SCUBA DIVING LESSONS | DIVE TRIPS | CONSERVATION
Come Dive With Us
South Africa's most experienced SSI dive school, training divers since 1986.
EST. 1986
Nearly 40 years of training divers
THOUSANDS OF DIVERS TRAINED
From first breath to professional level
SSI ACCREDITED
One of South Africa's few full-pathway schools
DIVE TRIPS
Sodwana Bay & Mozambique
REEF CONSERVATION
Protecting our oceans for future generations
Nearly 40 Years
Underwater
For nearly 40 years, Ecstasea Dive School has been introducing South Africans to the underwater world. Based in Benoni, Gauteng, we're one of the oldest and most established dive centres in the country, having trained thousands of qualified divers alongside dozens of instructors and hundreds of dive leaders since 1986. Whether you've never put your face in a mask or you're working toward becoming a dive professional, our courses are built to get you there safely, confidently, and at your own pace.
1986
Established
50
Different Courses
1000s
Divers qualified
Learn to Dive
Book your first course. From absolute-beginner Try Scuba sessions to professional Divemaster and Instructor training, explore our full range of SSI-accredited courses.
Travel With Us
Explore the majestic seas. Sodwana Bay reef dives and Mozambique dive safaris, with every detail of accommodation and logistics planned for you.
About Ecstasea
Nearly 40 years underwater. Discover our history, our reef conservation work, and why generations of South African divers have trained with us.
Why Divers Choose
Ecstasea Dive School
Established Since 1986
With nearly four decades of experience, Ecstasea is one of South Africa’s oldest and most established dive schools, training generations of divers since 1986.
DAN Membership Included
Every Open Water course includes DAN student membership, giving new divers an added layer of support and confidence as they begin their diving journey.
Your Complete Diving Pathway
From your very first Try Scuba session to professional Instructor level, Ecstasea offers one of South Africa’s most comprehensive pathways for developing your diving skills.
Decades of Dive Travel
With extensive experience in Sodwana Bay and Mozambique, we know the region’s dive destinations and can help you plan unforgettable diving adventures.
Committed to Reef Conservation
Our involvement in marine conservation goes back decades, including participation in the Global Reef Check Monitoring Program and important reef research along the South African and Mozambican coastlines. Ecstasea Website Content.docx
Learn to Dive With Ecstasea
As one of South Africa's most established dive centres, Ecstasea offers a complete pathway for divers — from your very first breath underwater right through to a career as a dive professional. Every course is run by experienced, qualified instructors, and every certification you earn is recognised by SSI worldwide. Not sure where to start? Take a look at the course levels below, or give us a call and we'll help you find the right fit.
Travel With Us
Sodwana Bay
World-class reefs, incredible marine life
and unforgettable dives
Ponta Malongane
Prinstinne reefs, big marine life and the
ultimate dive getaway
Ready To Start?
Contact us today to book a free Try Scuba session, or ask about our next Open Water Diver intake.
Send us a Message
PHONE
011 425 5426
ADDRESS
7 Marcus Ave, Morehill, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
ecstasea@mweb.co.za
OPENING HOURS
011 425 5426
Start Online
Prefer to get going straight away? Register for your free SSI theory course today at www.divessi.com and select Ecstasea as your preferred dive centre — then give us a call to book your practical sessions.