Scuba World Divers Wins the 2026 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award

We're proud to share that Scuba World Divers has been named a 2026 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award winner — placing us in the top 10% of attractions worldwide, based entirely on reviews from divers like you.

This recognition spans every one of our PADI 5-Star IDC dive centers across the Red Sea, Egypt, and — for the first time — our new locations in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Quick answer: Scuba World Divers operates PADI 5-Star dive centers in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, El Gouna, and Marsa Alam in Egypt, plus Kendwa Rocks and Jaz Elite Aurora in Zanzibar — offering certified diving, free Nitrox, free local transport, and multilingual instruction in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Arabic.

Why Divers Keep Choosing Scuba World Divers

Every award reflects a standard we hold at every dive site, every day. Here's what that standard looks like in practice:

• PADI 5-Star IDC Certification — the highest level of PADI training, safety, and service standards, held consistently across all our locations.
• Premium, Annually-Serviced Equipment — ScubaPro gear and clean air from Atlas Copco and Bauer compressors, maintained on a strict service schedule.
• Free Nitrox (EANx) — included for all certified Nitrox divers, at no extra cost.
• Free Local Transport — pickup and drop-off within 15km of any dive center.
• A Truly Multilingual Team — instructors fluent in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Arabic, so nothing gets lost between the briefing and the dive.

Our Award-Winning Dive Centers

Red Sea, Egypt

• Makadi Bay — Calm, reef-lined bays that suit first-time divers and refresher courses, minutes from open water for certified divers.
• Soma Bay (Mövenpick Resort) — Dramatic drop-offs and dense coral gardens just offshore.
• El Gouna (Mövenpick & Sheraton Miramar) — Base camp for legendary wreck dives at Abu Nuhas, guided by our most experienced team.
• Marsa Alam — Pristine house reefs with easy access via minibus to Solymar Reef Marsa, JAZ Grand Marsa, Lagoon View, and Marsa Mares Bay.

Zanzibar, Tanzania — New for 2025/2026

• Kendwa Rocks & Jaz Elite Aurora — Our first African centers, opening up the Indian Ocean's reefs, turtles, and drift dives to the same PADI 5-Star standard our Red Sea divers already trust.

What Our Divers Are Saying

Reviewers consistently highlight the same things: instructors who put safety and patience first, well-maintained gear, and small-group dives that never feel rushed. Whether it's a first Discover Scuba experience in Makadi Bay or an advanced wreck dive at Abu Nuhas, it's this consistency — visit after visit, location after location — that earns us this award year after year.

See the full reviews on our TripAdvisor page for each location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award? It's an annual recognition given to businesses that consistently earn great traveler reviews, ranking them in the top 10% of listings worldwide on TripAdvisor.

Does Scuba World Divers offer PADI courses for beginners? Yes — every location offers PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diving through Open Water and advanced certifications, taught in six languages.

Is transport included when I book a dive? Yes, free transport is included within a 15km radius of each dive center.

Are the Zanzibar centers new? Yes — Kendwa Rocks and Jaz Elite Aurora opened for the 2025/2026 season as our first locations outside Egypt.

Book Your Next Dive

Ready to see why divers voted us into the top 10% worldwide? Book your dive or course now.

Already dived with us? Leave your TripAdvisor review — every review helps us keep this standard through 2026 and beyond.

Happy diving, The Scuba World Divers Team