Name: Introductory Scuba Diving with the Turtles at Cook Island
Price: 285.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.0 (1 reviews)

Highlights

Experience your first ocean scuba diveâ€”no previous diving experience or certification required
Dive at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve under the direct supervision of a qualified SSI diving professional
Regular opportunities to encounter sea turtles, rays, reef fish and other marine life
All scuba equipment, and boat transfers included

Take your first breath underwater during an introductory dive at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. No experience or certification is required. Includes supervision, scuba equipment, transport from Miami and boat transfers. Green sea turtles and a variety of marine life are commonly seen in the area.

What's included?

One guided introductory ocean dive
Approximately 30â€“45 minutes underwater, depending on conditions and individual air consumption
Qualified diving instructor
Full safety briefing and equipment orientation
All required scuba diving equipmen
Return transport from Gold Coast Dive Centre in Miami to the Tweed Heads launch site
Return boat transfers between Tweed Heads and Cook Island

Discover the natural wonders of the ocean on this half day diving tour at Cook Island in the Tweed. Your experience includes a full briefing before even getting in the water, introducing you to the basics of scuba diving. No prior experience is needed, as you will be guided throughout by your experienced instructors on using your gear, techniques on scuba diving and making sure you are safe and enjoy your dive. Your tour boat will take you to the clear shallow water and beautiful reefs of Cook Island, where you can encounter some of the 450 different species of fish and an array of stunning marine life that live in the reef ecosystem. Your guide will continue to help you throughout the experience, meaning that all you need to do is take in the spectacular underwater scenery!

Important information

Session Length

Allow approximately 6-7 hours for the complete experience
The guided dive is normally approximately 30–45 minutes, depending on conditions and individual air consumption
Cook Island is approximately 20 minutes from the launch site by boat
Check-in and departure times vary according to tides and ocean conditions
Your confirmed check-in time will be provided before the activity

Restrictions

This activity is subject to weather, tides, swell, currents, visibility, safe ocean conditions and minimum participant numbers. The operator may reschedule or cancel the activity when conditions are unsuitable. Wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed.

Guidelines

Minimum age: 12 years
No previous scuba diving experience or certification is required
Participants must be comfortable in the water
Participants under 18 require consent from a parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by an adult
All participants must complete the required registration forms, liability release and medical questionnaire
Certain medical conditions or questionnaire responses may require medical clearance before diving
This activity is not suitable during pregnancy
Participants must not fly within 24 hours after diving
This activity is not suitable during pregnancy
Participants under 18 require consent from a parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation

More than 48 hours before the activity: Rescheduling is available at no charge, subject to availability
Within 48 hours, late arrivals and no-shows: The booking is forfeited and is not eligible for a refund or rebooking
If the operator cancels because of unsafe conditions, customers will be offered an alternative date or the remedy applicable under their booking terms

Weather

Rain alone does not normally result in cancellation. The operator makes the final decision based on weather, tides, swell, currents, visibility and safe boating and diving conditions.

Dress Code

Wear swimwear underneath comfortable clothing. Bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, reusable water bottle and warm clothing for after the dive.

Location

Check-in is at Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training College, 2/54–56 Paradise Avenue, Miami QLD 4220. Return transport is provided from the dive centre to the Tweed Heads launch site. The boat departs from the Public Jetty, 1A Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486.

Reviews

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Alot of wasted time as poorly organised

Alyson 1 January 2024

The process could have run so much more efficiently which would have resulted in more time in the water but lack of organization and flow meant alot of sitting and standing around waiting and lack of planning and communicating left everyone unsure the final snorkel was lovely but then the return transfer was made unnecessarily longer on a hot day