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Cook Island Introductory Scuba Diving with Turtles
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What you can expect
Experience the excitement of scuba diving with turtles and colourful marine life on this half day diving tour at Cook Island off the Gold Coast. No diving experience is needed, as all instruction is included in this trip for beginners.Jump on board your tour boat and head to the crystal clear shallows and lively reefs of Cook Island. You'll be diving with an abundance of amazing marine life that call this reef ecosystem home, including turtles, rays, and hundreds of different species of fish. Before you dive in, your guides will go through a full briefing of the basics of scuba diving, how to use your gear, and techniques to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable diving experience. They'll be there to help you throughout your dive as well, so you can relax and enjoy the rush of exploring the underwater marine world.
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Inclusions
- One guided introductory ocean dive
- Approximately 30–45 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
Time
- 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
Duration
- Allow approximately 6-7 hours for the complete experience
Departure 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.
What To Bring
- Wear swimwear underneath comfortable clothing.
- Bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, reusable water bottle and warm clothing for after the dive.
Additional Information
- 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.
- Participants must be comfortable entering and exiting the water and boarding the vessel.
- Please contact the experience provider before booking if you have mobility requirements or require additional assistance.
Terms And Conditions
- 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
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
- 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
Location
2/56 Paradise Ave, Miami, Queensland 4220
Recent reviews
Snorkeling with the turtles was truly amazing.
All around great experience , great boat with complementary food , turtles , marine life everywhere was just great
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