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Explore Australia’s Top Dive Sites with the Advanced Adventurer Dive Course in Busselton - Busselton

Explore Australia’s Top Dive Sites with the Advanced Adventurer Dive Course in Busselton

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Difficulty

challenging

Duration

2 days

Fitness Level

Good physical fitness is recommended as the course involves multiple extended boat dives and underwater navigation.

Overview

Step beyond your Open Water certification with the Advanced Adventurer Dive Course in Busselton. Explore historic shipwrecks, master specialty dives, and dive deeper into Australia’s vibrant underwater realm with expert guidance.

Busselton, Western Australia

Advanced Adventurer Dive Course

2 Days • $699/person • Max 6 people

Water Activities

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About This Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure with the Advanced Adventurer dive course! Enhance your diving skills while exploring breathtaking sites like the HMAS Swan and Busselton Jetty. With expert instructors guiding you through specialty dives, this course is your gateway to becoming a confident Master Scuba Diver in stunning Australian waters.

Finished your Open Water Dive course and ready for the next step?


About

Continue exploring the oceans, dive deeper, extend your dive times, reduce your air consumption and more with the Advanced Adventurer dive course.

This course focuses on broadening your skill set and will introduce you to 5 specialty dives. It is the best way to continue your education to become a confident, safe and comfortable advanced diver, while unlocking the possibility to dive even more sites!

After getting a taste of different specialties dives, you can go on to complete these specific specialty courses and become a Master Scuba Diver, with the Advanced Adventurer Dive course counting towards this!

Swan Dive offers a premium advanced dive course, undertaking all boat dives for this course. We will visit some of the best dive sites in the South West - the HMAS Swan, Busselton Jetty and the 4 Mile Reef! You wont get anywhere else in WA.

Requirements

  • Open Water Diver certification
  • Age 10+ (10 - 15yo will earn the Junior Certification)
  • Participants under 18 years old require a parent / guardian to complete application and liability form

What's Included

  • E-learning material
  • All boat dives
  • Dive tanks or tank refills
  • Discounts on retail purchases

General Schedule

Day 1 - Buoyancy, Navigation and Night dives Day 2 - Deep and Wreck dives

Before the Course

  • Create an SDI account (https://portal.tdisdi.com/register)
  • Complete the e-learning and final exam
  • Have the medical form signed by a GP (if applicable)
  • Purchase or hire any additional dive equipment required (visit us in store for recommendations)

What to Bring

  • Open Water Dive certification card
  • All dive equipment - Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Wetsuit, BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, SMB & Reel, Dive Torch
  • Bathers, towel, hat and sunscreen
  • Water bottle and snacks
  • GP signed medical form (if applicable)
  • Participants under 18 must have liability forms signed by a parent / guardian

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Briefing

Plan to arrive at Swan Dive on the Busselton Jetty foreshore early to ensure a smooth check-in and briefing before the boat departs.

Bring Your Own Dive Gear

Make sure to bring all your personal scuba equipment as it is not provided, including computer, torch, and SMB for night dive safety.

Prepare for Night Dive Conditions

Wear a wetsuit appropriate for cooler evening water temperatures and bring a dive torch to enhance visibility during night dives.

Stay Hydrated and Energized

Bring water bottles and snacks for the boat ride and between dives to maintain energy levels during the full-day experience.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Leafy sea dragons
  • Giant moray eels

History

The HMAS Swan is a historic World War II-era destroyer scuttled to create an artificial reef and dive site.

Conservation

Swan Dive adheres to sustainable diving practices to protect delicate reef systems and marine habitats in Geographe Bay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Dive Computer

Essential

Crucial for monitoring depth, time, and decompression status during advanced dives.

summer specific

Dive Torch

Essential

Essential for night dives and exploring wreck interiors.

Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) & Reel

Essential

Important for signaling position to the boat, especially during deep or night dives.

Wetsuit (5mm or thicker)

Essential

Provides thermal protection in cooler water temperatures common in spring through fall.

fall specific