MUCH!!!

This was our second time here, and it’s so incredible that we’re already planning to come back every year! The diving experience is simply out of this world - expert dive masters, skilled skippers, and an underwater paradise like no other. From thrilling shark encounters (blacktip, whitetip, bull, reef sharks, and more!) to majestic mantas, graceful rays, and vibrant schools of fish, every dive is an adventure. Macro lovers will be in heaven too, with nudibranchs and even millimeter-sized marine wonders - perfect for photographers and videographers alike. Beyond diving, the resort itself is just as amazing. The apartments are nice and comfortable, with brand-new bathrooms, air conditioning, and reliable Wi-Fi. And the food? Absolutely delicious! Best of all, the price for a 10-day diving trip is surprisingly affordable. So, my final words? I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Honestly even that 1 star is undeserved. If I could it would be zero stars. Very unprofessional. Waited a whole hour without being told anything. Booked at 11 and at 11:57 stood up to cancel! If on vacation don’t waste your time. Find other things to do in the area.

My first time diving at Aliwal Shoal. Blue Ocean Dive Resort was fantastic. Thank you dive master Chris and all the Blue Ocean Dive Resort staff for your friendly service. Rented equipment was very good. Skipper was amazing and the dive was very special.

Wreck dives, baited shark dives and reef dives were both incredible with great vis and excellently trained staff. Wide variety of sealife to see and enjoy. Accommodation newly refurbished and very comfortable. Food & drink at good prices and very tasty. Thanks guys!!!

Great experience snorkeling on the aliwal shoal woth Blue Ocean. Good, consistent communication while making the arrangements around changing weather and friendly service once I got there. Skilled crew that know what they're doing, including making the guests comfortable. I would definitely suggest this, especially for a solo traveller.