We track 131 dive operators in Queensland. 33 teach certification courses (37 PADI, 6 SSI). 43 run snorkelling trips. 6 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Cairns, with 8. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 131. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mike Ball Dive Expeditions | 4.8(204) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 131 dive operators in Queensland, with the biggest cluster around Cairns. 33 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (37 centres), followed by SSI (6). NAUI also appear.
Published try-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.
43 of the 131 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.
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.
Tusa Dive is a dive operator in Cairns offering day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. They are known for their modern catamarans and multiple reef sites.
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.
Hervey Bay Dive Centre is a family run dive and charter operator based at the Boat Club Marina in Hervey Bay. They provide guided dive tours of the ex-HMAS Tobruk and various local wreck sites in the Great Sandy Marine Park. The centre also offers a range of PADI dive courses and seasonal whale swim tours.
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.
Aqua Quest is a modern, high-speed vessel that departs daily from Cairns for outer reef tours to Norman, Saxon, and Hastings Reefs. The boat offers both snorkeling and scuba diving options, including introductory and certified dives, with amenities such as a tropical buffet lunch and air-conditioned decks.
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel offers day trips to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, focusing on providing an authentic Indigenous Australian cultural experience alongside snorkeling and diving. They operate from the Reef Fleet Terminal.
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.
| 2 | Sunreef | 4.7(867) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Tusa Dive | 4.6(1,011) | 4.5 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Yongala Dive | 4.8(208) | 5.0 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Wolf Rock Dive Centre | 4.8(105) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Hervey Bay Dive Centre | 4.8(304) | none | $300 | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Scuba World | 4.7(200) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Aqua Quest | 4.9(82) | none | $365 | PADI | Visit |
