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ScubaXcursion
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#2 of 102 Outdoor Activities in Durban
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7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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ScubaXcursion launch from one of the most popular resorts and holiday destinations in KwaZulu-Natal. Scottburgh’s main appeal lies with its beautiful sheltered bathing beach equipped with popular restaurants and loads of activities for the whole family and non diving family members to enjoy. This charming coastal town offers from camping to hotel accommodation, a wide variety of shopping centres and restaurants, stunning golf course with ocean view to name but a few of the nearby activities. We offer daily Scuba Diving charters to the world renowned Aliwal Shoal, Dive Equipment Retail shop, Dive Equipment Rental, Scuba Courses, Baited shark dives and on site accommodation. Not a lot of time available and no dive experience..NO PROBLEM we offer Try Scuba Courses, Shark Cage Diving and Snorkeling, It's your chance to discover unknown worlds. There is nothing like it.
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franzie2903
Cologne, Germany23 contributions
Great diving!
Oct 2023 • Couples
Amazing dive center! That shop is run by an amazing South African family, that made our stay unforgettable.
We saw everything we expected, sharks, rays, whales.
Thank you very much!
Written 13 October 2023
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Peter K
Cockeysville Hunt Valley, MD258 contributions
Wonderful outfit - great diving.
Feb 2023
My wife and I dove with ScubaXcursion on February 1. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and the swells and surface chop were a real bother. That said, the boat captain expertly guided us out through the breakers, and we arrived at the Aliwal Shoal.

The dive was memorable, with lots of fish, corals, and nudibranchs. Indeed, we were able to photograph five species of nudis in one dive! We are looking forward to returning and diving under better conditions.
Written 15 February 2023
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ANNIE
1 contribution
FABULOUS EXPERIENCE!
Jan 2023
wow wow wow - can HIGHLY recommend this for kids needing a gap year! Absolute the best care is taken with their tutoring, making learning fun! My son went for a "try" dive, then did his open water and is not well on his way to dive master. Maaike and her team is very helpful. Friendly. I joined in two Saturday mornings before my son's launch, just hanging about - and it feels like a close knit family with fellow divers. Each and every dive my son has done - has been better than the previous one, and he does not stop talking about the sea life he experience every time at Aliwal Shoal. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Scuba Xcursion. Great for socialising and meeting like minded people sharing the same interest.
Written 8 February 2023
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Barbaravaardt
Somerset West, South Africa155 contributions
The best dive centre in Scottburgh. Easy access to all Aliwal dives.
Dec 2022 • Couples
A huge thanks to Maaika for all the special arrangements and for Marcho our fantastic dive guide for taking us on our Devil Ray Conservation dives.

What a freindly, super profession dive centre. And the fantastic Premier Resort Cutty Sark Hotel is on the same premises. Bonus ! Great diving and great accomodation. Cant wait to return.
Written 6 December 2022
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scubax
Dear Barbara . Thank you for taking the time to review ScubaXcursion. We loved having you guys here and hope to welcome you back some day. Safe travels until we dive again Kindest Regards Nicho, Maaike & the ScubaXcursion team.
Written 4 February 2023
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Laurus K
Paris, France5 contributions
Crazy experience with Whales
Aug 2022
I came back for the second time to ScubaXcursion just hoping to have more great dives with old friends (I had already had the feeling of being with old friends from my first stay). But it doesn't work that way at ScubaXbision. They level up every time. He first had this dive in the cave called the cathedral with so many sharks including a particularly curious and kind one which passed gently and slowly one meter away, offering me a long and magnificent traveling. But that was nothing compared to my last dive. First, we heard whales singing and we thought that was already great. But at the end of the dive, whales came to see us at the 5-meter stop and gave us a crazy show. We stayed as long as there were air in our bottles. Returning to the surface, the spectacle continued for half an hour, the whales circling around the boat, passing below and sticking their heads out to take a look at these strange human creatures who cried while watching them. I later told Maaike that I was ready to extend my stay forever at ScubaXcursion and was ok with paying whatever extra she decided for crazy dives if it could go on like this. She laughed and told me there was no extra charge as the sharks and whales always come for free and for even more wonder I should be back again. Yes, of course, I will come back.
Written 21 November 2022
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scubax
Dearest Laurent. Thank you for the Beautifull review It was our pleasure to welcome back an old friend and we can take no credit for the amazing experience that Aliwal Shoal gives ....like whales :) We can take only the credit for taking you there. Thank you for also spoiling us with the best cheese tasting from France xx Merci beaucoup Safe travels until we meet again. Kindest regards Nicho Maaike and the ScubaXcursion Team
Written 4 February 2023
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Laurus K
Paris, France5 contributions
Pure joy
Nov 2021
Xcursion has the two classic ingredients to make great dives: high level professionalism and an exceptional site. But they have more: the spice that is not in any dive manual but which turns the experience into a moment of pure joy: the sincere pleasure of sharing. For three days, I felt like I was diving with old friends. From Paris, Scottburgh is not next door, but I will be back diving with Xcursion.
Written 30 December 2021
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scubax
Dear Laurent Thank you for taking the time to review Scubaxcursion. We appreciate your feedback and love that you had a good experience with us. You are indeed part of the family now so we will expect regular visits :) Lookin forward to welcoming your back in August . This is fantastic news See you soon. Kindest Regards Nicho, Maaike and the ScubaXcursion Team
Written 28 July 2022
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Ith Gael C
9 contributions
Amazing dive center
Oct 2021 • Friends
Best dive center I have ever been. Really nice people, great guides and really well organized and clean facilities. See you at the Sardine run!
Written 22 October 2021
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scubax
Muchísimas gracias Gael, Andrea, Fernando, Laura, Victor, Javier, Sonia and Rebeca. We loved having you here and look forward to welcoming you back :) Viajar seguro . Kind Regards Nicho, Maaike and the ScubaXcursion team
Written 23 October 2021
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philipdupreez31
3 contributions
Great staff and dive site
Dec 2020
The staff of this dive school are amongst some of the best I have ever encountered. They were really accommodating, and Aliwal Shoal is an amazing dive site.
Written 15 December 2020
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Daniel
Somerset West, South Africa2 contributions
Breathtaking.
Nov 2020 • Friends
Professionalism is not just a standard at ScubaXcursion, it is definitely a way of life. Causing us to again realise after two exhilarating days of diving with their
Written 30 November 2020
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reinettesimenson
Oskemen, Kazakhstan20 contributions
Top notch dive charter for Aliwal Shoal, South Africa.
Sep 2020
Having dived all over the world and for many years in South Africa, this Dive center is a cut above the rest, especially for diving on the very diverse and spectacular Aliwal shoal. There is a relaxed friendly atmosphere, yet the training is thorough, the skippers top notch and Maaike and Nicho epitomises "going the extra mile" and what customer service should be. I would highly recommend diving with them when diving Aliwal shoal.
Written 26 September 2020
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