A how-to guide from starting out to buying snorkel equipment and having a comfortable, safe and enjoyable in-water experience.  Choosing the right gear and ensuring it is prepped and ready for adventure! When you enter the world of snorkeling, getting started with your equipment can be difficult but that’s why we’re here to help!…

  Busselton Jetty The Busselton Jetty is an iconic and unmissable stop on your South West adventure. The Jetty is the longest timber jetty in the Southern hemisphere stretching 1.8km out to sea! Having been there for over 160 years, there is an extraordinary amount of ever-growing life to be found underneath the waves.  The…

  We know that starting your scuba journey can be intimidating. That’s why we have created this guide for you with the top features that you should be looking out for in any open water course ensuring you have the best possible start to your underwater adventure! Introduce yourself The best way to see if…

The South West is one of the most beautiful places in Australia. Where turquoise waters meet the soft white sands of quiet bays. With hundreds of wineries to explore on land, bush walks and wildflowers to Sea Lion colonies, Dolphins and Orca there really is no way that you could be left without something to…

When it comes to the factors influencing the completion of your advanced course, it really comes down to you. Which conditions you would like to learn in, which specialties you would like to complete and where you’re looking to complete them. I’m going to run you through we believe the South West of Australia is…

Wreck diving is a whole different experience to reef diving – mixing history with the beauty of the underwater world. There are two different types of wrecks; those purposefully scuttled for recreational use and those that have sunk due to external factors i.e. it didn’t mean to go down! When diving on a wreck, we…

The traditional owners of the South West are the Wadandi Boodja tribe (saltwater peoples country) who live by a 6-season calendar, allowing harmonization with the land and the ocean. This calendar is dynamic in that it can change when there is a new display in nature e.g. wildflowers blooming. The seasons represent what is plentiful…

  We all dream of exploring a vibrant underwater paradise—coral gardens teeming with life, playful sea creatures, and crystal-clear waters. But here’s the thing: those magical places are only pristine because they’re left untouched. In this blog, we’ll dive into why it’s crucial to keep our hands to ourselves when exploring the natural world, how…

The best time to dive in the South West  The South West hosts some of Australia’s best dive sites and is home to an exciting kaleidoscope of marine creatures. Here at Swan Dive, we operate seasonally and as do the local community of divers. Our operational season is September – May. This is when visibility…

  Humpback Whales are the majestical gentle giants of the Oceans. Here in Exmouth, we get to enjoy their playful nature between the months of June- September whilst the Mothers socialize their newly born Calves. Whereas in Busselton, we can enjoy them seeking their last point of sanctuary before heading back to Antarctic waters. The…

  It’s time to quit that 9-5, breathe in some fresh air and experience life to the fullest! Being an in-water professional opens so many doors across the globe to travel, meet people and do what you love! Not to mention all of the epic in-water interactions that await. Becoming a dive professional was the…

  There are literally hundreds of ways that your local dive operators make a positive impact on the planet. We are going to narrow down a few of the things Swan Dive have been doing in the last 12 months, that is sustainable for our local area.  Everyday efforts make a big impact Here at…