SCUBA diving can be a bit challenging for the first time. First, ensure the following safety measures:
1. Disclose any medications you are taking, aside from birth control or motion sickness medication. (Some chronic medications may require a doctor's authorization for diving.)
2. Allow 18 hours between a dive and flying.
Service details:
1. Transportation to the pier is not included. You are responsible for getting to the pier for check-in.
2. We recommend taking motion sickness medication. If you don't have any, it is available for purchase on board.
3. A simple breakfast and lunch are provided on board.
4. Wetsuits are available for rent.
5. We provide personal fins, diving masks, and storage compartments. There are also shared life jackets available for snorkeling.
After boarding and before departure, you will need to fill out a safety notice and health questionnaire. Then, our staff will explain how to use the diving equipment. Once the boat is anchored, you can snorkel and free dive from the back of the boat. SCUBA diving is done in groups. This tour includes stops at two dive sites.
Before your SCUBA dive, you will practice on the side of the boat. Then, the instructor will guide you, hand-in-hand, to depths of approximately 10 meters or more. However, first-time divers are not allowed to bring photography equipment. A dive photographer will take photos for everyone.
The staff are very helpful, and the Great Barrier Reef is well worth the experience.