Exmouth Dive Centre - Exmouth Whaleshark Centre




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Here at Exmouth Diving & Whaleshark Centre we offer the very best diving tours and whaleshark swims; & Humpback Whale Interaction tours the Ningaloo Reef has to offer. We pride ourselves on offering our customers the very best service, with our multi-lingual team! Divers and snorkelers can explore the stunning diversity of the reef with the friendliest & most professional crew in Exmouth in comfort on our purpose built spacious boats. Don’t forget our complimentary nitrox! All of our staff are professionally trained PADI Divemasters or Instructors with years of experience taking care people in the water. Beginners with no experience are more than welcome on our tours! We also cater to special needs where possible. We are the only company in Exmouth to offer a Good Swim Guarantee in addition to the no sighting policy!!! We want all of our customers to have a “Good swim”. Each whaleshark booking purchased entitles you to a free game of Mini golf! We also offer our guests free photos taken on your tour- just bring in your USB the following day. To top it all off you will receive a free movie of your tour emailed to you from your tour. This free movie offer is EXCLUSIVE to bookings made at the Exmouth Visitors Centre. After tons of great reviews, Trip Adviser have even awarded us with a Certificate of Excellence! So please go ahead and book your seat with us today!!!
Exmouth Diving & Whaleshark Centre has been operating for many years on the Ningaloo Reef and is Exmouth’s original dive centre. We specialise in Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, WhaleShark Swim Tours, Humpback Whale Watching & Humpback Whale Swims and having a great time on the Ningaloo Reef!
What makes this such a special place? Well we have the most consistent congregation of adolescent Whaleshark, which allows us to Whaleshark Swim every day from March to August and Guarantee it! Big Fish, Manta, Turtles, Dugong and Humpback Whales are in abundance too. Lets not forget the Great Scuba Diving all year round and snorkelling like you would not believe !! Don’t forget the complimentary Nitrox!!
Our long term commitment to this area of the Ningaloo Reef allows us to know where to find the very best snorkelling, diving and to have the most reliable and exciting interactions on our Whaleshark Swim, with the myriad of creatures that call this area home.
Exmouth Dive is the only PADI 5 Star Instructor Development (IDC) Centre on the Ningaloo Reef, offering a complete diver training service: from Open Water to professional level Dive Master & Instructor Training. We are open 7 days a week for sales and service, dive tours, equipment hire, air fills and PADI diving courses. With Four Boats we can get you out on the reef…
Don’t just come for the fun of a Whaleshark swim, as there are many other seasonal visitors to the Ningaloo reef. Humpback whales are in the area from June until November and Manta rays can be seen along the Ningaloo Reef near Exmouth from May to November. As summer arrives, so do the Green, Loggerhead and Hawksbill turtles and they begin their nesting season after mating during October and November and can be seen on the beaches right up until March.
Add the bio-diversity of 250 species of corals, a great assortment of Nudibranches and over 500 different species of fish including local reef sharks to the mix and it makes Exmouth an impressive destination all year round.
Exmouth Diving Centre is located just behind the Potshot hotel on Payne St.
Surrounded by an abundance of coral gardens, rocky ledges and intriguing dive sites, the Muiron Islands are located about 10nm north east of Exmouth. Keep your eyes open during the 45 minute trip across to the Islands for ospreys, shearwaters, turtles, manta rays, dolphins, dugongs, and during their migration, humpback whales.
We have a wide range of dive sites with a maximum depth of 20m and usually only gentle currents, the dive sites around the Muiron Islands are suitable for all levels of snorkelers and divers. Swim-throughs and ledges provide plenty of places to search for shrimps, nudibranchs, eels, juvenile angelfish and other timid creatures. In mid-water and against the reefs look for friendly potato cod, large rankin cod, turtles, nurse sharks, soft coral gardens, anemones, clams and 1000’s of darting, colourful reef fish. Late in the year, manta rays grace several of our dive sites, too.
Included;
- A fresh buffet lunch, drinks and snacks
- High quality snorkel equipment
- Experienced crew to guide you on your adventure!
- Free Nitrox for all certified divers.
- Complementary transfers from accommodation in Exmouth.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
Explore the amazing underwater world of the Ningaloo Reef. Our tour visits two different dive sites so you can experience the diversity found in this amazing region. Turtles, sea snakes, Manta Rays, wobbegongs, sea fans, soft corals, moray eels, batfish, whitetip reef sharks, nudibranchs, colourful reef fish and many more critters provide an endless feast for your eyes! We are constantly adding new dive sites and we choose the best sites on the day.
- A fresh buffet lunch, drinks and snacks
- High quality snorkel equipment
- Experienced crew to guide you on your adventure!
- Free Nitrox for all certified divers.
- Complementary transfers from accommodation in Exmouth.
* Certified Diver must have a logged dive within the past 12 months to participate on our diving tours. If you do not have a recent dive, you’ll need to complete a refresher with us before heading out on the ocean dives. * Refresher sessions are a simple review of basic dive planning, equipment, theory and dive skills. These sessions usually take 1.5−3 hours and include time in the pool, so you will need to wear your bathers and bring a towel. We schedule our refreshers on demand. Refreshers are currently $99/person.
Please ‘OPT IN’ to receive email booking confirmations & our medical questionnaire.
Whale Swimming Participants
THIS TOUR IS FOR GOOD SNORKELLERS ONLY!
From August 1st until the end of November we are authorized to operate tours where guests may enter the water when the whales are relaxed, with a maximum of group of 7 swimmers plus a guide & Videographer in the water at a time, while non-swimming guests observe the whales the boat manoeuvring as close as 75 meters! This is closer than any other whale watching cruise in Australia. This will give you a very special view for non-swimmers to enjoy the whales as they display their natural behaviours. FREE Video of your day Included (USB Not included, may be purchased)
The swimmers, with the careful watch of their guide, will slide into the water and approach the Humpback Whale. We have strict distance guidelines and safety is paramount in these very special encounters. Swimmers can approach as close as 30 meters from the whale which will provide an excellent surface view of the animals and allow the swimmers to hear their beautiful songs. The whales are curious and are allowed to approach us within 15 metres giving us a unique close encounter. Our dedicated spotter plane pilot personally talks via radio, to the in-water guide to ensure a great interaction.
Before entering the water near a whale, swimmers will be required to take a quick in water swimming assessment as required by our license conditions. You must be physically fit, over 13years old, MUST be a good snorkeller and have snorkelled within the past 6 months to be eligible to enter the water with a whale.
We also include an in water interaction Guarantee… If you don’t get to experience an in water interaction with a Whale, Whaleshark or Manta Ray, you get 50% off the ticket price of your next Whale swim tour.
*conditions apply*
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
Whale watch participants
Whale watchers will experience a snorkel on the beautiful Ningaloo Reef and will observe the Humpback whales from the boat, closer than any other whale watching tour. If there are swimming spots still available you may be permitted to upgrade on the day of the tour.
Please note that whales are completely wild and we do not disrupt their natural behaviours in any way. For this reason we cannot fully guarantee that all swimming guests will experience an in water interaction.
Booking your tour
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
You must be physically fit, over 13years old, Must be a good snorkeller and have snorkelled within the past 6 months to be eligible to enter the water with a whale.
Please note that whales are completely wild and we do not disrupt their natural behaviours in any way. For this reason we cannot guarantee that all swimming guests will experience an in water interaction.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
Proof of age required for Seniors & Family/Child Rates.
Whale Swimming Participants
THIS TOUR IS FOR GOOD SNORKELLERS ONLY!
From August 1st until the end of November we are authorized to operate tours where guests may enter the water when the whales are relaxed, with a maximum of group of 7 swimmers plus a guide & Videographer in the water at a time, while non-swimming guests observe the whales the boat manoeuvring as close as 75 meters! This is closer than any other whale watching cruise in Australia. This will give you a very special view for non-swimmers to enjoy the whales as they display their natural behaviours. FREE Video of your day Included (USB Not included, may be purchased)
The swimmers, with the careful watch of their guide, will slide into the water and approach the Humpback Whale. We have strict distance guidelines and safety is paramount in these very special encounters. Swimmers can approach as close as 30 meters from the whale which will provide an excellent surface view of the animals and allow the swimmers to hear their beautiful songs. The whales are curious and are allowed to approach us within 15 metres giving us a unique close encounter. Our dedicated spotter plane pilot personally talks via radio, to the in-water guide to ensure a great interaction.
Before entering the water near a whale, swimmers will be required to take a quick in water swimming assessment as required by our license conditions. You must be physically fit, over 13years old, MUST be a good snorkeller and have snorkelled within the past 6 months to be eligible to enter the water with a whale.
We also include an in water interaction Guarantee… If you don’t get to experience an in water interaction with a Whale, Whaleshark or Manta Ray, you get 50% off the ticket price of your next Whale swim tour.
*conditions apply*
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
Whale watch participants
Whale watchers will experience a snorkel on the beautiful Ningaloo Reef and will observe the Humpback whales from the boat, closer than any other whale watching tour. If there are swimming spots still available you may be permitted to upgrade on the day of the tour.
Please note that whales are completely wild and we do not disrupt their natural behaviours in any way. For this reason we cannot fully guarantee that all swimming guests will experience an in water interaction.
Booking your tour
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
You must be physically fit, over 13years old, Must be a good snorkeller and have snorkelled within the past 6 months to be eligible to enter the water with a whale.
Please note that whales are completely wild and we do not disrupt their natural behaviours in any way. For this reason we cannot guarantee that all swimming guests will experience an in water interaction.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
Proof of age required for Seniors & Family/Child Rates.
** We Run Two Deluxe Tours**Blue Strike is our first vessel, If this tour shows as unavailable in the calendar, click back & book yourself on to our second tour boat, JAZZ 2. Both are very spacious and stable WestCoasters and you will have an amazing tour on either vessel!
Join us on an adventure of a lifetime snorkelling with these gentle Whaleshark giants in the nutrient rich waters of the Ningaloo Reef between March and early August. Our highly experienced, professional and fun crew will ensure your interactions with the biggest fish in the sea are relaxed, safe, and most importantly, unforgettable!!
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
Proof of Age required for Seniors and Family/Child Rates.
Guarantee: Deluxe Good Swim, March until 15th August.
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo offer all Deluxe Tour customers our unique ‘Good Swim Guarantee’, we will, in the very unlikely event of not sighting a Whaleshark, or you just didn’t get a good swim on your tour with us from Exmouth, give ONE Repeat Whaleshark Swim tour on any available spot within the next 3 years. Conditions apply see terms & conditions. All of our customers should give themselves a little extra time in Exmouth just in case.
This price includes:
- FREE Video of your Whaleshark Swim Tour by Profesional Videographer (USB not included)
- An unforgettable day on board our well-equipped vessels, with the World’s Leading Whaleshark Swim Team
- Quality service and handy tips to maximise your time spent with the Ningaloo Whale Sharks
- Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments throughout the day
- Celebrational glass of sparkling wine or light beer to end your adventure
- For all of our Whaleshark Swim Adventures, we employ a light aircraft to fly overhead throughout the day to spot each shark and guide the boat to it. Our plane time is NOT limited to two hours.
- Fully qualified and experienced Crew who will answer your questions, help with your gear and brief you on how to get the most from your day!
- A Pre-Whaleshark Snorkel lesson for everyone
- All DPaW fees included, a proportion of your ticket price goes towards Whaleshark Research.
- Good ‘Whaleshark Swim’ Guarantee (March until 15th August) in the unlikely event no whale shark is sighted on your Whale Shark Adventure with us or you just didn’t get a good swim. We offer a free repeat tour on standby, yours to take in the next 3 years. (conditions apply).
- No Gimmicks, Just great Whaleshark swims & Great Service, with boats designed for Whalesharking & Crew who Love it.
Your Crew will brief and assist you throughout the day with information about the Whalesharks: sex, behaviour, feeding patterns, how to take photos and more. They will also instruct you on how to best approach and swim with the Whalesharks so that your encounter with the world’s largest fish is a truly memorable one.
With Mutual Respect
The Whalesharks we visit are exceptionally consistent in their habits and successful encounters are extremely reliable. But please remember we are visiting wild animals in their own environment. We ask you to approach each encounter with caution and respect, and never to presume we have any control over their appearance or actions whatsoever. These whale sharks favour our encounters with curiosity and much tolerance.
We like to return the favour
At Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo it is our goal to give all customers satisfaction with all trips, courses and products. Part of our Fee goes to Ningaloo Whaleshark research.
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
** We Run Two Deluxe Tours**Jazz 2 is our first vessel, If this tour shows as unavailable in the calendar, click back & book yourself on to our second tour boat, Mahi 2. Both are very spacious and stable WestCoasters and you will have an amazing tour on either vessel!
Join us on an adventure of a lifetime snorkelling with these gentle Whaleshark giants in the nutrient rich waters of the Ningaloo Reef between March and early August. Our highly experienced, professional and fun crew will ensure your interactions with the biggest fish in the sea are relaxed, safe, and most importantly, unforgettable!!
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
Guarantee: Deluxe Good Swim March until 15th August.
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo offer all Deluxe Tour customers our unique ‘Good Swim Guarantee’, we will, in the very unlikely event of not sighting a Whaleshark, or you just didn’t get a good swim on your tour with us from Exmouth, give ONE Repeat Whaleshark Swim tour on any available spot within the next 3 years. Conditions apply see terms & conditions. All of our customers should give themselves a little extra time in Exmouth just in case.
This price includes:
- FREE Video of your Whaleshark Swim Tour by Profesional Videographer (USB not included)
- An unforgettable day on board our well-equipped vessels, with the World’s Leading Whaleshark Swim Team
- Quality service and handy tips to maximise your time spent with the Ningaloo Whale Sharks
- Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments throughout the day
- Celebrational glass of sparkling wine or light beer to end your adventure
- For all of our Whaleshark Swim Adventures, we employ a light aircraft to fly overhead throughout the day to spot each shark and guide the boat to it. Our plane time is NOT limited to two hours.
- Fully qualified and experienced Crew who will answer your questions, help with your gear and brief you on how to get the most from your day!
- A Pre-Whaleshark Snorkel lesson for everyone
- All DPaW fees included, a proportion of your ticket price goes towards Whaleshark Research.
- Good ‘Whaleshark Swim’ Guarantee (March to 15th August) in the unlikely event no whale shark is sighted on your Whale Shark Adventure with us or you just didn’t get a good swim. We offer one repeat tour on standby, yours to take in the next 3 years. (conditions apply).
- No Gimmicks, Just great Whaleshark swims & Great Service, with boats designed for Whalesharking & Crew who Love sharing this experience with you!
OBSERVERS we can take 3 observers on each vessel Only. This is great for people who want to watch their friends and family enjoy the experience but would prefer to watch from the deck rather than jump in with our big spotty friends! Observers can still enjoy a snorkel on the reef in the morning and also the afternoon if time permits.
Your Crew will brief and assist you throughout the day with information about the Whalesharks: sex, behaviour, feeding patterns, how to take photos and more. They will also instruct you on how to best approach and swim with the Whalesharks so that your encounter with the world’s largest fish is a truly memorable one.
With Mutual Respect
The Whalesharks we visit are exceptionally consistent in their habits and successful encounters are extremely reliable. But please remember we are visiting wild animals in their own environment. We ask you to approach each encounter with caution and respect, and never to presume we have any control over their appearance or actions whatsoever. These whale sharks favour our encounters with curiosity and much tolerance.
We like to return the favour
At Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningalo it is our goal to give all customers satisfaction with all trips, courses and products. Part of our Fee goes to Ningaloo Whaleshark research.
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
Proof of Age required for Seniors and Family/Child Rates.
** We Run Two Deluxe Tours**Jazz 2 is our first vessel, If this tour shows as unavailable in the calendar, click back & book yourself on to our second tour boat, Mahi 2. Both are very spacious and stable WestCoasters and you will have an amazing tour on either vessel!
Join us on an adventure of a lifetime snorkelling with these gentle Whaleshark giants in the nutrient rich waters of the Ningaloo Reef between March and early August. Our highly experienced, professional and fun crew will ensure your interactions with the biggest fish in the sea are relaxed, safe, and most importantly, unforgettable!!
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
Guarantee: Deluxe Good Swim March until 15th August.
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo offer all Deluxe Tour customers our unique ‘Good Swim Guarantee’, we will, in the very unlikely event of not sighting a Whaleshark, or you just didn’t get a good swim on your tour with us from Exmouth, give ONE Repeat Whaleshark Swim tour on any available spot within the next 3 years. Conditions apply see terms & conditions. All of our customers should give themselves a little extra time in Exmouth just in case.
This price includes:
- FREE Video of your Whaleshark Swim Tour by Profesional Videographer (USB not included)
- An unforgettable day on board our well-equipped vessels, with the World’s Leading Whaleshark Swim Team
- Quality service and handy tips to maximise your time spent with the Ningaloo Whale Sharks
- Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments throughout the day
- Celebrational glass of sparkling wine or light beer to end your adventure
- For all of our Whaleshark Swim Adventures, we employ a light aircraft to fly overhead throughout the day to spot each shark and guide the boat to it. Our plane time is NOT limited to two hours.
- Fully qualified and experienced Crew who will answer your questions, help with your gear and brief you on how to get the most from your day!
- A Pre-Whaleshark Snorkel lesson for everyone
- All DPaW fees included, a proportion of your ticket price goes towards Whaleshark Research.
- Good ‘Whaleshark Swim’ Guarantee (March to 15th August) in the unlikely event no whale shark is sighted on your Whale Shark Adventure with us or you just didn’t get a good swim. We offer one repeat tour on standby, yours to take in the next 3 years. (conditions apply).
- No Gimmicks, Just great Whaleshark swims & Great Service, with boats designed for Whalesharking & Crew who Love sharing this experience with you!
OBSERVERS we can take 3 observers on each vessel Only. This is great for people who want to watch their friends and family enjoy the experience but would prefer to watch from the deck rather than jump in with our big spotty friends! Observers can still enjoy a snorkel on the reef in the morning and also the afternoon if time permits.
Your Crew will brief and assist you throughout the day with information about the Whalesharks: sex, behaviour, feeding patterns, how to take photos and more. They will also instruct you on how to best approach and swim with the Whalesharks so that your encounter with the world’s largest fish is a truly memorable one.
With Mutual Respect
The Whalesharks we visit are exceptionally consistent in their habits and successful encounters are extremely reliable. But please remember we are visiting wild animals in their own environment. We ask you to approach each encounter with caution and respect, and never to presume we have any control over their appearance or actions whatsoever. These whale sharks favour our encounters with curiosity and much tolerance.
We like to return the favour
At Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningalo it is our goal to give all customers satisfaction with all trips, courses and products. Part of our Fee goes to Ningaloo Whaleshark research.
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
Proof of Age required for Seniors and Family/Child Rates.
** We Run Two Deluxe Tours**Jazz 2 is our first vessel, If this tour shows as unavailable in the calendar, click back & book yourself on to our second tour boat, Mahi 2. Both are very spacious and stable WestCoasters and you will have an amazing tour on either vessel!
Join us on an adventure of a lifetime snorkelling with these gentle Whaleshark giants in the nutrient rich waters of the Ningaloo Reef between March and early August. Our highly experienced, professional and fun crew will ensure your interactions with the biggest fish in the sea are relaxed, safe, and most importantly, unforgettable!!
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
Guarantee: Deluxe Good Swim March until 15th August.
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo offer all Deluxe Tour customers our unique ‘Good Swim Guarantee’, we will, in the very unlikely event of not sighting a Whaleshark, or you just didn’t get a good swim on your tour with us from Exmouth, give ONE Repeat Whaleshark Swim tour on any available spot within the next 3 years. Conditions apply see terms & conditions. All of our customers should give themselves a little extra time in Exmouth just in case.
This price includes:
- FREE Video of your Whaleshark Swim Tour by Profesional Videographer (USB not included)
- An unforgettable day on board our well-equipped vessels, with the World’s Leading Whaleshark Swim Team
- Quality service and handy tips to maximise your time spent with the Ningaloo Whale Sharks
- Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments throughout the day
- Celebrational glass of sparkling wine or light beer to end your adventure
- For all of our Whaleshark Swim Adventures, we employ a light aircraft to fly overhead throughout the day to spot each shark and guide the boat to it. Our plane time is NOT limited to two hours.
- Fully qualified and experienced Crew who will answer your questions, help with your gear and brief you on how to get the most from your day!
- A Pre-Whaleshark Snorkel lesson for everyone
- All DPaW fees included, a proportion of your ticket price goes towards Whaleshark Research.
- Good ‘Whaleshark Swim’ Guarantee (March to 15th August) in the unlikely event no whale shark is sighted on your Whale Shark Adventure with us or you just didn’t get a good swim. We offer one repeat tour on standby, yours to take in the next 3 years. (conditions apply).
- No Gimmicks, Just great Whaleshark swims & Great Service, with boats designed for Whalesharking & Crew who Love sharing this experience with you!
OBSERVERS we can take 3 observers on each vessel Only. This is great for people who want to watch their friends and family enjoy the experience but would prefer to watch from the deck rather than jump in with our big spotty friends! Observers can still enjoy a snorkel on the reef in the morning and also the afternoon if time permits.
Your Crew will brief and assist you throughout the day with information about the Whalesharks: sex, behaviour, feeding patterns, how to take photos and more. They will also instruct you on how to best approach and swim with the Whalesharks so that your encounter with the world’s largest fish is a truly memorable one.
With Mutual Respect
The Whalesharks we visit are exceptionally consistent in their habits and successful encounters are extremely reliable. But please remember we are visiting wild animals in their own environment. We ask you to approach each encounter with caution and respect, and never to presume we have any control over their appearance or actions whatsoever. These whale sharks favour our encounters with curiosity and much tolerance.
We like to return the favour
At Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningalo it is our goal to give all customers satisfaction with all trips, courses and products. Part of our Fee goes to Ningaloo Whaleshark research.
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
Proof of Age required for Seniors and Family/Child Rates.
Discover SCUBA Diving
Our Discover SCUBA Diving Experience is perfect for those who do not have time to complete an entire PADI Open Water Course and for those who just wish to have a taste of diving. The Discover Scuba Diving experience with us will include discussing some basic dive theory with your instructor, introduction to dive equipment and two boat dives. We will visit 2 different sites, the same dive sites that our certified divers enjoy so you’ll know you are getting the best the Ningaloo Reef has to offer.
*** DISCOVER SCUBA DIVERS
Filling out a Diving medical questionnaire at time of booking is required to participate, to identify if you have an indicator such as (but not limited to) asthma. Please follow this link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/ contact us and we talk to you about the dive medical questionnaire
Advance bookings are essential Discover Scuba Diving. This includes the use of all the necessary equipment air fills, transfers from your in-town Exmouth accommodation and 2 boat dives. We require a minimum of two participants to conduct our DSD program; in the unlikely event that we do not have a second person by 4:30pm the day before your scheduled date you will have two options: 1 – a full refund or 2 – you can pay an additional $140 and have a private one-on-one session.
The D.S.D. course is suitable for everyone from 14 years old; those under 18 will need the written approval of a parent/guardian and a dive medical. You do need to have basic swimming ability. Diving medicals are not required to participate unless you have an indicator such as (but not limited to) asthma. Please contact us and we will forward you a copy of the dive medical.
Surrounded by an abundance of coral gardens, rocky ledges and intriguing dive sites, the Muiron Islands are located about 10nm north east of Exmouth. Keep your eyes open during the 45 minute trip across to the Islands for ospreys, shearwaters, turtles, manta rays, dolphins, dugongs, and during their migration, humpback whales.
We have a wide range of dive sites with a maximum depth of 20m and usually only gentle currents, the dive sites around the Muiron Islands are suitable for all levels of snorkelers and divers. Swim-throughs and ledges provide plenty of places to search for shrimps, nudibranchs, eels, juvenile angelfish and other timid creatures. In mid-water and against the reefs look for friendly potato cod, large rankin cod, turtles, nurse sharks, soft coral gardens, anemones, clams and 1000’s of darting, colourful reef fish. Late in the year, manta rays grace several of our dive sites, too.
Included;
- Discover SCUBA learning booklet
- Patient and enthusiastic Instructors introducing you to this incredible under water world
A fresh buffet lunch, drinks and snacks
- High quality snorkel equipment
- Experienced crew to guide you on your adventure!
- Complementary transfers from accommodation in Exmouth.
Booking with us
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
Discover SCUBA Diving
Our Discover SCUBA Diving Experience is perfect for those who do not have time to complete an entire PADI Open Water Course and for those who just wish to have a taste of diving. The Discover Scuba Diving experience with us will include discussing some basic dive theory with your instructor, introduction to dive equipment and two boat dives. We will visit 2 different sites, the same dive sites that our certified divers enjoy so you’ll know you are getting the best the Ningaloo Reef has to offer. You Must look at the Medical Questionnairre. If you answer yes to anything, you will require a Diving Medical from a Doctor. Follow this link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/
*** DISCOVER SCUBA DIVERS
Filling out a Diving medical questionnaire at time of booking is required to participate, to identify if you have an indicator such as (but not limited to) asthma. Please follow this link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/ contact us and we talk to you about the dive medical questionnaire.
Advance bookings are essential Discover Scuba Diving. This includes the use of all the necessary equipment air fills, transfers from your in-town Exmouth accommodation and 2 boat dives. We require a minimum of two participants to conduct our DSD program; in the unlikely event that we do not have a second person by 4:30pm the day before your scheduled date you will have two options: 1 – a full refund or 2 – you can pay an additional $140 and have a private one-on-one session.
The D.S.D. course is suitable for everyone from 14 years old; those under 18 will need the written approval of a parent/guardian and a dive medical. You do need to have basic swimming ability. Diving medicals are not required to participate unless you have an indicator such as (but not limited to) asthma. You Must look at the Medical Questionnairre. If you answer yes to anything, you will require a Diving Medical from a Doctor. Follow this link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/
Explore the amazing underwater world of the Ningaloo Reef. Our tour visits two different dive sites so you can experience the diversity found in this amazing region. Turtles, sea snakes, Manta Rays, wobbegongs, sea fans, soft corals, moray eels, batfish, whitetip reef sharks, nudibranchs, colourful reef fish and many more critters provide an endless feast for your eyes! We are constantly adding new dive sites and we choose the best sites on the day.
Included;
- Discover SCUBA learning booklet
- Patient and enthusiastic Instructors introducing you to this incredible under water world
A fresh buffet lunch, drinks and snacks
- High quality snorkel equipment
- Experienced crew to guide you on your adventure!
- Complementary transfers from accommodation in Exmouth.
Booking with us
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
End of Season Special Last week of Tours…Sit back for a joyride as we travel to our snorkel site around the Ningaloo area. We get to snorkel with gorgeous colourful fish, corals, with opportune sightings of Dugongs, Turtles & much more! Then we venture out to look for Whalesharks & Mantas from the deck of one of our big stable boats. With 2 hours of plane spotting, we will try to swim with one, but no guarantee’s. . Equipment, and full lunch drinks and snacks are provided along with our professional in-water guides for extra safety. Available August thru October,
Video of your day available for $30 (USB not included)
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs. See our ‘Booking Terms & Conditions’
Proof of Age required for any Seniors and Family/Child Rates.
Sit back for a joyride as we travel to our snorkel site around the Ningaloo area. We get to snorkel with gorgeous colourful fish, corals, with opportune sightings of Dugongs, Turtles & much more! Then we venture out to look for mantas from the deck of one of our big stable boats. Get ready for an added bonus of humpback Whale watching in Whale season. Equipment, and full lunch drinks and snacks are provided along with our professional in-water guides for extra safety. Available March thru December, tide and weather dependent.
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
Proof of Age required for Seniors and Family/Child Rates.
Explore the amazing underwater world of the Ningaloo Reef. Our tour visits two different dive sites so you can experience the diversity found in this amazing region. Turtles, sea snakes, Manta Rays, wobbegongs, sea fans, soft corals, moray eels, batfish, whitetip reef sharks, nudibranchs, colourful reef fish and many more critters provide an endless feast for your eyes! We are constantly adding new dive sites and we choose the best sites on the day.
- A fresh buffet lunch, drinks and snacks
- High quality snorkel equipment
- Experienced crew to guide you on your adventure!
- Free Nitrox for all certified divers.
- Complementary transfers from accommodation in Exmouth.
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
Discover SCUBA Diving
Our Discover SCUBA Diving Experience is perfect for those who do not have time to complete an entire PADI Open Water Course and for those who just wish to have a taste of diving. The Discover Scuba Diving experience with us will include discussing some basic dive theory with your instructor, introduction to dive equipment and two boat dives. We will visit 2 different sites, the same dive sites that our certified divers enjoy so you’ll know you are getting the best the Ningaloo Reef has to offer. A medical Questionnaire must be answered before taking this tour. Please contact us for full details & follow this link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/
Before you Book
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
* Certified Diver must have a logged dive within the past 12 months to participate on our diving tours. If you do not have a recent dive, you’ll need to complete a refresher with us before heading out on the ocean dives. * Refresher sessions are a simple review of basic dive planning, equipment, theory and dive skills. These sessions usually take 1.5−3 hours and include time in the pool, so you will need to wear your bathers and bring a towel. We schedule our refreshers on demand. Refreshers are currently $99/person.
*** DISCOVER SCUBA DIVERS
Advance bookings are essential Discover Scuba Diving. This includes the use of all the necessary equipment air fills, transfers from your in-town Exmouth accommodation and 2 boat dives. We require a minimum of two participants to conduct our DSD program; in the unlikely event that we do not have a second person by 4:30pm the day before your scheduled date you will have two options: 1 –you can pay an additional fee and have a private one-on-one session or 2 — take a full refund.
The D.S.D. course is suitable for everyone from 14 years old; those under 18 will need the written approval of a parent/guardian and a dive medica for under 16 year oldsl. You do need to have basic swimming ability. Diving medicals are not required to participate unless you have an indicator such as (but not limited to) asthma. Please Follow this Link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/ and read the dive medical. If you answer Yes to anything you will need a to get a physician to give you a medical to australian standard 4005.1
Surrounded by an abundance of coral gardens, rocky ledges and intriguing dive sites, the Outer Reef or Muiron Islands are located about 20nm north east or around the west of Exmouth. Keep your eyes open during the 75 minute trip across to the Islands for ospreys, shearwaters, turtles, manta rays, dolphins, dugongs, and during their migration, humpback whales.
We have a wide range of dive sites with a maximum depth of 20m and usually only gentle currents, the dive sites around the Outer Reef or Muiron Islands are suitable for all levels of snorkelers (over Six years of age) and divers. Swim-throughs and ledges provide plenty of places to search for shrimps, nudibranchs, eels, juvenile angelfish and other timid creatures. In mid-water and against the reefs look for friendly potato cod, large rankin cod, turtles, nurse sharks, soft coral gardens, anemones, clams and 1000’s of darting, colourful reef fish. Late in the year, manta rays grace several of our dive sites, too. A medical Questionnaire must be answered before taking this tour. Please contact us for full details.
Included;
- A fresh buffet lunch, drinks and snacks
- High quality snorkel equipment
- Experienced crew to guide you on your adventure!
- Free Nitrox for all certified divers.
- Complementary transfers from accommodation in Exmouth.
For Last Minute Bookings that are 48 hours Prior, please email or contact the store directly.
Discover SCUBA Diving
( over 14 years of age only)
Our Discover SCUBA Diving Experience is perfect for those who do not have time to complete an entire PADI Open Water Course and for those who just wish to have a taste of diving. The Discover Scuba Diving experience with us will include discussing some basic dive theory with your instructor, introduction to dive equipment and two boat dives. We will visit 2 different sites, the same dive sites that our certified divers enjoy so you’ll know you are getting the best the Ningaloo Reef has to offer. A medical questionairre is to be completed before booking. follow this Link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/
Booking with us
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour. Children must be over Six and under Sixteen
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
*All certified SCUBA divers must have logged a dive in the past 12 months or will be required to do a refresher.
* Confirmation of this tour is based on safe weather conditions and minimum numbers.
*** DISCOVER SCUBA DIVERS ( over 14 years of age only)
A medical questionairre is to be completed before booking. follow this Link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/
Advance bookings are essential Discover Scuba Diving. This includes the use of all the necessary equipment air fills, transfers from your in-town Exmouth accommodation and 2 boat dives. We require a minimum of two participants to conduct our DSD program; in the unlikely event that we do not have a second person by 4:30pm the day before your scheduled date you will have two options: 1 – you can pay an additional fee and have a private one-on-one session or 2 — take a full refund.
The D.S.D. course is suitable for everyone from 14 years old; those under 18 will need the written approval of a parent/guardian and a dive medical. You do need to have basic swimming ability. Diving medicals are not required to participate unless you have an indicator such as (but not limited to) asthma. Please follow this link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/ for a copy of the dive medical.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
Proof of Age required for Seniors and Family/Child Rates.
Our PADI Advanced Open Water Course is a two day course and includes five dives from one of our vessels on the Ningaloo Reef and we can begin any day.
For the Advanced Course, you will do Deep and Navigation plus three electives. Electives you can choose may include some of the following: Underwater Photography, Underwater Naturalist, Boat Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery or Fish ID.
We need a minimum of two students to conduct the course. If it is just you we can register you in our file as a person who is interested and try to find another person to do the course with you. Or you my chose to pay extra for a 1 on 1 course
We include the use of mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, all of your tank fills, complimentary pick up and drop off to your in-town Exmouth accommodation and your certification fees. Also the PADI Adventures in
Diving Manual is included and is yours to keep. Each student for our Advanced Course must have the following: Open Water or equivalent certification card, a log book, a timing device and a logged dive from within the past 12 months.
If you do not have a current dive history, you will need to do one of our Refresher sessions before your course. Depending on which electives you choose you might need to bring some specialty items such as a slate for writing underwater
or a camera for the photography elective ( sometimes we can organise camera hire). Just check when booking what extra items you might need.
If you haven’t had a dive from within the past 12 months, you will need to complete a refresher with us before commencing the course. Refresher sessions are a simple review of basic dive planning, equipment, theory and dive skills. These sessions usually take around1.5 – 3 hours and include time in the pool, so you will need to wear your bathers and bring a towel. We schedule our refreshers daily and advanced bookings are required.
You do not need to have a diving medical for the Advanced Course but you must answer our medical questionaire. If you do have answered Yes to any questions, you may need to arrange a diving medical and they can be hard to get in Exmouth, so we recommend having a look through the attached medical questionnaire and getting any necessary medicals done before arrival. We cannot refund course fees if you cannot get a medical and need one.
The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, waterskills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include:
- The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
- Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
- Diver safety and risk management
- Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
- Business of diving and your career
- Awareness of the dive environment
- Dive setup and management
- Mapping an open water site
- Conducting dive briefings
- Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
- Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
To start your PADI Dive Master training you need to hold a Rescue Diver certification and a current Emergency First Responder or equivalent rating
including CPR training. If you wish to do them with us, contact us for the latest pricing for a PADI Rescue Diver andr Emergency First Responder. If you do them together the EFR course is reduced. If you are doing your Dive Master training with us, we can fit in the Rescue and Emergency First Responder courses with your Dive Master training schedule. You need at least 40 logged dives to begin and will need 60 logged dives including at least one night dive to complete your course. Please note: a night dive is not included in your Dive Master Course price.
If you don’t have 40 logged dives yet we can arrange for you to complete your dives at an extra cost, on our tours for a reduced rate when you book the dives together with the divemaster training course.
You will also need a diving medical certificate done to Australian Standard 4005.1 stating that you are fit to dive prior prior to starting the course. You are required to get the medical done before your arrival as medicals for diving are not available in Exmouth. We cannot refund course fees if you fail the medical so it’s best to do this before you pay for your training.
We require a minimum of 7 – 8 weeks to complete your Dive Master training thoroughly to a high standard, when you devote all your time to the course.
You can also have the option to spread it out over a longer period if you need to work and train at the same time.
During your time training, youi will learn many aspects of the diving centre’s operations including:
logistics, dealing with certified divers, dealing with students, equipment maintenance, selling techniques, boat handling/rope skills, diving theory, dive
planning, condition evaluation, tank filling and much more.
Our course includes your Dive Master Manual, Encyclopedia and Workbook; and a Dive Master in Training crew shirt for you to keep. You can use any of our hire gear that you do not have (if it is available), but you need your own PADI RDP, log book, timing device, dive knife/tool, torch, signaling device, safety sausage, underwater slates and mask/snorkel. You will receive special rates on all equipment purchased with us. You can dive virtually as much as you like during your course.
Our Dive Master Trainees also receive special rates on our Assistant Instructor Course and Instructor Development Courses should you wish to continue your professional dive training. Our IDC course fee includes the IDC Candidate workbook, all pool, classroom and ocean fees/expenses and all air fills.
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo’s Dive Master and Instructor Training provides small groups and lots of individual attention and support. The pristine Ningaloo Reef is an awesome place to further your diving education and to learn to be a professional in this diverse industry – our water is warm, the marine life abundant year round and we are dedicated to training professionals who will find it easy to secure positions as dive masters and instructors. We also provide the opportunity for each of our candidates to gain experience with courses, diving and general dive centre operations. There is also the opportunity to train on the Whaleshark tour vessel- which means swimming with whale sharks! This is invaluable experience for you and gives you a good foundation for your diving career.
Freediving Level 1
The introduction to the purest form of diving. Learn proper breathing techniques, familiarize yourself withdiaphragm breathing and take a deep breath like you never have before. In the PADI level 1 Freediving course you acquire the proper skills and knowledge to participate in Freediving to Maximum depths of 20 meters (60 ft) in the most relaxed and safest manner possible. You will develop the skills necessary to train your body to be more efficient with breath-holding, gain better respiration and muscle flexibility and learn new skills to take your Freediving to the next level.
This 2 Day course runs on demand.
Day One: In the pool to learn the techniques.
Day Two: Out Free Diving the Ningaloo Reef off one of our Boats.
Certification Level 1
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How annoying is it when the conditions are perfect but you have to ascend because your no-decompression time has run out? Or your second dive has to be really short because of residual nitrogen in your body? There is a solution…use Enriched Air Nitrox!
Diving with Enriched Air Nitrox is diving with higher percentages of oxygen than normal compressed air. By introducing more oxygen into your breathing gas, your nitrogen levels are reduced so your allowable bottom time increases, i.e. diving with enriched air means more time underwater. It’s a safe way of getting more out of your diving.
There are many misconceptions regarding Nitrox. Many think it’s a gas for deep technical divers only, where in fact, Nitrox is extremely beneficial for the recreational diver, particularly diving between 15 and 40 meters. And if you’re doing more than one dive a day, the benefit on subsequent dives is enormous.
So, if you’re into underwater photography or wreck diving, on vacation in some tropical paradise and want to do as many dives as possible or simply out for a leisurely day of diving at your local site, our Enriched Air Nitrox course helps you get more out of your diving by safely giving you more time underwater.
Using air on an 18 metre dive gives you 56 minutes of bottom time. If you dived using Enriched Air 32% NITROX you can extend your time to 95 minutes and with 36% you can extend your time to 125 minutes * Based no decompression limits
The Nitrox course consists of:
- 1 Brief session Academics.
- 2 dives. (1Day Off our Boat)
What you will learn
- How to safely increase your no stop time
- Plan enriched air dives using dive computers
- How to analyse cylinder gas contents
- Enriched air scuba diving equipment considerations
- Enriched air considerations, including managing oxygen exposure and how to set your dive computer
The course includes:-
- PADI Five Star Certification.
- The Enriched Air Nitrox Computer Pass.
- Two tanks of enriched air Nitrox appropriate to the dive site.
- All Enriched Air Nitrox fills and certification costs covered by us — no hidden extras!!!
- Personal instruction in small groups.
- All transport to and from the shop and dive sites provided.
Prerequisites:-
- Be 15 years of age.
- Be a certified Open Water Diver or higher (Advanced Open Water recommended).
- Have at least 20 dives logged.
- Pass A Medical Questionairre (contact the store)
- Be ready to go down for longer!!!!
Learn to Dive with us here at Exmouth Dive Centre with our 3 day PADI Open Water Course and obtain a qualification that allows you to dive anywhere in the world!
During this 3 day course students participate in theory sessions, pool dives and four open water ocean dives — all of the ocean dives will be from one of our dive vessels. This means that not only will you gain the skills that you need to dive safely and enjoyably, but you will get to visit some spectacular dive sites and see amazing sea creatures from your very first ocean training dive! We provide lots of individual attention so that by the time you are ready for the ocean dives you will be able to concentrate on enjoying yourself while you revise the skills you learned in the classroom and in the pool…our instructors are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and fun!!!
Before booking, read through the Medical Questionnairre via this Link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire
A PADI Link will be sent to you for all of your online homework Theory.
Inclusions;
- High quality SCUBA equipment
- PADI learning materials including manual, log book and a PADI Recreational Dive Planner
- Four boat dives
- Fun and interesting Dive Instructors
Referrals are only available to those who have completed all theory & all pool sessions & need just ocean dives. ( You must also bring your PIC)
Please note that there is about 5 – 8 hours of study including knowledge reviews to complete and a DVD to watch prior to starting your course.There are two options: first option is to receive an online version of the open water course manual via email and a link to watch the required videos online. You will do your knowledge reviews online and required to present these on the morning of your course, the Final exam can be done on-line too, or later in the classroom. This option is at no extra charge.
Second option, If you arrive in Exmouth a few days prior to your start date you will have time to collect a real book, watch the DVD and do your homework. If not we can post the book to your home address in Australia. This usually costs about $12 — $18 and we can just add this to your outstanding balance if you need your book before you arrive in Exmouth.
The alternative to doing your homework with the PADI Open water manual real book or on-line book is to complete via e‑learning which you can sign up through PADI and costs an additional amount on top of the course cost, but if you register our store number 8165 as the store where you will be completing the course with you will receive a partial credit towards your e‑learning course. You do all the theory,
knowledge reviews and final exam online, it is more interactive & streamlined, so you don’t need to spend as much time in the classroom and you save you valuable holiday time for more exciting adventures.
We need a minimum of two people to run our Open Water Courses (some extra Fees may apply) so please contact us at the store on 9949 1201 if you are travelling by yourself. We may be able to line up another person to do the course with you or for an additional fee we can run a 1 to 1 course.
Before booking, read through the Medical Questionnairre via this Link https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/ Please contact us so we can discuss the PADI medical questions with you. If you answer yes to any of the questions you must see a Doctor for a diving medical certificate done to Australian Standard 4005.1 stating that you are fit to dive prior to starting your course for your own safety. There is a medical centre right in the heart of Perth city — across from the bus port. Traveler’s Medical Centre, 1 Mill St. Phone 08 9321 1977. Just ring and make an appointment. Medicals are not currently reliably available in Exmouth so you must get your medical completed to the correct standard before you arrive. Refunds are not available if you are unable to obtain a medical.
A referral is only available to those who have completed all theory & all pool sessions from a previous course, prior to coming to Exmouth & require just ocean dives( You must also bring your certifying PIC).
Please make sure you give yourself a bit of flexibility during your visit! While we love mother nature, sometimes the weather doesn’t go to plan and we need an extra day to finish off your course. :)
Our PADI Rescue Diver Course is a two day course and includes a day of theory and pool, and a day on the dive boat!
The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include:
- Self rescue
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
- Emergency management and equipment
- Rescuing panicked divers
- Rescuing unresponsive divers
You must have the Advanced Open Water Diver certification and a current Emergency First Responder or equivalent rating including CPR training before you can start this course. If you wish to do them with us, we can work out a package price. If you do Rescue and EFR together, the EFR course is reduced slightly in price too..
We need a minimum of two students to conduct the courses. Please contact us to see if we have any courses organised for the dates you are interested.
We include the use of all of the equipment you will need, the PADI Rescue Diving Manual, all of your tank
fills, complimentary pick up and drop off to your in-town Exmouth accommodation and your certification fees. Each student for our Rescue Course must have the following: Advanced Open Water or equivalent certification card, a log
book, a timing device and a logged dive from within the past 12 months.
You must have a dive from within the past 12 months to begin your PADI Rescue Course with us. If you do not have a recent dive, you will need to complete a refresher with us before commencing the course. Refresher sessions are a simple review of basic dive planning, equipment, theory and dive skills. These sessions usually take 1.5−3 hours and include time in the pool, so you will need to wear your bathers and bring a towel. We schedule our refreshers daily and
advanced bookings are required.
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We recommend that all divers must have a logged dive
within the past 12 months to participate on our diving tours. If you do not
have a recent dive, it’s a good idea to complete a refresher with us
before heading out on the ocean dives.
Refresher sessions are a simple review
of basic dive planning, equipment, theory and dive skills. These sessions
usually take 1.5−2 hours and include time in the pool, so you will need to wear
your bathers and bring a towel. We schedule our refreshers on demand.
Refreshers are held in the pool.
If it has been more that 5 years or you are very unsure of you ability, you can take an Extended Pool refresher Session of up to 4hours.
If you are short on time you can do a 2 dive Refresher on the boat, either at Muiron Islands, or Ningaloo Reef with your own private guide. The cost of this is the boat tour plus an extra for your guide. Note Totals will be for Muiron Islands or for Ningaloo Reef. To book this go to Padi Scuba Boat Refresher & also add the Ningaloo Reef or Muiron Islands Double Dive Tour to your Cart..
Please check out our medical questionnaire. https://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/medical-questionnaire/
Private Whaleshark Swim Tour
With Our Whaleshark Season running from March until August, why not Splash out & book the whole boat to yourselves. Bring your family & friends, with a maximum of 20 swim seats & 3 observers, there is space for everyone.
Obviously we will need to check availability at short notice, but imagine joining us on a private adventure of a lifetime snorkelling with these gentle WhaleShark giants in the nutrient rich waters of the Ningaloo Reef.
Between March and early August our highly experienced, professional and fun crew will ensure your interactions with the biggest fish in the sea are relaxed, safe, and most importantly, unforgettable!!
This price includes:
- An unforgettable day on board our well-equipped vessels, with the World’s Leading WhaleShark Swim Team
- Quality service and handy tips to maximise your time spent with the Ningaloo Whale Sharks
- Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments throughout the day
- Celebratory glass of sparkling wine or light beer to end your adventure
- For all of our WhaleShark Swim Adventures, we employ a light aircraft to fly overhead throughout the day to spot each shark and guide the boat to it. Our plane time is NOT limited to two hours.
- Fully qualified and experienced Crew who will answer your questions, help with your gear and brief you on how to get the most from your day!
- A Pre-Whaleshark Snorkel lesson for everyone
- All DPaW fees included, a proportion of your ticket price goes towards Whaleshark Research
- No Gimmicks, Just great Whaleshark swims & Great Service, with boats designed for Whalesharking & Crew who Love it.
A Video & Picture package of your whaleshark swim tour by our Profesional Videographer is included.
With Mutual Respect
The WhaleSharks we visit are exceptionally consistent in their habits and successful encounters are extremely reliable. But please remember we are visiting wild animals in their own environment. We ask you to approach each encounter with caution and respect, and never to presume we have any control over their appearance or actions whatsoever. These whale sharks favour our encounters with curiosity and much tolerance.
Your Crew will brief and assist you throughout the day with information about the Whale Sharks: sex, behaviour, feeding patterns, how to take photos and more. They will also instruct you on how to best approach and swim with the Whale Sharks so that your encounter with the world’s largest fish is a truly memorable one.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs.
Surrounded by an abundance of coral gardens, rocky ledges and intriguing dive sites, the Muiron Islands are located about 10nm north east of Exmouth. Keep your eyes open during the 45 minute trip across to the Islands for ospreys, shearwaters, turtles, manta rays, dolphins, dugongs, and during their migration, humpback whales.
We have a wide range of dive sites with a maximum depth of 20m and usually only gentle currents, the dive sites around the Muiron Islands are suitable for all levels of snorkelers and divers. Swim-throughs and ledges provide plenty of places to search for shrimps, nudibranchs, eels, juvenile angelfish and other timid creatures. In mid-water and against the reefs look for friendly potato cod, large rankin cod, turtles, nurse sharks, soft coral gardens, anemones, clams and 1000’s of darting, colourful reef fish. Late in the year, manta rays grace several of our dive sites, too.
Included;
- A fresh buffet lunch, drinks and snacks
- High quality snorkel equipment
- Experienced crew to guide you on your adventure!
- Complementary transfers from accommodation in Exmouth.
Booking with us
A $100 deposit per person holds your booking with full payment due a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour.
We offer a complete snorkel and diving service, with professional and helpful staff. Talk to us about our other snorkel and diving charters, courses and services — we are only too willing to assist.
* Confirmation of this tour is based on safe weather conditions and minimum numbers.
Relax and enjoy the ride on one of our big stable boats as we travel from Exmouth Marina to cruise the Gulf waters. With the chance to Witness the whales in their natural habitat looking for Dolphins & Turtles too. Watch from our walk-around deck, with the back drop of the magnificent Cape Range at Sunset, whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of WA Bubbles! Often Whales and their calves will delight us with a visit and if you’re lucky you will see more than one breach from August to late October.
Please note that these tours begin when the Humpback whales make their way into the Exmouth Gulf area. This is generally in late July or Early August, until November.
We reserve the right to alter or cancel specific dives/tours/courses without notice due to weather, sea conditions, minimum numbers or other factors. We always recommend that you travel with flexibility in your itinerary and with travel insurance – please contact your local travel agent for details on the best travel insurance for your travel needs. There are no Guarantee’s of the Whales behaviour on this tour.
Proof of Age required for Seniors and Family/Child Rates. An Infant must be declared due, limited seats available.
All cancellations made 4 days prior incur a 20% cancellation fee.
No refunds for cancellations with less than 48 hours notice. Date changes are subject to availability and must be made 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability on the newly desired date.
Tours cancelled by Exmouth Diving & Whaleshark Centre due to weather or other unforseable conditions will result in re-booking.
All divers must meet the following criteria before scuba diving:
1) be certified as Open Water or higher (you will need to show your card!)
2) have a dive within the past 12 months OR have completed a refresher within the past 30 days OR complete a refresher session with us before heading out on the ocean dives.
Swimmers on our whaleshark tour must have a basic level of swimming ability and be able climb a ladder.
Refreshers ($90) are available every day with 24 hrs notice.