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Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Centre

Dive center

Utende Beach · Chole Bay Marine Park

Mafia Island & Utende, TanzaniaScuba diving · Snorkeling
Emergency contactsMafia Island & Utende · region-wide · 6 contactsShowHide
  • Ambulance and medical emergencyLocal ambulance contact — do not rely on it before official confirmation
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    Only unofficial compilations were found, so no number is shown · Confirm with local authorities or an operator in advance

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  • International maritime distress — VHF channel 16
    Original (Korean)

    선박·다이빙 보트의 조난·긴급·안전 통신(MAYDAY, DSC 호출 후 음성)

    VHF channel 16
    Original (Korean)

    해상 VHF 장비 필요 · 휴대전화용 지역 해양구조 번호는 확인 필요

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  • Nearest emergency medical facility
    Original (Korean)

    다이빙 사고 환자 안정화·평가 기관 · 수용 병원과 고압산소시설은 현지 응급서비스/DAN을 통해 확인

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    Original (Korean)

    병원명·직통번호·응급실·고압산소치료 가능 여부 확인 필요

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  • DAN international diving emergency hotline
    Original (Korean)

    잠수 응급 의료 자문·의료기관 안내·진료/후송 조정 · 생명 위급 시 현지 응급전화/병원 우선

    +1 919 684 9111
    Original (Korean)

    24시간 365일 · 전 세계 이용 · 국제 수신자부담 통화 가능 · 비용 지원은 가입/보장 조건에 따름

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  • DAN Southern Africa emergency hotline
    Original (Korean)

    지역 DAN 다이빙 응급 의료 자문 · 생명 위급 시 현지 응급전화/병원 우선

    +27 82 810 6010
    Original (Korean)

    24시간 365일 · 남부·동부 아프리카 담당 권역

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  • Police emergencyReport crime, violence, threats and other emergencies to local police
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    Police emergency line · Hours not stated in the official source

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In a life-threatening emergency, call the local emergency number first. Check the numbers, and whether a facility can take patients, against the official source.

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About this operator

Dive center in Mafia Island & Utende, Tanzania offering scuba diving, snorkeling, island hopping & boat trips, and marine life encounters. Published prices for 4 programs. Featured program: Double-Tank Boat Diving (US$90 / person). Marine life programs: humpback whale, coral, fish, and nudibranch (boat-based watching, scuba diving, snorkeling). Checked on Aug 27, 2026 · Source: Official source.

Original (Korean)

우텐데 해변에서 Chole Bay 리프 다이빙과 교육을 운영하고 계절별 고래상어 스노클링, 혹등고래 선상 관찰, 거북 부화 관찰을 연결합니다.

Scuba divingSnorkeling
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Mafia Island & Utende, Tanzania

Public programs and prices

Compiled from public sources. They may differ from the programs you can book on Maptlantis, so check prices and conditions in the operator’s official information.

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Scuba diving

Double-Tank Boat Diving

해양공원 내 산호정원·월·채널 포인트를 조수에 맞춰 두 번 다이빙합니다.

2탱크 보트 다이빙 US$90/인, 탱크·웨이트·보트 차·커피·물·비스킷 포함. 전체 장비(토치·컴퓨터 제외) US$20/일 별도. 일일 해양공원 입장료 별도(비동아프리카 성인 요금표 54,280 TZS), 카드 결제만 가능.

US$90 / personDetails
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Marine life encounters

Whale Shark Snorkelling

계절성 고래상어를 보트로 찾고 가이드와 수면 스노클링합니다.

2026-06-15–2027-03-31 요금표: US$70/인. 해양공원 내에서 진행되는 경우 일일 공원료 별도(본문 US$20+VAT/인, 비동아프리카 성인 표기 54,280 TZS). 공원료는 신용카드 결제만 가능, 실제 항로 적용 여부 확인.

US$70 / personDetails
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Scuba diving

PADI Open Water Course

Chole Bay에서 진행하는 초급 PADI 자격과정입니다.

Project AWARE 기부 US$10 추가

US$525 / personDetails
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Marine life encounters

Humpback Whale Watching

계절에 혹등고래를 찾는 선상 관찰 보트 일정입니다.

최소 4명 기준 US$70/인. 해양공원 내 항로는 일일 공원료 별도(본문 US$20+VAT, 비동아프리카 성인 표 54,280 TZS), 카드 결제만 가능. 요금표 계절 8–10월과 활동 페이지 7–9월 안내가 달라 출항일 문의.

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Operator details

About Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Centre

Dive center in Mafia Island & Utende, Tanzania offering scuba diving, snorkeling, island hopping & boat trips, and marine life encounters. Published prices for 4 programs. Featured program: Double-Tank Boat Diving (US$90 / person). Marine life programs: humpback whale, coral, fish, and nudibranch (boat-based watching, scuba diving, snorkeling). Checked on Aug 27, 2026 · Source: Official source.

Original (Korean)

우텐데 해변에서 Chole Bay 리프 다이빙과 교육을 운영하고 계절별 고래상어 스노클링, 혹등고래 선상 관찰, 거북 부화 관찰을 연결합니다.

Listed name
Utende Beach · Chole Bay Marine Park
Area
Mafia Island & Utende, Tanzania
Main activity
Double-Tank Boat Diving
Type
Dive center

Services and visitor information

Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters
Registered service names

Scuba diving · Snorkeling · Island hopping & boat trips · Diving training

Frequently asked questions

What can you do at Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Centre?

Listed services: scuba diving, snorkeling, island hopping & boat trips, marine life encounters, and diving training. Confirm current programs and requirements through official channels before booking.

What is the featured program at Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Centre, and how much does it cost?

The featured program is Double-Tank Boat Diving, with a published price of US$90 / person. Check the original listing for taxes, gear, transfers and seasonal surcharges.

How can you see humpback whale with Big Blu Mafia Island Dive Centre?

Humpback Whale Watching is listed as boat-based watching. Wildlife encounters are not guaranteed; follow the day's permits, rules and the operator's guidance.

Location and directions

View on the mapMafia Island & Utende, Tanzania

Opening hours and visiting

Season
Chole Bay diving year-round depending on conditions · Whale sharks November–March · Humpback whales August–October · Turtle hatching June–August
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Sources and checks

Compiled from information published by the operator, public bodies and maps. Prices, schedules and requirements can change.

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Official source
Checked on
Aug 27, 2026

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