SCUBA DIVING SHARK BAY
DISCOVER THE WORLD BELOW
Explore the underwater world of Shark Bay, diving remote reefs, bommies, caves and crystal-clear waters around Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island. Discover abundant marine life and spectacular underwater landscapes on guided dive charters with Shark Bay’s only PADI dive centre.
SCUBA DIVING SHARK BAY
DISCOVER THE WORLD BELOW
Explore the underwater world of Shark Bay, diving remote reefs, bommies, caves and crystal-clear waters around Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island. Discover abundant marine life and spectacular underwater landscapes on guided dive charters with Shark Bay’s only PADI dive centre.
- Expert PADI Guides
- Small Groups
- Double Dive
- Remote Dive Sites
Departing Denham, cross Shark Bay Marine Park to the remote waters of Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island. Dive beneath the surface to discover vibrant reefs, towering bommies, hidden caves and an incredible diversity of marine life.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Pricing & Availability
DOUBLE DIVE WITH TANKS & WEIGHTS
$299
DOUBLE DIVE WITH FULL GEAR HIRE
$329
Observer
$185
*Please note* – There is not always an opportunity to snorkel, if you wish to snorkel please look at the Marine Safari.
Private Tour
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Itinerary
Arrive at the Denham Commercial Jetty for check-in. Your Shark Bay scuba diving day begins with a safety briefing and an overview of the plan for the day.
Cruise out on Woomerangee, our comfortable, purpose-built dive vessel (11m power catamaran) with small groups of 5–10 divers. The journey to the Steep Point region takes around 1.5 hours. While the Steep Point dive sites are preferred, if the sits are inaccessible we may choose to go to another destination.
On the way out to the dive sites, you’ll have some morning tea, then gear will be distributed and set up. As a bonus you’ll often spot wildlife along the way, however we leave the wildlife spotting to the return trip if we have time.
Your first dive explores the reefs and underwater formations of Steep Point. Expect clear water, coral gardens, caves and swim-throughs, with the chance to see sharks, rays and turtles.
Head back in for your second dive, maximising your time underwater in one of Western Australia’s most remote and spectacular dive locations.
After lunch we pick up the pace and make are way back to Denham for a 3/3:30pm arrival.
- 2 dives included
- Max depth: 18m (It is possible to get to 23m)(suitable for Open Water divers)
- Bottom time: up to 50 minutes or 50 bar (whichever comes first)
- Water temperature: approx. 20–26°C (seasonal)
What's included & What's not
What’s Included
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- We cater for most dietary requirements — please list these at the time of booking
- Soft drinks and water
- 12.2l Steel dive tanks and weight belts
- If hired BCDs, Regulators, Wetsuits, Fins, Mask, Snorkel and dive computer
- Minimum of two supervised snorkels led by our experienced guides
- Sunscreen (when available on board)
Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages (available to pre-purchase during booking)
- Seasickness medication
What to Bring
- Hat and sunglasses
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Camera or GoPro
- A warm layer during winter, especially after snorkelling
There is limited storage space on board, so we recommend packing light for your day on the water.
Your Crew & The Fleet
Every adventure with Shark Bay Eco Tours is led by our passionate team of experienced skippers, guides, and PADI Professionals. Whether you’re on a marine safari, island tour, or 4×4 land adventure, our crew prioritises your safety, comfort, and enjoyment while sharing their local knowledge of Shark Bay’s unique wildlife, landscapes, and marine ecosystems.
Our fleet of vessels and 4×4 vehicles is carefully selected for safety, comfort, and access to Shark Bay’s most iconic locations. Boats feature spacious decks, shaded areas, and easy water access for snorkelling, while our 4x4s are equipped for off-road exploration and wildlife spotting. Combined with our expert crew, every tour is designed to be smooth, safe, and unforgettable.
Terms & Conditions (Scuba tours)
We carry scuba gear in a wide range of sizes. When booking, please select your correct sizes (Shirt Size, Shore size, etc.). Your guide will bring the gear based on the sizes you choose. If incorrect sizes are selected, you may be without a required piece of equipment. Our guides carry a limited number of spares where possible, but availability is not guaranteed—please double-check your sizing before confirming your booking.
If you have your own dive gear, you’re welcome to bring it.
All Shark Bay Eco Tours are subject to favourable weather conditions and minimum participant requirements. If a tour is deemed unsafe due to weather, or minimum numbers are not met, we will contact you:
- Morning departures: the day before the tour, by 5:00pm at the latest
- Later departures: approximately 4 hours before departure
Dive and snorkel locations are selected by our experienced skippers and PADI Professional guides, taking into account weather conditions and participant ability. Routes, sites and itineraries may be changed at the discretion of the crew to ensure safety and comfort.
Our dive professionals reserve the right to restrict or stop any guest from diving if, in their judgement, you are a danger to yourself or others, or if conditions and/or your ability make the dive unsafe. If you choose to dive contrary to crew recommendations, you acknowledge you do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for the consequences.
Our tours focus on encountering the incredible marine and terrestrial wildlife of Shark Bay, however sightings of specific animals (including humpback whales, dugongs, whale sharks, or other species) cannot be guaranteed. Nature is unpredictable, but our crew will make every effort to provide an exceptional experience.
- We do not offer refunds if specific wildlife is not sighted.
- Refunds are only provided if Shark Bay Eco Tours cancels a tour due to unsafe weather or not meeting minimum numbers (as outlined above).
All guests must complete a waiver prior to departure. Failure to complete the waiver may result in refusal to participate without refund.
By booking, you acknowledge you have read and accepted these Terms & Conditions and agree to follow all crew instructions to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience with Shark Bay Eco Tours.
OUR SHARK BAY DIVE SITES
Remote Reefs. Big Ocean Encounters.
Shark Bay’s remote dive sites are unlike anywhere else in Western Australia. Nutrient-rich waters flow along the east coast of Dirk Hartog Island and through the South Passage, creating healthy, thriving ecosystems packed with life.
Around Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island, explore reef walls covered in huge gorgonian and soft corals, dramatic caves, swim-throughs and pinnacles. Expect an incredible mix of macro and megafauna—from nudibranchs, mantis shrimp and lionfish to Queensland grouper, sea snakes, rays and a wide variety of shark species.
With the open Indian Ocean just beyond the reef, pelagic encounters are always possible. Kingfish, Spanish mackerel, tuna, manta rays and, on rare occasions, marlin can pass through the deeper blue.
Our sites are accessible to divers with a PADI Open Water certification or equivalent, with most dives reaching a maximum of 18m and some sites offering deeper sections to 23m. Located around 90 minutes by boat from Denham, conditions can be remote, challenging and constantly changing. Every dive is led by a qualified PADI Divemaster or Instructor, with safety always coming first.
our main dive sites
A Cathedral of Coral
MAX DEPTH: 20M
Location: Steep Point
A spectacular cave dive featuring a towering 6m pinnacle, soft coral-covered walls and a natural skylight flooding the cave with light. Explore among bigeye fish, nudibranchs, shrimp and macro life, with Queensland groupers and grey nurse sharks sometimes found inside. Outside the cave, manta rays and sharks pass through, while whale song can echo through the site during whale season.
Through the Giants
MAX DEPTH: 20M
Location: Steep Point
Two impressive swim-throughs surrounded by hard corals, soft corals and huge gorgonian fans. Look for wobbegongs, sea snakes, lionfish and nudibranchs among the reef, while turtles, manta rays and ocean-going sharks can be encountered in the deeper blue.
A Garden Beneath the Sea
MAX DEPTH: 18M
Location: Steep Point
A slightly shallower site centred around a large soft coral-covered ledge. Gardens is perfect for macro hunters, with sea snakes, nudibranchs and peacock mantis shrimp hiding among the reef. Keep looking up for turtles and larger marine life passing overhead.
Our other dive sites
We have a wide range of different dive sites, while we have our favourites sometimes we are blessed with great weather which allows us to access some other sites. on the flip side if the weather is not safe to dive at our usual spots we have other sites we can head to so you can still blow some bubbles and meet the underwater creatures of Shark Bay.
Experience Shark Bay’s Ultimate Scuba Diving Adventure
Scuba dive pristine reefs at Steep Point and encounter incredible marine wildlife on a full-day guided Shark Bay dive tour.
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