Welcome to ScubaAddicts

We are a specialist Shark Diving operator based 30-minutes south of Durban International Airport, perfectly situated for your ultimate Shark Diving Adventure in South Africa.

Join us for our 7-day / 10-dive shark diving package which we operate every week throughout the year. During your stay with us we will get you upclose and personal with many different species of shark as well as whales, dolphin, mantas and a huge variety of marine life. The package includes airport transfers, transport during your stay with us, accommodation, breakfast and the shark diving ... >> itinerary & cost info

We dive the reefs between the Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks, selecting the best dive sites for the season and conditions.

Why join us?

ScubaAddicts is owner managed, we offer a complete package and are your hosts, guides and dive guides for the duration of your stay with us. Our purpose built lodge and dive centre has been designed to ensure that during your stay with us you experience the very best that South Africa has to offer.

During your stay with us you can also enjoy daily excurions including Durban, Ushaka Aquarium, Game Reserves, shopping centres, retaurants, local shops etc. There is no public transport in and around Umkomaas so we have a vehicle & driver based at our lodge.


1./ We are the only operator offering a 'Shark Guarantee'
Due to our experience and knowledge we offer a Shark Guarantee - Sharks or your diving is FREE !!! ... >> more


2./ Our diving is focussed on Diving with Sharks.
Each day we get updates on the conditions on all reefs between the Aliwal Shoal & Protea Banks and our diving is then planned around the best shark diving for the conditions.


3./ Our group sizes are a maximum of 9-divers + guides.
We specialize in small groups to ensure that there is no over-crowding on the boats & to maintain safety whilst diving.


4./ We do not offer any dive courses.
Focusing on diving only, we do not offer any dive courses so that the dives and dive sites are not restricted by student divers on the boat. We feel that divers travel a long way to get here & it's not fair to then have dives restricted because of training. If you are travelling with a partner who is wanting to learn to dive we can arrange a local instructor.


5./ We have a 100% safety record.
We fully comply with all safety regulations & we only dive with the very best skippers - there are many unregistered, inexperienced 'cowboy operators' who should not be used. Boats are fitted with all the safety equipment as specified by the Department of Transport.


6./ We are registered with the KwaZulu Natal Tourism Board.
As required by law, we are registered with the KwaZulu Natal Tourism Board. All our vehicles are owned by ScubaAddicts and we carry fully comprehensive and public liability insurance.



Join us for the ultimate Shark Diving in South Africa !!!

Comments from the Divers Travel Club.

"ScubaAddicts is owner managed by Craig Smith who, whilst living & working in the UK & Europe started operating diving adventures to South Africa. After hearing various complaints about the local dive operators, Craig who grew up in South Africa took his extensive knowledge of diving & sailing along these coastlines and combined it with the international experience gained whilst working & travelling in the UK & Europe and started operating quality diving adventures in South Africa. Focusing on small groups, personal high quality service, superb accommodation and combined with their passion for the wildlife along the coastline of South Africa, Craig & the team from ScubaAddicts ensure that your diving adventure way exceeds your expectations."

[ Divers Travel Club - UK - 2001]