Why Should Divers Own There Own Dive Mask? A dive mask is the most important pierce of scuba gear because it lets you explore with your eyes and at the same time. You want a good quality mask that fits you well in order to […]

Jordan Lewis Jordan  Lewis is the original water baby, growing up in Newcastle and holidaying regularly in Port Stephens and NSW’s north coast before moving to Sydney. Snorkelling, swimming, exploring rock pools - anything involving water was his happy place. His first dive was as […]

Jervis Bay Dive Trip  Only a couple of hours’ drive South of the Abyss shop brings you one of our beloved weekend dive trip destinations: Jervis Bay. Jervis Bay is home to a number of dive sites suitable to a wide range of divers, as […]

Nelson Bay Dive Trip If you love sharks, wrecks, want to dive outside of Sydney, but don’t want to drive too far, Nelson Bay is the weekend dive destination for you! Nelson Bay is 2.5hrs North of Sydney, making it a very doable weekend trip. […]

Can You Scuba Dive If You Can't Swim? Exploring Underwater Possibilities for Non-Swimmers Wondering, “Can you scuba dive if you can’t swim?” Yes, with certain precautions and training, you can. It’s not uncommon for non-swimmers to explore scuba diving, though it comes with challenges and […]

Ultimate Dive Boat Adventure: Explore the Underwater World with Ease Looking for the ideal dive boat experience in Sydney? Whether you’re a diving novice or a seasoned enthusiast, selecting the right dive boat is crucial to your undersea adventure. This article delves into the features […]

Scuba Diving Is A Very Social Activity When divers go diving it can be an activity that takes most of the day. Some Divers turn up not knowing anyone and others turn up with mates/buddies they know. Many divers show up at the Abyss dive centre an […]

OaK Park Cronulla Oak Park was one of the first shore dives that I ever dived, and I must say is one of my favourites. While diving this site you are sure to see a few beautiful friendly big blue gropers, the schools of old wives […]

Dragon's Lair | The home of the weedy sea dragon Come in the shop and grab your gear for a day out diving. Wander on in and be greeted by our smiling staff; grab your tanks, then head down to the boat ramp and start […]

Dive & Dine There’s no better way to kick off the weekend than to jump on our Friday afternoon Dine & Dive single boat dive. Kerryn Blanch, one of our customers on the first Dive & Dine boat commented:  “What a perfect way to finish […]

Exploring the Magic Below: Scuba Diving Magic Point Are you ready to embark on an underwater adventure like no other? Magic Point, located off the coast of Sydney, is home to four incredible shark species and a plethora of other marine life. Dive into a […]

A Scuba Boat for the Lazy Diver!  Shore diving is great, it is free and can be done anytime. But if you  find carrying your gear to the site up and down hills hard, or the exits of a shore dive challenging or even the […]

Scuba Boat Custom Built For Sydney Divers It is always interesting listening to people after they have been on a dive boat to see what they thought about it. The actual underwater experience always comes up in the discussion but as well as what marine […]

Marcus learnt to dive in school as part of an ocean studies subject in 1993 and progressed to Advanced Open Water that year. After many years away from diving, he rediscovered his passion for the ocean and diving in 2014 while holidaying on a tropical […]

Atomic T25 Reculator If you want the best looking and best breathing regulator on the market that is also a limited edition then the Atomic T25 is for you. It is beautiful above and below the water and with very limited numbers you will need to get […]

Do You Find It Hard To Get Your Wetsuit On? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many people find it challenging to put on a wetsuit, especially if they haven't done so in a while. But with the right technique and tips, you can get your […]

Teaching Your Child How To Dive Throughout my time as an Instructor, I have taught a few kids to dive, but I have to say that the standout for me was teaching my own daughter Hannah to dive for her 11th birthday. While kids from […]

Ride the Wave: Top Surf Destinations Around the World On the hunt for prime waves or just starting out? Find your surf answers here as we dive into the world’s best spots, gear essentials, and fitness tips that will elevate your ride. Straight to the […]

Dived or Dove: Unpacking the Correct Usage of the Past Tense Verb Is it ‘dived’ or ‘dove’? The correct past tense of ‘dive’ can be as simple as knowing where you are – ‘dived’ is preferred in British English while ‘dove’ has become standard in […]

Position: Instructor: Course Director & Technical Diving Manager   PADI Certification:  Course Director Jamie began his journey at Abyss Scuba Diving in 2005, after immigrating from New Zealand, and has been employed with them ever since. He worked on a sabbatical in Fiji during this time and has travelled […]