Tusa Dive

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The team at Tusa Dive are the folks we always point our friends towards when they're dipping their toes into the Great Barrier Reef for the very first time. They aren’t about cramming divers in or racing through sites. Instead, they run a pretty relaxed operation, focusing on introductory dives for those curious about breathing underwater. We’ve found their PADI instructors have a real knack for making nervous first-timers feel completely at ease. They typically head out to Saxon and Hastings reefs, which are generally sheltered and offer a gentle introduction to the reef's outer edges. You'll often see schools of yellowtail fusiliers swirling past as you descend, and sometimes a friendly green sea turtle will cruise by. We’d suggest an early start if you can manage it; the morning light really brings out the blues and purples in the plate corals. It’s definitely a solid choice for anyone wanting a calm, supported first dive without the pressure of a full certification course.

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