Octopus Rock dive in Djerba: Certified divers only

Dive deep to where octopuses live

A guided dive to the Octopus Rocks in Djerba for certified divers, descending 16 meters to explore the habitat of octopuses, groupers, hermit crabs and nudibranchs. The dive takes 2 hours total, including a 15-minute boat ride to the site, equipment setup with your instructor, and a full briefing before entering the water. A live guide leads in English, French or Arabic. Children are welcome from age 10 if they hold a diving certification.

The experience

The Octopus Rocks sit 16 meters down off Djerba, a site built around the animals that live there rather than the scenery around them. Your dive instructor meets you before the dive to verify your certification documents, walk through the equipment, and brief you on what to expect. The 15-minute boat ride gets you to the site, and then you descend with the guide to explore the rocks themselves.

The fauna here is what makes the dive: octopuses in their natural habitat, groupers that are curious enough to approach divers, hermit crabs, and a range of nudibranchs across the rocks. The site is accessible to Level 1 divers, so if you hold a basic open-water certification, you can go. All equipment is provided, and your guide stays with you the entire time underwater.

What’s included

• All dive equipment.
• instructor-led briefing and site orientation.
• 15-minute boat transfer to the Octopus Rocks.
• live guide in English, French or Arabic throughout the dive.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Club de Plongée La Sirène - Djerba Diving Center

Is this one for you?Book this dive if you hold a certified Level 1 diving qualification and want to explore a site built around the animals themselves rather than a general reef or wreck. Small groups keep the experience focused on the octopuses and the marine life around them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What depth will I be diving to at the Octopus Rocks?

The Octopus Rocks site sits at 16 meters deep, accessible to certified Level 1 divers with basic open-water training.

How long does the whole dive take, including the boat ride?

The full experience is 2 hours: that includes the 15-minute boat ride to the site, equipment preparation and briefing with your instructor, and the dive itself.

What animals will I see at the Octopus Rocks?

Octopuses are the main draw, along with groupers that are curious and not shy around divers, hermit crabs, and many species of nudibranchs across the rocks.

Do I need to bring my own dive gear?

All equipment is provided and set up with your instructor before the dive. You only need to bring your certification card and a valid diving license.