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  • sgambacurta
    1 contribution
    SSI certification program
    I did some of the SSI specialty course ( Nitrox, Deep , Navigation and Night) provided by Sydney Dive Safari. Excellent support and professionalism provided by Miguel and the instructors ( Graham and Dillan) whom were following me during the training and mostly during the practical exercises. I did improve a lot thanks to them. Highly recommended
    Review of: Sydney Dive Safari
    Written 29 September 2020
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  • Jock S
    2 contributions
    Great Diving Experience
    went down on a friday morning, the weather was average but the water was beautiful. instructor chris was very kind and so knowledgeable - would highly recommend to friends and family.
    Review of: Sydney Underwater Scooter Tours
    Written 10 January 2019
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  • Celina S
    1 contribution
    Aussie Road Trip
    Really well planned! Had a great time and got to experience many beautiful known places, as well as local spots, down the East coast of Australia. Great accommodation, food, and fun activities.
    Would definitely recommend
    Review of: Salty Safaris
    Written 22 November 2023
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  • Jen
    Worthing, UK3 contributions
    Super, friendly and unique. Lovely dive co.
    Super dive co.
    Came as a solo diver. Met Jason and other divers (there were only 3 of us).
    Had a great refresher course in the dive, Jason really responsive to who we were and our skill and experience level. Tailored very much to us.
    2nd dive was an ADVENTURE! It was a great adrenaline rush heading to the outside of the island. Completely different dive. Lots of life — we saw a couple octopus, blue groupers, NUDIBRANCHS!! It was great. Really friendly, small dive outfit. Much more personable and enjoyable to feel really looked after and that we had our own unique and special experience. Big recommend for Sydney.
    Review of: Expedition Dive
    Written 14 March 2023
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  • Willis R
    1 contribution
    Pro Dive Alexandria
    I challenge anybody to find a better value experience than this. Really impressed with the teaching, the focus on safety. Haven't learnt so much in 3 days in years. If you want an introduction to scuba diving this is the place to go.
    Review of: Pro Dive
    Written 10 November 2023
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  • James W
    3 contributions
    Reliable scuba diving gears
    I recently purchased scuba diving gear from Frog Dive in Sydney, They provided a seamless shopping experience, the equipment itself is of top-notch quality and performed exceptionally well during my dives. I highly recommend Frog Dive to fellow divers for their excellent service and high-quality products.
    Review of: Frog Dive Scuba Centre
    Written 21 August 2023
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  • Lorraine Smith
    1 contribution
    Excellent value, fun day with friends & family
    What a great way to spend a day in Sydney - private trip just for our family and friends at an affordable price. Much better value than other harbour cruises offered, and BBQ lunch is included. We could swim if we wanted to, and there was a standup paddleboard we could 'attempt' too. Would totally go again, and maybe try the scuba diving optional add on next time. Thank you Martin for an awesome day out and great memories.
    Review of: Banana Sail Sydney
    Written 12 April 2021
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  • bigtones25
    Sydney, Australia199 contributions
    Nice Club
    Food was reasonable, the club looks new inside, staff friendly.
    It has a nice outdoor area over looking the water.
    Review of: St George Scuba Club
    Written 29 January 2016
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  • Yoan B
    Sydney, Australia11 contributions
    Wonderful diving experience around Sydney
    Jason and Aisha were amazing. We had a wonderful day. The dives were absolutely memorable, with grey Nurse sharks, a cute cuttlefish, banded shrimps, a sponge gardens & many giant schools of fish. Everything was well organised. The diving equipment was top-level.
    We would go back with him for other dives around Sydney for sure.
    Review of: Sydney Dive Charters
    Written 26 March 2023
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  • Arthur M
    1 contribution
    Scammers
    They are scammers: Dan Parsons (the owner) charged me 2x for the same course due to a mistake from their side. In person, he promised to give me a refund, but when I left Australia, he "changed his mind".
    They never sent me any of the course materials, nor the certification, but still took my money 2x (and scamming another instructor in the process).
    After I put a negative review on Google, he responded by making up a whole story to gaslight me!
    Don't book with them, it was a nightmare!
    Review of: Freediving Central
    Written 26 November 2023
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  • Paul B
    1 contribution
    I recommend SCD
    I found Barry very helpful, he took his time to explain things I didn't fully have the knowledge about. He is a very experienced diver that seems very laid back but takes diving very seriously. He sells good quality gear and most likely has used what he sells.
    The dive boat is run very professionally, and he has been running the north shore deep dives for many, many years as well as discovering many new wrecks.
    I have no hesitation in recommending Southern Cross Divers for anyone is seriously interested in diving not BULLCHIT.
    Review of: Southern Cross Divers
    Written 26 January 2023
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