Accommodation and Dive Packages

A Sample of Dive Courses Available:

Discover Scuba Diving: - Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) is designed for non-divers to experience scuba diving in a safe controlled environment. The DSD is conducted in the afternoon with a pool session and safety discussion with an experienced instructor followed by a short break before the afternoon dive. DSD  participants must be over 17 years and complete a medical history survey prior diving.

Refresher Course: - Pool session designed to familiarize certified divers who have not dived within the last 12 months.

Open Water Course : - A comprehensive course covering all academic and practical requirements. Approximately 8 hours of academic training, 9 hours of pool training and 15 hours of open water training. Your training with a qualified instructor is spread over 7 days to allow you to enjoy your holiday and also allowing sufficient time to complete the course if weather conditions change. Must have a dive mdical - Australian Standard AS4005.1 - and three (3) passport photos. Minimum stay of seven (7) nights at the resort.

Referral Open Water Course : - Must have signed referral form from current dive instructor, all paperwork (exams, medical ect) and three (3) passport photos. Minimum stay of three (3) nights at the Resort.

Advanced Course: 5 Dives are conducted during this course, designed to increase diver confidence and awaken awareness in the underwater environment. Navigation and deep dive are core dives and must be completed with 3 elective dives chosen by you with your instructor. (Drift, Boat, Underwater Naturalist, Multi-Level or Night Dive) Must have current Open water certificate, current Dive Medical - Aust Standard AS4005.1 and three (3) passport photos. Minimum stay of four (4) nights at the resort. Cost of dives and equipment is not included in Advanced Course

The Lady Elliot Island Dive Shop is a PADI Resort Association member and has a comprehensive stock of hire equipment available. Scuba Diving is conducted daily and staff escort all dives. Both shore and boat dives are possible from the island. Please note: all divers must produce a Certification Card to dive (except Discover Scuba Diving Course).