Specialty Snorkel & SCUBA Courses/Services
"First exposed to SCUBA Diving in the late 1980’s when a good friend became Open Water certified. It was a little over a decade before I, a now confident transfeminine girl, ‘took the plunge.’ When I did, well it was nothing short of ‘head-first’ into the ‘deep end’ where my passion for Photography met nature’s underwater world, and new adventures began ..."
Now a PADI Specialty Instructor, Dive-Master, Technical Diver, Public Safety Diver and published Underwater Photographer, Wendy inspires others to extend or renew their SCUBA Diving experiences with a selection of Specialty Courses I offers - Please find her standard course prices below (family group discounts may apply):
| Snorkelling Courses & Tours | Description | Price/Sessions | |
| Introductory Snorklling | Simple pool-based session to introduce basic snorklling equipment, how to use it safely on the surface whilst viewing aquatic life below. | $60 / 1.5 hours | Booking Enquiry |
| PADI Skin Diver | Skin diving is snorkeling while making 'breath-hold' dives to a maximum of 5m. It teaches you, in a confined water setting, a safe way to observe aquatic life on and below the surface. Minimum age 8yo, able to swim and PADI certificate is provided. | $130 / 2 - 4 hours | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| Guided Local Snorkelling | Once you have completed your snorkelling course or if you are already a skilled snorkeller, I offer guided snorkelling tours of the Crater Lakes on the Atherton Tablelands. Bring your GoPro or I have hire cameras on the day. | from $125 / 2 hours | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| SCUBA Diving Refresher Courses & Tours | Description | Price/Session | |
| SCUBA Tuneup (Refresher) | SCUBA Tune-up is for Certified Divers who have not been in the water for a while (typically 6 months or more) and need to sharpen basic skills. Many Dive Operators require a logged dive in the past 6 months so this is a means of assuring your safety and compliance | From $110 / 3 - 4 hours | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| SCUBA ReActivate | ReActivate is an efficient way to revisit your overall scuba skills, especially if you have not dived for more than 12 months. You move through all major OW diving topics to refresh where your knowledge may have lapsed. I then take you on a dive to practice those skills in confined water in a structured way. You will receive a new PADI Certification card that recognizes your new "ReActivated" date. | $220 / half day | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| Discover Local Diving (Guided Dive) |
Once you have completed your SCUBA Refresher or if you are already a certified diver, I offer guided diving tours of the unique Freshwater Crater Lakes (at Altitude) on the Atherton Tablelands. Bring your GoPro or I have hire cameras on the day. Signed Log Book entry provided. |
Price On Application / Variable | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| Discover Local Technical Diving (Guided Dive) | For Certified Technical O/C & Multi-gas divers, I offer guided diving tours of the unique Freshwater Crater Lakes (at Altitude) on the Atherton Tablelands I offer guided diving tours of the unique Freshwater Crater Lakes on the Atherton Tablelands (QPWS Permit Holder). Bring all your own gear. Dives are planned ahead of time and debriefed during the mandatory surface time pre-dive (at altitude). | Price On Application / Variable | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| SCUBA Specialty Courses | Description | Price/Session | |
| Digital Underwater Photographer | This specialty helps you achieve great underwater still photographs. Unlike most other instructors, I am also a Professional Photographer (topside) so you get significant value for money over and above the 'average' course.This course also counts towards the Advanced Open Water Diver course and your Master Scuba Diver rating. PADI Certification Card provided.Must be Certified OW Diver.Bring your gear or I have student cameras available at no hire cost. |
$355 / Half Day + Fundive | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| Digital Underwater Videographer | This specialty helps you achieve great underwater video footage. Unlike most other instructors, I am also a Professional Videographer (topside) so you get significant value for money over and above the 'average' course.This course also counts towards the Advanced Open Water Diver course and your Master Scuba Diver rating. PADI Certification Card provided.Must be Certified OW Diver.Bring your gear or I have student cameras available at no hire cost. | $355 / half day + Fundive | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| SCUBA Equipment Specialist | About to dive and a minor issues with your scuba diving gear stops you? Never let that happen again! Whether it's a broken o-ring, leaky second stage, broken fin/mask strap or a wetsuit hole, the PADI Equipment Specialist course teaches you how to manage basic repairs and adjustments. Minimum PADI Junior or OW Certified Diver. |
$255 / up to 4 hours | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| PADI Project Aware Specialist | The Project AWARE Specialty course is an introduction into the global AWARE movement for ocean protection. It builds increased knowledge of the '10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet'. This is a 'Dry course', meaning there is no water-based activities so ideal for divers and nondivers alike to gain insight into how life decisions impact our planet's waterways & oceans. | $220 / 2 - 3 hours | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| Aware Coral Reef Conservation | This course teaches you about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also informs you about the state of some of the world's critical coral reefs and how you can help. You will also learn how coral reefs function. This is a 'Dry course', meaning there is no water-based activities so ideal for divers and nondivers alike to gain insight into how life decisions impact our planet's coral reefs. | $220 / 2 - 3 hours | BOOKING ENQUIRY |
| Professional Services | Description | Rates | |
| Dive Master | Qualified PADI DiveMaster, I contract out to Dive Operators, Dive Schools and others who require DiveMaster skills on a casual or part-time basis. Wide and varied experience in all water conditions. All equiment supplied, 1st aid current. |
Rates Negotiated | CONTACT TO DISCUSS |
| Public Safety Diver | Qualified PADI Public Safety Diver, I contract out to EMS, companies and others who require the services of a Public Safety Diver. Wide and varied experience in all water conditions. SCUBA equiment supplied, 1st aid current. |
Rates Negotiated | CONTACT TO DISCUSS |
| Technical Gas Blending (O2) | Professional Oxygen Gas Blending services into your own 'in-date' and O2 certified cylinders (proof required). Custom % available. Some Nitrox tanks available for daily hire (subject to availability). O2 Servicing can be arranged by recommended 3rd party qualified technicians. | Price On Application (Gas Blend Dependant) | CONTACT TO DISCUSS |
| Recreational SCUBA Gear Safety Checks | If you are unsure about the safety of your personal SCUBA gear, I offer Safety Checks 'while you wait' and discuss any defects. Full Servicing can be arranged by recommended 3rd party qualified technicians. Checklist Certificate Provided. |
From $18 | CONTACT TO BOOK |
Personal & Hire Gear
Some gear is included whilst other equipment can be hired at nominal cost. 'Personal gear' (ie mask, snorkel, fins, exposure/Sun suit & swimwear) must now be your own due to Covid19 restrictions and always recommended for comfort and fit.
Pool & Confined Water Skills
Several of the courses above utilize swimming pool or 'confined water' sessions. This is done to provide a safe learning environment, away from heavy currents, waves and swell. It also means there are no 'nasties' lurking on the bottom that scare some people - you can relax and concentrate on learning.
Whilst every effort is made to utilize a pool near you, many public pools do not facilitate contract courses. This, together with when greater depth is required means that I utilize the Crater Lakes on the Atherton Tablelands (under QPWS Permit). This may mean some travel is required but costs are kept to a minimum plus adds an wonderful environmental experience to the course.
If this concerns you, please discuss at the time of booking.
Certifications & Cancellations
Most courses are PADI Based and Certifications and/or Certificates are included in the cost unless otherwise indicated. PADI Fees are required up-front (cash or EFT Transfer) and are not refundable (due to 3rd party policies). Other payments and changes to courses are negotiable with payment plans available.