Private Tour
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef
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9 hours
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Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers.
Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, offer years of experience, having completed 1000's of dives on our local Port Douglas dive sites.
We are passionate about scuba diving, the Great Barrier Reef, and above all - sharing this amazing place with divers from all over the world.
In your own private group, your guide will be with you the entire time, providing insight into the reef and its inhabitants while showing you the most amazing sights.
As well as our first-class guides, you will be provided with high-quality rental dive equipment, making your day easier, safer, and overall more enjoyable.
With access to the best, local Port Douglas sites, along with our fantastic guides, Scuba QI is unrivaled in offering the best, guided dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef.
If you are not a certified diver, please contact us for introductory diving options.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Use of SCUBA equipment
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Great Barrier Reef
Your guide for the day will accompany you to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, for a superb day of diving at pristine dive sites. During the 90-minute journey to the reef, you will receive a detailed briefing on the diving procedures for the day; safety, and also on the reef and wildlife that you will see that day. Underwater, enjoy a first-class experience, visiting 3 different sites, with your guide taking care of navigating the reef while pointing out all of the creatures and highlights along the way. During the ride back to Port Douglas, we then have time to relive the best moments from the day, going through the fish books and logging the dives for you to look back on for years to come.
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Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef
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Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fantastic dive experience
DJSkidiver,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing 4days/3 nights. Martin made every one of our 14 dives special. We had vip treatment throughout, felt totally safe and were expertly guided. We are both advanced divers who have travelled the world with our hobby but Martin’s knowledge and attention to detail stand out. His use of a wipe board, follow up sessions as we write up our log and attention to detail made this such a memorable trip. I look forward to arranging another trip with ScubaIQ. This really was a premium experience. The boat and crew exceeded expectations but Martin was what made the trip from start to finish.
Reef diving
joanne e,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The amazing out fit at Scuba Iq delivered again. My son and I just spent 3 nights diving the barrier reef. Great service and always accomodating.
Great Diving Experience
Nomad08940452133,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a family of 5 certified divers ages 30 to 69 with about 20 dives each primarily in Caribbean and Hawaii. Martin provided an exceptional level of service diving in the Great Barrier Reef off the Calypso boat at Opal Reef. He is very personable, professional, and aware of each of our abilities and needs. We are very pleased with our diving experience.
Unreal experience!
Conorkelliher,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We both had an amazing time on our first ever dive. Martin was really friendly and professional and he went above and beyond to make us feel at ease. If you are thinking about trying your first dive but feeling apprehensive, I would 100% recommend booking Martin as your instructor. Whilst I’m sure a lot of the other larger group tours are great, it’s definitely worth paying that bit extra to have that 1-1 support which will give the you confidence to enjoy diving in the Great Barrier Reef!
The best!
coreyg874,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply the best! Martin is a phenomenal divemaster, and my time exploring the reef with him was a highlight of my time in Australia. Don't hesitate to book a dive with Scuba IQ, you will not regret it. Thanks again!
Great Barrier Reef Diving
Curiosity29241889216,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our dive master Martin who was very knowledgeable and kind. Even though the boat was big with a lot of people of various skill levels, he helped to make it a more personalized experience. He even took pictures/videos of us during the dives which was nice.
Martin is the Man!
D7653OFdanm,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply put as the title implies Martin is the man! Back in July, Martin was our instructor for our SDI Open Water Diving Certificate Course. First and foremost Martin was extremely patient with someone who has done very little diving and someone who has never dove at all. He entertained all questions (no matter how silly) and critiqued skills where he saw the need for improvements. Even though he uses another company's boat (Calypso) the entire process felt very personalized. This factor alone makes Scuba IQ worth it because many of the other operators/shops based in Port Douglas offered courses in large groups. The reef sites themselves were some of the most beautiful awe inspiring places that we have ever seen. Martin was extremely knowledgeable about the marine life at each of the reefs and provided tons of information after and before each dive. A testament to his teaching was a few days later when we went on another dive boat (based out of Cairns). When we asked another diver in our group (who has been diving for 40 years) how did we do he replied "that he would have no clue that we were just certified." This just shows how well prepared we were after completing Martin's course. Martin also was very insightful when it came to all things Port Douglas. He gave us multiple recommendations for restaurants and non dive related activities. He really set the bar very high for us when it comes to divemasters (also bonus points being an extra as an orc in LOTR)!
This was an incredible experience
Alexandria L,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We completed the Great Barrier Reef diving tour with Martin today. Martin was extremely knowledgeable about diving and the reef. He did an amazing job preparing us for the dives (two of us was our first time diving). He made sure we were always safe and prepared to know what to expect. We got to go to three different locations along the reef to dive and it was an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Martin and this tour
Martin at ScubaIQ provided an Unbeatable Dive Experience!
273tashan,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was our dive guide for two days. He has connections with another company's boat to go to each site, but ensures a personal experience every step of the way. If we went to a similar dive site as before on different days, he ensured we swam a different path or got a lift on a smaller boat to a further location to swim back to the boat. He evaluated our diving abilities and paced our dives to our experience, rather then going with a large group of strangers and being forced to dive to the lowest experience level. He provided education on local marine life at the beginning and then a more relaxed "take-it-all-in" for the last dives. After diving with Martin, we will now be getting private dive guides moving forward. I can not recommend enough! Sidenote, the boat we went on, Calypso, had a photographer named Roxanne. They took excellent photos to capture your dives!
An AMAZING company to dive with!
ellenwZ8979OR,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did 3 dives at different sites on Opal Reef. Martin was my guide, he was so knowledgeable and great at talking me through the dive. I’m still a little new to diving and he made me feel so at ease and excited to get in the water rather than nervous. The reef was stunning! The coral was beautiful and there were so many different species of fish. We also managed to see white tip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, a maori wrasse and a huge school of barracuda! Martin took some great photos for me on his Go Pro too such a nice touch! The best bit was that we hardly saw any other divers under the water, perfect trip if you want to avoid any overcrowding. Would definitely book again🐠🦈
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