Come dive with us!
Located in Umkomaas, ScubaCo Diving & Travel is a premier specialist charter operation focused on large predator interactions, with baited shark diving being a central feature of our business. We pride ourselves on providing personalized experiences for discerning clients in the photography and adventure diving industries, while also offering a range of diving courses from beginner to professional in a relaxed, boutique-style setting.
Your next adventure starts with ScubaCo
Based in Umkomaas, ScubaCo Diving & Travel is a specialist charter operation focusing on large predator interactions with baited shark diving being a core focus of our business. We pride ourselves on catering to discerning clients in the photography & adventure diving industries, as well as offering training of all diving courses from beginner to professional in a relaxed boutique style setting. Situated at 32 Harvey Street, Umkomaas, ScubaCo Diving & Travel offers our clients the very best in equipment & facilities!
Dive Centre
We offer a well-stocked dive centre, fully equipped classroom and comfortable chilling area.
Guest House
Our beautiful Guesthouse, 32 on Harvey, will surpass your expectations. We offer single, twin and triple room options.
Rental Gear
Our rental gear is of the highest quality and well maintained. We have 10l, 12l and 15l cylinders for all needs.
Filling Station
Our filling station is equipped with a Coltri compressor & 300 bar air banks to ensure high quality compressed air at all times.
Boats
We use 8m semi-rigid boats with 2x 100Hp Suzuki motors. All are equipped with safety gear incl. emergency oxygen and trauma kits and all staff are First Aid Trained.
Transport
All our vehicles are new model vehicles and are registered with all relevant authorities and our diving staff are registered PDP drivers.
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Seneca Tech Founders
14:52 10 May 26
Accommodation - perfect
Dive - the support and service was really great, we haven't dived in a while and the crew and the crew made us feel super chilled and safe !!
An amazing experience 🦈💫
Dive - the support and service was really great, we haven't dived in a while and the crew and the crew made us feel super chilled and safe !!
An amazing experience 🦈💫
Shani Spelt
14:48 10 May 26
Firstly, excellent accommodation. The people are amazing and the dive was insane 💪 highly recommended.
Leonie T.
05:30 04 May 26
I booked Shark Week with Scubaco and it was a truly fantastic experience. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and I immediately felt at ease.
The diving was simply amazing and a real highlight of my trip. Everything was perfectly organized.
I highly recommend Scubaco!
The diving was simply amazing and a real highlight of my trip. Everything was perfectly organized.
I highly recommend Scubaco!
Lezanne Van Zyl
07:37 28 Apr 26
Awesome time Lodging is absolutely fabulous Dives well that’s divine And Tamara Abbey and team cares for you like family The good family you want to visit We will miss you a lot and hope to come back soon
Manon Canino
10:22 18 Apr 26
Amazing double dives this morning with the Scubaco team!! Sharks, rays, and turtles were all there 🎉🤩 We 100% recommend them!
Thanks everyone for this wonderful morning 😁
Thanks everyone for this wonderful morning 😁
Ivan Navarro
06:24 09 Mar 26
Amazing diving experience and great accomodation!
The diving with Nick and Keaton was really good. Lots of sharks, nudibranches, lobster, potato bass... And then Tamara, Abby and the rest of the team are doing a great job with Scubaco. I even had a small personal issue and the helped since second 0, which is very much appreciated when you are far away from home.
The accomodation they provide is superb, and right on the scuba center.
Small, familiar, 5-stars dive center. I will go back to Aliwal Shoal and I will go back to Scubaco again for sure!
The diving with Nick and Keaton was really good. Lots of sharks, nudibranches, lobster, potato bass... And then Tamara, Abby and the rest of the team are doing a great job with Scubaco. I even had a small personal issue and the helped since second 0, which is very much appreciated when you are far away from home.
The accomodation they provide is superb, and right on the scuba center.
Small, familiar, 5-stars dive center. I will go back to Aliwal Shoal and I will go back to Scubaco again for sure!
Guido Ansem
14:16 23 Feb 26
I had an amazing time at ScubaCo, I did 4 dives with them among which a baited shark dive and all of them were just wonderful. The DM’s are very experienced and everything felt very well arranged. Abby and Tam have been really helpful with arranging everything and even got me concert tickets for a local band. Great experience all together and highly recommended!
Rodrigo Goldoni
21:37 21 Jan 26
We had a fantastic experience with Tamara, Abby, and everyone involved. Tamara won us over months in advance with her kindness and attentiveness; that was the reason we chose them for our long-dreamed-of dive. She answered all of our questions (and there were many) throughout the months leading up to the dive date. The place felt like home — we were warmly welcomed and very well taken care of.
As for the dive itself, Abby guided us masterfully, always very patient, giving clear guidance and constantly attentive to our needs. We returned to Brazil with big smiles on our faces, very happy and hopeful to come back many more times. We will recommend them to everyone who wants to have an incredible diving experience in South Africa. Greetings from Brazil!
As for the dive itself, Abby guided us masterfully, always very patient, giving clear guidance and constantly attentive to our needs. We returned to Brazil with big smiles on our faces, very happy and hopeful to come back many more times. We will recommend them to everyone who wants to have an incredible diving experience in South Africa. Greetings from Brazil!
Kapish Soma
10:45 06 Nov 25
Had an absolutely awesome experience with ScubaCo. Very experienced skipper and team. Tamara, Abbie and Daanie were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and professional dive guides. The gear was in good condition and the boat was spacious with good windbreakers for the cold. We even got to swim with dolphins on the surface interval! I would recommend.
Fabien Merceron
14:50 02 May 25
We came to ScubaCo Diving for two days. The most beautiful dive of my life. Top team. We have to come back 😁🙏👍😉
candice brakhoven
12:05 02 May 25
So much fun! Small groups and personalized care. Comfortable and well managed.
Will definitely join the again 🫶🏼
Will definitely join the again 🫶🏼
alexandre ménard
15:31 12 Apr 25
Great welcome from the whole team! The diving course the day before got us back into the swing of things, and we continued with two superb dives, surrounded by an ultra-professional team. We came across lots of marine life, it was magical. Honestly, I recommend 1000%!
Response from the owner 08:04 23 Apr 25
Dear Alex, thank you for your review of your time with ScubaCo. The refresher definitely helps if you haven't dives for over a year. Your pictures that you posted are stunning too, thank you again for taking the time to review us. Hope we see you soon and your next African Travel Adventure.
Koen Riep
19:12 07 Apr 25
Professional and welcoming. All settled quickly and clear instructions.
Response from the owner 08:35 23 Apr 25
Dear Koen, thank you so much for your review if your dives with us. Hope we see you the next time you are out in South Africa.RegardsTamara
Hugo T
11:04 04 Apr 25
We did 4 dives with the club including a baited shark dive.
It was absolutely fantastic, the club is great, it's everything we love with a relaxed family atmosphere as well as a complete feeling of security on the boat and underwater.
We recommend freediving, it's a crazy experience that's worth it! The reef dives were also great!
Thanks to the pilot, thanks to Danie and the whole team on land 👍👌
It was absolutely fantastic, the club is great, it's everything we love with a relaxed family atmosphere as well as a complete feeling of security on the boat and underwater.
We recommend freediving, it's a crazy experience that's worth it! The reef dives were also great!
Thanks to the pilot, thanks to Danie and the whole team on land 👍👌
Response from the owner 08:47 23 Apr 25
Dear Hugo, thank you so much for these great pictures, the shark dive is crazy but a must to do.Merci for taking the time to write your review, we really appreciate it!RegardsTamara
Antony Diplock
06:12 04 Apr 25
Arrive as a customer and leave as a friend or family. Great service and equipment. Staff take pride in working there. Wonderful facilities.
Response from the owner 09:34 04 Apr 25
Sh thank you so much for your review! You’re definitely family. Looking forward to seeing you soon 
Raquel Miguel
19:42 23 Mar 25
A truly unique feeling like at home ScubaCo dive centre, brilliantly described by Adele & Jorick most recent reviews (Best diving buddies ever!! 🙂 Super friendly and very well organised, the team takes safety as high priority in a clear, relaxed and professional manner. Top notch service including a warm freshwater facecloth to wipe the salt off after the dive! If you are looking to adventure into the Aliwal Shoal wonders you are 100% in good hands.
Response from the owner 08:06 23 Apr 25
Dear Raquel, wow your beach picture is awesome, thank you for your review on your time with us. Although the conditions were not the best I am sure that we will see you soon. Thanks again. Tamara
Marno Goosen
12:02 09 Mar 25
Had the best time diving with scubaco Abby and the team is amazing will definitely recommend them to anyone. The best dive charter in Umkomaas
Response from the owner 08:46 23 Apr 25
Dear Marno,Thank you so much for your review of your dives with us, hope you are feeling better and that you will be back.RegardsTamara
Jorick Bernaudon
11:59 05 Mar 25
I've been to many dive centers around the world and ScubaCo is the best dive center I've ever been to. By far !
Among the 8 dives we booked, 5 were canceled due to bad conditions and they kept on trying finding solutions and entertain us when dives were canceled.They even took time to bring us to the crocs farm 10 min away.
Staff really considers you as a member of the family. Every morning, you get a warm welcome from all the staff and Tamara"s family (even from the young Justin and the 3 adorable doggys). You really feel like home ! Everyone (Staff and customers) often go and have drinks together talking about sharks, dives and sharks again...
All my warm thanks to all Tamara's adorable family and to the Staff ! You guys were so nice !
Among the 8 dives we booked, 5 were canceled due to bad conditions and they kept on trying finding solutions and entertain us when dives were canceled.They even took time to bring us to the crocs farm 10 min away.
Staff really considers you as a member of the family. Every morning, you get a warm welcome from all the staff and Tamara"s family (even from the young Justin and the 3 adorable doggys). You really feel like home ! Everyone (Staff and customers) often go and have drinks together talking about sharks, dives and sharks again...
All my warm thanks to all Tamara's adorable family and to the Staff ! You guys were so nice !
Response from the owner 08:16 23 Apr 25
Dear Jorick, thank you so much for your review of your short time with us. It warms my heart knowing that you were so happy and part of our ever growing family. Safe Travel and hope that we see you again in the future.RegardsTamara
Adele Garcia
10:32 05 Mar 25
I'm not one to leave Google reviews, but this time I feel obliged to take up my pen because this dive center really deserves to be highlighted. Used to going to different centers, I can say that this one is really special. The family atmosphere is incomparable, you immediately feel comfortable and welcome.
The team is top notch, passionate, professional and always ready to help. Even when the weather conditions were not optimal for diving, their commitment and warm welcome more than made up for it. You really feel like a member of the family during your stay.
A big congratulations to the whole team, and special mention to the youngest, 2.5 years old, who actively participates in the life of the center, it's adorable! And how can you not fall under the spell of Kiki, the four-legged mascot, one of the family's three dogs?
I highly recommend this center to all diving lovers, you will not be disappointed!
The team is top notch, passionate, professional and always ready to help. Even when the weather conditions were not optimal for diving, their commitment and warm welcome more than made up for it. You really feel like a member of the family during your stay.
A big congratulations to the whole team, and special mention to the youngest, 2.5 years old, who actively participates in the life of the center, it's adorable! And how can you not fall under the spell of Kiki, the four-legged mascot, one of the family's three dogs?
I highly recommend this center to all diving lovers, you will not be disappointed!
Response from the owner 08:14 23 Apr 25
Dear Adele, You review warms my heart, thank you so much for these kind words and I am so happy that you had such a great time with us. I will give Kiki a shout out and lots of cuddles from you! Thank you again and hopefully next time you are back we will get some more dives in.RegardsTamara
Mirelle Franck
18:55 26 Dec 24
Big shoutout to ScubaCo for quickly helping us out! Tamara recommended a trip less windy, and after a quick Google search, we requested a booking for the very next day – and they made it happen! The whole crew felt like family – super friendly, super knowledgeable, and pros. The skipper, the dive instructors, and the rest of the crew were all amazing. Despite being surrounded by sharks, we felt as safe. Thanks for the awesome trip on such short notice! We’ll definitely be back and sending everyone we know your way