Aliwal Shoal

Nestled on the South Coast and overlooking the warm Indian Ocean, Umkomaas is the home of the world famous Aliwal Shoal. As one of the premier dive spots in South Africa and rated as part of the top 10 in the world, we have a lot to offer you! Each season on the Shoal offers something special for divers and snorkellers alike.

Due to the nature of the weather on the South Coast, all dives are conducted in the mornings. As the day continues, the wind tend to pick up which makes for a bumpier boat ride as well as affecting the diving conditions.

Dives are conducted as 'drift' dives where the divers follow a certified Dive Master who carries a buoy line. The skipper in turn follows the Dive Master from the surface and picks up the divers at the end of their dive.

Dives are usually 'timed out' at about 55 minutes to ensure the boat runs on schedule for the next group of divers. However, if it is the boats last launch of the day, you are welcome to dive for longer.

We book all dives to 'Aliwal Shoal' as a general area but the exact destination on Aliwal Shoal is determined on the day.

Dates: July 1st - 4th 

Price: R 2200-00 self catering

Includes 3 nights 4 dives

Excludes Cylinder hire, reef taxes, gear rental, transport and food.

Dive Permits required.

• Current & waves
• Dive experience of the group
• What the divers would like to see
• Where the group has already dived on Aliwal Shoal

If you have any special requests for a particular dive site, please let us know in advance so that we may be able to accommodate your request, especially if you would like to dive one of our 'Advanced Dive' wrecks in the area.


e-mail cresta@urbandive.co.za