Drink

The Dive Deck Cafe

The Dive Deck commands some of the most spectacular views across the bay. You can prop up the bar and enjoy an ice cold “Green” or relax on our comfortable sofas choosing which fillings to have in your homemade wrap. It’s also a great place to compare notes with other customers after you come back from your dive.

coffee

Address: Aqua Africa
Getting there: Behind the ferry dock
Hours: Open now · open 24 hours
Weekly hours
Sun Open 24 hours
Mon Open 24 hours
Tue Open 24 hours
Wed Open 24 hours
Thu Open 24 hours
Fri Open 24 hours
Sat Open 24 hours
Website: aquaafrica.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

Sun	Open 24 hours
Mon	Open 24 hours
Tue	Open 24 hours
Wed	Open 24 hours
Thu	Open 24 hours
Fri	Open 24 hours
Sat	Open 24 hours

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