Zanzibar Diving: Start 2027 with a Winter Sun Dive Escape

Start 2027 in the very best way with a diving break to Tanzania’s ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar. Guests stay at the Sunshine Marine Lodge, a peaceful escape near to the Mnemba Atoll, a protected area beloved by divers. The Lodge has 28 suites, each offering a comfortable and authentic stay, with an ocean-front restaurant, three pools, and yoga sessions available.

The waters off Zanzibar stay a balmy 27c year-round, which makes it a wonderful place for winter sun diving. Divers can hope to spot a staggering abundance of marine life, with over 500 species of reef fish in the waters alongside turtles, manta rays, dolphins, and seasonally migrating humpback whales and whale sharks. Plus, on the island’s west coast near Stone Town, there are wrecks to explore too. Topside, guests can take a trip to the historic Stone Town, see Aldabra giant tortoises found on Prison Island (Changuu Island), or join a spice farm tour for a sensory journey through Zanzibar’s famed plantations. For the eco-conscious, explore coral reef conservation projects or Jozani Forest’s rare red colobus monkeys.

Price: from £1,995pp, saving £400pp, including 7 nights’ B&B accommodation, 10 boat dives, tanks and weights, transfers and return flights with Dive Worldwide (www.diveworldwide.com, 01962 302087). Book by 31 October 2026, travel 7-31 January 2027.