Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are having the best time exploring Queensland, Australia. The couple is currently indulging themselves in multiple adventure activities like paddle boating and scuba diving. The couple recently shared snippets from their diving adventure, and it looked super fun. In the pictures, both Sonakshi and Zaheer can be seen donning scuba wetsuits and posing for the camera. If, like Sonakshi and Zaheer, you too wish to go scuba diving in Queensland, we have listed a detailed guide on how to do it.
Price For The Dive
For beginners who want to go scuba diving without have no prior experience, scuba diving costs around $250 AUD, which is approximately Rs 13,000.
Who Can Do Scuba Diving
Most people who can swim can scuba dive, although there are some health conditions that restrict people from diving. People with heart and lung problems, asthma, diabetes, and pregnancy are not all allowed to dive. One will need to complete a dive medical test, and the person needs to be above 12 years of age to learn to dive.
Best Time To Visit
Diving in Queensland can be done all through the year. If you want to experience the Great Barrier Reef at its best, then the months of late August to early December is an ideal time to do so.
Trial Dive
Before going for an actual scuba dive, try to go for a trial dive. Most Cairns reef day tour boats offer introductory diving. No previous diving experience is necessary for the trials, and even a beginner can be a part of it. These trial dives include professional divers accompanying individual for the entire time and diving is permitted until 10 m of depth in the water.
Opt for a scuba training
To perform a scuba dive, one first needs to opt for training. Open Water Dive in Queensland conducts courses that take approximately 4 to 5 days to complete, including 2 days of classroom theory. The course includes training dives that are required to complete your certification.
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