Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why choose a 4 Day Open Water Course over a 2 Day Open Water Course?

2. Where do we dive?

3. Why do we need to provide our own mask, snorkel, fins and boots?

4. Does everyone need a Dive Medical before learning how to dive?

5. Where do I start?

6. What is the minimum age to learn to Scuba Dive?

7. Why choose PADI over other training organizations?

8. Is Scuba Diving Expensive?

9. How much do I need to spend before I get free shipping?

10. I am a certified diver but I haven't dived in a couple of years, can I go diving on your boat?

11. What is the amount of time before I would consider doing a Scuba Tune Up?

1. Why choose a 4 Day Open Water Course over a 2 Day Open Water Course?
A: Our Open Water Course is designed to get students comfortable with each stage of the learning before moving on to the next step. Day 1 is devoted entirely to the theory behind diving. Students have a chance to ask as many questions of their instructor as needed to development a solid theory base, as well as time to get comfortable and know their instructor before taking the step into the pool. Day 2 is devoted entirely too learning skills involved in diving safely. Your instructor will move at a slow pace, making sure that you are comfortable with one skill before moving on to the next skill. There is no rushing or pressure to perform the required skills in only a morning session, we can take all day if need be to ensure that each student is fully confident in their own abilities to perform the tasks before taking the plunge into the open ocean. OCEAN DIVES! Day 3 and 4 of the Open Water Course take place on our custom built dive boat in OPEN WATER. Our usual dive sites sit off North Stradbroke Island, where depending on what time of year you have the chance to see Whales, Turtles, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Bull Rays, Eels, Reef fish galore, all under careful and fun instruction from your dedicated PADI Scuba Diving Instructor! (Top)

2. Where do we dive?
A: Our usual dive sites sit off North Stradbroke Island, accessible only by boat. In the Summer Months (November – April) our go to destination is Manta Ray Bommie, as during this time, our resident Manta Rays are in. Through the winter Months (July – October) Flat Rock is our preferred site, as the Grey Nurse Sharks congregate here. We also dive Shag Rock and Boat Rock off North Stradbroke Island if weather permits. Occasionally we get out to Flinders Reef, Cementco and Gotham City, North of Moreton Island. Curtain Artificial Reef, The Pines, Tangalooma and Combi Drop-Off are also visited on occasion. (Top)

3. Why do we need to provide our own mask, snorkel, fins and boots?
A: Everyone has a different sized and shape face, and unfortunately there is no one mask to fit every face. A proper fitting mask shouldn’t be uncomfortable or leak. A leaky mask can be extremely off-putting, especially if you are trying to learn new skills and concentrate. QLD Workplace Health and Safety also recommend that students provide their own personal items due to hygiene issues associated with sharing items. We offer a full 3 month fitting guarantee and a 10% discount for all students completing courses with us. (Top)

4. Does everyone need a Dive Medical before learning how to dive?
A: No. Recent changes mean that only certain people need to get a Dive Medical before completing a ‘learn to dive course’. If you answer yes to any of the following you will need to get a Dive Medical before you complete your course:
• Are you over 45 years old?
• Do you have a body mass index (BMI) over 30?
• Do you have a waist circumference over 102cm for males, 88cm for females?
• Do you/ have you ever suffered from Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, High Blood Pressure, Lung Conditions, Heart Conditions.
If you answer yes to any of the above, don’t panic! Have a chat to one of our instructors and we can refer you to a Dive Physician who can complete the medical with you. If you are still not sure take our comprehensive medical questionnaire here! (Top)

5. Where do I start?
A: You can do a ‘try’ dive course known as the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program, where you will have the chance to try on all the dive equipment in the pool with one of our instructors, if you are unsure if Scuba Diving is for you. 90% of people opt to go straight to the PADI Open Water Course, where after successful completion; you are certified as an Open Water Diver and able to dive with a Buddy to a depth of 18m. (Top)

6. What is the minimum age to learn to Scuba Dive?
A: In Queensland, the minimum age to complete the Open Water Course is 12 years old. Between ages 12 and 14, students will receive a Junior Open Water Certification. Between the ages of 8 – 12, students can participate in the PADI Bubble Maker Program. (Top)

7. Why choose PADI over other training organizations?
A: The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is the world's largest diving organization. It has succeeded largely as its programs make diving accessible to the average person, plus its gets students into the water quickly. With more than forty years experience and 5,300 dive centers and resorts worldwide, PADI training materials and services let you experience scuba diving from nearly anywhere. PADI has the largest range of programs and offers the broadest range of diving opportunities. Today PADI issues approximately 950,000 certifications a year, of which approximately 550,000 are "entry level" certifications. Over the years since its formation PADI has become a dominating force in scuba diver training; it certifies approximately 70% of divers in the United States. (Top)

8. Is Scuba Diving Expensive?
A: I've heard that scuba diving is very expensive. What about those of us on a budget? No problem. The price of certification is less than $200 per day which is less than you would spend for a night on the town for two. Once you are certified we offer Discount dive days every Friday and once a month on a Thursday. Keep an eye out on our dive calendar for free shore diving days. Coming Soon. Although owning all your equipment is ideal, we do centers rent it, allowing you to take your time investing in the sport. Even the price of dive travel varies with great diving in Brisbane and surrounding areas, to inexpensive Pacific Island vacations, to exotic getaways in far-flung corners of the globe. Take your pick. (Top)

9. How much do I need to spend before I get free shipping
A: For our online sales we offer free shipping on all orders over $200 as a small token to say thankyou for your business
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10. I am a certified diver but I haven't dived in a couple of years, can I go diving on your boat?
A: The short answer is that it is not recommended, we would require you to do a Scuba Tune Up prior to going for a dive un supervised.
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11. What is the amount of time before I would consider doing a Scuba Tune Up?
A: If you haven't dived for 7 or more months, you should consider doing a Scuba Tune Up.
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