Port Douglas Scuba diving day trips – reef tours to the outer Great Barrier Reef in Blue Dive style
At Blue Dive we specialise in running exciting privately guided scuba diving day trips from Port Douglas for qualified divers to the unsurpassed Agincourt Ribbon Reefs.
And we take you out on the excellent Poseidon, also rated extremely highly on Trip Advisor.
See what divers say about Blue Dive reef tours:
“By far the best way to see the reef…in Blue Dive style!” – Trip Advisor
Privately guided Blue Dive scuba diving trips – A luxurious but affordable way to dive some superb reefs
You will have your own private and expert Blue Dive guide who knows all the best and hidden areas of the reef.
You’ll be diving away from the crowds. It’s a luxurious way to dive on some superb reefs.
The crystal clear water of the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs teem with incredible fish life.
It’s 70 kms north-east of Port Douglas and on the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef and offers the best scuba diving from Port Douglas.
There are drift dives and wall dives with isolated pinnacles surrounded by pelagic fish and pristine coral gardens.
The marine life is profuse and you can see colourful wrasses, groupers, parrotfish, boxer shrimps, clownfish, angelfish, turtles, clams, anenomes and three species of reef shark.
And we get plenty of other less occasional visitors including Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and 4 species of whale.
These trips are great for very experienced divers, photographers or newer nervous divers or those who have just qualified.
Complimentary refresher sessions
If you haven’t dived for a while or are a little nervous we can include reresher sessions at no extra cost.
Migrating whales
In season (May through to September), Humpback and Dwarf Minke Whales are regularly seen migrating through our reefs.
Poseidon has a rare licence to swim with Minke Whales – it can be an incredible life changing experience.
Calypso to the Opal Reef complex
For another days diving we can also take you on Calypso to the Opal Reef Complex for some great privately guided diving on a totally different set of reefs. The Opal Reef Complex has quite different marine life and is 20-25 kms to the south of Agincourt Ribbon Reefs.
Price on request
Price for these trips on request – please email us and we will send you an immediate quote.
The price comes in only a little higher than diving directly with one of the boats (see below) as we commit to take only your nominated group on the dives. You will have your own expert Blue Dive private guide.
The Blue Dive team have unparalleled knowledge of the reefs off Port Douglas – and they are happy to share that knowledge with you.
Snorkelers/ passengers can also join at a rate of $210 per day.
And unqualifed friends and family can complete exciting introductory dive experiences alongside you – at your request.
We have our own private area next to the skipper for briefings and comfort – and great views – bring your camera!
Inclusions: These trips include Port Douglas transfers, full equipment hire, 3 dives and catamaran trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef on Poseidon with full lunch buffet with prawns. reef chats and reef tours for snorkelers.
Please click here to enquire or check about availability.
If price is an issue…
We can book you to dive in larger groups (maximum 8 divers) with either Poseidon or Calypso.
The inclusions are the same as above – but it is only on the Blue Dive privately guided trips that include refresher sessions (that Blue Dive provides free as part of the package).
Poseidon group diving to the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs
Snorkelers can join at a rate of $210 per day.
Calypso group diving to the Opal Reef Complex
Snorkelers can join at a rate of $200 per day.
Please click here to enquire or check about availability.
Scuba Tune-Up
Not dived for a while? Are you feeling a little nervous to go straight out to the reef? Let us get you back up to speed with this fun retraining session in our tropical pool in Port Douglas.
What does the session involve?
After a review of basic diving theory you will complete a fun skill circuit in the pool. We will get your confidence back up so you can really enjoy your reef trip. There will be plenty of time for questions. The course takes half a day, morning or afternoon, at your choice.
What will you be qualified to do upon completion?
On completion you will be ready and confident to go out to the reef or to enrol on your further education course.
Requirements
Entry level certificate from PADI / SSI / BSAC / NAUI or other entry level diving certificate. 12 years of age and able to swim and medically fit.
per person
Price includes full equipment hire and local transfers.
Please click here to enquire or check about availability.
Lake Eacham – Rainforest volcano diving option
We also offer fascinating and unusual day trips up to Lake Eacham; an extinct volcano and freshwater lake at 720m altitude up in the tropical rainforest in the Atherton Tablelands.
This trip is great for non divers too.
The lake is full of Red-Clawed Yabbies (small lobsters) and freshwater turtles. Strange rock formations and fallen trees make it a memorable if unusual scuba dive… surfacing surrounded by a lush rainforest is some experience. Great day trips, including a dive, where you get to see parts of Queensland away from the tourist trail. Trips include picnic lunch and visits to amazing Curtain Fig Tree. Optional trip to Granite Gorge to see wild Rock Wallabies by the hundreds and swim in the gorge.
We can run these trips with a minimum of 2 divers.
per person
Please click here to enquire or check about availability.
Important information for certified divers
Certified divers must have proof of diving certification and be in good medical health. Asthma and some other medical conditions will prevent you from diving without a Queensland Dive Medical. The only extra cost is a $6 environmental management charge per day on the boat.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy: As all services are arranged on request we have a strict cancelation policy. Cancellations must be made at least 5 days before the diving service begins. If this condition is met refunds of deposits will be made less administrative costs and credit card fees.
If students need extra time to complete a course extra charges will be made or referral papers can be issued.
Of course we will do our best to reschedule courses or dives and offer alternatives if possible.
PADI Open Water course cancelations – We have a unique policy that if, for any reason, anyone wishes to cancel at the end of day one of the course we offer an immediate refund of $300.
