Diving and Snorkelling

Every destinationDiving and snorkelling
Blue Pearl BayThe Whitsundays
Manta raysOff Naviti, Fiji
The Cod HoleRibbon Reefs, from 2027

Wherever IMPULSIVE anchors

Diving and snorkelling in every destination

Snorkel gear is carried on board, snorkelling needs no experience, and scuba diving is available as an optional extra wherever IMPULSIVE charters.

The Whitsundays

Snorkel the coral at Blue Pearl Bay and Butterfly Bay, or take a day trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef. The Whitsundays.

Brisbane and Moreton Bay

Snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks off Moreton Island, with dolphins, turtles and dugongs in the bay. Brisbane.

Fiji

Snorkel with manta rays off Naviti and the Garden Reefs, with reef straight off the swim platform. Fiji.

Tropical North Queensland

From September 2027: the Ribbon Reefs, the Cod Hole and Pixie Pinnacle, some of the finest diving on the Great Barrier Reef. See below.

Tropical North Queensland, from September 2027

Where the diving changes character

The northern reef is where the diving changes character. Clearer water, stronger currents and a noticeable increase in pelagic life bring sheer walls draped in whip corals and sea fans, swim-throughs and untouched coral gardens, with reef sharks, turtles, barracuda and schools of trevally moving through the current.

IMPULSIVE at anchor beside the reef, seen from above

Dive sites, Tropical North Queensland

From Mackay Reef to Lizard Island

  1. Mackay Reef
  2. Ribbon Reefs No. 3 and No. 5
  3. The Cod Hole
  4. Pixie Pinnacle
  5. Lizard Island

Mackay Reef

Coral gardens sheltering giant clams, reef sharks and turtles.

Ribbon Reef No. 3 and No. 5

Wall dives at Vertical Gardens and Crack a Jack.

Ribbon Reef No. 10

The Cod Hole, where giant potato cod move beside divers.

Pixie Pinnacle

One of the most striking sites on the reef.

Challenger Bay, Lizard Island

Calm waters to finish.

Further afield, on request

Coral Sea grounds including Osprey Reef, some of the most pristine, rarely dived reef systems in Australia.

On the map, Tropical North Queensland

The dive sites

From Mackay Reef to Lizard Island, with the Coral Sea on request.

  1. 1Mackay ReefCoral gardens sheltering giant clams, reef sharks and turtles.
  2. 2Ribbon Reef No. 3 and No. 5Wall dives at Vertical Gardens and Crack a Jack.
  3. 3Ribbon Reef No. 10The Cod Hole, where giant potato cod move beside divers.
  4. 4Pixie PinnacleOne of the most striking sites on the reef.
  5. 5Challenger Bay, Lizard IslandCalm waters to finish.
  6. 6Osprey Reef, Coral SeaSome of the most pristine, rarely dived reef systems in Australia, on request.
LocationOn request

Locations are indicative and not for navigation. Tap a stop to find it on the map.

Aerial view of reef and deep blue water

The day aboard

Dive, lunch, repeat

Guests wake at anchor beside the reef, dive in the best light of the day and return to a chef-prepared lunch, the sea pool and a sun deck spa. Between dives, they can snorkel the coral gardens of Watsons Bay and the Blue Lagoon at Lizard Island, or walk to Cook’s Look for views across the reef.

See the seven night Cairns to Lizard Island itinerary.

The sea pool and swim platform on IMPULSIVE

Seasons at a glance

When to dive

The best diving on the northern reef runs from late August to November.

Month by month

Best divingLate August to November

Aug to Nov
IMPULSIVE in the northTropical North Queensland, from September 2027

From Sep 2027

IMPULSIVE debuts in Tropical North Queensland in September 2027.

Good to know

Diving questions

When is the best diving?

Diving and snorkelling are available wherever IMPULSIVE charters. In Tropical North Queensland, the best diving runs from late August to November.

Is scuba diving included?

Scuba diving is an optional extra, planned as part of your charter.

Do we need to be certified?

Let us know the group’s certification levels when you enquire and the program will be planned around them.

Can non-divers come?

Yes. Snorkelling needs no experience, and gear is carried on board. Watsons Bay and the Blue Lagoon at Lizard Island are calm coral gardens made for it.

Diving charters

The full diving program is coming soon. Register your interest and we will be in touch as soon as it is ready.

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Prefer to talk? Call 1300 424 278 or email info@charteryacht.com.

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