
Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney
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4.5/5
Based on 22 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney worth booking?
Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney is a 3-hour experience in Sydney, Australia, from $173 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 22 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (22)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $173 per person
Looking for a new adventure? Try Scuba Diving! It’s your opportunity to discover the magical world of colourful fish and living reefs in your very own backyard! There’s nothing like it. Scuba diving is much easier than y
What you get
- Use of scuba equipment and wetsuits
- Transport to the dive site from our shop
- Professional scuba instructor
- Rinsing facilities
About this experience
Looking for a new adventure? Try Scuba Diving! It’s your opportunity to discover the magical world of colourful fish and living reefs in your very own backyard! There’s nothing like it. Scuba diving is much easier than you think and the Try Scuba Diving Experience will prepare you to participate in this new sport that awaits you. Dive into a whole new world!
What's included
Included
- Use of scuba equipment and wetsuits
- Transport to the dive site from our shop
- Professional scuba instructor
- Rinsing facilities
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal swimwear
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Sydney
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Afternoon Session
Join us for our afternoon session
Morning Session
Join us for our morning session
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sydney Dive Safari
Know before you go
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum age to participate is 12 years old (a parent's or guardian's consent is required for participants under 18 years old.)
- You must be able to swim.
- All participants must complete a Medical Questionnaire. If any of the questions are flagged as "Yes" you may need to gain medical clearance from a doctor prior to participating.
- Flying within 24 hours after diving is not recommended.
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What travelers are saying
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Traveler reviews
22 verified traveler reviews for Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Trapped!
Rather odd and different to previous places. Normally when I have these strange experiences at places, it would be an excursion, "Magic School Bus" type of thing, but this time it was by myself. It started of as normal with entering this scuba diving adventure. Before I went to scuba dive, I did some swimming for fun to prepare for the activity but when I was there, there was no instructor but only me and scuba diving gear with seemingly no one else. Afterwards, I was suddenly knocked out by someone and then they quickly made me wear the scuba diving equipment and bought me to the bottom of the pool. I then woke up and realised I was trapped and had to escape. I managed to survive but the evil person was never discovered. I then went away from this place and promised myself to never come back.
via Tripadvisor
Bad
I purchased a try dive voucher for my brothers 21st birthday and 2 months later they were closed and deleted their facebook and website and are refusing to pick up their phone regarding my $200 refund!
via Tripadvisor
Great introduction to scuba diving
We had an excellent experience today with our first try at scuba diving. Our instructor Graham got me through my nerves with his calm and professional guidance while catering well for the whole group. We will be back :)
via Tripadvisor
Amazing and unique experience
Having always wanted to try out scuba diving, the try scuba experience from Sydney Dive Safari seemed like a great opportunity to do so. This experience was fantastic! Unlike many other beginner scuba experiences where you are required to use the gear in a pool, SDS gives you an in-depth briefing and then takes you to the ocean so you can get a real understanding of what scuba is like. It was a beautiful and surreal experience and Steve was an amazing instructor who made sure everyone felt comfortable at all times and had the best possible time they could. I would highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Good instructor & made to feel comfortable
Great initial experience of diving. Quick introduction to the equipment and made to feel safe and comfortable. Saw a turtle, swam through schools of fish and Explored the location to see what has washed up there over the years. No complaints. Cheers Instructor Matt for a good experience! If you aren’t sure about the cost - look on Groupon...
Response from the operator: Hi there! Thank you for your positive review. It's great to read you got to see a turtle and schools of fish during your Try Scuba. - Syd
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 15+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sydney.
How much does Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney cost?
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Prices start at $173 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sydney usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sydney is not rushed.
Is Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 22 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Sydney, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 15. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sydney can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sydney and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sydney within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sydney?
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On Outty we rank every Sydney experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive, Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide, Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sydney?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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