Shark Dive Experience at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

4.3 (24 reviews) 2 h 30 min

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24 reviews

4.3

Shark Dive Experience at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Shark Dive Experience at Melbourne Aquarium — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A face-to-fin experience like no other! Our Shark Dive Xtreme is a rare diving experience where you are guaranteed an underwater encounter with sharks. Dive in to meet our Blacktip Reef Sharks, Sandbar Whalers, Bowmouth Guitarfish, Largetooth Sawfish, MASSIVE rays, Groupers, multiple species of Cod and more

Please make sure you have completed your medical form before arriving.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Ages: Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 'I dived with 3 metre sharks' Shark Dive Xtreme certificate
Included: SEA LIFE Melbourne General Admission
Included: Wetsuit and all scuba gear
Included: 2.5 hour experience (intro to scuba diving, 90min training session, 30min dive with sharks)
Included: 2:30pm & 3:30pm sessions will have a 1:15pm check-in for a 1:30pm brief
Included: 10:00am & 11:00am session will have an 8:45am check-in for a 9:00am brief

Not included

Not included: Swimmers, Enclosed footwear, A towel, Toiletries

Itinerary

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Admission included

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Shark Dive Xtreme Melbourne Aquarium

Admission included

Arrive at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium in the early afternoon to check in and learn the time slot for your dive. You’ll then receive a one-hour briefing, which is mandatory for all divers. During the briefing, you’ll meet your guide, go over safety and dive procedures, and learn about the sharks and other animals in the aquarium. Your group is limited to four divers, ensuring personal attention from your guide the entire time. All training will be provided at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium on the day of your dive, with no previous experience necessary.

Depending on your schedule, you're welcome to explore the aquarium before or after the mandatory briefing. Visit the Conservation Cove to learn about local marine life; head to Seahorse Pier for the largest exhibit of seahorses and seadragons in the world; and spy on a Pinjarra — one of Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles — at the Croc Lair.

Once it's time to dive, you’ll meet your guide, get your equipment on, and get into the water! Colorful fish dart past you in the 2 million-liter Oceanarium as you swim near the tank's bigger residents including nurse sharks, sevengill sharks, giant stingrays, and sea turtles. Your guide will make sure that you stay safe throughout your half-hour experience.

Basic SCUBA training is provided so that you can delve into the underwater habitat, with no experience necessary. All training will be provided at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium on the day of your dive.

While you are diving, your friends and family can watch and take pictures of you in the tank — an incredible souvenir of your time with the sharks!

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ITINERARY

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

Please arrive at the attraction at least 15 minutes before your designated BRIEFING time. Late arrival will result in non-admittance to the dive session.

Mandatory Briefing Times

Morning Dives: 8:45am

Afternoon Dives: 1:15pm

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ AND COMPLETE THE MEDICAL DECLARATION QUESTIONAIRE FORM BEFORE YOUR DIVE:

Once it has been completed, divers must send through a copy to our bookings team at [email protected]

https://www.visitsealife.com/melbourne/media/kwfdmftx/sdx-medical-declaration-2022-update.pdf

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT NOTE: All divers must read and complete our medical declaration questionnaire before booking their Shark Dive. Once it has been completed, divers must send through a copy to our bookings team at [email protected]
All divers MUST be age 14 or over
Scuba Diving is physically demanding and can be dangerous if you suffer from certain medical conditions. It is very important that you, the diver, do not suffer from any contraindications to diving
DO NOT drink alcohol the night before your dive
DO NOT fly in an aircraft within 12 hours of your dive
You MUST have a reasonable degree of swimming ability
If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, please do not book
If you suffer from any of the below medical conditions, then you will be required to obtain medical clearance from Certified Dive Doctor before booking your dive
Issues with lungs, breathing, heart or blood (affecting physical or mental performance)
Struggle to perform moderate exercise (e.g. walking 1.6 kilometres or swimming 200 metres without resting) OR have been unable to participate in normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months
Have issues with eyes, ears or nasal passages/sinuses
Have had surgery within the last 12 months, or have ongoing problems related to past surgery
Have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, strokes, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease
Currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment in the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs and alcohol; or have been diagnosed with a learning or developmental disability
Had back problems, hernia, ulcers or diabetes
Have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhoea
Taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine (Lariam)