Shark Dive Experience at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne, Australia

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swim among sharks, stingrays and other magnificent marine creatures with a thrilling shark dive at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium! Don a wet suit and SCUBA mask, and splash into the massive Oceanarium where you'll be within arm’s reach of Speartooth, Leopard and Sandbar Whaler Sharks, giant Stingrays, and schools of brilliantly colored fish. No SCUBA experience is necessary, and an expert guide will accompany you to ensure a safe and educational dive.

30-minute shark dive at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Swim in the 2.2-million liter Oceanarium with sharks and stingrays while your friends watch from the viewing area
Enjoy 30-minutes in the water with the sharks and stingrays after a 45-minute briefing and 20 minute in-water skills training
All equipment is included

What's Included

2.5 hour experience (intro to scuba diving, 90min training session, 30min dive with sharks)
10:00am & 11:00am session will have an 8:45am check-in for a 9:00am brief
2:30pm & 3:30pm sessions will have a 1:15pm check-in for a 1:30pm brief
SEA LIFE Melbourne General Admission
Wetsuit and all scuba gear
'I dived with 3 metre sharks' Shark Dive Xtreme certificate

Swimmers, Enclosed footwear, A towel, Toiletries

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Shark Dive Xtreme at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is an exhilarating experience that allows you to get up close and personal with the amazing marine life of Australia's oceans. Arrive at SEA LIFE Melbourne to check-in at your specified dive briefing time. You’ll then attend a 45-minute safety briefing to meet your guide, learn about the technical aspects of the dive and get an overview of the aquarium's layout and inhabitants. No prior SCUBA experience is required.

When it's time for your dive, gear up with a wetsuit, mask and oxygen tank and splash into the 2.2 million-litre Oceanarium. An expert guide will accompany you and up to three other divers, to ensure a safe and personalized experience, for an in-water session of approximately 60 minutes. Feel the rush of swimming within reach of Speartooth, Leopard and Sandbar Whaler Sharks, giant Stingrays and hundreds of exotic fish. Wave to your friends and family on the other side of the glass for an unbeatable photo opportunity.

Enjoy time either before or after your dive to explore the rest of the top-rated aquarium, which features beautifully designed habitats representing the diverse ecosystems of Australia and other parts of the world. See playful penguins, mesmerizing jellies, whimsical seahorses and a huge saltwater crocodile!

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Admission Ticket Included

Shark Dive Xtreme Melbourne Aquarium

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
IMPORTANT NOTE: All divers must read and complete our medical declaration questionnaire before booking their Shark Dive. Once it has been completed, divers must send through a copy to our bookings team at experiences@melbourneaquarium.com.au
All divers MUST be age 14 or over
Scuba Diving is physically demanding and can be dangerous if you suffer from certain medical conditions. It is very important that you, the diver, do not suffer from any contraindications to diving
DO NOT drink alcohol the night before your dive
DO NOT fly in an aircraft within 12 hours of your dive

You MUST have a reasonable degree of swimming ability
If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, please do not book
If you suffer from any of the below medical conditions, then you will be required to obtain medical clearance from Certified Dive Doctor before booking your dive
Issues with lungs, breathing, heart or blood (affecting physical or mental performance)
Struggle to perform moderate exercise (e.g. walking 1.6 kilometres or swimming 200 metres without resting) OR have been unable to participate in normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months
Have issues with eyes, ears or nasal passages/sinuses
Have had surgery within the last 12 months, or have ongoing problems related to past surgery
Have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, strokes, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease
Currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment in the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs and alcohol; or have been diagnosed with a learning or developmental disability
Had back problems, hernia, ulcers or diabetes
Have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhoea
Taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine (Lariam)

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 23 reviews

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John_C, Oct 2022

I booked a shark dive for my husbands 60th. This event date had to be changed with varification via email from Viator. My husbands booking date was NOT tranfered and when we arrived they were booked out missing his name. It was EXTREMELY disappointing, embarrassing and frustrating as I bought tickets for family members to watch. I would never book with Viator again.

Was a surprise 60th for...

Larry_P, Mar 2021

Was a surprise 60th for my husband and he absolutely loved it. He now wants to take up scuba diving again👍🏻

First time diving and the staff were...

Samual P, Aug 2017

First time diving and the staff were great in teaching the basics necessary for the dive. There is a simple medical questionaire before the dive, so be sure to ensure you are fit to dive, otherwise you can reschedule it to another day. Enjoyed my time during the 30 minute dive and had photos taken with the rays and sharks. Would recommend to bring a friend to take photos outside whilst you are diving. Before and after the dive, the whole aquarium is free to explore.

Definitely a must do whilst in...

Philip S, Oct 2015

Definitely a must do whilst in Melbourne. Great experienced and friendly staff take you on an ultimate dive in the aquarium. The whole experience is amazing and the fish, sharks and stingrays in the tank are awesome. This is something that once you have done you just want to do again. GREAT FUN

It was great! The staff were very...

Elisha B, Jun 2015

It was great! The staff were very thorough with safety and making sure we felt comfortable with the equipment in and out of the water. The staff treated the sealife with respect and it was a wonderful thing to be a part of.