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Jervis Bay General Boat Trip with Jervis Bay Sea Sports - Nowra

Jervis Bay General Boat Trip with Jervis Bay Sea Sports

Huskissonmoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

around 5 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have good overall fitness and be comfortable swimming and handling boat transfers.

Overview

Set out from Huskisson for a 5-hour boat trip across Jervis Bay Marine Park with Jervis Bay Sea Sports. Dive or snorkel among seals, sharks, and underwater caves in one of Australia's premier marine destinations.

Huskisson, New South Wales

General Boat Trip

  • Hire Gear • Ages 8+ • Around 5 Hours out in the Marine Park! Minimum numbers required
Rentals

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About This Adventure

For everyone who wants to get wet, this is a trip out into the Jervis Bay Marine Park. We will usually visit two of the bays' many dive site for an hour each, allowing everyone to explore either on or under the water.

Time on Boat

Around 5 Hours

About

This is a trip on one of our dive boats in the Jervis Bay Marine Park. We cater for all people as best we can depending on conditions. You can be a snorkeler, experienced tech diver or anywhere in between on a general boat dive.

Because of the shape of Jervis Bay, there are dive sites that are sheltered in all but the worst conditions. Average visibility is 10 – 15 meters, and most sites slope down from 5 meters to 30 - 40 meters so you can choose your depth depending on your experience.

We have over 65 Dive Sites with a wide variety of options.

  • The northern-most permanent seal colony
  • The shark nursery
  • Sea caves and caverns
  • Governors Wall
  • Multiple swim-throughs
  • The cleaning station at Elyssa’s Playground
  • Whales at the Bluff in winter

To find out more about the critters you can hope to see, check out https://www.divejervisbay.com/our-marine-life

Our general boat trips are around 5 hours, with a skipper and an in-water dive guide for the divers. Leaving from Huskisson Wharf you will head out into the Bay to visit two dive sites.

The sites are chosen on the day by the skipper and Dive Master depending on the weather, visibility, and skill level of the group.

  • If you want to go out on the boat you must be confident in the water and able to easily swim 200 metres. We operate in the open ocean.
  • For scuba diving you must be at least an Open Water Diver with PADI or an equivalent body, or undertaking training with an Instructor.
  • If you are not comfortable in the water, or haven't been diving in a while, you will need to arrange a Personal Dive Master to look after you or your entire family to go out on the boat. Please give us a call if you would like to discuss this.

Jervis bay has arguably the best diving south of the Great Barrier Reef. It is a large, safe bay, protected by the towering stone cliffs on the seaside that sink deep into the ocean. The boats will leave from the Huskisson Wharf, only 100m from the dive shop and head out into the marine park. The average journey is around 30min across the Bay. Generally, depending on conditions, there will be two dive locations, with light refreshments between dives. After the 2nd dive is over, we will head back to the wharf.

Even though you will receive a Confirmation once booked, we still need a Minimum number of booked divers for the boat to depart and there maybe a possibility we will need to rebook you.

Meet at the Dive Shop at your selected check in time to sign in and kit up.

Adventure Tips

Swim Proficiency Required

You should be confident in the water and able to swim at least 200 meters comfortably before joining the trip.

Check Weather Conditions

Trip departure and dive sites depend heavily on weather and visibility, so flexibility in plans is necessary.

Bring Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect yourself and the marine environment by using sunscreen that won’t harm coral or marine life.

Book in Advance

Minimum participant numbers are required for departures, so secure your spot early to avoid rescheduling.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Australian fur seals
  • Grey nurse sharks

History

Jervis Bay has been a marine hub for Aboriginal people for thousands of years and is recognized for its rich underwater archaeological sites.

Conservation

Jervis Bay Marine Park enforces strict guidelines to protect its diverse marine ecosystem, with operators like Jervis Bay Sea Sports committed to sustainable, low-impact tourism.

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Recommended Gear

Wetsuit

Essential

Protects against cold water and enhances comfort during dives or snorkel sessions.

fall|winter|spring specific

Snorkel and Mask

Essential

Essential for exploring underwater even if not scuba diving.

Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Essential

Prevents sunburn while protecting Jervis Bay’s sensitive marine ecosystems.

summer|spring specific

Waterproof Camera

Capture the vibrant underwater world and stunning seascapes to share your adventure.