Some of Tanzania's very best reefs are to be found in the far northern waters on the east and west coasts of Pemba Island.  The ultimate way to explore these reefs is by dive liveaboard, which has the versatility to select the best dive spots according to prevailing wind and sea conditions.

Our specially selected yacht is a classic wooden sailing vessel which not only provides an excellent dive platform, but in a country with a long tradition in sailing dhows, provides the best way to explore the remotest parts of the Pemba and the Quirimba Archipelago.  This is an ideal way of exploring Tanzania's coastline for both divers and non-divers.

The circuit begins and ends in Shimoni which is in the far south of Kenya.  The yacht can be joined there or in Pemba.

Price: £790 for non-divers or snorkellers.
          £895 for divers.

Single cabin supplement:  £230

Departure dates available in 2007:
Feb 3 & 17
Mar 3 & 17
Apr 7 & 14
July 14, 28
Aug 11, 18, 25
Sept 8, 22
Oct 13, 22
Nov 10, 24
Dec 8, 22*, 29*

(*a supplement of £130 applies for these December departures)

Price includes:
Maximum of 3 dives for 6 days plus a night dive, cylinders, air fills and weights.
Water, tea, coffee and juice.
Towels and linen.
Airport transfers to/from Mombasa or Pemba.
Beach and bush walks.
Dingy excursions.
If joining in Kenya: 6 nights on liveaboard and 1 night in Shimoni or Mombasa (half board)
If joining in Pemba: 5 nights on liveaboard and 2 nights Manta Reef Lodge

Price excludes:
Flights.
Visa.
Tips.
Hire of personal dive equipment (£14 per day full scuba)
Pemba tourist fee of $15*
Marine park fees of $10* per day
Local taxes of $100* per 7 days.

Timing: Available throughout the year.

*Correct at time of writing.

Photographs: Ranjit Sondhi.