The Dive Shop Port Lincoln

South Australia, Australia

The team at The Dive Shop Port Lincoln are exactly the kind of friendly, no-nonsense divers we love. They’re PADI 5 Star, which is always a good sign, and they really focus on getting you comfortable in what can be some pretty chilly South Australian waters. If you’re thinking about getting your dive ticket, or just want to explore the Eyre Peninsula’s unique temperate diving, these are the folks to talk to. We’ve always found Port Lincoln to be a place with its own distinct dive vibe, and The Dive Shop nails it. Their passion for the local sites, especially the legendary cuttlefish aggregations and leafy sea dragons, comes through loud and clear. We’d suggest hitting them up for a guided shore dive at one of the spots known for leafies; the way they point out those masters of camouflage is brilliant. They’ll kit you out for the cold, too, which is essential – think thick wetsuits and hoods, because that southern ocean chill bites. The water might be cool, but the visibility can be stunning, sometimes 20 metres plus, with sunlight filtering through kelp forests. You’ll hear the crackle of crustaceans and the gentle sway of the sea, a really immersive experience. These guys are your local experts for getting acquainted with South Australia’s spectacular, if a little brisk, underwater world.