Ocean Warriors Dive

Ocean Warriors Dive We are Ocean Warriors! A community of oceanists driven by an eternal quest for excellence in diving, wave riding, and racing the elements.

Offering unparalleled in-and-out of water experiences along South Africa’s East Coast.

Rae du Plessis is Ocean Warriors’ dive master, underwater photographer, and true shark whisperer. Rae has turned her pas...
29/04/2026

Rae du Plessis is Ocean Warriors’ dive master, underwater photographer, and true shark whisperer. Rae has turned her passion for the ocean into a life’s mission: teaching, guiding, and inspiring others to see the beauty beneath the waves.

📸 All photos you see on our page are captured by Rae herself - follow her underwater adventures on Instagram

Come and join us on a baited dive to see these beauties up close and personal.
22/04/2026

Come and join us on a baited dive to see these beauties up close and personal.

Take your scuba diving skills to the next level, get certified with us. Dive & Stay packages available 🐬
15/04/2026

Take your scuba diving skills to the next level, get certified with us. Dive & Stay packages available 🐬

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09/04/2026

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Another fabulous review, thank you so much!

05/04/2026

Come dive with us and experience this 😎 Brilliant photography by

When you're trying to get a cool diving shot and a local decides they want the spotlight! Come dive with us, awesome pho...
01/04/2026

When you're trying to get a cool diving shot and a local decides they want the spotlight! Come dive with us, awesome photos included 😎

Ocean Oddity: The FrogfishWhile exploring the reef recently, we spotted one of the ocean’s strangest little critters… th...
25/03/2026

Ocean Oddity: The Frogfish

While exploring the reef recently, we spotted one of the ocean’s strangest little critters… the frogfish.

Frogfish are masters of disguise. Their bumpy, leafy skin helps them blend perfectly with sponges, coral, and seaweed so prey swims right past without noticing. Then in a blink of an eye, they strike, gulping down fish almost their own size.

Frogfish belong to the anglerfish family Antennariidae, and there are about 50+ species. Many reefs actually have them, but divers often swim right past because frogfish are camouflage champions. They blend perfectly with sponges, algae, and coral, and their colours change to match surroundings.

Some species like the Hairy Frogfish look like fuzzy seaweed, while the Warty Frogfish resembles a sponge blob. Yes, all the species are all very strange-looking!

Keep an eye on the reef next time you dive… the strangest creatures are often hiding in plain sight!

Photo credit: Julie Phoenix

If the Sardine Run isn’t on your bucket list yet… it should be. Secure your spot for one of the world’s most breathtakin...
18/03/2026

If the Sardine Run isn’t on your bucket list yet… it should be. Secure your spot for one of the world’s most breathtaking ocean spectacles: 13 June - 31 July 2026.

Experience a variety of marine predators including sharks, dolphins, seabirds, game fish and whales join the frenzy as the sardines move along the coast.

Included:
✔ Expert dive crews
✔ Highly trained skippers and safety operators
✔ On-site medical team
✔ 6 full water days (weather and launch permitting)
Stay at Swell Eco Lodge:
✔ Full board (no alcohol included)
✔ Free wifi
✔ Comfortable en-suite rooms
✔ Daily oysters and crayfish
✔ Pool with ocean view
✔ Easy beach access
✔ Includes airport transfers via Umtata

Scuba diving optional extra (gear hire available).

Don’t miss nature’s greatest feeding frenzy! Book your spot now!

Meet Rae du Plessis - Ocean Warriors’ dive master, underwater photographer, and true shark whisperer. Rae has turned her...
11/03/2026

Meet Rae du Plessis - Ocean Warriors’ dive master, underwater photographer, and true shark whisperer. Rae has turned her passion for the ocean into a life’s mission: teaching, guiding, and inspiring others to see the beauty beneath the waves.

📸 All photos you see on our page are captured by Rae herself - follow her underwater adventures on Instagram

04/03/2026

There’s a reason sea turtles are the guardians of the reef! By keeping jellyfish populations in check, they help maintain the balance of our oceans.

We don’t just show you the reef; we show you the stories happening on it. From turtle snacks to shark encounters, every dive is a masterclass in marine biology.

Ready to see the magic of Aliwal Shoal for yourself? Come dive with us ! Our resident pro, Rae, will teach you this and so much more about our local marine life.

Take your scuba diving skills to the next level, get certified with us.
25/02/2026

Take your scuba diving skills to the next level, get certified with us.

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1 Saint Helier Road
Umkomaas
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