The best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef is to become one of the fish and enter the world of scuba diving* — Scuba Dive in pristine clear water amongst gardens that bloom under the sea.
Scuba divers frequently interact with Green Sea Turtles or our friendly giant Maori Wrasse, ‘Wally’ during their scuba adventures. Scuba diving is an optional extra you can add on the day of travel.
Certified Diving
Book one or two certified dives and enjoy incredible scuba adventures on the Great Barrier Reef. Compass Cruises cater to all levels of divers and scuba equipment rental is included in the price of your dives. Remember to bring your dive certification!
Resort / Introductory Diving
On our Compass day Cruise, you can try a free scuba dive demonstration where our friendly crew will suit you up in the scuba dive equipment and take you under the water to see if you feel comfortable breathing under the water. You may decide to go on a 20-minute introductory scuba dive hand-held by one of our friendly professional dive instructors.
About our Resort Introductory scuba diving
Our scuba dive instructors will take you to a maximum depth of 12 metres. We take a group of 4 people per instructor on an introductory scuba dive.
There are two locations for you to participate in resort / introductory scuba dive during your day on the Great Barrier Reef.
You might be surprised to know that we take people from all over the World on a resort / introductory scuba dive many of them cannot swim! The scuba dive is hand-held, and the scuba dive instructor swims for you.
Please be aware that some medical conditions and medication may stop you from participating in Scuba Diving. Please use our simple questionnaire or check with our friendly office before booking your trip if you have a medical condition or are taking medications, to avoid disappointment on the day.
* Important information for scuba divers:
Queensland, Australia has the strictest requirements for scuba diving than anywhere else in the world with the highest safety record!
Your well being is of utmost importance to us. Please read the following information carefully. Our Can I Go Diving questionnaire is the best way to know if you will be able to go scuba diving, so please take a couple of minutes to complete the questionnaire. Some medical conditions and medication may stop you from Scuba Diving.
Please see our Important Information page for medical restrictions to scuba diving.
