Advance your diving skills with this immersive two-day course on Fitzroy Island, featuring five dives and specialty electives like Deep Dive and Fish ID. Master underwater techniques while surrounded by vibrant marine life and pristine coral reefs.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic swimming skills and moderate physical fitness to handle multiple dives and some hiking on the island.
Wildlife
History
Fitzroy Island was named after the third Governor of New South Wales and became a national park in 1936, preserving its unique ecosystems.
Conservation
Dive operators actively promote coral-safe practices and limit group sizes to minimize environmental impact on delicate reefs.
Octopus Dive
Advance your diving skills with this immersive two-day course on Fitzroy Island, featuring five dives and specialty electives like Deep Dive and Fish ID. Master underwater techniques while surrounded by vibrant marine life and pristine coral reefs.
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.
Master Underwater Navigation
Focus intently on the navigation dive to boost your confidence in orienting underwater, crucial for all advanced divers.
Prepare for Deeper Dives
Ensure you are comfortable diving to 30 meters; equalize early and monitor your depth to prevent pressure issues.
Choose Electives Suitably
Pick electives like Altitude Diving if your future dives will be in lakes or mountain locations to broaden your skills.
Respect Marine Life
Maintain a safe distance from coral and aquatic species to protect the fragile ecosystem and enhance your experience.
Mask and Snorkel
A well-fitting mask and snorkel are vital for surface swims and pre-dive checks in tropical waters.
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Dive Computer
Track your depth, dive time, and safety stops accurately for safe advanced diving.
Exposure Suit (3mm wetsuit)
Keeps you warm and protects from marine stings in Fitzroy Island’s temperate waters.
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Underwater Slate
Useful for taking notes during navigation or fish ID dives.