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Dive centre · Tofo · Mozambique
4.839 Google reviewsAquaholics Barra Scuba and Activities
Explore the Barra Peninsula with small groups and DiveRAID expertise, from macro life in the estuary to pelagics on the reefs.
What sets this centre apart
- DiveRAID and PADI certifications available
- Small group sizes for personalised attention
- 16 different dive sites
- Manta Ray sightings on the reefs
- Muck diving in the estuary
- Whale shark sightings from November to March
- Humpback whale sightings from June to October
- Nitrox available on site
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Aquaholics Barra Scuba and Activities about the centre
Aquaholics Barra Scuba and Activities is situated in the heart of the Mozambican coast at Praia da Barra. The centre operates with a focus on personalised attention, keeping group sizes small to ensure you get the most out of every excursion.
With over 20 years of experience, the centre provides access to 16 distinct dive sites. These range from the shallow, nutrient-rich estuary to the vibrant reefs surrounding the Barra Peninsula, catering to all experience levels from beginners to advanced divers.
The club and its team
The centre is run by Greg and Gwen Pugh. Greg has been diving since 2002 and is a multi-agency instructor, while Gwen has been a Dive Master and aqua-aerobics instructor since 2005.
While primarily a DiveRAID centre, they also offer PADI courses. The team focuses on maintaining small groups to ensure a high level of individual instruction and safety throughout your training or exploration dives.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- DiveRAID
- Certification level
- autres
- Languages spoken
- English
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Rebreather
- No
- Trimix
- No
- Night diving
- Yes
- Oxygen on board
- Yes
- Accommodation
- Palm View Lodge, notre société sœur, se compose de 2 unités entièrement meublées en libre-service, nous permettant de proposer des forfaits séjour et plongée abordables.
- Address
- Barra, Mozambique
- Official website
- barrascuba.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a comprehensive range of certifications, primarily through DiveRAID and PADI. You can begin with introductory courses like Open Water 20 or progress through specialised training such as Raid Explorer 30, Raid Advanced 35, and Raid Master Rescue.
For technical and specialised skills, the curriculum includes Raid Deep 40 Diver, Raid Nitrox Diver, and Raid Basic Wreck Diver. They also provide specialised training in Night and Limited Visibility, Search and Recovery, and Digital Photography, alongside First Aid and Oxygen Administration courses.
Equipment and gases
The facility is equipped to support various diving needs, including Nitrox availability for extended bottom times. For those looking for more than just a standard dive, the centre also offers ocean safaris, estuary excursions, and dhow trips.
Dive sites with Aquaholics Barra Scuba and Activities
The Barra Peninsula reefs offer some of the best diving in Mozambique. These reef systems are accessible to all experience levels and are known for sightings of Manta Rays.
The Estuary provides a completely different environment, offering fantastic muck diving on the flat. It is an ideal location for divers looking to find seahorses and other macro life.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Barra Peninsula reefsEstuary
Marine life around Tofo
The region is a hotspot for large pelagics and seasonal visitors. You can encounter Manta Rays and Dolphins regularly around the reefs. Between June and October, Humpback whales are present, while Whale sharks can be found from November to March.
For those interested in macro life, the estuary is a premier location for spotting seahorses.
Diving conditions
The diving experience varies significantly depending on the season. If you are looking for Whale sharks, plan your trip between November and March, whereas Humpback whales are best sighted from June to October.
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