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Born from a
Passion.
Built for People.

Scuba Diving Lovers Lebanon — Since 2017

Back in 2017, instructor Wael Azar made a decision that changed everything — not just for himself, but for the hundreds of people he would go on to introduce to the underwater world.

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Instructor Wael Azar
2017
Est. Lebanon

Why Wael Founded SDLL

Wael didn’t found SDLL to run a dive shop. He founded it because diving had given him something he couldn’t stop wanting to share — the pure, unmatched feeling of being weightless beneath the surface, surrounded by life.

Watching a nervous first-timer transform into a confident diver — that became his greatest reward. Seeing someone go from anxious on the boat to glowing on the surface after their first dive never gets old. That’s exactly why he started this, and that’s still what drives SDLL today.

Today, SDLL is proudly accredited as a NAUI Platinum Pro Dive Center and an SSI Dive Center — two of the most respected certifications in recreational diving worldwide.

Meet Our Team

Small by design. Close-knit by nature. When you dive with SDLL, you’ll know everyone by name — and they’ll know yours.

Wael Azar Diving
Founder & Lead Instructor
Wael Azar

With nearly a decade of teaching experience on the Lebanese coast, Wael brings patience, expertise, and genuine passion to every session. His mission is simple: make every diver feel capable, safe, and amazed.

Diala
Divemaster
Diala

Co-founder and the warm heart of the operation, Diala ensures every diver feels safe, seen, and supported — from the first briefing all the way to the surface.

Michel
Divemaster
Michel

Known for his calm underwater presence and sharp eye, Michel is the guide you want by your side — whether it’s your first-ever dive or a deep wreck exploration.

The Lebanese Coast Is Our Backyard

Our offices are based in Sin El Fil, but the ocean is our real home. We run all diving operations along the Keserwan coastline — launching from Tabarja and Safra, serving divers across the full region from Zouk to Halat.

Office
Sin El Fil, Lebanon
Launch Points
Tabarja & Safra, Keserwan
Coverage Area
Full Keserwan Coast — Zouk to Halat

Seeing someone go from nervous on the boat to glowing on the surface after their first dive — that never gets old. That’s exactly why I started this.

— Wael Azar, Founder & Lead Instructor

Ready to Join the SDLL Family?

Chat with Wael or Diala today and book your first dive.

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