Can certified scuba divers helmet dive?
The answer to this question is yes you can: whether or not you would want to, is a completely different question. In my opinion, be free and dive around the reef to see as much as you can. Certified divers will not like being constrained to a pathway or the feeling of needing to constantly…
Read MoreWhat’s better, an introductory scuba dive or a helmet dive?
This is a tricky question, to which there is no right or wrong answer. Basically, it all depends on the individual. Some people will prefer the comfort of walking under the water on a pathway (helmet diving), while others will prefer the freedom of swimming around the reef with a certified scuba diving instructor. NB:…
Read MoreCan I do a helmet dive and an introductory scuba dive?
Yes you can. Both of these activities can be booked together and done separately.
Read MoreWhat will I see during a helmet dive from Cairns?
It all depends! We can never make promises with exactly what you will see, but, you will definitely see fish and some corals. If you are lucky, you may even see a turtle or more.
Read MoreHow long does a helmet dive take on the Great Barrier Reef
They usually last around 20-25 minutes and can easily be incorporated with other reef day tour activities, including snorkeling and glass bottom boat tours.
Read MoreDo you need to know how to swim to helmet dive in Cairns?
No. You do not actually swim when helmet diving, you walk along a submerged pathway. However, your entire body is under the water, so you do need to be comfortable under and in the water to participate in this activity.
Read MoreHow deep can you go on a helmet dive?
Helmet diving only goes to approximately 4m under the water. You are connected to the surface at all times with an air-supply hose. You walk along a submerged pathway.
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