Scuba World
Scuba World
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Our mission at Scuba World is simple; Create safe, enthusiastic divers who always have an enjoyable experience at Scuba World. We offer the highest quality learn to dive courses in Australia. We dive one of Australia's top ten dive sites the ex-HMAS Brisbane wreck. Escape everyday land and come scuba diving with us today!
Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
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2023
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Ben C
1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Solo
A breeze to book a trip online, friendly and helpful staff to make my trip happen within a short notice. Our guide Tim was what you would call the best in the biz. Meandered through the ex-HMAS wreck while hanging out with a variety of sea life. Chris our skipper was right there to assist pre/post dive and handed out surface interval sausages like no other. Would highly recommend. Thanks Scuba World for an amazing day.
Ben from Colorado, USA
Ben from Colorado, USA
Written 4 December 2023
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David H
3 contributions
Nov. 2023
Very professional scuba diving centre.
Will definitely continue to dive with this organisation.
They provide very personalised service.
Will definitely continue to dive with this organisation.
They provide very personalised service.
Written 3 December 2023
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Michael C
3 contributions
Jun. 2023
Following a personal recommendation from a friend who had undertaken his SSI OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION with Scuba World , I decided to do the same ( as I have always loved snorkelling). I am very glad I did.
My instructor, Cameron, was very supportive and his calm manner made the students feel the same. Since being certified, I have dived the HMAS BRISBANE, on separate occasions with Tim and Chris as Dive Guides and I found them to be highly competent and professional. I felt very safe with them. Have more dives and courses booked between now and the end of this year.,…. if you are thinking about diving, but lack confidence, as I did, don’t let that stop you,
My instructor, Cameron, was very supportive and his calm manner made the students feel the same. Since being certified, I have dived the HMAS BRISBANE, on separate occasions with Tim and Chris as Dive Guides and I found them to be highly competent and professional. I felt very safe with them. Have more dives and courses booked between now and the end of this year.,…. if you are thinking about diving, but lack confidence, as I did, don’t let that stop you,
Written 12 November 2023
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Hey Michael, thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased you decided to take the plunge into the underwater world and we have helped to build your confidence down there. It really does bring us so much happiness seeing our Open Water Divers gradually advancing their skills and falling madly in love with diving, just like we are. We are stoked we could be apart of that journey for you. We look forward to diving with you again very soon, Bella
Written 24 November 2023
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Mrs J
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Couples
The most thorough, professional and fun Scuba course I have done (Open Water). Equipment is top quality and safety standards are above many other scuba courses. The Scuba World community are a great bunch of supportive and welcoming people and the ocean dives were spectacular.
Written 15 October 2023
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are very pleased to hear you have enjoyed learning to dive with us. It truly makes us so happy to hear our divers feedback, and know we have created another happy and comfortable Open Water diver and shared an incredible experience under the water with you. The Scuba World team works extremely hard to create a safe, comfortable and fun environment for our divers both above and below land, and it is very nice to hear that it is seen and appreciated. We look forward to seeing you in the water again very soon. Happy diving, Bella
Written 1 November 2023
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apfreighters
3 contributions
Sep. 2023
Fantastic dive sites and fantastic dive guides! Have dived a number of times with these guys and done a couple of courses, found them very professional, friendly and extremely helpful. They create a very enjoyable and memorable experience, great team!
Written 2 October 2023
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Thank you for your review. We are stoked to hear you have enjoyed your dives with us and we have been able to advance your underwater skills. Here at Scuba World, we work extremely hard to create a fun, memorable and exceptional experience both above and below land, so it is very nice to hear it is seen and appreciated. We cannot wait to explore more of our local sites with you. Happy diving, Bella
Written 12 October 2023
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itello6
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Sep. 2023
The team at scuba world make you feel safe and comfortable in and out of the water. Such a in depth and diverse style of training that just within 4 days you have gained all the skills you need and the confidence. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Written 22 September 2023
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Hi Isabel, thank you so much for your kind review. We love hearing our Open Water divers feedback and seeing that the extra effort we put in is noticed and appreciated. We are very grateful to have been able to mould such incredible divers and spark a lifelong passion for you and the rest of our little dive family here at Scuba World. We look forward to seeing you in the water again very soon. Happy diving, Savanah
Written 26 September 2023
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Alienor
Mende, France2 contributions
Aug. 2023
My friend Morgane and I went for 3 dives at Flinders Reef with Chris and team and it was excellent. Having done my Open water cert 6 months ago, this was my first "real" dive and Chris was very good. I had lots of fun, we saw lots of cool things, all done with lots of profesionnalism. Highly recommend!
Written 4 September 2023
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Hi Ali, thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so pleased to hear you both enjoyed your day on the water at Flinders Reefs with us. We are very lucky to have such knowledgeable and passionate workers like Chris, and the rest of the team that go the extra mile. It brings us joy hearing you are enjoying diving following your Open Water Course, and we cannot wait to continue showing you the coasts hidden gems. We hope to see you in the water again very soon, Bella
Written 6 September 2023
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LTP-BCC
Brisbane, Australia196 contributions
Jul. 2023
From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel relaxed and attended to.
From Bella in reception to Chris, the dive master and Chris the boat Captain.
We had a perfect morning, preparing from 0800 and then proceeding to the boat for the transfer to ex HMAS Brisbane. À perfectly positioned ex Australian Navy destroyer that was sunk off the Mooloolaba coast.
Two dives, great instructions and friendly atmosphere.
During our surface time between dives, plenty to consume, soups, biscuits, lollies, water, coffee, tea all provided.
Second dive was just as fascinating with an abundance of sea-life.
Great dive shop, good facilities, plenty of merchandise and courses to attend and advance to. I would totally recommend this company and I wouldn’t bother exploring others in the event they don’t stack up.
Thanks team for a great day and memories. Brad.
From Bella in reception to Chris, the dive master and Chris the boat Captain.
We had a perfect morning, preparing from 0800 and then proceeding to the boat for the transfer to ex HMAS Brisbane. À perfectly positioned ex Australian Navy destroyer that was sunk off the Mooloolaba coast.
Two dives, great instructions and friendly atmosphere.
During our surface time between dives, plenty to consume, soups, biscuits, lollies, water, coffee, tea all provided.
Second dive was just as fascinating with an abundance of sea-life.
Great dive shop, good facilities, plenty of merchandise and courses to attend and advance to. I would totally recommend this company and I wouldn’t bother exploring others in the event they don’t stack up.
Thanks team for a great day and memories. Brad.
Written 30 July 2023
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Hi Brad, thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day on the water with us on Saturday. Here at Scuba World, we work extremely hard to create a fun, enjoyable and memorable diving experience and it is very nice to hear it is recognised and appreciated. We are very lucky to have such knowledgeable and passionate workers like Chris, and the rest of the team that go the extra mile. We hope to see you in the water again very soon, Bella
Written 31 July 2023
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Philip E
Peregian Beach, Australia149 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Learnt to SCUBA dive her and did all my training and qualified as a Master Diver with nearly 400 dives in 9 countries. Excellent traing a great social club and chances to do EPIC bucket list dives.
If you think you would like to try SCUBA diving this is the place to start as there are great opportunities if you want to get serious.
If you think you would like to try SCUBA diving this is the place to start as there are great opportunities if you want to get serious.
Written 18 July 2023
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Hi Philip, thank you so much for your kind review. We love hearing our divers feedback and seeing that the extra effort we put in is noticed and appreciated. We are very grateful to have been able to mould such incredible divers and spark a lifelong passion for you and the rest of our little dive family here at Scuba World. We hope you enjoy your upcoming Hervey Bay trip, and look forward to seeing you in the water very soon! Happy diving, Bella
Written 23 July 2023
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sherrimac2018
Brisbane, Australia7 contributions
Jun. 2023
Best dive trip in Moreton Bay, always entertaining to go out with Scubaworld, and always feel safe and well looked after.....
Written 3 July 2023
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Hi Sherri, thank you so much for your kind review! The Scuba World team works extremely hard to create a safe, comfortable and fun environment for our divers both above and below land. We are so stoked you enjoyed your experience with us at Moreton Bay, we look forward to seeing you again in the water to show you some local spots very soon. Happy diving, Bella
Written 9 July 2023
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Hi, Dennis I would like to know the minimum age for scuba diving as I have 4 kids (8 to 15). And do you have a budget or family package price?
Thanks
Simi N
Brisbane, Australia112 contributions
As far as I know it is 12 years all over the world and I would not challenge it as this is a hobby that requires skill and discipline
Tony Isaacson
Parrearra, Australia
Hey there Stuart Cove,
I took a group of divers to South Africa for the Sardine Run last year and all have Tiger Beach on their 'Bucket List". As an individual diver/videographer, I have a window of 8 full days, Monday 27th April to Monday 4th May 2015 to get the best film that I can of Tiger Beach for posting on YouTube, TRAVELTHERENEXT, DiveCareDare websites, FB Page and associated social media platforms.
I have my own dive gear except weights and tanks. I've not dived in the Atlantic Ocean since an undergraduate course of marine sciences on Carriacou/Tobago in 1972. I am a PADI Instructor with shark conservation specialty and over 3000 dives. I arrive at Palm Beach International Airport on Delta Airlines flight 1081, 10:37 pm Sunday 26th April. Depart Delta Fight 768 4:30 pm Tuesday 5th May.
Please watch some examples posted to YouTube Channel: DiveCareDare. Think out of the box in recommending what I could or should do with 8 opportunistic days that are tagged to the end of a conference that brought my wife and I from Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia to New Orleans. My wife returns to Australia after her conference leaving me to put together material suitable for DiveCareDare.
I look forward to your suggestions.
Tony Isaacson
DiveCareDare
ABN: 55 751 989 017
PADI Instructor AWARE Shark Conservation Diver
Dive Naturalist - Adventurer - Teacher - Consultant - Speaker
PADI Dive Instructor #307743 AWARE Shark Conservation specialty.
Scuba Diving since 1970. Cert IV in Training & Assessment. Registered teacher of marine studies since 1977. Inaugural president and founding member of the Marine Life Society of South Australia, 1976. Established marine studies at Sunshine Coast Grammar School and trialled University of Queensland CoralWatch. BHP Science Prize for Marine Science Teaching. "Best School in Australia" for Marine Education (2002). Advocate for sharks, sustainability and ecotourism. Volunteer for Reef Check Australia and Grey Nurse Shark Watch. Initiated/assisted/facilitated documentaries on Leafy Seadragons, Great Barrier Reef and 60 Minutes: Settling Scores. Launched DiveCareDare, July, 2014.