Premium Guided Dive Trip: A Journey Through Outer Great Barrier Reef With Scuba IQ
5.0
35 Ratings
Port Douglas
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Your dive guide for the day will escort you to the unspoiled Outer Great Barrier Reef for an exceptional day of exploring at immaculate diving locations. On your 90-minute trip to the reef, anticipate a comprehensive briefing about the day’s diving protocols, including safety measures, and a run-through of the reef’s habitats and its inhabitants that you’ll encounter. Submerged in the underwater world, you’ll visit three distinct locations, with your guide expertly leading you through the reef and showcasing the diverse marine life and features. On the return journey to Port Douglas, there’ll be ample opportunity to revisit the day’s highlights while browsing through the fish reference guides and documenting the dives, creating memories to cherish for years ahead.
What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, offer years of experience, having completed 1000’s of dives on our local Port Douglas dive sites.
We are passionate about scuba diving, the Great Barrier Reef, and above all - sharing this amazing place with divers from all over the world.
In your own private group, your guide will be with you the entire time, providing insight into the reef and its inhabitants while showing you the most amazing sights.
As well as our first-class guides, you will be provided with high-quality rental dive equipment, making your day easier, safer, and overall more enjoyable.
With access to the best, local Port Douglas sites, along with our fantastic guides, Scuba QI is unrivaled in offering the best, guided dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef
Location
44 Wharf St
Wharf Street
Meeting point is at the main entrance to the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(35 Ratings)
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S2951qnellar
Mar 17, 2024
1st dive on the Barrier Reef - We had a wonderful experience and thoroughly enjoyed our day on the reef and It was made all the better by Martin Connolly’s extremely professional guidance. His patience and individual coaching made us all feel instantly relaxed and the day all the more enjoyable.
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Ianhr5587hm
Feb 5, 2024
Very good dive personal. Will get you the best viewing for any given dive conditions. - Excellent dive group. Michael was a great guide, very helpful with our gear and he pointed out a lot of interesting critters and fish.
The boat was provided by Calypso Divers, which was very well equipped.
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Curiosity03677877530
Dec 13, 2023
Amazing Dive - Martin is a very experienced and friendly dive guide. He was super nice and helpful. You can tell immediately that he really enjoys it. I didn't have to worry about anything. I had an absolutely unique diving experience on the Great Bareer Reef thanks to him. Highly recommended, thank you Martin!
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Jasonandpattib
Nov 26, 2023
Excellent Dive Operator - Highly Recommend - We booked a 3-tank tour to the GBR with ScubaIQ for November 2023. Martin, the owner was extremely responsive over and accommodating as we planned our trip over email and personally picked up my family and me on the day of the dive. He provided an highly experienced and very professional dive guide, Michael, who took the time to ensure a very personalized and safe set of dives for us. Each dive was outstanding and it felt as if we had the ocean to ourselves. The equipment was in excellent shape and it was clear that Martin runs a high quality operation and is invested in providing an excellent client experience.
As a fellow PADI professional, I highly recommend Martin and ScubaIQ. Our experience was an absolute pleasure and I hope we get the opportunity to dive with them again in the future.
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N1664gyamandag
Nov 20, 2023
Amazing first experience at the GBR! - Wow, I am so glad we booked this tour for our first dives at the GBR! Our guide Martin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. He even held the GoPro we rented the entire time and took AMAZING photos and videos of us. I am so grateful for the 1:1 experience as well, I feel we explored much more of the reefs than the other divers on the boat because of having an experience guide with us. Thanks so much Martin, we will definitely book with you again when we return!
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R7652aiclairec
Nov 20, 2023
Unforgettable experience at Great Barrier Reef - I signed up with ScubaIQ to get my open water scuba diving certificate and had an unforgettable amazing experience.
We worked with Martin, who is an experienced diver of 20+ years. He was patient, calm, very clear and encouraging as he taught us throughout the few days. We had 3 days in total - pool day, open water day 1, and open water day 2. I was pretty nervous at first, but after practicing in the pool and with Martin’s clear instructions and explanations, I felt a lot more confident in the open water.
In addition to the great instruction, diving in the Great Barrier Reef was an amazing experience. We went in November so the weather was perfect and Martin also guided us to excellent places in the dive spots so we were able to see beautiful corals and wildlife.
Highly recommend!
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Kennyg940
Nov 17, 2023
5/5 Open Water Certification and Diving Experience - Getting open water certified with Scuba IQ was the best experience one could ask for. Martin was a patient and thorough instructor, helping reassure us of any nerves we had with diving all the while doing a masterful job correcting any mistakes or difficulty with had with some of the lessons.
On the dives, he was an excellent dive guide, pointing out all the wildlife of the Great Barrier Reef, which we saw tons of, from reef sharks to giant clams.
Overall, 5/5 experience, if you’re ever in Port Douglas or in Cairns and looking for a one in a lifetime diving experience, Scuba IQ and Martin has you covered
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Rynokiller
Oct 20, 2023
The Great Barrier Reef a Dream Realized with Scuba IQ - These guys are the best!
Not only were the sights incredible, the people were the ones that made this trip special. Starting with Matin who set up the trip.
My dive guide Michael was very experienced and knowledgeable. He took care of everything. I just absorbed myself into the experience and kept my head on a swivel so I wouldn't miss a thing. These guys are the best. Do yourself a favor and see the GBR with Scuba IQ.
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Victoriaaar1
Oct 17, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience! - Diving with Martin was extraordinary. We did three dives on the Outer Reef. Each one was unique, beautiful, and an experience I will remember for a long time. We saw a huge array of corals, vibrant fish, bioluminescent clams-- and so much more. But beyond the reef, Martin was an incredible teacher and person to dive with. His knowledge of the reef is unparalleled. We spent the ride over discussing what we could expect to see, which only made it more exciting to see everything during the dives. As a newer diver, I felt safe, comfortable, and relaxed. Truly I cannot thank Martin and Scuba IQ enough. Already dreaming of the next time I can dive with them.
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Sjallanjr
Sep 23, 2023
Absolutely Stunning - Last week, my dad and I went for a 3-day scuba trip in Port Douglas, and I can tell you that it was the best 3 days that I have ever had. The reef and dive sites were stunning, and Martin (and Michael of one day), who was our dive guide, was super friendly, very knowledgeable and helped us as beginner divers. Both Michael and Martin were patient and detailed. We were confident that we were in good hands.
The dive sites were incredibly diverse and teeming with life. For any people who are considering diving the Great Barrier Reef, I highly recommend diving with Martin (Scuba IQ). Simply the best people in the best place. The whole experience was absolutely stunning.
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