Highlights of your scuba dive tour

  • 1 FREE Introductory (Resort) or certified Dive included for all guests 12+ who are medically fit
  • All scuba gear & wetsuits provided (no extra cost)
  • Optional second dive at a different reef site
  • Professional instructors guide you every step of the way
  • Top dive locations  like Norman, Saxon, Hastings Reef & more

Scuba diving on our day tour is an excellent way to see the Great Barrier Reef for both experienced and novice divers. Our dive team is passionate about making your memories of the Great Barrier Reef last a lifetime.

You can view the reef as if you were a fish. You can also look under reef ledges to see fish and marine life.  Keep an eye out for turtles and lagoon rays around the reef.

Dive locations

Your captain selects 2 dive sites on the day based on current conditions.

 

First time diving? No problem!

You don’t need any experience to try scuba diving with us with an introductory/resort dive.

  • A short, informative lesson gets you dive-ready in minutes
  • Dive instructors swim with you
  • You’ll feel safe, supported, and amazed as you explore the coral gardens
  • Option to add a second dive later in the day for just  $75

The Great Barrier Reef is an amazing place to try scuba diving.  It’s fun, easy and safe, and suiteable for all passengers over 12 and medically fit scuba dive*.

Introductory Scuba Diving

Iguests on dive platform before they jump into the waterntroductory diving is for people who do not hold a scuba qualification.  You can experience an introductory scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef if you are fit and well, even if you cannot swim!

During your day tour, you may also wish to do a second resort dive, and Yes, you can.

The second introductory dive lasts about 30 minutes and costs $75.00.

Certified divers welcome

Already certified (Open Water or higher)? You’ll enjoy:

Dive Certification
  • 1x included certified dive
  • Full dive briefing + buddy pairing
  • Dive computers & quality gear included​
  • Optional second dive: $55
  • Optional guided dive with crew: $15

All certified divers can do one certified scuba dive, and an optional second is available for an extra charge. Onboard you will have the choice to dive with another passenger as your dive buddy.  An option to take a guided dive with a crew member costs $15.

 

Diving Add-Ons
Add-On Price
Second Introductory Dive $75
Second Certified Dive $55
Guided Certified Dive $15

* Important information for scuba divers:

Australia has the strictest requirements for scuba diving than anywhere else.  With the highest safety record!
Your well-being is of utmost importance to us, so please read the following information carefully if you intend on scuba diving while onboard the Reef Experience.

The minimum age for trying scuba diving is 12 years.
Resort diving is available to all medically fit people.  Please check with us before making your booking if you are unsure?  See our Important Information page for medical restrictions on scuba diving.

 

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