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Discover Scuba at Shelly Beach, Manly
Underwater footage is illustrative. Marine life varies by site, season and conditions.
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Your first breaths underwater, with an instructor beside you.-
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Discover Scuba at Shelly Beach
10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Shelly Beach, Manly
$249*
- No certification or experience needed
- Learn the safety basics and practise skills in the shallows first
- Then explore Cabbage Tree Bay with your instructor
- Minimum age 12
* Prices are per person in Australian dollars (AUD) and can change by date. Your booking shows the price for the date you choose.
Dates
Choose a date to see prices and spots left, then book.- Fri, 9 OctFrom $249Check availability
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Prices are per person and can vary by date and option.
What’s included
- Short online theorySome online theory to finish before you arrive: it takes 1 to 2 hours.
- Your instructorA Pro Dive instructor teaches the safety guidelines and skills, and guides you the whole time
- Skills in the shallowsGet used to the gear and breathing underwater in shallow water before you explore
- A guided diveSwim and explore the reserve with your instructor
- Full gear hireAll the scuba gear you need, including a wetsuit.
Not included
- Dive medicalIf you need one.
On the day
- 9:50 amArrive at Shelly Beach
Find your instructor at the Diver Table, 10 minutes before the start.
- 10:00 amBriefing and gear
Get to know the scuba gear and learn the key safety rules and skills.
- ThenIn the water
Practise the skills in the shallows, then head out and explore with your instructor.
- 12:00 pmFinish
Back on the beach. Ask your instructor about becoming a certified diver.
Times are a guide and can shift with ocean conditions. You’re underwater for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how quickly you use your air.
What you’ll see
Iconic NSW species live here year-round. The blue-ringed octopus is a rare but thrilling sight — keep your distance!
Requirements
Experience
- None. This is for people who aren't certified divers.
Age
- Minimum age 12. Under-18s need a parent or guardian consent form.
Medical
- Complete the dive medical questionnaire.
- A "yes" to any question, or being 60 or over, means you need a doctor to confirm you're fit to dive, at least 7 days before your session.
English
- All instruction is in English, so you need to be comfortable in it. Other participants can't translate for you.
Dive training starts with the standard recreational diver medical questionnaire, the same wherever you train. What it involves, and when you need a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience?
No. Discover Scuba is for people who have never dived or aren't certified. Your instructor teaches you everything you need on the day.
How old do I need to be?
12 or older. Anyone 60 or over needs a doctor to confirm they're fit to dive.
Where do I meet the instructor?
At Shelly Beach, Manly, at the Diver Table. Arrive 10 minutes before the start.
What comes after Discover Scuba?
If you enjoy it, the next step is the Open Water course, which certifies you to dive anywhere in the world.
What happens if the ocean is too rough?
If we cancel for unsafe conditions, you can move to another date within 12 months. If the new session costs more, you pay the difference.
Terms and conditions
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