Guided Shore Dives
Join a free Divemaster-guided shore dive in Sydney every Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Explore a local dive site, meet other certified divers and enjoy the support of an experienced Abyss guide. The guided dive is free; air fills and equipment hire are not included.
Most dates include two shore dives, so bring two full tanks or add tanks and any rental equipment you need when booking. If you would prefer individual attention or a dive arranged around your group, choose a private guided shore dive.
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Free Guided Shore Dives in Sydney
Dive Sydney's coast with an experienced Abyss Divemaster, meet local dive buddies and discover a new site without paying a guiding fee. Scheduled guided shore dives run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
How to book: Choose an available date above, then use the Add to Cart button for that date.
What the free guided dive includes
- An experienced Abyss Divemaster leading the scheduled group dive
- A briefing covering the site, conditions, dive plan, entry and exit
- Local guidance on navigation, marine life and key safety considerations
- Help arranging a suitable buddy if you book without one
What you need to bring or hire
- Your certification card and suitable personal scuba equipment
- Two full tanks for most scheduled double-dive outings
- Exposure protection, dive computer, weights and other site-appropriate gear
- Any rental equipment booked in advance and collected before the briefing
Air fills, tanks and rental equipment are not included in the free guiding service.
How your Sydney shore dive works
Choose your date
Select one of the live Friday, Saturday or Sunday listings above and complete your booking.
Prepare your gear
Bring your own equipment or add tanks and rental gear during booking. Most dates require two tanks.
Meet, brief and dive
Arrive on time for the briefing. The final plan is based on the site, conditions and the group's experience.
Who can join?
- You must be at least Open Water certified and show proof of certification on arrival.
- If you have fewer than 20 logged dives, you must have dived within the last 12 months.
- You must be medically fit to dive and able to sign the required liability waiver.
- You must arrive on time, with suitable equipment, ready for the dive briefing.
- Some sites or scheduled dives may require greater experience or a higher certification level; check the individual listing before booking.
Is a free group dive the right choice?
Choose this option if you are a currently certified diver who can manage your own equipment and core dive skills but would value local knowledge, a guided plan and a social group.
If you feel rusty or want to practise skills before returning to open water, start with the Scuba Refresher course. If you want individual attention, a quieter pace or a dive planned around your group, book a private guided shore dive.
Want more detail about the locations and marine life? Read the Sydney guided shore diving guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the guided shore dive really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the scheduled Divemaster guiding service. Air fills, tanks and any rental equipment you need are charged separately.
Can I join without a dive buddy?
Yes. Solo divers are welcome, and the Divemaster can help arrange buddy teams within the group on the day.
How many tanks should I bring?
Most scheduled outings include two dives, so most divers need two full tanks. Check the individual date listing and the booking options before finalising your order.
Can the dive site change?
Yes. Sydney shore diving depends on weather and sea conditions. Abyss may change the dive plan or site when required for safety and suitability.
Booking, cancellation and gear-hire terms
Please read before booking: Places are limited and held for the booked diver. The cancellation and transfer conditions below apply to these guided shore dive bookings, including late changes, late arrivals and no-shows.
Open the cancellation, transfer, weather and rental terms
Customer cancellations and refunds
- More than 3 days before the dive: You may cancel and receive a refund, less a $25 administration fee.
- Within 3 days of the dive: No refund is available.
- Failure to attend or no-show: No refund is available, and rebooking is at full cost.
- Late arrival: Refunds or credits will not be issued for late arrivals, including delays caused by traffic, parking difficulties or other personal circumstances.
- Medical or fitness issues: If a temporary or permanent medical condition prevents participation, the same cancellation terms apply.
Date transfers and booking changes
- One free date transfer is permitted when requested more than 3 days before the dive.
- Subsequent date changes, or any transfer requested within 3 days of the dive, incur a $100 rebooking fee.
- The dive may be transferred to another person at any time for a $100 rebooking fee, provided the replacement diver meets all certification, recency and fitness requirements.
- If you do not complete all scheduled dives within the allocated time, any remaining dive or dives are forfeited.
If Abyss cancels due to weather or safety
If Abyss Scuba Diving cancels because conditions are unsafe, you may transfer your booking to another available date within 12 months. Any difference in price at the time of rebooking will apply.
Gear-hire cancellation policy
Rental gear must be booked in advance and collected before the dive briefing.
- More than 48 hours before pickup: Refund available less 20% of the hire fee, with a minimum charge of $10.
- 48 to 24 hours before pickup: 50% of the hire fee is retained.
- Less than 24 hours before pickup or no-show: 100% of the hire fee is retained.
- Early return or unused rental gear is non-refundable.
- Divers are responsible for correct fitting, safe use and care of all hired equipment. Lost or damaged items will be charged at repair or replacement cost.
By booking a guided shore dive with Abyss Scuba Diving, you agree to these conditions. View the full local dive terms and conditions.
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