Top Scuba Dive Shops in City of Gold Coast

Here at GCDA we are a crew of ocean enthusiasts offering the best quality and best value for money PADI programs on the Gold Coast, ranging from the entry-level Open Water Diver course to Divemaster internships. 

We are the only dive operator on the Coast to offer daily trips for certified divers to some of the best dive sites and locations in South East Queensland, including North Stradbroke Island, Nine-Mile Reef, Cook Island, Wonder Reef, the wreck of the Scottish Prince and the other Local Reefs & Wrecks of the Gold Coast. 

Our double-dive and triple-dive adventures are offered onboard either one of custom-designed dive vessels, Ocean Wanderer and Blue Manta Two.

Gold Coast Dive Adventures is the only Sea Shepherd Dive partner in Queensland. We believe in playing an active role in the conservation of our local ocean, for the sustainability of its ecosystems and for the enjoyment of future generations.

Husband and wife team who have been diving the Gold Coast for years. Does both PADI and NAUI, and lots of shore diving to keep dive costs down. Active dive club for local, intrastate, interstate and international trips. Also very active in local causes, especially the Save Our Spit alliance.

Queensland Scuba Diving is a floating Gold Coast PADI dive center, offering snorkeling and scuba diving along Australia's mighty tropical coastline.

In 20 years, the team have logged more than 50,000 dives! The center operates a fleet of three vessels and caters for divers of all ages and skill levels. They offer diving and snorkeling for the complete novice through to PADI certification at instructor level, has a comprehensive range of scuba diving equipment and experienced staff who can help you to decide what's right for you. 

Specialising in premium PADI Dive Certifications and all other aspects of Gold Coast diving including Offshore Boat Diving. OZDIVE is dedicated to excellence above and below the water, providing the highest level of training standards and service.

Key to our success is our emphasis and dedication to excellence – above and below the water. We aim to train our students like no other academy. How? By utilising a variety of techniques and training methods to enhance a diver’s skill level to be the highest they can achieve.

We do not certify on attendance – we certify on a student’s ability to dive well and meet the PADI training standards that we are committed too. We want our students to be the best divers they can be and have them set them apart from the rest when they go diving.

As a PADI Five Star Dive Centre we provide a full range of PADI scuba diving education programs, equipment selection and experience opportunities, while encouraging aquatic environmental responsibility.

By being awarded a Five Star status means we are recognised by PADI for providing professional and quality services to divers.