The owners of Magic Island Dive Resort have created a small, friendly resort with such a congenial atmosphere, guests will find themselves wanting to return again and again. The resort has only 10 double bungalows and is nestled on the water’s edge with a magnificent view across the ocean to the south. The restaurant and communal…
Seaventures Dive Rig was built as a jack-up accommodation module to support oil exploration in various locations until 1985 when it was decommissioned. An ex-chief minister discovered the giant metal structure and the potential to upcycle it into a hotel rather than downcycle to scrap metal. It was decided to relocate the rig to Mabul, close to Sipadan…
Established for over 20 years, Dive Centre Manly is a full-service diving centre offering PADI training, gear hire and sales, guided diving, both shore and boat, and adventurous dive trips both around NSW and abroad. The owner, Richard, a Manly local, has been influential in getting facilities for divers established at local dive sites, and…
As well as providing much of the on-water transport between the mainland, the Whitsunday Island resorts and the Outer Reef, Cruise Whitsundays at Airlie Beach also operate three pontoons moored against the edge of the Hardy Reef. The largest and best known is the ReefWorld platform that sports a dive centre, snorkelling, semi-submersible tours and…
Mike Ball – the loudest name in Australian Diving! Spoilsport offers exciting 3, 4 and 7 night expeditions to the Ribbon Reefs, Cod Hole and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea from their base in Cairns. The short itineraries include a scenic flight between Cairns and Lizard Island which give you unforgettable views of the…
Heron Island is in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, reached by helicopter or ferry from Gladstone, Queensland. Famous for its spectacular coral reef and sanctuary for a wide variety of marine life. This natural coral cay provides a unique opportunity to witness the magic of the world’s largest coral reef, with most dive sites less…
Divers Den OceanQuest Liveaboard is permanently moored on different outer reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. With 17 Outer Reef moorings, the Divers Den OceanQuest liveaboard offers flexible itineraries (2 Day 1 Night to 7 Day 6 Night) for snorkelers, certified scuba divers and introductory diving for those who want to try scuba diving for…
Calypso Port Douglas is a family run and family friendly business with three vessels available for snorkeling and diving day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. Calypso Snorkelling is dedicated to snorkelers who don’t want to share a rear deck with divers and their intimidatingly cumbersome gear. Their newest boat Bubbles, a 20m catamaran takes…
Dive Lord Howe is geared for all the diving you would ever want to do around Lord Howe Island. The owner Aaron Ralph has a wealth of knowledge about the local dive sites, and knows which sites can be comfortably dived in the different weather conditions. The Dive Lord Howe custom-built dive boat seats 10…
What differentiates Passions of Paradise is their determination to give you an ecologically great experience of the Great Barrier Reef whether you’re a snorkeler, certified divers, or wanting to try an introductory dive. As Climate Action Leaders, within the tier of Advanced Ecotourism operators, their commitment to a sustainable visit to the Reef, and their…
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