Our dive team will tell you that Scuba Diving is the only way to really and truly experience the Great Barrier Reef! Diving from our Outer Reef activity platform is suitable for first time divers to experienced divers.

We choose the most suitable sites for the conditions, water clarity and marine life on your day of travel to ensure the best dive and in-water experiences.
For certified divers travelling with non-diving companions, the reef platform experience is a great option. While you dive amongst some of the highest marine biodiversity in the world, they can participate in a variety of platform activities – including the choice of an introductory dive.

Introductory Diving

$198

1 Dive - Per Person

$308

2 Dives - Per Person

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For an underwater adventure to remember, come diving with us! It’s fun and no experience is necessary to take a fully supervised introductory dive.

Our professional and experienced PADI instructors will guide you through every aspect of your dive, allowing you to have a relaxed, enjoyable experience.

If you are considering an introductory dive pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointed as places are limited. If you decide on the day that you would like to do an introductory dive, please let us know at check in or see the dive crew onboard.

*Read Scuba Diving Safety and Medical Information

Optional

Certified Diving

$148

1 Dive - Per Person

$228

2 Dives - Per Person

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If you already have a dive certification, we will provide an experience dive guide to ensure maximum enjoyment and safety and guide you to the best sites.
  • Proof of certification is required C-card/Log book
  • Experience up to 2 dives
  • Boat dives may be available depending on the dive site selected on the day
  • All diving equipment and wetsuit included

*Read Scuba Diving Safety and Medical Information

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Diving Locations

Pontoon

Best diving directly from the GBR Platform

Maximum Depth

16m

Visibility

8 - 20m

Marine Life

  • Maori Wrasse
  • Trevally
  • Emperor Fish
  • Anemone Fish
  • Barracuda
  • Fusiliers
  • Giant Clams

Secret Gardens

Colourful corals, schooling fish, sometimes current

Maximum Depth

10m

Visibility

8 - 20m

Marine Life

  • Anemone Fish
  • Big - Eyed Bream
  • Bat Fish
  • Emperors
  • Snub Nose Dart
  • Coral Trout

Turtle Sanctuary

Large coral formations

Maximum Depth

14m

Visibility

8 - 20m

Marine Life

  • Green Turtles
  • Hawksbill Turtles
  • Sweetlips
  • Emperors
  • Oceanic Trout

First Bommie

Coral bommie to left of platform, swim under and through

Maximum Depth

16m

Visibility

8 - 20m

Marine Life

  • Spiny Oysters
  • Pipefish
  • Snapper
  • Fusiliers
  • Oceanic Trout
  • Anemone Fish
  • Surgeon Fish

Important Information
- The minimum age for Scuba Diving is 12 years
- Certain medical conditions, medications and height restrictions may preclude some people from participating in optional in-water activities. For advice, contact our reservations team.
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 meters or greater. If doing multiple dives and interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Diving can be a strenuous activity, please use caution and inform our crew of any medical conditions.