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Discover Melbourne’s Underwater Wonderland
Plunge into an unforgettable aquatic adventure on the stunning Mornington Peninsula, located just a short drive from Melbourne. Guided by our highly experienced dive professionals, you will explore a vibrant marine sanctuary teeming with colourful corals, sponges, and fascinating local sea life. 🐠
These temperate waters are world-renowned for hosting some of the ocean’s most unique creatures. Keep your eyes peeled for the iconic Weedy Sea Dragon, delicate seahorses, colourful nudibranchs, clever octopuses, and majestic smooth rays. For those eager to maximise their bottom time, a double-dive option is also available!
Perfect for Temperate Water Beginners
New to temperate water diving? There is no better place to start. Under the expert guidance of our professional dive team, you will comfortably transition to thicker wetsuits and weighted diving, ensuring a safe, relaxed, and incredibly rewarding experience. 🌊
What Your Adventure Includes
- Premium Scuba Equipment: Tanks, air fills, regulators, BCD, mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, hood, weights, and SMB.
- Expert Dive Guide: Professional local guidance throughout your journey.
- Full Facilities: Access to hot showers, changerooms, and secure storage for your personal belongings.
- Seamless Transfers: Transport to and from the best dive sites of the day in our ‘Dragon Wagon’.
Key Tour Details
- Location: 3755 Point Nepean Road, Portsea, VIC, 3944
- Duration: 2 to 3 hours (including briefing and travel)
- Times: Scheduled daily, dependent on local tides
What to Bring
Please bring your open water certification card, logbook, any personal dive gear you prefer, a towel, bathers, and warm, dry clothes to change into after your dive. We also recommend bringing a drink, snack, or lunch.
Participant Requirements
- Certification: Minimum Open Water Certified Diver (proof of certification required on arrival).
- Experience Level: Ideal for gaining temperate water experience. If you have not dived in more than 12 months, we highly recommend completing a Refresher Dive first.
- Medical: Please inform us of any medical conditions prior to your dive. If required, please bring a doctor’s consent form. You can download the Diver Medical Form here.
Important Information
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. If you experience any difficulties on the day, we can arrange a private one-on-one dive with an instructor for an additional fee. Please note that Sunday rates apply.
Prior to Arrival
Don’t forget to sign your smart waiver and jump the queue: SMART WAIVER
When to Arrive
During peak times, travel to the Peninsula can be delayed due to high traffic congestion. Please allow extra travel time, as well as time to park your vehicle and freshen up so that we may commence your tour as scheduled. If you arrive late, especially without notice, your tour may be reduced or forfeited.
What to Bring
- Water-based activities: Bathers, towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, warm & dry change of clothes.
- Land-based activities: Towel, hat, sunscreen and closed heel shoes.
Please dress for comfort and for the weather.
Weather
In some instances, weather may change unexpectedly and a tour may need to be rescheduled at the last minute. If you have concerns regarding the weather, you can also see our terms and conditions for more information.
PS. The sun shines more in Portsea than Melbourne!
Parking
The Portsea public car park is 2 hour parking from December until April. All day parking is available in the car park behind the BayPlay shop or on Franklin Rd.
Direction Information: Location
Parking at Point Nepean is available at the Quarantine Station – this can also be busy during peak times.
Medical Information
Please read the attached medical form:
If you answer yes to ANY of these medical conditions you will need to get a Diving medical from a Dive Doctor before you will be able to complete this experience.
Dive Medical Form
It is recommended that any guest with a medical condition fill in a medical statement prior to the tour. Adequate medical advice should be sought prior to any activity including but not limited to the following: asthma, epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, ear injury, pregnancy & seasickness.
For a list of Diving Doctors – www.spums.org.au
Accommodation Packages & Local Attraction Passes
Combine your activity in a package with accommodation. We have apartments for family holidays & spacious group retreats here above our shop in Portsea.
Terms & Conditions
For details please visit: Terms & Conditions
