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Introductory Diving - Discover Scuba Diving

If you've never tried scuba diving before and do not have the time to do a full blown course, why not try diving on one of our day or overnight trips? Introductory diving requires no previous diving experience. If you are able to swim, you can usually dive. You will be asked to fill out some paperwork, including a medical statement. (Click here for more information on the medical).

Whilst you are on your way to the reef you will be given a briefing outlining what is involved (usually about 45 minutes). This briefing will outline the procedures that will make your experience a safe and unforgettable one.

On arrival at the reef, you will start by practicing with your equipment on the surface. Once you and your instructor are comfortable with those skills, you practice them again, this time below the surface (only a few feet).

Finally when you and your instructor feel comfortable it's time to dive!!! As a resort diver there will be a maximum of 4 divers with 1 instructor.

The supervision is very close at all times. You will go to a maximum depth of 12 m (40ft) and these dives generally last around 1/2 hour.

During the dive you can expect to see the Great Barrier Reef in all its glory - You will discover excitement and adventure - freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration of breathing underwater.

 

Introductory diving is offered on our day boat ReefQuest,
and now as a liveaboard package !

 

 

Day Trips

Day trips with introductory diving - Up to three dives available in one day!
 
Overnight Trips

2Day/1Night Liveaboard trip with 5 introductory dives

 

Introductory Diving - prices

Introductory Diving
Price
Taxes & Levies
Total
Trip + 1 Dive
$190
$20
$210
Trip + 2 Dives
$235
$20
$255
Trip + 3 Dives
$265
$20
$285
Includes all equipment and tuition

 

Please note there are regulations about flying or going to altitude after diving.

  • Currently the rules state that for a single no decompression dive, you should not fly/go to altitude for at least 12 hours.
  • For multiple dives you should not fly/go to altitude for at least 18 hours.
  • Deep Sea Divers Den recommends waiting a minimum 24 hours whenever possible.
  • These are guidelines only, there is no guarantee that these recommendations will prevent decompression sickness.
  • Currently there are no guidelines regarding diving after flying.

Altitude is 300m/1000ft above sea level.
This includes going to the Atherton Tablelands, so be careful when you are booking tours to follow your dive course/trip.

Under normal circumstances, you should be out of the water on your last dive at 12pm (midday), this should help with organising any travel plans you have after your dive trip with us.