The Dive Shack regularly conducts scuba diving holidays for all levels of scuba divers. We travel throughout the whole state, as well as interstate and internationally with The Dive Shack's dive club! Whether you're looking for a weekend away to Whyalla to see the majestic Giant Australian Cuttlefish (by the thousands!) or a two-week trip to any of the tropical islands in the Pacific, The Dive Shack is where you'll find what you're after!
Local Dive Travel
Interstate Dive Travel
International Dive Travel
Local
Thinking about a long weekend on the Yorke Peninsula, a cuttlefish weekend at Whyalla, diving the clearest waters in the world at Ewens Ponds in the South East or a couple of days at Kangaroo Island? Contact the Dive Shack to see when and where we are going next or let us know where you would like to go! We are able to tailor a weekend to suit individuals or groups as well. Let us know where you would like to go, for how long, with how many people, what equipment you're going to need and if you would like it to be a private happening or if everyone is invited!
Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula Trip 2011 – Dates: May 6th-8th
Dive all the incredible jetties of the Yorke Peninsula, or jump on the boat to dive the Clan Ranald this weekend! Diving on the Edithburgh Jetty, one of the top 3 Australian jetties for diving, means looking for the striped pyjama squid, the leafy sea dragon, (harmless) port Jackson sharks, seahorses, nudibranchs, the resident seal, pipefish and all the other beautiful marine life that can be found underneath this magnificent jetty.
Other shore dives on the Yorke Peninsula include: Wool Bay (a haven for leafy sea dragons), Ardrossan, Port Hughes, Moonta Bay, Stenhouse Bay and many others.
There’s only 27 beds available in our private divers lodge in Edithburgh, so be quick as this trip will fill up quickly!
$85 per person
Price per person includes:
- 2 Nights accommodation at our private divers lodge at Edithburgh
Cost does not include:
- Transfers to and from Edithburgh (but if you need a ride, just give us a ring and we’ll try to arrange one for you)
- Gear hire ($85 for the full weekend)
- Tank hire ($25 per tank – 1 tank is included in each full kit)
- Air fills ($10 per air fill)
- Meals and drinks (BYO) – BBQ facilities will be available to use
Credit Card Payments:
- Should you choose to pay via Visa or Mastercard a surcharge fee of 1% will be applied to the costs of your expedition.
- Should you choose to pay via Amex or Diners Club a surcharge fee of 3% will be applied to the costs of your expedition.
Booking Reference: A-ED1
Whyalla, Giant Cuttlefish Trip 2011 – Dates: July 29th-31st
Make sure you don’t miss out on this incredible event. Once a year, during winter, the giant cuttlefish all migrate to Whyalla for their mating ritual. You have never seen anything like it. Thousands of cuttlefish are showing their colours in an amazing display to impress the females!
There’s only 30 spots available in the divers cottage, so be quick as this trip will fill up quickly!
$75 per person
Price per person includes:
- 2 Nights accommodation at our divers cottage at Point Lowly
Cost does not include:
- Transfers to and from Whyalla (but if you need a ride, just give us a ring and we’ll try to arrange one for you)
- Gear hire ($85 for the full weekend)
- Tank hire ($25 per tank – 1 tank is included in each full kit)
- Air fills ($10 per air fill)
- Meals and drinks (BYO) – BBQ facilities will be available to use
Credit Card Payments:
- Should you choose to pay via Visa or Mastercard a surcharge fee of 1% will be applied to the costs of your expedition.
- Should you choose to pay via Amex or Diners Club a surcharge fee of 3% will be applied to the costs of your expedition.
Booking Reference: A-WH1
Interstate
Join the Dive Shack on our scuba diving adventures all over Australia. How about a liveaboard on the amazing Great Barrier Reef or a whaleshark snorkel on the Ningaloo Reef? Got an idea of where you would like your next scuba diving adventure to take place? We are happy to take suggestions or assist with organising an interstate diving trip for individuals or groups. Don't hesitate to contact us with any enquiry regarding your next diving adventure!
Coral Sea Trip 2011 on The Spirit of Freedom - Dates: July 13th - 19th
The trip starts with a wednesdaynight at the Cairns Colonial Club, where you'll be picked up the next morning at 8:30 am to start your amazing live-aboard! Sleek and spacious, the 'Spirit of Freedom' offers the best in live-aboard dive cruising to the Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs. The 4 Day Coral Sea tour begins with a low level flight from Cairns along the coastline and over the reef to Lizard Island, to meet the Spirit of Freedom. The first day will see you diving the very top of the Ribbon Reefs, before overnight travel out to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. Two days are spent diving the spectacular walls of Osprey Reef, an old volcanic atoll lying 220 km off the coast. Renowned for its spectacular 1000 metre walls, Osprey Reef also offers massive soft corals, amazing shark action, and exceptional visibility. 'North Horn' at the tip of Osprey is a site where grey reef sharks, silvertips, and the occasional oceanic congregate. Here you can also experience a close encounter with the Spirit of Freedom shark attraction dive. The last day is spent at Ribbon Reef Number 3, or if the weather permits, Bougainville Reef, to the south of Osprey Reef. Overnight travel on the last night, returns you to Cairns, where we will stay another night at the Cairns Colonial Club.
Ex. Cairns from A$2.153 per person
Price per person includes:
- 2 nights accomodation at The Cairns Colonial Club twin share / resort room & return airport transfers
- Transfers to and from Cairns City Accomodation
- 4 nights aboard The Spirit of Freedom - twin share cabin (Departs: Thursday 2nd Sept 8:30 am / Returns: Monday 6th Sept 7:00 am)
- All meals whilst aboard, Australian wines and soft drinks served with evening meal
- Scenic reef flight (low level) between Cairns and Lizard Island (20 kg. luggage allowance per person)
- Opportunity of up to 15 dives
Domestic Airfares to Cairns:
Should you require any assistance in booking your domestic flights to and from Cairns, please don't hesitate to contact The Dive Shack on 08 8186 0066. Airfares are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Price does not include:
- Airfares to and from Cairns and excess luggage charges.
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend DAN Diving Insurance!) and personal spending monies
- Fuel levies (A$40.00 per person - subject to change), Great Barrier Reef Marine Park fee (A$15.00 per person)
- Nitrox fills
- Equipment hire (please contact The Dive Shack)
Deposit required:
To secure your place on this fantastic expedition a non refundable deposit of A$600.00 per person is required. Additional payment installments will be required throughout the duration of your booking. Final balance will be due 60 days prior to departure.
Credit Card Payments:
- Should you choose to pay via Visa or Mastercard a surcharge fee of 1% will be applied to the costs of your expedition.
- Should you choose to pay via Amex or Diners Club a surcharge fee of 3% will be applied to the costs of your expedition.
Booking Reference: S6673
International
Imagine yourself lazing back in your hammock sipping on a tropical delight, watching the sun go down as you ponder on your days diving adventures. You can't wait to get up and continue diving searching for Nemo or spectacular wrecks in the clear warm waters of your diving destination. Literally living the dream!
What will it be: Thailand, Vanuatu, Philippines, Egypt? Where would you like to go? Please contact any of our friendly shop or dive team members about our or your next planned international diving adventure! We are able to assist in the planning of the trip and get you in touch with the best dive centres in any country!
Truk Lagoon, Micronesia Trip 2011 - Dates: October 7th - 17th
Chuuk Atoll, (also Known as Truk) in the Caroline Islands is infamous for its giant lagoon. The lagoon is the final resting place for more than 100 ships, planes and submarines - the legacy of a fierce World War II battle between the Imperial Japanese Fleet and Allied carrier planes. The lagoon has been declared an underwater museum. Souvenir taking of relics from the area are prohibited by law. Nowhere else in the world are there so many wrecks in close proximity, situated in shallow clear water. Many of the wrecks are visible while snorkelling and there are many on-shore wartime locations to visit.
The majority of the wrecks lie off DubIon, Eten, Fefan and Uman Islands and represent the largest naval loss in history. Their cargoes of tanks, trucks, airplanes, mines, bombs, machine gun bullets and thousands of other artefacts including beautiful china are there still to be explored. The warm, tropical waters and prolific marine life has transformed the wrecks into artificial reefs and beautiful coral gardens.
The main island of Weno (formerly Moen) is the capital and commercial centre. For the best views of the lagoon, climb the old Sapuk Lighthouse, built during the Japanese occupation. There are many fascinating and historic sites to visit in and around Chuuk. Snorkel or scuba dive in this maritime museum, spend the night on a small island with experienced local guides and simply relax on a sandy beach to get a view of life in Chuuk.
Ex Cairns from A$2.960 per person
Price per person includes:
- Return flights from Cairns / Guam / Truk / Guam / Cairns (Continental Airlines - Low Season)
- 8 Nights accomodation at the Blue Lagoon Resort - twin share room
- Return airport transfers
- 15 Boat dives (Tanks, weights and dive guide services included)
- Truk Lagoon dive permit
- 1 night at The Fiesta Hotel in Guam - twin share room and return airport transfers
- 1 night at the Cairns Colonial Club - twin share / standard room and return airport transfers
- Australian departure tax (Value: A$250.00 - subject to change)
Cost does not include:
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend DAN Diving Insurance!) and personal spending monies
- Meals
- ESTA USA Visa - $14USD approx.
- Truk departure tax fee of US$20.00
- Airfares to and from Cairns
Note: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in the US$ exchange rates without notice.
Conditions apply:
The package is currently based on a group rate. To allow the use of this group rate a minimum of 7 passengers are required to travel. Should numbers not be reached, the package price will be recosted accordingly.
Credit Card Payments:
- Should you choose to pay via Visa or Mastercard a surcharge fee of 1% will be applied to the costs of your expedition.
- Should you choose to pay via Amex or Diners Club a surcharge fee of 3% will be applied to the costs of your expedition.
Booking Reference: S7413
