Deep Sea Divers Den Day Trip Review
Divers Den has run reef trips since 1974, and its AquaQuest day trip is built for time in the water. You get five hours at the outer reef across two sites. Snorkel, try an intro dive, or do up to three certified dives. Lunch, wetsuits, prescription masks and guided snorkel tours are included.
Snorkel, first dive or certified diving
Snorkelling
Two outer reef sites, guided snorkel tours. Check in 8:00am, back 4:30pm.
Snorkel + 1 intro dive, special
Special offer until 18 December 2026, ages 12+. Check in 8:00am, back 4:30pm.
Snorkel + 1 intro dive
Up to 12 metres with an instructor, ages 12+. Check in 8:00am, back 4:30pm.
Snorkel + 2 intro dives
Two dives at two sites, ages 12+. Check in 8:00am, back 4:30pm.
Certified, 2 dives, tanks and weights
Bring your own gear. Check in 8:00am, back 4:30pm.
Certified, 2 dives, full gear
All dive equipment included. Check in 8:00am, back 4:30pm.
Certified, 3 dives, full gear
All dive equipment included. Check in 8:00am, back 4:30pm.
Prices are per person, valid to 31 March 2027, including GST and the reef charge. The $255 snorkel fare is a special until 25 March 2027; between 19 December 2026 and 10 January 2027 the snorkel fare is $275 adult. Three intro dives cost $485, three certified dives with tanks and weights only $365. Guided dives ($20) and Nitrox ($15) are paid per dive.
What is included on Deep Sea Divers Den Day Trip
- Five hours at the outer reef, two sites
- Snorkel or dive equipment with briefings and tuition
- Wetsuit or lycra suit, prescription masks
- Guided snorkel tours
- Tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea
- Water, tea, coffee and hot showers
- GST and the reef environmental charge
Is Divers Den right for you?
How the day runs
AquaQuest day plan. Sites are chosen on the day for the best conditions.
Before you go
The full review
Some reef boats are about the pontoon and the slide. AquaQuest is about getting in the water. It is purpose-built for diving and snorkelling, with a big dive deck and a low platform that makes getting in and out easy.
For first-time divers it is set up well. You get proper tuition at the surface, then dive to 12 metres with no more than four people per instructor. You can do up to three intro dives in one day. Certified divers can buddy up or pay $20 for a guide, and choose full gear or just tanks and weights.
The day runs from 8:00am to 4:30pm from B Finger at the Marlin Marina. Lunch is a hot and cold buffet, with morning and afternoon tea and hot showers on board. Plan a quiet evening, and remember you cannot drive up to the Tablelands straight after diving.
Why it earns Best for First-Time Divers and a 4.6: proper tuition, small instructor groups and a full five hours at the reef, and Libby, a dive instructor herself, recommends them 100%. One thing to know: the $255 snorkel fare does not apply over the Christmas holidays.
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