Guided Boat Dives to the Best of Sydney's Dive Sites
Boat Diving Sydney
Our dive boat has been designed for divers, having all the necessities that make a great boat diving. Entry and exit are easy with a big dive platform and a fin-friendly ladder. There is even a hot freshwater shower to rinse off. There are sun cream, wind jackets and even shampoo to wash your hair. The boat does have a toilet.
Our guided boat dives offer a range of Sydney dive destinations and plenty of sheltered boat dive sites to pull up for a light lunch between dives. Lunch consists of soup with a selection of spreads, as well as cheese and biscuits. After the double dive, there is some chocolate to the top of the great experience. As a rule, we always advise you to take seasickness tablets.
Dive Boat Pickup
Our dive boat pick-up for the majority of our dives is located only five minutes for the dive centre. Head south from the shop down Rocky Point Road to San Souci Park. The Pickup is from the fishermen's wharf at San Souci Park. Lots of car parking is available.
Note: Dive boat sites deeper than 18 metres - require Advanced certification. It is a requirement that all divers carry a signal tube (safety sausage). If you do not own one, you can purchase one at the time of booking or on the morning of the dive. The cost of the double boat dive is $120 including Divemaster services and snacks. The divemaster is there to help all divers but they are assisting up to 10 divers. If you feel you need your own private DM, then this service is available for an extra $149.
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Dive
Start Date
Price
By-Pass Reef - 30m Boat
Saturday 25 Jan 2025
AU$ 120.00
Start Date:
Sat 25 Jan 2025 at 08:00
Our Price:
AU$ 120.00
Join us for a morning of diving before going to work! Bypass Reef is a beautiful 20-30m dive with big boulders, swim throughs and small caves. You can see soft sponges and a large variety of fish species. The boat will Depart at the scheduled time from the San Souci Public Fishing Wharf off Riverside drive. This location is easy to get to by public transport or you can drive yourself.This will be a Double dive on the Bypass Reef system (or 2nd dive will be somehere similar close by). This dive is for Advanced level and above.
The Magic Point shark dive is a double boat dive. This site has a maximum depth of 24m but can easily be done at 15m. The site is renowned for its grey nurse sharks. Additionally, weedy sea dragons can be spotted at the sand line.
If the conditions are too rough for the site, we will relocate to another location.
The boat will depart at the scheduled time from the Sans Souci Public Fishing Wharf off Riverside Drive. This location is easily accessible by public transport or private vehicle. Please arrive at Abyss Scuba Diving one hour before departure to collect any rental dive gear.
This is one of those site for those of you that like to dive deep. A drop to 40m gives those deep divers a chance to utilise their skills.The boat will Depart at the scheduled time from the Sans Souci public Fishing wharf off Riverside drive. This location is easy to get to by public transport or drive yourself. Please be at Abyss Scuba Diving one hour before departure to collect any rental dive gear.
Dees Ditch & then the wreck of the Malabar, be at the shop at 11am to collect gear and meet your Dive Master. Explore the delights of Sydney's hidden wonder Dee's Ditch. Navigate gutters flush with sponge gardens and soft corals. Be dazzled by schools of yellow tailed scad, silver sweep and mado.
Then we will head to dive the wrek of the Malabar this wreck is in 10m with lots of marine life calling it home
Pokemon City- for this one you need to be advanced certified.
Situated on the northern side of Botany Bay this site is a nice easy dive with beautiful colourful sponge gardens on a wall from 17m to 24m. Expect to see loads and loads of colour on this dive with heaps of bright pokemon (sea tulips) with lots of ledges to look under and fish to greet you. From schooling old wives to port jackson sharks and of course some beautiful nudibranch this site is a must do. Remember your torch for this dive as it will bring the colours out at depth and
allow for you to check out all the over hangs.
If the conditions are too rough for the site, we will relocate to another location.
The boat will depart at the scheduled time from the Sans Souci Public Fishing Wharf off Riverside Drive. This location is easily accessible by public transport or private vehicle. Please arrive at Abyss Scuba Diving one hour before departure to collect any rental dive gear.
Must be advanced certified. Built in 1878-9 the SS Hilda was a collier that ran between the Newcastle and Illawarra coalfields. The ship went down in 1983 after running aground and stayed in relatively good condition until being blown up for its metal in 1958. Even though the wreck is well broken up, the remains of the Hilda still roughly lie in the shape of a ship, in two separate places. There is a large winch located about ten metres to the north of the engine with part of the hull under it. If conditions make the planned site unsuitable, then another site will be selected for the dive..Transport is not included for this dive, if you require a lift please early. If no lift can be provided the best option is an Uber to and from the site.
Located straight off Cronulla beach in south sydney. As you descend you can see the white sand on one side and the reef on the other, with a max depth of 18m
You can expect to see both macro and the usual cool Sydney marine life at this site. The friendly blue grouper, red morwong, cuttlefish, mado, stripey, common bullseye, crimson-banded wrasse, maori wrasse, silver sweep, sergeant baker and more. This site will leave you in a Marine wonderland. The boat will Depart at the scheduled time from Sans souci public Fishing wharf off River side drive. This location is easy to get to by public transport or you can drive yourself.
The Magic Point shark dive is a double boat dive. This site has a maximum depth of 24m but can easily be done at 15m. The site is renowned for its grey nurse sharks. Additionally, weedy sea dragons can be spotted at the sand line.
If the conditions are too rough for the site, we will relocate to another location.
The boat will depart at the scheduled time from the Sans Souci Public Fishing Wharf off Riverside Drive. This location is easily accessible by public transport or private vehicle. Please arrive at Abyss Scuba Diving one hour before departure to collect any rental dive gear.
Heneries head is a great dive with lots of colorful sponges. Keep an eye out for red Indian fish and weedy sea dragons as well. Max depth 22m although can be done at 12m.
The boat will depart at the scheduled time from Sans Souci Public Fishing Wharf off Riverside Drive. This location is easy to get to by public transport or you can drive yourself. Please be at Abyss Scuba Diving one hour prior to departure time to collect any gear you need.
Note that this is not the shore dive site that we often visit. It is in the same area but this site is accessible from a boat.
The reef that extends from the famous arch runs quite far South and is mainly flat with large boulders on the edge and the sand line. The site ranges from 20-35m and has lots of colourful sponges. Expect to see lots of fish life including Yellowtail, Silversweep, Blue Groupers, Leatherjackets and Port Jackson Sharks.
If conditions make the planned site unsuitable, then another site will be selected for the dive..
The boat will Depart at the scheduled time from Sans souci public Fishing wharf off River side drive. This location is easy to get to by public transport or you can drive yourself.
These dives are for Technically Qualified divers to go beyond 40 metres.[…]
Scuba diving enthusiasts need not look any further- The Abyss Boat is perfect for you!
The Abyss diving boat is unrivalled in comfort, speed, and convenience. With its ability to rapidly travel to a plethora of sites, divers can effortlessly get in a second dive and return home before lunchtime. Plus, the hot showers on the back deck are always refreshing for those who love luxury accommodations. The Abyss dive boat is a 12.5-meter-long ally collar RIB that was custom-made in 2020 and is like marine rescue boats. It has a 900-horsepower engine, making it able to move quickly while remaining stable -- perfect for diving experiences!
Ample space for both divers and gear
Onboard facilities include toilet and hot showers
Dual ladders for easy access
Comfortable undercover seating area
Our team is experienced and happy to help with any issues you may have.
Our guided boat dives offer a wealth of quality dive sites depending on your unique interests. For example, if you want to see grey nurses, weedy sea dragons, or a deep wreck, they're all easy to find and accessible. Our team picks you up at the mouth of Botany Bay for dives within the bay itself as well as in other areas with varied topography outside the bay.
Some of the popular dive boat sites near our pick include:
Looking for an amazing diving experience? Magic Point is one of the few locations in New South Wales where you can swim with Grey Nurse Sharks!
The scene at Henry Head is one of ethereal beauty, with sponge gardens that take your breath away.
Dragons Lair brings you up close and personal with the elusive weedy sea dragon.
Boat diving safety requirements
Our Dive Sites schedule is only a guide for our planned locations. If conditions aren't safe, the boat skipper has the right to choose an alternative site.
You must have completed your Advanced certification to dive any deeper than 18 meters.
Every diver needs a safety sausage if you don't have one, not to fret! You can easily purchase one when you book your next diving expedition online or on the morning of the dive.
The double-guided boat dive with a Divemaster will cost you $120. If you would like to have your own personal DM, it is an additional charge of $149.
Unless you have dove in the past 6 months and completed 20 dives, you must take a refresher dive before boat diving.
