Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef without having to head north with a 3-hour scuba diving experience at the Julian Rocks Marine Reserve in Byron Bay. Suitable only for certified divers, this diving adventure will bring you closer to the reserve’s vibrant corals and marine life, with the chance to spot manta rays, wobbegong sharks, sea turtles, and over 400 species of fish.
3-hour certified scuba diving experience in Byron Bay
Look out for whales and dolphins on the short cruise to Julian Rocks
Enjoy up to 50 minutes scuba diving in the Julian Rocks Marine Reserve
Spot marine life including mantas, wobbegong sharks, and three different types of sea turtle
Scuba diving certification is required: all equipment provided
Choice of several departures throughout the day
Small-group tour limited to 11 people ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
Use of scuba diving equipment (fins, mask, snorkel, wetsuit, BCD, regulators, cylinder, weight belt)
Dive guide
Lockers for bags and valuables
Boat transfers
Bottled water on board the vessel
Showers
Parking fee for public parking in Byron Bay
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Byron Bay Dive Centre
9 Marvell St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date and time or full refund.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions.
Not recommended for participants with back problems.
All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to scuba diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions may prevent you from scuba diving and a dive medical may be required.
Near public transportation
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date and time or full refund.
You must be a certified diver and have dived within the last 12 months (otherwise a refresher will need to be completed prior to the dive).
Flying after diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, or multiple days of diving are undertaken then an interval of 24 hours is recommended.
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
If you have previously had COVID-19 you will need a current dive medical if you had any respiratory complications, it has been less than 1 month since having COVID-19 or if you have any ongoing symptoms/complications.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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