Phone
(03) 9317 1000
info@snorkeldivemelbourne.com.au
Address
92 Pier Street
Altona Vitoria 3018
Great!!! Our local diving can be split up into two categories, Shore and Boat. Shore diving can be done within Port Phillip Bay and is typically shallow reef diving and a mix of interesting Pier structures.
Boat diving is very diverse with dives ranging from reef to wrecks, wall and drift dives that cater for all levels of diver from Open Water to Technical. Some local knowledge is critical and going with someone who know the sites will yield a more enjoyable experience, the boats operate "live" and with a few exceptions will idle nearby waiting for you to return before collecting you after the dive, SMB's (Surface Marker Buoys) are mandatory and assist the boat locating you, these are deployed from underwater as you are making your ascent and safety stop and is one of the skills needed to master for the local area.
Temperate water generally means colours are vibrant if the area has current flow, Port Phillip Heads is such an area with spectacular wall dives and exciting drift dives, there is also a myriad of wrecks to keep the rust hunters happy, with 4 WW1 J class Submarines are within recreational diving limits.
Everybody has a different thermal resilience, temperatures vary from 22 degrees in the summer to 12 degrees in the winter (sometimes a degree or two outside that range). 7mm wetsuits, semi-dry wetsuits and drysuits are seen almost all year round depending on number, depth and duration of dives planned. There are some hardcore divers that will be spotted in 2/3mm wetsuits and shorty wetsuits at times of the year...
Wearing a thicker wetsuit than normal can effect buoyancy and often a Cold Water Orientation or Shore Dive before any boat dives is recommended.
Certification Depth generally determines what sites you can book onto, having recent experience (within 12months) and having dived conditions similar are all questions you will be asked when booking to ensure the dives are suitable.
If it's fish you have an interest in ask one of our friendly team members! Be prepared to be bombarded with useful information. Fish charts and books are available at the shop and come in handy identifying local species, but some of the highlights are Weedy Sea Dragons, Sea Horses, Smooth Rays, Banjo Rays, Blue Devils, Horse Shoe Leather Jackets, Pinky Snapper, Globe Fish, Dusky Morwong, Herring Cale, Spiny Rock Lobster, Scallop, Abalone and Port Jackson Sharks to name a few.
We run a monthly club night on the first Wednesday of each month and club membership covers a meal on the night, it's a chance to socialize with other divers, hear what's been happening at the shop and perhaps be entertained by guest presenters of interesting topics. New guests are welcome to attend for free to check it out, there are some functions like the Christmas Club Night that have a cover charge but it's totally worth it! just ask anyone that has attended.
We send out regular club emails, however you have to give us your email details on a sign up sheet at the front counter - we don't automatically sign you up! (we hate having that done too). Our Website had detailed info and we also use Facebook and Instagram to keep you up to date with last minute deals and dives. Our phone works too so give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.
After loosing Kayla we had a brief spell of no dog around the store :( then one day one of our customers had come across a pup that needed looking after for a spell after being removed from a dodgy situation, one thing let to another and as the say the rest is history, Rocky is still very much a pup but growing fast, super friendly with people and dogs he's settling in well and can be found around the shop most days either sleeping or getting excited to meet new people and seeing some of his favorites!
Anything is possible, we often plan special trips or organize bespoke training to suit our customers, if you have something in mind shoot us an email or even better pop in to discuss personally. Every one of us here loves what we do and it's not that hard to convince us on a cool idea.
Both consumers and businesses have rights and responsibilities under Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
We are not required to provide a refund or replacement if you:
change your mind,
order the wrong product,
find the product cheaper elsewhere,
damage the product through misuse, or
the issue is due to normal wear and tear after reasonable use.
We will offer a refund or replacement if a product has a major problem. A major problem is when the item:
has a fault that would have stopped someone from buying it if they had known about it,
is unsafe,
is significantly different from the description or sample shown, or
does not do what we said it would do (or what you asked for) and it can’t be easily fixed.
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it’s not repaired in a reasonable time, you may choose a refund or replacement.
As part of this process, we may need to work with the manufacturer or importer. This often involves sending the item back for assessment and requires proof of purchase (such as a tax invoice).
Above and beyond these legal requirements, we operate under a “fair and reasonable” ethos. Every situation is assessed individually, and we aim to find an outcome that is fair to both our customers and our business.
