Dive courses
Dive into the beauty of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef with professional SSI dive courses aboard SV Summer Jo. Experience world-class scuba training and adventure in comfort, with all courses conducted entirely onboard for a truly immersive liveaboard experience.
Try Scuba – your first underwater adventure
Experience the thrill of scuba diving without a full certification. Try Scuba is perfect for beginners and first-time divers looking to explore the underwater world safely under the guidance of SSI-certified instructors.
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Safe, guided introduction to scuba diving
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Explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life in the Whitsundays
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Conducted onboard SV Summer Jo
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Ideal for first-time divers
Prices from $160
SSI Open Water Diver Course
Become a certified diver with the internationally recognized SSI Open Water Diver Course. Learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive safety, equipment use, and underwater skills, all onboard SV Summer Jo.
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Pool and open water training in the Whitsundays
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Professional SSI-certified instructors
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Dive theory and planning
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Certification recognized worldwide
Prices from $995
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Enhance your diving skills with the Advanced Open Water Diver Course. Experience deeper dives, navigation, and specialty dives that showcase the best of the Whitsundays reefs. All training is conducted onboard for a seamless liveaboard experience.
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Deep diving, navigation, and specialty dives
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Build confidence and competence underwater
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All courses conducted onboard SV Summer Jo
Prices from $699
SSI Rescue Diver Course
Take your diving to a new level with the Rescue Diver Course. Learn how to prevent and manage diving emergencies, assist fellow divers, and become a more responsible diver. Training is fully onboard, giving you hands-on experience in real-life scenarios.
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Dive emergency management and prevention
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Rescue techniques and problem-solving underwater
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Pool and ocean training in the Whitsundays
Prices from $449
Get Dive Certified at Sea
Take your first breaths beneath the surface and unlock a whole new world with our onboard dive certification experience. Over the course of your journey, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving through a combination of theory, guided practice, and open water dives, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Whitsundays and the Outer Reef.
With expert instructors by your side, you’ll build confidence as you master essential skills, from equipment setup to underwater navigation. Each dive takes you deeper into vibrant reef systems, where you’ll encounter colourful coral gardens and incredible marine life in crystal-clear conditions.
Between sessions, relax on deck, soak in the ocean views, and enjoy life onboard, making the learning process feel effortless and immersive.
It’s more than just a course, it’s the beginning of a lifelong adventure beneath the surface.
