About this tour
Dive alongside Blacktip Reef Sharks, Sandbar Whalers, Bowmouth Guitarfish and massive rays in SEA LIFE Melbourne's main tank. This 90-minute scuba experience puts you face-to-fin with the aquarium's largest residents in a controlled underwater setting. You'll need solid diving credentials, full medical clearance and a conversational grasp of English. Admission to the broader aquarium is included.
Highlights
- Guaranteed shark encounter in main tank environment
- Meet multiple species: guitarfish, sawfish, groupers, cod
- 90 minutes total including briefing and dive time
- Full aquarium access before or after your dive
- Minimum age 14; under 18s need parental sign-off
- Must be comfortable lifting and moving 35kg gear
- No personal cameras allowed underwater
What to expect
Arrive with a completed medical declaration form. You'll undergo a safety briefing, gear up, and descend into the main viewing tank where sharks and rays move around you. The dive is controlled but not staged—animals follow natural patterns. Expect 30–40 minutes in the water with an instructor watching closely. The experience is physically taxing; you need genuine fitness and composure underwater. Afterwards, explore the rest of the aquarium at your own pace.
Good to know
Book a dive doctor's clearance well ahead if you have any medical history. Do not fly within 12 hours post-dive. Bring your passport or ID. Public transport reaches the venue. No alcohol or drugs before diving. Parental attendance required for divers under 18.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.