We track 123 dive operators in Queensland. 30 teach certification courses (34 PADI, 6 SSI). 39 run snorkelling trips. 6 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Cairns, with 6. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 123. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pro Dive Cairns | 4.6(415) | 4.7 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 123 dive operators in Queensland, with the biggest cluster around Cairns. 30 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (34 centres), followed by SSI (6). NAUI also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $98 to $840 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
6 operators in Queensland offer accommodation alongside diving.
39 of the 123 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Pro Dive Cairns Store is a dive shop located in Cairns, offering equipment sales and servicing. It appears to be associated with the other Pro Dive Cairns operations, likely serving as a retail front.
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions is a liveaboard dive operator offering expeditions to premier dive sites in Australia, including the Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs. They are known for their high-quality service and access to remote and pristine dive locations.
Sunreef is a PADI 5-Star Training Centre based in Mooloolaba that offers dive courses and guided trips to sites including the Ex-HMAS Brisbane and Flinders Reef. The operator provides whale watching and swim with whales tours and maintains a retail shop for dive equipment and servicing.
Scuba World is a dive center in Mooloolaba, Queensland, offering dive courses, trips, and equipment rental. They are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre.
Divers Den is a dive centre in Cairns offering Great Barrier Reef trips and dive courses. They are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre and provide a range of day trips and liveaboard options.
Yongala Dive is a dive center located in Alva Beach, Queensland, offering trips to the SS Yongala wreck and other dive sites. They provide courses, guided dives, and equipment rental.
Wolf Rock Dive Centre is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre located in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, offering a range of diving and snorkeling experiences. They provide courses, equipment rental, and guided dives to explore local dive sites like Wolf Rock. They are known for their turtle encounters and operate year-round.
Queensland Scuba Diving Company is a dive operator based in Surfers Paradise. They offer dive courses and likely boat trips and equipment rental.
Pleasure Divers is a dive centre located on Magnetic Island, Queensland, offering dive courses, guided dives, and equipment hire. They cater to all levels of divers and provide opportunities to explore the local reefs and wrecks.
Brisbane Scuba is a dive center located in Manly West, Queensland. They offer dive courses, equipment sales, and likely guided dives and boat trips.
| 2 | Mike Ball Dive Expeditions | 4.8(100) | 4.9 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Sunreef | 4.7(906) | 4.6 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Scuba World | 4.9(531) | 4.9 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Divers Den | 4.5(1,468) | 4.6 | $840 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Yongala Dive | 4.5(313) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Wolf Rock Dive Centre | 4.8(164) | 4.9 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Queensland Scuba Diving Company | 4.9(1,402) | 4.7 | none | PADI | Visit |
