Whitsunday Dive Adventures Private Scuba Charter

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Term charter rates: 6.5-hour private charter $6,840 up to 12 Guests
 
Catering: BYO, with optional catering available on request

• Private charter
• Professional skipper
• Two dive professionals included
• Full dive briefing and supervision
• High-quality scuba diving equipment
• BCD, regulators, tanks, weights, mask and fins
• 3mm or 5mm wetsuits, depending on the season (guests may request preferred thickness in advance)
• Guided dives for certified divers
• Full instruction for Discover Scuba Divers
• Snorkelling equipment
• Snacks and drinking water
• Marine Park fees
• Hamilton Island marina access

Hot drinks in winter month, including tea and coffee

Additional instructor available if required, $950 - subject to availability

Guests will explore the stunning fringing reefs of the Whitsunday Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Common locations include areas around Hook Island, Black Island, and surrounding reef systems, selected daily based on weather and conditions.
Highlights include vibrant coral gardens, diverse marine life, and the opportunity for both certified and introductory divers to experience the reef in a more private, small-group setting.

Departure from Hamilton Island Marina at 8.15am
Cruise to selected reef sites (approx. 55-65 minutes)
First dive
Surface interval with light refreshments
Second dive
Return to Hamilton Island
 
(Timing may vary depending on weather, conditions, and guest preferences.)

Swimwear and towel
Sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Reusable water bottle (can be refilled on board)
Certification card (for certified divers)
Completed diver medical form

Bookings are essential. Please book online, or visit the Tour Desk located in the Resort Centre.

Located on F Arm, with the meeting point undercover outside the IGA

For full terms and conditions, please see here.

 Diving Ratios

Conservative professional diving ratios:
Certified divers: 1 dive professional:6 divers
Introductory divers (Discover Scuba Diving): 1 instructor:2 guests

The final number of dive professionals required depends on:

• group size
• number of introductory divers
• experience levels within the group

Maximum capacity onboard: 12 guests

Diving Experience
The charter includes two dives around the Whitsunday Islands’ fringing reefs, located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Dive sites are selected on the day depending on weather and sea conditions to ensure the best experience.
For experienced certified divers, dive times can be up to a maximum of 60 minutes, depending on air consumption and dive profile.
Between dives guests can relax onboard while relocated to the second dive site.

Medical Requirements 

All divers must complete the standard Recreational Diver Medical Questionnaire prior to diving.

All trips are subject to weather and sea conditions.
Dive sites and itinerary are determined by the skipper on the day to ensure the best and safest experience for the guests.
Safety and comfort always take priority over specific site requests or schedules. 

Please see the refund policy here.
Please see the privacy policy here. 
 

• More than 14 days prior to departure: Full refund (excluding booking fees and credit card surcharges)
• 7 to 14 days prior to departure: 50% cancellation fee applies
• Within 7 days of departure: Non-refundable

Where possible, Whitsunday Dive Adventures aims to offer rescheduling options to accommodate changes in travel plans.
 
In the event of unsafe weather conditions, a session reschedule or full refund will be offered.
 
Medical clearance is required if any conditions are indicated on the diver medical questionnaire.