Great Keppel Island PADI Discover Scuba Dive with Keppel Dive

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

PADI Discover Scuba Dive is the best way to get a taste of the underwater world. It is great for those just visiting, or those wanting to see if a longer course is for them. With ocean dives, and in the safety of a beautiful island and the Great Barrier Reef, you'll receive a true understanding and experience of SCUBA Diving.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Use of SCUBA equipment

Professional & Qualified Instruction

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Ferries - (available at additional cost)

What To Expect

Once we have completed essential paperwork, we will conduct a basic theory lesson, gear familiarisation and in-water skills. Then you will travel by boat to our dive site, and this dive will take you to some of the best reef the Great Barrier Reef has to offer, where you'll complete a 30-45min scuba with one of our experienced instructors.

Options

PADI Discover Scuba Dive

Reviews

5.00

26 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Some high points were seeing, a turtle, a porpoise and very exciting as basking Leopard Shark, which is meant to be rare
Cruiser27121190782,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We didn't want to snorkel or dive. We just wanted a complete circuit of Keppel Island. Tom was our skipper and he was amazing giving us such a great guided tour and passing on so much information. He also found special spots for us to get out on the Island and do some walking and looking. The boat was an amazing boat to be in, very exhilarating!
Our Guides Knowledge
747renaet,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went snorkeling and our guide was Antonio. He knowledge was comprehensive and his delivery was excellent. My 6 year was towed by Antonio and when he said his hands were tried, Antonio towed him using the pool noodle. We all really enjoyed our experience.
Must do keppel experience
329bibinp,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience. Did snorkelling trip with our 10yr old. Loved every bit of it. Worth every penny. Hired snorkelling gear day before to get practice. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Great diving with a fab team
marthamacwood,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Keppel Dive Team was very professional. The team were friendly and welcoming. We felt very safe and well cared for. Excellent day trip
I could understand was it was going to be about it in my won language!
T4675EFsandral,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was very nice to have found one of your staff members who spoke my language. Sol was able to talk to me in Spanish and was very helpful in helping me to get information about this experience as it was the first time that I was going to do it. All the equipment was available, I found the price ok, and the expertise very special The guide lady was so sweet and very responsible with her role. Thank you 😊
Amazing
aideno593,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We discovered Keppel Dive by chance during a short stay in Yeppoon, having never been scuba diving before, and the experience was unforgettable. The guides had a deep knowledge of and passion for diving, which made the moment truly magical, in a safe and unique environment. We came to Keppel Island for the first time by chance, but it definitely won’t be the last. Highly recommended
Great for reef scuba diving without paying the extortionate great barrier reef prices
Alex B,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
great time at keppel dive. went a bit further out of their way to get some half decent visibility after the cyclone and choppy weather. Staff were very friendly and professional.
Take a tour to see the coral unless you are a brilliant swimmer.
angelamK5231OB,
Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip over the Great Keppel Island felt like a bucking bull ride that lasted 45 minutes but this was due to rough waters. The boat crew were very good and explained the scenario of collecting our snorkel gear once we are off the boat and therefore made for a good experience. After talking to the crew on land we decided to walk to Monkey Beach, this is a rugged 45 minute walk but well worth it. The coral is a decent 100m off the beach, and we couldn't swim that far so ended up just paddling at the beach. Lunch was wonderful, the burger is very filling and served with chips and a drink. At this point we were physically exhausted and chose to get the 2pm ferry back through much calmer waters. I would definitely go back and spend a couple of days on Great Keppel Island and go on a tour to see the coral. In all a wonderful experience thank you to the team.
Sublime snorkeling with sea turtles and hundreds of fish
GlobeTrotting726512,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Going to Keppel Island was the best choice. Only the CIA chosen didn't seem very good to me. From the reception at the office to the withdrawal of the ticket and without much explanation. The service on the island was quite time-consuming. The q tour I did to the eco guided snorkel tour was wonderful. Since the care of the Sun and the guide Antonio and his assistants were very careful
Learning and helping at the Great Barrier Reef
jennifermH9907EE,
Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just wanted to say a big thank you to Keppel Dive for including me on their monthly RHIS survey dive at Monkey Reef and also the exploratory dive at Halfway Island. I not only got to see so many sea hares, turtles, moray eels, sea cucumbers and colourful fishes, but to learn about the Great Barrier Reef and how it is affected by coral bleaching and how individual reefs can recover. We also got to collect and remove Durpella snails that were damaging the corals. Highly recommend their monthly survey dives as a way to make a difference while learning, and all the while underwater at the Great Barrier Reef. :-).