Cairns: Introductory Diving (Try a dive)

Introductory Diving

If you've never tried scuba diving before and do not have the time to do a full learn to dive course, why not try diving on a day trip?

• ReefQuest - excellent value!

You may also do up to 2 introductory dives on the transfer vessel if you are participating in a liveaboard snorkel trip on board:

• OceanQuest

What's involved?

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.

Only a diver knows the feeling!