1 hour • Ages 12+
Take the plunge with the Discover Scuba Pool Experience on Queensland’s Fitzroy Island. Perfect for beginners, this guided session teaches you essential scuba skills in a safe pool setting just minutes from the Great Barrier Reef.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Ideal for those with basic physical fitness and no respiratory or mobility issues
Wildlife
History
Fitzroy Island has historic ties to the local Aboriginal peoples and features remnants of World War II installations.
Conservation
The island focuses on reef and rainforest preservation, with visitor guidelines to minimize ecological impact.
Octopus Dive
1 hour • Ages 12+
Octopus Dive is a dive operator based on Fitzroy Island, Queensland, offering guided dives, certification courses and introductory experiences for divers and non-divers. Located on Fitzroy Island, the operator runs trips that include certified guided dives from a glass-bottom boat, Discover Scuba sessions (pool-only and ocean dives), and PADI certification courses such as the Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver courses.
The Open Water Diver Course is offered as a three-day PADI certification with eLearning and practical dives in small groups. Participants complete confined and open-water training dives, gain skills to dive to 18 meters, and can enjoy on-island leisure activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and hiking. The Advanced Open Water Diver Course is a two-day program with five dives, including a Deep Dive and Underwater Navigation; electives include Altitude Diving and Fish ID, and certified students can progress to 30-meter depths on completion.
Discover Scuba options include a pool-only session designed to teach basic breathing and buoyancy, and an ocean dive that begins with a briefing, equipment preparation, beach skill practice and a 30-minute shallow reef swim. Certified Divers trips depart from a glass-bottom boat and combine guided reef dives with free time for kayaking, snorkeling or hiking. Many trips include a 45-minute ferry transfer from Cairns.
Octopus Dive emphasizes practical training, small-group instruction and clear briefings to build diver confidence. All activities take place on Fitzroy Island’s reefs and beaches, making the operator a convenient choice for accessible reef diving near Cairns. Booking is available online.
Location
Fitzroy Island
Tropical island off Cairns
Ferry Time
45 minutes
Transfer from Cairns
PADI Courses
Open & Advanced
Certification courses offered
Small Groups
Personalized
Focused training and briefings
Reserve Discover Scuba, guided dives, or PADI courses with Octopus Dive and secure a spot on the next Fitzroy Island departure.
Bring your swimsuit and quick-dry clothes
Wear swimwear and have lightweight clothes handy for post-dive comfort and sun protection.
Arrive early to meet your instructor
Check in at least 15 minutes before your session for briefing and gear fitting.
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Bring water to drink between sessions, especially in Queensland’s tropical climate.
Book ferry tickets in advance
Ferry seats between Cairns and Fitzroy Island can fill quickly; secure your spot early to avoid disappointment.
Swimsuit
Essential for the pool session and comfortable movement in the water.
summer
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protects against strong Queensland sun, especially during surface time and ferry rides.
summer
Towel
For drying off after scuba and other water activities.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm weather and physical activity.