Pleasure Divers
ProHighlights
- Private guided snorkel tours that walk straight from the shop into the fringing reef of Geoffrey Bay, with no boat ride needed
- Introductory scuba dives for complete beginners, starting in an on-site dive pool before an ocean dive across the road
- Private experiences can be arranged for families mixing certified divers and first-timers, and larger groups get extra instructors
About Pleasure Divers
Pleasure Divers is a family-owned SSI dive shop on Marine Parade in Arcadia, run by Haylie and Chad. Its great advantage is location: the fringing reef of Geoffrey Bay sits just across the road, so snorkel tours and dives start on foot rather than from a boat. The private guided snorkel tour is the simplest way in for a small group. Guests are fitted with gear at the shop, walk to the entry point and follow their own guide over the reef, stopping to talk about turtles, corals and giant clams. The outing takes about two hours, with around 45 minutes in the water and a species ID chat afterwards. Swimmers need to manage 50 to 100 metres, and children receive a discount. For anyone curious about scuba, the introductory dive begins in an on-site pool where beginners practise the core safety skills, followed by a 30-minute ocean dive with an instructor to no deeper than 12 metres. There is a pool-only option too. Intro dives run at a ratio of four guests to each instructor, and the shop will bring in extra instructors for a larger family or group. Where certified divers want to dive alongside first-timers, a private experience can be arranged for up to four family members. Beyond that, the shop runs Open Water and advanced courses, guided shore dives, night dives and gear hire. Bookings are held with a deposit, and ocean sessions depend on in-water conditions on the day.
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A private intro dive experience for up to four family members, mixing certified and new divers, is $800. A $25 non-refundable deposit secures an intro dive place.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a guided snorkel tour?
The private shore-based snorkel tour in Geoffrey Bay costs $85 per person with a minimum of two people, and children receive a discount. It includes snorkel gear, your own guide, a tailored safety briefing and a debrief afterwards.
Can a larger group do an introductory dive together?
Intro dives run at four participants per instructor. For a family or group of more than four, the shop will try to bring in additional instructors so everyone can dive on the same day.
Is there a minimum age for scuba?
Introductory dives in the ocean are for people aged 12 and over, and every participant completes a medical screening form beforehand. Younger children have a separate kids scuba program run in the shop pool.
Do we need to take a boat?
No. All of the snorkel tours, intro dives and guided shore dives start at the shop on Marine Parade and enter the water at Geoffrey Bay, a short walk across the road.
What should we bring?
Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, footwear for the walk to the entry point and a refillable water bottle. Food and drinks are not supplied, and snorkel or scuba gear is provided as part of each experience.
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Zac Yousaf
3 weeks ago
I had the pleasure of coming here during my week off to get a few dive warm dives before my instructor exam. I came here for a big day of diving and I was not disappointed. I was initially greeted with excellent customer…
Caroline Jordan
a month ago
Given the conditions weren’t suitable for snorkelling, my son tried diving. Chad was a fantastic instructor and my son loved it! Highly recommend as an option while on the island. Just be prepared to have to do more once…
Gideon Goldsmith Lister
2 months ago
Went for a dive with Haylie to get my eye back in after a bit of a break from diving as part of a group. Excellent care and guidance both before, during and after the dives! Super clear, welcoming, and professional throu…
Fiona Handbury
4 months ago
We recently completed our Stress & Rescue dive course with this dive centre and had such a fantastic experience. All of the staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful, and our instructor Haylie was absolutely sensationa…
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