Mafia Island Diving: Dive Sites & Indicative Prices
Plan diving with Afro and partner Mafia Island Diving. Discover Chole Bay, shore sites, seasonal outer reefs and dive price guidance.
Dive with Mafia Island Diving
Afro’s diving partner is Mafia Island Diving in Utende. We can help coordinate your island stay, transfers and a dive enquiry. The dive centre confirms your schedule, suitability and sites according to tides, weather and experience.
Three different underwater experiences
Shore dives
Explore sandy and seagrass habitats for small marine life. The centre’s guide includes Nudi City, Tom’s Garden and Frogfish Town. Site names are an introduction, not a promise of animal sightings.
Inside Chole Bay
Boat dives explore varied reef habitats in the bay. The operator describes bay dives as available year-round, subject to conditions. Ask the centre which sites suit your qualification and recent experience.
Outside Chole Bay
Seasonal outer-bay diving is generally October–March and restricted by the partner to Advanced divers. Conditions can include unpredictable currents; the centre makes the final decision.
Dive-site inspiration
| Site | Area / character | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Nudi City | Shore · macro life | Ask about tides and current conditions |
| Tom’s Garden | Shore · sandy and seagrass habitats | Macro-focused dive |
| Kinasi Wall | Chole Bay · reef slope | Centre confirms suitability |
| Kinasi Pass | Bay pass · drift diving | Advanced; tide dependent |
| Dindini Wall / Caves | Outside the bay · wall and overhangs | Advanced; seasonal and condition dependent |
| Juani Reef | Outside · fringing reef | Advanced; seasonal access |
Sites are drawn from the partner’s published brochure. This is an introduction, not a guaranteed itinerary; the dive centre selects sites.
Indicative Afro dive budget
| Item | Planning price |
|---|---|
| Double-tank dive trip | From $105 per diver |
| Equipment rental | From $25 per day |
| Marine-park entry | Additional; confirm current charge |
| Discover Scuba / training / private guide | Request a quotation |
These are Afro planning figures, not a verified current tariff from Mafia Island Diving. Partner rates and inclusions must be reconfirmed before booking.
Build your own dive plan
Before you confirm
Share certification level, logged dives, last dive date and any training needs directly with the dive centre. Follow its medical-screening process and leave the required interval before flying. Site selection and readiness are decided by the dive professional.
Partner references: Mafia Island Diving’s scuba guide and dive-site brochure. Price estimates supplied through Afro.
Plan your Mafia Island holiday
Explore practical local guides, compare experiences and choose the right base for your visit.