Your Diving Adventure

To ensure everyone gets to experience diving in the Great Barrier Reef, Ocean Dynamics offers tour options to all levels of diving and snorkelling – whether you are a skilled certified diver or a first-timer snorkeler – our experienced instructors have designed experiences appropriate for a variety of skill levels.

During your tour you will have the opportunity to dive or snorkel in breathtaking locations along the reef, both hand-picked to showcase the most stunning underwater scenes the Whitsunday Islands’ has to offer.

Guided Dive and Snorkel Tour*

Hayman Island is ideally situated moments from some of the region’s most captivating fringing reefs. On this bespoke inner reef guided dive and snorkel tour, explore coral systems rich with tropical fish species, turtles, clams and other marine life. This tour is suited for all levels of diving or snorkelling experience.

Introductory dives include one of Ocean Dynamics’ experienced instructors taking you through a full safety briefing to ensure you are safe and comfortable prior to entering the water.  Meanwhile, certified divers will have the opportunity to dive with other experienced divers and are generally separate to the introductory dive group to enable a more advanced, longer dive opportunity. For snorkellers, this tour is an informative and educational tour offering introduction to the marine environment. Your experienced guide will ensure your snorkel experience is one to remember.

Optional: private dive or snorkel guides can be added to your tour (additional charges apply)

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Advanced Guided Dive and Snorkel Tour*

Travel further afield aboard one of Ocean Dynamics’ high speed sports vessels for an advanced dive and snorkel experience ideal for experienced divers. Explore inner and outer reef locations chosen on prevailing weather and tide conditions, these tours will be with a small group of experienced snorkellers and certified divers.

This advanced guided dive and snorkel tour is recommended for guests who have obtained an open water dive certification and is only suitable to snorkellers who are experienced and confident in the water. Certified divers will be escorted by a guide in a small group – usually no more than 4-6 people – to ensure that you get the most out of your dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Please keep this in mind when selecting this tour.

Optional: private snorkel guides can be added to your tour (additional charges apply)

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Tour Inclusions

Each adventure includes:

  • A return boat* trip from Hayman Island to two reef locations
  • Refreshments provided throughout the day including non-alcoholic beverages
  • Snorkelling and dive equipment provided
  • Lycra wet suits for protection from the sun and marine environment

Make your experience extra special by upgrading your experience to include the following:

  • Your own private snorkel guide from $1000 per day
  • Your own private dive guide from $1000 per day
  • Go-Pro hire from $150 per day

*Vessel type varies based on bookings and prevailing weather conditions.

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SSI OPEN WATER DIVE COURSE

Dive into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure during your time on Hayman Island by earning your scuba diving certification – the globally-recognised SSI Open Water Diver course. Enroll in the SSI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course) through the resort’s Marine Centre.

Your SSI Open Water Diver course includes:

  • Online Learning (must be completed prior to arrival – 16-20 hours)
  • One pool session at the resort’s Marine Centre
  • Two full days including three open water dives
  • Refreshments, non-alcoholic beverages and lunch provided on dive outings
  • Professional dive equipment

Dive courses need to be booked in advance, please reach out as soon as possible to secure your place.

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DIVE REFRESHER POOL SESSION

Join a pool session with SSI professional prior to heading out on the boat to regain your confidence and renew your diving skills. Sessions run for approximately 1.5-2hrs depending on number of people in the session and ease in water. During the course dive certification must be checked and follow dive standards.

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Pool Snorkelling Lessons

Snorkelling lessons are available in the Hayman Pool and are designed so you can build up your skills before venturing out near the reed on your off island adventure. The lesson last approximately 60 minutes. We recommend to undertake a lesson on a different day to your snorkelling tours.

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Medical Disclaimer: All guests diving and snorkelling will be required to fill out a medical questionnaire to ensure that you have no medical problems (past or present) and/ or are taking any medication that may be contradictory to diving or snorkelling. Please note that some medical conditions and/or medication may prevent you from diving or snorkelling. If you are unsure about this, please discuss this with our team at the time of booking. This tour is operated and managed by Ocean Dynamics, a third party operator to InterContinental Hayman Island Resort supplying snorkel, dive, boat charter and motorised water sports tours and services. As a consequence, InterContinental Hayman Island Resort is not responsible for the services supplied and cannot be held liable for any damages, losses, personal injury, costs and any other liability in relation to the operation of these services.