Introductory Dive Sunshine Coast Reefs - Double Dive
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Dive Into Adventure: No Experience Required
An Introductory Dive is the ultimate way to experience the thrill of scuba diving without needing a certification. With a professional dive guide by your side every step of the way, you will feel safe, confident, and ready to explore. Your journey begins with an essential safety training session, before we head out to the open water to discover the breathtaking local reefs of the Sunshine Coast. 🐠
We keep our groups small to ensure a highly personalised and safe experience. It is the perfect “try before you buy” opportunity before committing to your full Open Water Certification. Whether you are here on holidays or looking for a tailored adventure exploring vibrant reefs and historic shipwrecks, we will create an unforgettable underwater experience just for you.
Diving on the Sunshine Coast is incredibly easy. Our spectacular coral reefs rival the marine diversity of the Great Barrier Reef, yet they are located just a quick 20-minute boat ride from the shore. With rich waters, vivid colours, and healthy coral systems, this region is a true diver’s paradise. 🌊
Spectacular Sunshine Coast Dive Sites
Explore some of the finest local reefs just off the coast:
Jew Shoal (Noosa)
Located in Noosa’s pristine Laguna Bay and reachable in just 20 minutes, Jew Shoal is a stunning playground of canyons, ridges, and bommies. Meander through exciting swim-throughs and caves buzzing with marine life, including angelfish, butterflyfish, and sweetlips. Keep an eye out for seasonal manta rays and grey nurse sharks! 🐢
Old Woman Island (Mudjimba Island)
Just 20 minutes from Mooloolaba, this sheltered, shallow site is perfect for beginners and snorkelers. Dive into a colourful garden of soft corals, sea sponges, anemones, and a dazzling array of tropical fish in safe, calm waters.
Inner Gneerings
A comprehensive coral network just offshore from Mooloolaba. Home to famous spots like Hanging Rock and Fairyland, this reef is adorned with black coral trees and white coral whips. Spot resident turtles, rays, moray eels, and leopard sharks darting through dramatic coral shelves.
Outer Gneerings
Averaging 18 metres deep (dropping to 25 metres), this open-water site offers fantastic 15-metre visibility. Marvel at the vast quilt of coral spreading across rock formations, attracting pelagic fish in winter, alongside resident wobbegongs and butterflyfish. Note: This site is best suited for open water and advanced divers.
Magic Mountain
An advanced dive site on the Outer Gneerings featuring complex rocky outcrops, deep ravines, swim-throughs, and pinnacles. This rugged structure is home to massive soft and hard coral colonies, crayfish, wobbegongs, and the occasional giant groper. ⚓
Booking Confirmation & Important Information
Thank you for your booking. We would like to confirm your Double Dive, Discover Scuba Diving Sunshine Coast Reefs. We will be in contact with you on the evening prior to your dive after our final weather check around 6:00 pm to confirm the tour.
Terms & Conditions
Subsurface Scuba regards a booking as a firm commitment. Your booking is subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Payment: Full payment must be received to process & confirm your booking. No refunds will be provided after payment has been accepted.
- Weather Cancellations: You will receive a credit in the event of a dive charter cancellation due to weather.
- Date Changes: If you change the date of your dive charter outside of 48 hours of your departure time you will incur a $20 administration fee.
- Cancellations & Transfers: Cancellations or transfers inside of 48 hours of your dive charter departure will incur a cancellation fee of the dive charter price only, unless a legitimate medical document can be produced to Subsurface Scuba within five (5) business days. If you can produce this medical, you will receive an opportunity to re-book your dive charter and there will be no administration costs incurred.
- Certification & Log Books: If you are certified, it is mandatory that you bring your dive certification card. We would also like to see your log book on the day of your dive. You will be required to complete a Diver Record form before you dive with Subsurface Scuba.
- Dive Recency: You will not be permitted to dive if you haven’t dived within the last two (2) years. You can complete a Scuba Skills Update at a discounted price with Subsurface Scuba.
- Safety & Conduct: You will not be permitted to dive if you use alcohol or drugs prior to diving. You will not be permitted to continue to dive if you place your dive computer into error mode. You agree to abide at all times by accepted safe diving practices and no-decompression limits.
Dive Safety & Equipment
Advertised dive destinations are always subject to weather, numbers and safe diving conditions at the site. Under WH&S law in Queensland, you must carry a safety sausage and whistle. You should also carry a dive knife if there is the risk of entanglement on the dive site. Mandatory equipment is supplied in all hire equipment from Subsurface Scuba. If you require your own, these items can be hired or purchased from Subsurface Scuba on the day of your dive.
Why do we have this cancellation and refund policy?
When you make a reservation on a dive charter, administration costs are incurred and bookings are made by us with our boat, skipper and dive guides. Subsurface Scuba will hold the dive charter place for you and turn others away who would like to book onto your place. With cancellations and transfers, it is unlikely your place can be re-sold. Cancellations mid-trip are not eligible for partial refunds as Subsurface Scuba has already paid for the boat, skipper and dive guides for their service required to run the dive charter.
Required Documents
Please find attached your PADI dive medical and waiver forms. Please complete these and return them.
Have a great day and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Cheers,
Scuba Steve
Subsurface Scuba
Take only memories, leave only bubbles
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms & Conditions
Subsurface Scuba regards a booking as a firm commitment. Your booking is subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Payment: Full payment must be received to process & confirm your booking. No refunds will be provided after payment has been accepted.
- Weather Cancellations: You will receive a credit in the event of a dive charter cancellation due to weather.
- Date Changes: If you change the date of your dive charter outside of 48 hours of your departure time you will incur a $20 administration fee.
- Cancellations & Transfers: Cancellations or transfers inside of 48 hours of your dive charter departure will incur a cancellation fee of the dive charter price only, unless a legitimate medical document can be produced to Subsurface Scuba within five (5) business days. If you can produce this medical, you will receive an opportunity to re-book your dive charter and there will be no administration costs incurred.
- Certification & Log Books: If you are certified, it is mandatory that you bring your dive certification card. We would also like to see your log book on the day of your dive. You will be required to complete a Diver Record form before you dive with Subsurface Scuba.
- Dive Recency: You will not be permitted to dive if you haven’t dived within the last two (2) years. You can complete a Scuba Skills Update at a discounted price with Subsurface Scuba.
- Safety & Conduct: You will not be permitted to dive if you use alcohol or drugs prior to diving. You will not be permitted to continue to dive if you place your dive computer into error mode. You agree to abide at all times by accepted safe diving practices and no-decompression limits.
Dive Safety & Equipment
Advertised dive destinations are always subject to weather, numbers and safe diving conditions at the site. Under WH&S law in Queensland, you must carry a safety sausage and whistle. You should also carry a dive knife if there is the risk of entanglement on the dive site. Mandatory equipment is supplied in all hire equipment from Subsurface Scuba. If you require your own, these items can be hired or purchased from Subsurface Scuba on the day of your dive.
Why do we have this cancellation and refund policy?
When you make a reservation on a dive charter, administration costs are incurred and bookings are made by us with our boat, skipper and dive guides. Subsurface Scuba will hold the dive charter place for you and turn others away who would like to book onto your place. With cancellations and transfers, it is unlikely your place can be re-sold. Cancellations mid-trip are not eligible for partial refunds as Subsurface Scuba has already paid for the boat, skipper and dive guides for their service required to run the dive charter.
