Scuba diving with Coral Divers in South Africa

Introduction

This page is about the deals offered by Coral Divers. Here you will find all the details. In the booking section on this page you can send a booking request directly to the reservation team of Coral Divers.

About Coral Divers

Coral Divers is the largest PADI facility in Southern Africa. We are a family run PADI Resort & Dive Centre, located inside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We have been training PADI Professionals for over 25 years and offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Dive Industry.

Coral Divers is the largest PADI facility in Southern Africa. We are a family run PADI Resort & Dive Centre, located inside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We have been training PADI Professionals for over 25 years and offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Dive Industry.

PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center

We hold a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre and Career Development Centre rating, which forms a part of the largest dive resort in South Africa. We produce experienced dive professionals who have a complete understanding of the industry. Join our top-notch program to train as a PADI Divemaster or Instructor on our next Intake.

Marine Big 5

Based in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, we have a vast array of unspoilt coral reefs. These are populated with a huge diversity of marine life. Expect the seasonal Marine Big 5 which includes Humpback Whales, nesting Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtles and Ragged-tooth Sharks.

Why choose us?

  • World Class Diving in a Marine Reserve

  • Based in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • On-site Heated Pool & Air-conditioned classroom

  • Accommodation, catering and laundry facilities

  • Authorised PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center

  • Our programs are run by our inhouse PADI Platinum Course Director.

Whether you are looking for a professional and friendly Dive Centre or to embark on a life-changing career - join our PADI Divemaster training program and book here at RUSHKULT.

Package deal

Package overview

Start your dive career here as part of a top-notch PADI 5-star center. Spend a unique 3 months experiencing what it is to live and dive in Sodwana Bay, South Africa. This package offers you a solid foundation as a certified professional in the dive industry.

Start your dive career here as part of a top-notch PADI 5-star center. Spend a unique 3 months experiencing what it is to live and dive in Sodwana Bay, South Africa. This package offers you a solid foundation as a certified professional in the dive industry.

Package deal

This package includes:

  • PADI Professional Introduction Phase (3 months): PADI Open Water Course, through to Rescue Diver, along with completing 2 x PADI Specialty courses, with further dive skill development.

  • In total you can expect to log about 60 dives.

  • You will stay in a private staff rooms (single bed, with shared bath room)

  • 3 Meals a day

  • Course Materials

  • Coral Divers clothing

This program takes a total of 3 months.

Is This Package for You?

Prerequisites to join this training program:

  • At least 18 years old

  • Medical Statement with physician confirming you are ‘fit to dive’

Four intakes per year

We have four intakes in 2021, which will start on:

  • February 1st, 2021 (RN 44000 instead of RN 36700)

  • May 1st, 2021

  • Aug 1st, 2021

  • November 1st, 2021

These are the start dates for the PADI Professional Introduction Phase. Once you finish this training you are able to proceed to the PADI Divemaster Phase.

How to join this program?

  1. Contact the instructors of this training program via this page by sending a booking inquiry. We will answer any questions you have.

  2. Once you have confirmed your booking through RUSHKULT, a payment of a deposit will secure your spot.

Good to know

  • Spending money for toiletries and going out. This depends on the person.

  • Diving insurance: DAN insurance is approx. EUR 53, once off year payment.

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Training Courses

Training Courses PADI - Rescue Diver

PADI Professional Introduction Phase

Duration
3 months

Immerse yourself in diving with an excellent foundation to a career in the dive industry. Focus on personal development, team working & team building skills. Your active contribution to our dive operation subsidizes your training. Have a unique experience spending 3 months living and diving in a National Park based within a World Heritage Site.

Immerse yourself in diving with an excellent foundation to a career in the dive industry. Focus on personal development, team working & team building skills. Your active contribution to our dive operation subsidizes your training. Have a unique experience spending 3 months living and diving in a National Park based within a World Heritage Site.

What You Will Learn?

Candidates are split into 2 teams that alternate weeks between dive training & beach operations. Dive training includes the following courses and workshops:

  • PADI Open Water Diver

  • PADI Advanced Open Water

  • PADI Deep Diver

  • PADI Enriched Air Diver

  • Emergency First Response (first aid)

  • PADI Rescue Diver

  • Sodwana Bay Marine Ecology Course

  • Routes & Reef Life dives...

You will help run the beach operation during the days of diving. Beach duties include: Set up the beach. Loading boats. Transferring equipment. Maintenance. Fueling boats and tractors for the next day’s diving activities. Washing and greasing tractors. Assisting in the gear room.

Once you finish the PADI Professional Introduction Phase

Coming from the PADI Professional Introduction Phase, candidates will be off to a great start in their PADI Divemaster course because mapping projects ensure you already have an orientation of our reefs, fish presentations provide you with an understanding of the local ecology and enhance your public speaking in preparation for briefing divers and you understand our operational procedures.

How to join this program?

  1. Contact the instructors of this training program via this page by sending a booking inquiry. We will answer any questions you have.

  2. Once you have confirmed your booking through RUSHKULT, a payment of a deposit will secure your spot.

Included in the training

Required course materials, Certification Fees, Dive equipment included, Use of towels

Accommodation

Apartment

Coral Divers | PADI 5-Star Center

You will stay on property in a private room, inside the national park.

Room details:

  • Room includes: single bed, desk, chair, bedside table

  • Bathrooms are shared (some instructor accommodation has private bathrooms).

You will stay on property in a private room, inside the national park.

Room details:

  • Room includes: single bed, desk, chair, bedside table

  • Bathrooms are shared (some instructor accommodation has private bathrooms).

  • Bringing a fan is recommended for those hot summer months.

  • 3 Meals a day are also provided.

  • You can have your laundry done by our housekeeping team, and is available from Wednesday to Sunday.

Good to know:

  • Being in a remote area, there is no free wi-fi, but cellular data plans work well on 3G (Vodacom, MTN, or Cell C).

  • Please let us know if you have any special dieatry requirements (extra charges may apply).

Room type
Single Room

Room details - Single Room

Bed type: Single bed / 90-130 cm wide
Number of beds: 1
Smoking policy: Non Smoking
Guests per room: 1
Extra bed option: Yes
Room size: 10 m2
Check in time: 11:00 AM
Check out time: 11:00 AM
Room amenities

Fan, Seating Area, Desk, Linen, Towels

Reviews

Payment policies

We offer the following Deposit and Cancellation Policies:

Deposits

  • A 30% deposit is required to secure your place on the course due to limited space.

  • Once deposit is received an updated invoice will be emailed.

We offer the following Deposit and Cancellation Policies:

Deposits

  • A 30% deposit is required to secure your place on the course due to limited space.

  • Once deposit is received an updated invoice will be emailed.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations will be refunded on deposit as follows:

  • More than 2 months before course start date: 100% deposit refund

  • 2 months or less before course start date: 50% desposit refund

  • 28 days or less prior to course start date: No refund

  • Course invoice must be paid in full prior to arrival

  • For Covid-19 related cancellations, proof of cancellation reasons beyond one’s control would be required for a full refund.

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