Scuba Diving &amp; Snorkeling Australia Tours &amp; Trips

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

French Pyrenees

Highlights

Have a romantic dinner on Vahine Island.
Enjoy a cocktail at sunset on the lagoon.
Explore fruit groves on Moorea.
Indulge in an ultimate spa treatment.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Relaxing Retreats, Safari, Sailing, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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13 days From$9,505

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Great Barrier Reef Cruises

By AdventureSmith

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Cairns, Cooktown, Great Barrier Reef

Highlights

8-day Great Barrier Reef small ship cruise
Visit to historic Cooktown
Pelorus Island Beach BBQ

Themes

Birding, Family Friendly, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"We particularly wanted to do this trip because of the abundance of wildlife we expected to encounter and selected this ship because they offered the kayaking experience. Overall, the weather was very good. Most people seemed like minded and were there for the adventurous experience. Accommodations Review They upgraded our cabin and we were very pleased with the amount of space and the amenities in the room. We appreciated the twin windows and being able to see humpbacks diving from our cabin. It was kept very clean and it was a treat to have our bed turned down with chocolates on the pillow each night. Meals Review We liked the variety and the quality of the food. There was always something new to try. The dining room staff was very professional and personable. Crew & Guides Review Solon was our Principal Trip Leader. He was incredibly professional and it seemed like he was constantly working to maximize the encounters with wildlife and scenery, taking advantage of all the weather opportunities and going to places that they don't often go. He worked very closely with the captain who was very accommodating and caring about us having a memorable voyage. Aymie and Andrew were our kayak guides. We went out to kayak 10 different times and were able to get to know both of them well. They worked hard to keep us safe and well informed. They made sure that we didn't miss out on any land excursions. We've had quite a few kayak guides over the years that we've paddled and we loved these two. Marla was the marine biologist aboard the ship. She was very enthusiastic and had a passion for marine mammals that was infectious. We loved listening to her presentations and looked forward to hearing her voice on the PA saying that there was another whale sighting. Colin, the geologist aboard the ship, was very knowledgeable and able to make difficult subjects understandable to the passengers. Itinerary Review The trip far, far, far, far, far, far exceeded our expectations. I had one "far" in the sentence when we left South Georgia Island after seeing 250,000 King Penguins at St. Andrews Point and added the second when we saw blue whales on two different days. The third "far" was added when we saw hundreds of whales for 6 hours along the iceberg, A68a. I added another "far" when we kayaked for over an hour with humpbacks all around and another "far" when minke whales were all around the kayaks the next day. The last "far" was added the day we didn't paddle since a leopard seal was all around the kayaks and then an orca came close. We had so many incredible experiences that we could never experience all of them in the same trip again. The guides told us that the close encounters that we had didn't happen very often and that we were very lucky that they all happened on our trip. The only thing that we didn't like was portions of the Drake Passage when it was a tad rough, but that experience gives us something to talk about. Transportation Review We made our transportation arrangements through another travel agency. Traveler Advice Make sure that you take sea sickness meds. Take advantage of every opportunity to see wildlife."

By EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break)

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Highlights of Australia (Dec–Mar)

none

2.9/5 Average

100 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Blue Lagoon, Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

Snorkel with sea turtles and over 1,500 species of fish in the Great Barrier Reef
Pet a koala and hop with a kangaroo at Sydney’s Wildlife World
Soak up the sun—our winter is Australia’s summer
Cruise the Whitsunday Islands aboard a catamaran
Shop Surfers Paradise beachfront night markets

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Ef is easy and provides life-changing trips and opportunities."

By EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break)

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Highlights of Australia (Apr–Sept)

none

2.9/5 Average

100 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

Snorkel with sea turtles and over 1,500 species of fish in the Great Barrier Reef
Pet a koala and hop with a kangaroo at Sydney’s Wildlife World
Learn to surf at Manly Beach
Cruise the Whitsunday Islands aboard a catamaran
Shop Surfers Paradise beachfront night markets

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Ef is easy and provides life-changing trips and opportunities."

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15 days From$3,679

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Oz Intro 9 Day

By INTRO Travel

premier

5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Sydney

Highlights

Cruise around the iconic Sydney Harbour by both jet boat and sail boat
Visit the world famous Bondi Beach and walk the Bondi to Coogee Coastal path
Try out sand boarding at the largest sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere
Sort all the important stuff for living and working in Oz, including a bank account, tax file number and Medicare
Join our Oz Jobs program and get help with securing a paid job anywhere in Australia

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"I did the Oz intro tour in October 2019 and I have not been able to recommend it enough to everyone I know thinking of travelling since. The intro tour is brilliant for making potentially stressful parts like sorting a bank card/SIM card, stress free with leaders who really know what they are doing. I was lucky to have Tom and Fiona as leaders who were totally professional when it came to the important things but great fun the rest of the time! The trip itself is brilliant for showing the best of what Sydney has to offer with nights out, trip to port Stephens and so many activities. A major positive to the trip is the opportunity to make friends. With travelling solo and never having done that before, I was naturally nervous thinking would I enjoy it on my own. The people I met on this tour I ended up travelling with and living with in Sydney afterwards -they really are friends for life. Finally, the aftercare that the tour provides is excellent. After travelling and deciding I needed to find a job in Sydney, I found myself in the Oz intro office all the time. It was a place I was welcomed to fix up my CV on the computer, use the WiFi, print out bits and pieces, fill up my water bottle and have a chat! It didn’t matter if my original leaders Fiona and Tom weren’t in the office as every leader was so helpful and took the time to get to know you so thanks aswell to Poppy, will, Lucas and Sean! Every leader gave honest opinions on their thoughts on how to get jobs or where to eat or where to head out at night which has been great to have ever since when advice is needed! Thanks oz intro - you started off the best 6 months of my life and continued to be an amazing support throughout my time in Australia."

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Oz Adventure 9 Day

By INTRO Travel

premier

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Sydney

Highlights

Cruise around the iconic Sydney Harbour by both jet boat and sail boat
Visit the world famous Bondi Beach and walk the Bondi to Coogee Coastal path
Try out sand boarding at the largest sand dunes in the southern hemisphere
Learn to surf in Port Stephens with the help of qualified instructors
Plan your trip of a lifetime in Australia with the help of our friendly team

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, Scuba Diving

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9 days From$699

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4 Day PADI Open Water Certification (Day Trips)

By Deep Sea Divers Den

none

4.6/5 Excellent

36 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

Highlights

Learn To Dive
Cruise out to reef and do your final 2 training dives
Take part in some snorkelling

Themes

Education / Learning, High Adventure, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Me and my partner have done the open water course with Natalie and the advance with Lennert and it couldn’t have been better. Really good instructors and very nice people. In general all the crew is the best point of this company. Thank you for this amazing experience!!"

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7 Day Cod Hole, Coral Sea & Ribbon Reefs Liveaboard

By Pro Dive Cairns

none

4.7/5 Excellent

35 reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

Highlights

Join Spirit of Freedom 7 days and nights diving the two diverse eco systems of the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea.
Your cruise will include the Ribbon Reefs, the 'Cod Hole' a chance to explore Lizard Island, Osprey and possibly Bougainville Reef, Coral Sea.
The first part of your tour will include the magical Ribbon Reefs, the 'Cod Hole', and a chance to explore Lizard Island.
On the second part of the cruise we will travel to Osprey Reef inn the Coral Sea to dive its sheer walls and experience the shark dive at 'North Horn'.

Themes

High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Incredible experience with these guys. Organisation was on point Made for experience divers and divers with low level certs like myself. instructors are offered for each dive if you feel more comfortable doing so. The dive sites are well picked and extremely well explained and briefed by boat manager. The rooms were comfy, the food was excellent and the staff was just awesome. Would recommend to anyone skilled diver or people who want to do their open water or other certs. Great experience"

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