Top Queensland Scuba Diving

Spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef at two different snorkel and dive sites on this luxury catamaran cruise from Cairns. Travel in style aboard a fast, comfortable catamaran to the outer edge of Upolu Reef, "Wonder Wall," and the Upolu Cay reef area where you can choose to snorkel or dive (additional cost) and observe the coral that's teeming with colorful fish. Take an Adventure Snorkel & Glass Bottom Boat Tour through the highly protected no-fishing zone sites and refuel with a buffet lunch on board the catamaran.

Visit the outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style on a full-day cruise aboard a custom-designed vessel. Travel from Port Douglas to Agincourt or Opal Reef for snorkeling opportunities at three superb sites, and the option to do an introductory scuba dive—no experience required. Certified diving is available for advanced divers. Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea, use of snorkel equipment, and guide.

The exotic marine life of Wave Break Island offers a spectacular backdrop for a scuba diving adventure, and this half-day scuba diving tour is open to all levels. Choose a beginner-friendly dive, accompanied by a PADI instructor, or a solo dive for certified divers only, and marvel at the underwater world of the Gold Coast.

Get more than four hours to explore the outer Great Barrier Reef on this full-day tour, which offers snorkeling or diving experiences from two different reef locations. You can choose between different options for this experience based on your snorkeling or diving levels. While out on the water, keep an eye out for wildlife, including fish, rays, and turtles.

If you want to experience the outer Great Barrier Reef away from the crowds, this full-day sailing trip is ideal. You’ll sail to Upolu Reef and a sheltered lagoon, where you can snorkel amid a vast array of coral, tropical fish, turtles, clams, and more. A guided snorkel is included if you’d like some extra support in the sea.

• Visit two exclusive Outer Reef locations. • To ensure smooth services, PLEASE do indicate if you would like to add an INTRODUCTORY (First time diving) OR CERTIFIED DIVING (Dive qualification required) in your day. •Exclusive waterproof bone-conduction headsets with recorded narration for snorkellers. • Unique “Finderella” service to help get you suited and booted in and out of the water. • All equipment provided with in-depth briefing and tuition. , All chef prepared locally source meals, Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon tea Included. • Complimentary drinks throughout the day, with local wine and beer available for the trip back from the Outer Reef. • Carbon Neutral through Reforest to offset all direct carbon emissions. • Tusa-branded reusable drink bottle included.

Spend a day out on the water and enjoy the flexibility of tailoring the experience to your abilities and preferences. In a small group, cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, away from the crowds, and choose from one or two introductory or certified dives, or simply spend your time snorkeling. Includes a barbecue lunch.

Join this group tour from Townsville or Magnetic Island and explore the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) and the Great Barrier Reef by scuba diving or snorkeling. You’ll receive briefings above water from your guides, and then you’ll be able to explore MOUA and all of its history. This is located on the John Brewer Reef, which is also rich in indigenous culture that your guides will tell you all about.

Looking for a new underwater challenge? Embark on an unforgettable full-day scuba diving adventure in the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, open only to certified divers. Dive amid schools of tropical fish, manta rays and sea snakes; explore the remarkably preserved SS Yongala shipwreck and spot sea turtles and whale sharks. This small-group tour has a maximum of 21 participants and includes two open-water dives, lunch on-board and transport from either Townsville or Magnetic Island.

Experience an intimate whale encounter with this small-boat tour. A small boat allows you to get as close as possible to the whales, who tend to be scared off by larger vessels. The low sides of the boat allow you to submerge your waterproof camera for amazing underwater shots, and feel the spray of whale blows on your face. Courtesy spray jackets and life vests are provided.

Experience diving amidst amazing underwater scenery at Cook Island, just a short boat ride away from the Gold Coast. Perfect for both beginners and experienced divers, find yourself among a wide range of both reef and pelagic fish, including pufferfish, surgeonfish, anemonefish, sweetlips and many more. Turtles, wobbegongs and stingrays can also be sighted.

If you've always wanted to become a certified diver, Port Douglas is a great place to do so. On this four-day course you'll learn the skills necessary to become a confident, safe diver. Spend the first two days at the training center learning a combination of theory and practice, and the following two around the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs at the Great Barrier Reef. Learn new skills while immersed in nature.

• Opt to dive into the wreck of the HMAS Brisbane, a decommissioned guided missile destroyer that was scuttled 2.9 nautical miles off the Sunshine Coast • Light snacks on board • HMAS Brisbane dive includes marine parks fees and Guides. Equipment hire is not included but available for hire. • Available 7 days a week

Take the opportunity to learn to dive while you’re in Cairns! With classes limited to eight participants, led by professional and friendly instructors, you’ll learn to dive and earn an internationally recognized PADI certification on your 4-day PADI Open Water dive course. Hotel transfers are included each day, and your course is gradual and safe. Learn basic scuba skills in the classroom, a pool, and confined water dives, then explore the Great Barrier Reef on open-water dives. Once you have successfully completed your course, you’ll be a qualified PADI diver!

If you have always wanted to achieve your scuba certification, this three-day course offers the opportunity to learn in some of the world's richest waters. Starting in the classroom, you will learn scuba's basic principals before moving first into the pool, and then into the open ocean to apply your newly learned skills. The course requires no prior experience and provides all necessary equipment and a certification card after completion.

Discover an incredible underwater world just off the Gold Coast on this shipwreck diving tour of the Scottish Prince, a 19th-century ship that went down here in 1887 as it made its way from Glasgow to Brisbane. Now a thriving spot for coral and marine life, the tour offers you the chance to dive down to the wreck and see it for your own eyes (dive gear not included).

Whether you want to make scuba diving a new hobby, splash about in our kayaks & SUPs, snorkel the Tangalooma Shipwrecks, relax on the beach, go for a bush walk, we've got you covered!

If you’re already a qualified scuba diver, take your skills to a whole new level and increase your depth range with a 3-day Advanced Open Water Diver course. Besides two compulsory dives, one to 100 feet (30 meters) and one using a compass to navigate, hone your skills with your choice of three specialisms, from buoyancy to night diving. The package price includes all gear and daily round-trip transfers.

Diving by Design - Each dive trip is as unique as our guests. Your guide will tailor the day to you! We’re the only one providing genuinely privately guided scuba diving experiences from Port Douglas on the best of the Agincourt Reefs. You’ll experience the Great Barrier Reef in your own private group, with an expert instructor to guide you underwater and show you the best marine life. [Yes, there are other divers on the boat but we do our own thing as a private group.] If you are newly qualified or slightly nervous, our guide is right there to support and assist you. If you’re an experienced diver who wants the freedom to break away from the crowds, we make it happen. If your group is a mix of qualified and unqualified divers, we can still privately guide you all to a maximum of 12m.