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The Sands at Nomad

The Sands at Nomad centre is not about diving. It’s about having some serious fun on the beach & the ocean!

Located just a few short steps from the white powder sands of Diani Beach, the Diving The Crab centre has a been taking people scuba diving since 1985 and is one of Kenya’s oldest and most reputable dive centres. A team of PADI Instructors are available to offer courses and fun dives throughout the day.

The fun doesn’t stop with diving. Also at The Sands at Nomad is one of Diani Beach’s hottest Beach Bars in the form of Nomad Beach Bar, serving up incredible food and offering a relaxed vibe throughout the day. To top things off, the Nomad Watersports centre offers kayaks, SUPs, skim and boogie boards as well as windsurfing and kite-surfing.

Dive Sites

The reefs along Kenya's southern coast are some of the richest in the country.

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Watersports

Full range of watersport activities available including kayaking, wind surfing and SUP.

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Nomad Beach Bar

With a stylish outside seating area and a la carte restaurant, it is the perfect place for a relaxed afternoon or a moonlit dining experience.

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Safety & Fun While Diving

With over 20 years of helping people discover the joys and the underwater world through scuba diving, Diving The Crab prides itself on an impeccable safety record. With continuous investment in equipment and ensuring that the instructor team adhere strictly to standards, we believe we are one of Kenya’s leading dive operations.

We have recently been awarded the “Pure Air” certification for the quality and cleanliness of our tank filling proceedures.

The Sands at Nomad Diving Bucket List

The following 3 experiences should not be missed while diving with us at The Sands at Nomad:

Dive With Turtles

The Sands at Nomad offers guests incredible opportunities to dive and swim with Turtles that have formed a unique and special community.

Funguo House Reef Wreck

We don't need to venture far away to experience one of the best wreck dives on Kenya's coast. A haven for macro and fish lovers.

Find Your Own Critter

Although our dive guides have incredible eyes for finding macro life on the reef, there's nothing like spotting your own nudibranch or frogfish!

The Ocean’s Largest Fish

Between November and February, the waters around Kenya offer the chance to encounter the largest fish in the Ocean – the whaleshark.
Reaching lengths of upto 18m, these plankton feeding gentle giants occassional make an appearance on our excursions.

Diving Courses

Our experienced and multi-lingual team of diving instructors offer PADI dive courses to help you start your underwater adventures.

Discover Scuba Diving

Taking just a few hours to complete, the PADI Discover Scuba Diving session includes a short theory session and a dive in the pool before heading for a shallow open water dive. Minimum age for participants is 10 years old.

Referral Courses

If you've already completed the theory either at home or online before arriving, we can provide you with the support to allow to complete the open water dives or any other missing elements from your course and obtain your certifcation.

Open Water Diver

The entry level certification that allows you dive anyhwere in the world. The PADI course consists of theory sessions, pool work and 4 open water dives. Minimum age is 10 years old, and the course typically takes 4-5 days to complete.

Advanced Open Water Diver

For those that currently have an Open Water or equivalent certification, the PADI Advanced Course offers you the chance to gain more experience with an instructor across a multitude of interests and activities.

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Our Team At The Sands At Nomad

We are proud of our team. Diving The Crab has built up a substantial staff base of well trained, professional and friendly staff eager to help in giving you a great diving experience. We have 5 instructors who will lead the experienced divers and show them marine life the normal eye would easily miss. Our captains and crew have years of experience and our receptionists are friendly and helpful.

 
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Evans

Evans

Dive Instructor

Evans was born in Kenya and grew up in a little village north of Mombasa, where he learnt to love the water by learning to swim with friends in Mida creek as a youngster. Evans began his diving in 1992 in Malindi, before moving to Watamu where he worked as a rescue diver for 3 years. Evans joined Diving the Crab in 2002 and began his professional career by completing his Divemaster course. In 2008, Evans became an instructor and had subsequently progressed to become our base leader at Chale Island for 3 years. Now you will find Evans back at our main base in Diani as one of our senior Specialty Instructors. His hobbies include watching underwater documentaries and football, especially Arsenal F.C. When he has some time off, you can find Evans snorkeling and swimming.

Leonard

Leonard

Dive Instructor

Leonard had been with Diving the Crab since 2004. In love with the underwater world since a young age, he began his diving career in 1992. He has earned the PADI Elite Instructor for the numerous courses he teaches every year. He enjoys taking photographs of landscapes above and below the water. Thanks to his humor and relaxed nature, he will certainly get you hooked in the underwater world.

Juma

Juma

Diver trainee

Our newest trainee member, born in Diani, is currently learning the tricks of the trade on becoming an Instructor. This outgoing, lovely young man was lucky enough to spot 4 whale sharks on his first ever dive. Juma during his spare time, will always be found socializing or swimming.

Athuman

Athuman

Receptionist

The biggest smile at Diving the Crab, Athuman is here to welcome you at our dive base. Athuman is not only a receptionist, back in the day in 1996 he began in the diving world by filling tanks and after the diving came too. Athuman is a PADI Divemaster since 2001 and although he is not diving anymore, it makes him the perfect guy to welcome you! His favourite hobby after work is watching Man United lose at football.

Shadrack

Shadrack

Specialty Instructor

Born in Kilifi and one of our newest team members from Watamu, north coast, Shadrack has decided to rejoin the south coast and return back to Diving the Crab! Diving since 1993, “Shady” as we call him, was a dive guide for us many years ago before going onto become a Divemaster in 2010 and an Instructor in 2011 in Mombasa. We are now delighted to have him back in the team as one of our specialty instructors. Shady enjoys volleyball and swimming in his free time. Always a smile and you will be guaranteed to have a great laugh with his also excellent teaching skills.

Tay

Tay

Photographer, Videographer, Dive Instructor

Born and raised in Kenya, Tay will always be found with a camera in her hands. Aside for her passion in photography, she became a Dive Instructor in 2015. She combined her passions and now focuses on capturing those underwater adventures. Her hobbies include video editing, socializing and hiking.

Arnold

Arnold

Divemaster & DSD Leader

One of our newest team members, Arnold is proving to be a great member of staff always smiling, helping and learning. He comes from Watamu, North coast and we are delighted to have him in our team. He has been diving since 2006 and completed his Divemaster in Watamu in 2009. Arnold is working to become an Instructor in the near future with Diving the Crab. Arnold will happily show you everything he has learnt underwater and above too! He enjoys watching football in his free time.

Ngumbao

Ngumbao

Captain

Captain Ngumbao, our second Captain, was born in Kilifi and has worked on dive boats since 2005. He has participated in many water sports activities; Wind Surfing, Kayaking, Sailing, spear fishing…but is still yet to embark on a diving adventure. His hobbies include reading, fishing and all water sports.or skills underwater it will be Mujahidi learning the ropes from our very experienced Instructors! His hobbies are cooking, swimming and reading.

Captain Abdalla

Adballa

Captain

Adballa is from Tiwi, learnt how to skipper at a very young age from his father. He has now been a captain for over 20 years and with Diving the Crab for 12 years. He also has his PADI open water Diving certification and enjoys swimming as a hobby.

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Pre-Book Your Dives

If you’d like to pre-book your dives and have a hassle free holiday with us at The Sands at Nomad, simply fill out the details below and one of the team will come back to you to confirm the details.

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    Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Creating quite a stir at Diani Beach, the Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant offers an awe-inspiring menu featuring the freshest of ingredients and a vibe to match both the location and the talented chefs that are cooking up a treat. From morning through to night, Nomad Beach Bar’s menu reflects the changing times and atomsphere of Diani Beach.

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    P.O. BOX 5011,
    80401 DIANI BEACH, KENYA

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