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Scuba Diving in Pakistan: The Complete Guide

📅 Aug 16, 2026⏱ 6 min read
Editorial note: Prepared by the Pakistan Tours local operations team. Visa, permit, safety, access and price information can change; confirm current official requirements and your written quotation before travel.

Scuba diving is a growing activity along Pakistan's Arabian Sea coast, centred almost entirely around Karachi, here's where it actually happens and what to expect.

Churna Island: The main hub for scuba diving near Karachi, roughly 40km west of the city near Mubarak Village. Designated Pakistan's second Marine Protected Area in 2024, Churna hosts over 60 documented coral species and marine life including whale sharks, mobulid rays and occasional sightings of dolphins and even orcas.

Hawksbay: The most convenient dive location directly accessible from Karachi's water sports centres, with dive sites just 5-10 minutes away by speedboat, including a notable kelp forest dive recommended for experienced divers specifically.

Astola Island: Pakistan's largest island and first Marine Protected Area (2017) offers an exceptional dive site, though current regulations have made independent access difficult, special exploration trips can be arranged through operators on request rather than as a standard walk-up option.

Kaio Island: Located near Gadani, offering deeper dives (80+ feet) suited specifically to experienced divers rather than beginners.

Best time to dive: October through March, when the Arabian Sea is calmest and visibility is best, summer months bring rougher conditions.

Practical note: Most Karachi-area diving is arranged through specialist water sports operators offering equipment, boat transport and instructor supervision, this isn't an activity to attempt independently without local operator support.

See our Astola Island guide for the full picture on that specific destination, or our Karachi destination guide for the wider coastal itinerary.

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