Scuba IQ

Scuba IQ

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About
Scuba IQ Port Douglas is a PADI and TDI/SDI Dive Resort and Training Facility, offering high-quality scuba diving courses; introductory diving; guided dive trips, and dive expeditions on the Great Barrier Reef and The Coral Sea. Our operation is built on a foundation of highly experienced scuba diving professionals with vast knowledge not only of diving but also of the reef and the creatures that inhabit it. This has all been gained from over 80 years of cumulative experience between our team, giving us an unrivaled level of expertise in the Port Douglas region.
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
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Heather O
Somerville, MA19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Martin was an amazing ambassador for the reef and spirit guide for the dive. I hadn’t been diving for a long time, and Martin made me feel completely safe and confident and made sure my more experienced diver husband had a great time too. He is very enthusiastic and friendly, and he clearly loves what he does. He was always looking to improve our experience. He could not have been better.
Written 5 February 2024
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Hi Heather! Thanks for the review, and it was great to have you back in the water after a break from diving. Best regards Martin
Written 29 February 2024
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Klara F
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
My husband is a dive instructor, so for him to recommend someone else to look after me (nervous first timer) is a big deal!

He recommended Martin at ScubaIQ and I felt like I was in the safest hands on the reef.

His pre-trip communication was excellent including a short elearning package and then a personal experience on the boat.

He was patient, thorough and did wonders to set my nerves at ease. Especially when nerves got into me and I started to wonder 'is this really for me', Martin took the time to slow me down, explain things and fill me with confidence.

I did 3 Intro dives and had an absolute ball. My husband dived alongside us and I couldn't have been in better hands. The diving was amazing, lots to see including a White Tip Reef Shark, flowery Cod and ghost shrimp. Martin also took the time to point out things of interest and debrief each dive.

By the end, I was confident enough to explore more and have a bit more space, but never left too far from Martin's watchful haze.

I'll admit, I wasn't sure this was for me, but I had an absolute ball thanks to Martin's patience and expert guidance.

Thanks so much for such a memorable day out and would highly recommend Martin to anyone heading to Port Douglas (or an easy drive up from Cairns)
Written 2 November 2022
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Bradley M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
My partner and I did our PADI open water certification with Martin over 3 days and would absolutely recommend him to anyone thinking of doing any scuba diving. This was our first real time diving (after doing an introduction several years ago) and for the training Martin was very patient, highly valued safe, conservative diving and we felt totally comfortable the entire time. I had issues equalizing to the point that I thought diving was not for me, but Martin just patiently encouraged me to continue in the descents and eventually we were off. He did a great job teaching the course at our pace (slower in sections we struggled and quicker where we were comfortable). He's a really great guy and we had a really enjoyable couple of days diving with him - his small group trainings are amazing value.

Martin thanks so much and I hope we see you diving again soon!
Written 1 February 2022
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Dylan P
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Booked in with Martin to do the Open Water Certificate with a mate. Can't recommend Martin and Scuba IQ any higher, from setting things up and getting details sorted beforehand, to doing the coursework and getting on the reef, the whole things was stress free and really enjoyable. Martin knows his stuff inside and out and really cares about making the learning experience a safe, positive experience while tapping into the excitement and magic of people getting under the water for the first time. Great guy, great company, great experience!
Written 1 September 2023
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G'day Dylan, Thanks for the awesome review of your open water course with us. Superb 3 days of diving, with some epic moments on the Outer Reef with you and Nathan. Cheers! Martin
Written 29 February 2024
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Kow
San Mateo, CA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
After a few years out of the water, I decided to do the AOW course with Scuba IQ while I was holidaying in QLD. It was the perfect Port Douglas GBR experience for me. Martin's instruction was outstanding and thoroughly enjoyable, I'm motivated to dive more frequently now that he has made me a far better and more confident diver. Take the advice and include the peak performance boyancy module if you do AOW. The whole operation is very smooth and convenient. Martin is also just an all round fun guy to dive with, showed me some really cool stuff and has a great rapport with the crew and other instructors on Calypso. Highly reccomended!
Written 8 June 2023
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Hi Kyle, Congratulations on the awesome effort during your Advanced open water course in Port Douglas, and it's great to hear that you were straight back out there diving again! Cheers Martin
Written 17 June 2023
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Joanne N
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Scuba IQ was fantastic as a solo traveler. I loved the small group environment which allowed us to see more of the reef and learn more about the animals we encountered. My one day dive was perfect for the taste of reef I was looking for on my holiday!

Martin was great from start to finish and made me want to use this company for future longer adventures.
Written 17 November 2023
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Hey Joanne, Thanks for the great review, and we loved having you dive with us! Regards Martin
Written 29 February 2024
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Karen O
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
We were so glad that we chose Scuba IQ to do our PADI Advanced Divers course. The service and support that we got from Martin was second to none, he made the whole experience effortless. If you're going up to the reef to do any diving courses, I'd highly recommend our instructor, Michael Sausman. He has a wealth of experience and qualifications, and his calm personality reassured my very nervous children so they could relax and just enjoy the diving.
Thanks for a fabulous few days diving, guys!
Written 17 April 2021
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Caroline D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Family
Today we had the introduction to scuba-diving experience with scuba IQ. My three teenage daughters, my husband and I had the best day and thus a great first experience scuba-diving. Martin, Kyte and Chad were highly experienced, very professional, fun and engaging individuals. I highly recommend Scuba IQ
Written 15 April 2021
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Mark O
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
We wanted our three children (12, 14 and 17 year olds) to learn how to dive in a fantastic location with a great instructor. After researching we chose Scuba IQ and we are very happy we did. Martin was fantastic, with his vast expertise, professionalism and wealth of knowledge. He communicated and connected well with the children and his friendly approach made the whole experience a thoroughly enjoyable one for them. I would happily recommend Scuba IQ to anyone wanting a personalised certification experience from the best. Thanks Martin.
Written 17 January 2022
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Cassandra P
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021 • Solo
Such a brilliantly run experience! Learnt to dive in the open water PADI course with Martin (and a little bit with Michael), and had a blast. Martin was so patient and encouraging, and such a wonderful teacher. Felt safe and supported throughout all three diving days, and came out of the course feeling comfortable with my basic dive skills. Additionally, with such small groups, the learning was completely individualized - no cookie cutter learning regimes.

The trips out to Agincourt on days 2 and 3 were wonderful. We saw so much, and Martin was so wonderful at pointing out interesting things, as he was so familiar with the dive sites. The extra two dives on day three were just the cherry on the top.

Highly recommended to anyone looking to get their basic certification.
Written 2 July 2021
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