Great Dive Destinations

How much does it cost to get open water certified for scuba diving?

I am going to go Scuba Diving for my first time, and I’m going to the Great Barrier Reef. How much does it cost to get PADI certified? How long does it take? Do I need to buy equipment for training? And while diving in the reef can I wear a wet suit that only [...]

Scuba Diving Great Barrier Reef Australia by Neil Parris

Learning to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, back in the year 2000. We had a 1 week training course including 9 dives on a liveaboard which moved between different reefs. Video includes parts of the PADI open water certification including navigation, removing mask. Lots of fish, turtles, corals and other amazing underwater [...]

Is the Great Barrier Reef One of the Top Ten Dive Destinations?

Image by Michael McDonough via Flickr

If you asked a dozen people for the best diving destination, 90% would mention the Great Barrier Reef.  It is one of the diving locations best known around the world for both divers and non-divers.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the largest reefs in the world and has amazing [...]