Best Port Douglas Scuba Diving Trips

When You Want The Best Port Douglas Scuba Diving Trip To The Great Barrier Reef, You Want Blue Dive

We provide exclusive, privately guided dive and snorkel trips to the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas. You’ll explore some of the best and most pristine outer Great Barrier Reef sites, boasting excellent coral cover and teeming with marine life. Our Port Douglas scuba diving trips are suitable for divers of all experience levels. If you are newly qualified or slightly nervous, our guide is right there to support and assist you. If you’re an experienced diver who wants the freedom to break away from the crowds, we make it happen. If your group is a mix of qualified and unqualified divers, we can still privately guide you all to a maximum of 12m. If budget is an issue, Blue Dive can make a group booking for you to dive directly with the crew of the boat. Rest assured we are here to provide local knowledge and advice, to ensure you have the very best Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef scuba diving trip and experience possible. Please note we also provide private guided diving in Cairns.

My name is Mark Fraenkel, and my primary role is to guarantee an exceptional diving experience for you from Port Douglas or Cairns. With over 5,000 dives under my belt on the Reef and having arranged thousands of diving trips for our customers, I am well-equipped to answer any questions you might have. Whether you’re seeking the top diving spots or need guidance, I’m here to help. Feel free to contact me out with your inquiries – our advice is complimentary, and I assure you a prompt response.

Best Port Douglas Scuba Diving Trips

WHERE DO PORT DOUGLAS’ BEST SCUBA DIVING TRIPS GO? THE GREAT BARRIER REEF’S AGINCOURT AND OPAL REEF SYSTEMS

You’re headed to ‘the best and most pristine examples of coral reefs in the whole Great Barrier Reef’*, the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, which are 70km north-east of Port Douglas, and Opal Reef which is 54km north-east of Port Douglas. [*Extract from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2013/2014 Reef Report.]

Agincourt and Opal Reef are a part of the Great Barrier Reef world heritage area and are located on the edge of Australia’s continental shelf. Underwater visibility can be more than 30m (90 feet) and the crystal-clear waters are teeming with an abundant and diverse array of fish and marine life. The main boat that Blue Dive travels on from Port Douglas – Silversonic – has the best moorings at Agincourt Reef and while we can’t guarantee what you will see – we can say that the coral cover is excellent and we frequently see a range of colourful wrasse and groupers, parrotfish, angelfish, clownfish, sea turtles, boxer shrimps, anemones, sea whips, stars and cucumbers, clams and three species of reef shark.

Depending on the time of year, we sometimes see manta rays, whale sharks and up to four species of whales, including humpback and dwarf minke whales which migrate through here between June and September. In fact, Silversonic has a rare license that allows guests to swim with the dwarf minke whales, which can be an incredible and life changing experience. Calypso has moorings and dive sites on several of the Agincourt Reef and Opal Reef, they pick the best destination on the day of travel to maximise underwater visibility, diver experience and comfort.

OUR EXPERIENCED LOCAL DIVE GUIDES, WILL ENSURE YOU HAVE THE BEST PORT DOUGLAS SCUBA DIVING TRIP

Our dynamic dive guides and instructors will ensure you have the best Port Douglas scuba diving trip, regardless of your diving experience levels. We provide exclusive, privately guided scuba dives operating from the only recreational dive boats running daily from Port Douglas to the Great Barrier Reef – apart from the Blue Dive luxury private charters and expeditions – Silversonic and Calypso. Our experienced dive guides will make your day safe and special, with a commitment to providing outstanding customer service, diving to your experience and comfort levels. There are many reasons to choose Blue Dive, here is our top 7.

Why We Are The Best Port Douglas Scuba Diving Trip: The Facts

  1. We’re the only one providing genuinely privately guided scuba diving experiences from Port Douglas on the best of the Agincourt Reefs. You’ll experience the Great Barrier Reef in your own private group, with an expert instructor to guide you underwater and show you the best marine life. [Yes, there are other divers on Silversonic but we do our own thing as a private group.]
  2. Exclusive access to the best of the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs – Silversonic dive boats have exclusive access to sites like Barracuda Bommie, The Nursery and Turtle Bay. Calypso also has exclusive access to a range of premium dive sites on the Agincourt and Opal Reef systems.
  3. No expensive private guiding supplements – your Blue Dive private guide is included in our quoted price.
  4. complimentary underwater photo shoot is included as part of your qualified dive package – all members of our team are accomplished underwater photographers and will give you some great memories to take home!
  5. Experienced divers will enjoy the freedom of diving, without being held back by other divers.
  6. Newly qualified or slightly nervous divers will appreciate the special care and attention of a private guide. Blue Dive even offers complimentary refresher sessions on board the boat, before you get in the water.
  7. If some of you are qualified and others not – we can still privately guide you safely together – to a maximum of 12 metres deep in this case. *Please note: PADI standards prohibit our private dive guides and instructors from taking an underwater camera and/or photos with them if they are with introductory or student divers. So if this sounds like your group, we are unable to provide the complimentary underwater photo shoot.
Blue Dive – Silversonic Port Douglas Private Guided Diving [ more info ]
Our Blue Dive Private Guided diving rates are tailored to your your needs, please do not hesitate to call us on +61 (0)427 983 907 or email us info@bluedive.com.au and we can tailor a package to ensure you get the best possible dive experience from Cairns and Port Douglas.

Additional Inclusions & Notes

  • Blue Dive private guide and host for your day on the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Complimentary dive refresher session on the boat, perfect if you are nervous or haven’t dived for a while.
  • Port Douglas transfers from accommodation to marina (if needed).
  • Great for experienced divers also as no one else in your group apart from our private dive guide.
  • Underwater photo shoot – for certified divers – plus a memory stick with images of your day on the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Port Douglas transfers from accommodation to marina (if needed).
  • Full and sanitized dive equipment hire, including dive computer.
  • 3 privately guided scuba dives (or snorkel sessions) per person.
  • Morning and afternoon tea, plus hot and cold lunch buffet, tropical fruit platters and cake, hot drinks and cold water
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IF BUDGET IS AN ISSUE, WE CAN ALSO BOOK YOU TO DIVE DIRECTLY WITH THE CREW OF THE BOATS

While the Blue Dive privately guided trips are recognized as being the best Port Douglas scuba diving trips, we also book plenty of non-Blue Dive guided trips too. This is an alternative for those on a budget; and in this instance you will dive with the crew of Silversonic or Calypso, depending on which boat you choose. So, what’s the difference between a Blue Dive private guide and diving with the boat crew? See below.

What’s The Difference Between A Blue Dive Private Guided Trip And A Crew Guided Trip?

  1. When you choose a privately guided Blue Dive trip you receive: a complimentary dive procedure and equipment refresher session on the boat, underwater photo session and digital images, plus a personalized experience where you are diving with your private guide and group. We take a different route to the other divers on the boat, diving to your depth, experience levels and interests. Just you and your friends and family.
  2. When you dive with the crew of Silversonic or Calypso: it is usually a larger group of divers – maximum of 8. You will still have a great time, but you are missing out on the benefits of a Blue Dive privately guided trip – including the refresher session and underwater photos. But it’s a great option if you are a budget.

Silversonic Port Douglas Diving [ more info ]
Item # Pax Adult Child
Silversonic - Group Dive & Equipment Per person from $352 POA

Additional Inclusions & Notes

  • Port Douglas transfers from accommodation to marina (if needed).
  • Full and sanitized dive equipment hire, including dive computer.
  • Up to 3 privately guided scuba dives (or snorkel sessions) per person. Child rate 12-14 years old.
  • Morning and afternoon tea, plus hot and cold lunch buffet, tropical fruit platters and cake, hot drinks and cold water
  • Prices valid to March 31 2023 – a slight price increase after this date.
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Calypso Port Douglas Diving [ more info ]
Item # Pax Adult Child
Calypso - Group Dive & Equipment Per person from $364 POA

Additional Inclusions & Notes

  • Port Douglas transfers from accommodation to marina ($10 per person).
  • Full and sanitized dive equipment hire, including dive computer.
  • Up to 3  guided group scuba dives  per person. Child rate 4-14.
  • Morning and afternoon tea, plus lunch buffet, tropical fruit platters and cake, hot drinks and cold water
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IMPORTANT MEDICAL AND SCUBA DIVER INFORMATION FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS

Regardless of whether you choose the premium Blue Dive privately guided trip, or the crew guided group dives, there’s a range of important medical and regulatory information you need to know before you come diving on the Great Barrier Reef. All divers will need to show proof of their diving certification: if you have lost your certification card, please contact us at the time of booking so we can provide further advice. We recognize and accept certification from all major training agencies (PADI, SSI, BSAC, CMAS etc). To dive in Queensland you must be in good, medical health.

To avoid the disappointment of not being able to dive when here, you must be able to answer ‘NO’ to the following questions.

  1. Are you currently suffering from any illness or injury that may be incompatible with diving?
  2. Have you ever had any medical condition that may affect your heart, ears or lungs (e.g. heart disease, sinus/ear operations or asthma)?
  3. Have you used any type of oral inhaler or medication to relieve breathing difficult, airway issue or allergy symptoms within the last 10 years?
  4. Have you ever had any medical condition that may result in loss of consciousness (eg. epilepsy or diabetes) or have you previously fainted?
  5. Are you currently taking any medication (excluding oral contraceptive)?
  6. Do you have high blood pressure?
  7. Have you had any injury or operation within the last 6 weeks?
  8. Are you pregnant? If you are pregnant, you should not dive for your safety.

If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above questions, you Must bring a “Clearance to Dive” which states the condition(s) and is signed by your doctor, dated within the last 12 months. If you require medical clearance to dive please download the PADI Medical Statement and have it completed by a doctor. Please contact us prior to seeing your doctor, so we can advise on any additional information we may require.

Please Note: All divers with asthma or diabetes, including certified divers, are required to contact us prior to booking a dive. There are very strict requirements around diving with these conditions and we need to discuss these directly with you. For more information please visit our medical page.

YOU WANT THE BEST GREAT BARRIER REEF EXPERIENCE YOU WANT BLUE DIVE

While privately guided dives with Blue Dive do cost more than diving with the boats’ crew, there are so many benefits. You’ll be diving as your own private group – just you and your friends or family – we take our own underwater route, without being bothered by other divers, and include a complimentary refresher session on the boat, as well as an underwater photo shoot. The Blue Dive privately guided trips are locally recognised as being the best Port Douglas scuba diving trips. Not Dived For A While? If you want to refresh your skills prior to being in the ocean, we can help with that too – check out our dive courses.

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