AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular scuba diving in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Snorkel (or scuba) on a Cairns superyacht to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Includes BBQ lunch, gear, and optional helicopter.
“Nice boat. Friendly crew. Good and clear instructions. Great food. Very satisfied and definitely will be back”
Cairns Great Barrier Reef day trip: guided snorkelling at two exclusive sites, full meals, hot showers, and optional intro scuba.
“This activity was absolutely brilliant. Once in a life time opportunity for people like me and my wife. We had the best day. The staff were absolutely great and extremely helpful. Plenty of staff on and off board making sure you are safe and cared for. Boat came with 4 toilets. Two in which had…”
Cairns Great Barrier Reef premium snorkeling with two outer sites, marine-life spotting, and an Indigenous welcome. Scuba option available.
“Amazing day, the boat was comfortable, and the crew was knowledgeable. Good safety briefings and there were eyes on the people in the water at all times, so it felt very safe and well organised. Food was nothing to write home about, but that's not the main attraction for this experience anyways. There was a…”
All-inclusive Great Barrier Reef day trip from Cairns with breakfast, BBQ lunch, unlimited snorkeling, and an included scuba trial or certified session. $184.
“It was great and a lot of fun. The crew was amazing. We just wished the introductory dive was a little longer”
Full-day snorkel and scuba cruise from Port Douglas to the outer Agincourt Ribbon Reef, with reef talks, marine biologist-led swims, and lunch.
“I had a great trip with my 11 year old daughter. The snorkeling with Hayley the marine biologist was the highlight.”
Cairns outer Great Barrier Reef day trip with up to 4 hours snorkeling at two reef sites, scuba options, reef life, lunch, showers.
“We picked this particular company as there was a substantial amount of time for snorkelling and diving. The staff were brilliant and our youngest child, who is nine years old, had a great guide throughout the day, who pointed out the various fish to her. She was the last snorkelled out of the water for…”
Wave Break Island scuba session from Surfers Paradise with hotel pickup, beginner instruction, calm-water marine life, snorkel time.
“Wonderful dive experience! Staff is top notch and phenomenal when it comes to making sure your are happy and ok the whole time. John did an amazing job as out instructor!!”
Small-group scuba from Fremantle to Rottnest for certified divers: two guided dives, shower and hot lunch, plus drinks on the Linni boat.
“Had a great day with Bucket list Diver! Friendly staff and great service, I would love to join again 😀”
Scuba over the Tangalooma Wrecks and spend a full day on Moreton Island from Brisbane. Choose intro or certified plus kayaks.
“Ich bin krank geworden und bekomme nichts zurück. Finde ich nicht ganz in Ordnung. SW”
Great Barrier Reef day trip from Cairns with breakfast, BBQ lunch, two outer reef stops, snorkeling gear, and optional scuba sessions.
“Fantastic!!! The reef locations were the best out of the other tour companies I also tried. The food (lunch) was also very good, breakfast and snacks were also offered. The boat was full, but Gabriel, our guide, took us diving in a small group of 3. Gabriel was awesome!! Highly recommend this for SCUBA.”
Join a full-day SS Yongala wreck trip from Townsville with round-trip transport, gear included, two underwater sessions, lunch, and big reef wildlife.
“Very poor organization, equipment, guidance. We are 2 Aowd Advanced Divers and we barely experienced such a poor trip - too bad, because the Yongala is an amazing dive spot. Hectic on the boat, briefing while loud engine running, no cuRead more”
Introductory SCUBA session on the Gold Coast with PADI-led guidance, calm-water practice, fish feeding, and a Wave Break Island boat trip.
“Great experience. Transport was amazing, guides were amazing, overall the activity was amazing. Definitely worth the money!”
Rottnest Island SCUBA day from Fremantle on the 68ft Blue Destiny. Two underwater sessions or snorkels, plus snacks, lunch, and more.
“Had an amazing time aboard Blue Destiny,crew were informative,safety conscious and extremely helpful,buffet lunch was great.”
Keppel Island PADI Discover Scuba in 3 hours: small-group coaching, reef wildlife sightings, and a boat trip to the Great Barrier Reef.
“We went snorkeling and our guide was Antonio. He knowledge was comprehensive and his delivery was excellent. My 6 year was towed by Antonio and when he said his hands were tried, Antonio towed him using the pool noodle. We all really enjoyed our experience.”
Try PADI Discover Scuba at Bondi Beach: brief theory, gear included, guided ocean session, 2:1 coaching, marine life in 4 hours.
“This was my first time scuba diving, and I had a great experience with Dive Centre Bondi. Delmar, my instructor, was fantastic. He clearly explained the process before we got in the water, which helped me feel comfortable and safe throughout the dive. During the dive, we saw a Port Jackson shark, cuttlefish, needlefish, rays,…”
