Sunday 1st November | Early Morning Double Boat Dive
Long Weekend Boat Dive | Early Morning Double Boat Dive | Sunday 1st November
Dive Locations: The Grotto & South Channel Fort
Departure Point: Rye Pier, Victoria
Certification Required: Open Water Diver
Departure Point: Rye Pier, Victoria
Certification Required: Open Water Diver
Double Dive Itinerary
Due to the early morning nature of the dive, the diveshop will not be open before departure time. Customer will need to have gear prior to the dive day.
7.00am - Arrive at Rye Pier Fully kitted up ready to board
7.30am - Ropes Off
8.15am – Dive 1 – The Grotto (Slack Water)
10.00am – Dive 2 – South Channel Fort
12.00pm – Return to Rye Pier
$190.00
Availability: In Stock
Long Weekend Boat Dive | Early Morning Double Boat Dive | Sunday 1st November
Dive Locations: The Grotto & South Channel Fort
Departure Point: Rye Pier, Victoria
Certification Required: Open Water Diver
Departure Point: Rye Pier, Victoria
Certification Required: Open Water Diver
About Your Dive Charter
Join The Scuba Dive Shop for a private boat charter exploring two fantastic dive locations along the Mornington Peninsula.
Our charter is reserved exclusively for our divers, allowing us to select the dive sites and provide a coordinated diving experience.
Customers can book either dive individually or enjoy both dives as a complete double-dive experience.
Dive 1 – The Grotto
The Grotto is a picturesque reef dive on top of the Lonsdale Wall system in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay. Named for its small caves and sweeping overhangs, the site offers fascinating rocky formations and abundant marine life. Look out for Southern Blue Devils, cuttlefish, colourful nudibranchs and crayfish, with the occasional Port Jackson shark resting beneath a ledge. Accessible by boat, it’s a wonderful spot for underwater photography and discovering the bay’s temperate marine life.
Dive 2 – South Channel Fort
South Channel Fort offers a fascinating boat dive around a historic artificial island in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay. Descending to around 12 metres, its rocky slopes, seagrass beds and jetty pylons provide a thriving habitat for marine life. Look out for cuttlefish, octopuses, Southern Blue Devils and smooth stingrays among the boulders, colourful sponges and soft corals. With plenty of crevices to investigate, it’s a rewarding spot for underwater photographers and divers who enjoy discovering the bay’s smaller marine residents.
Double Dive Itinerary
Due to the early morning nature of the dive, the diveshop will not be open before departure time. Customer will need to have gear prior to the dive day.
7.00am - Arrive at Rye Pier Fully kitted up ready to board
7.30am - Ropes Off
8.15am – Dive 1 – The Grotto (Slack Water)
10.00am – Dive 2 – South Channel Fort
12.00pm – Return to Rye Pier
Included for double-dive participants:
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Two boat dives at the advertised locations
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Snacks and drinks
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Breakfast between dives
Meeting Location
Rye Pier
Boat departure location: Rye Pier, Rye.
Please arrive on time and be ready to board at the scheduled departure.
Important Information
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Dive sites and schedules may change depending on weather, sea conditions and operational requirements.
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All participants must hold the appropriate diving certification for their selected dive sites.
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Please ensure you have suitable diving equipment and arrange any required hire equipment in advance.
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Boat departure times are scheduled and may be subject to operational changes.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard for a fantastic day of diving along the Mornington Peninsula!
