Tuesday 3rd November | Double Boat Dive | The Grotto & The Arches
Long Weekend Double Boat Dive | 9.15am Ropes Off
Certification: Open Water Diver and Above
Dive Locations:
The Grotto and The Arches
8.30am - Meet at shop (if required)
8.45am - Depart shop:
9.00am - Arrive at Rye Pier, fully geared up:
9.15am - Boat departure (ropes off):
2.00pm - Return to Rye Pier:
$190.00
Availability: In Stock
Long Weekend Double Boat Dive | 9.15am Ropes Off
Dive Locations: The Grotto & The Arches
Departure Point: Rye Pier, Victoria
Certification Required: Open Water Diver and Above
Departure Point: Rye Pier, Victoria
Certification Required: Open Water Diver and Above
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 fascinating boat dive on Port Phillip Bay’s Lonsdale Wall system, named for its small caves and impressive rocky overhangs. Its ledges and crevices provide shelter for colourful marine life, including blue devil fish, leatherjackets, crayfish and nudibranchs, with the occasional Port Jackson shark resting beneath the rocks. With plenty of detail to discover, it’s a rewarding site for underwater photographers and divers who enjoy exploring Victoria’s temperate reefs.
Dive 1 – The Grotto
The Arches, also known as Lonsdale Arches, is a spectacular boat dive just outside Port Phillip Heads near Point Lonsdale. Its striking rocky formations and bommies create a fascinating underwater landscape, supporting abundant marine growth and fish life. Keep an eye out for southern blue devils, magpie perch, silver sweep and longsnout boarfish as you explore this scenic temperate reef—a rewarding destination for underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts.
Double Dive Itinerary
8.30am - Meet at shop (if required)
8.45am - Depart shop:9.00am - Arrive at Rye Pier, fully geared up:
9.15am - Boat departure (ropes off):
2.00pm - 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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Lunch between dives
Meeting Location
The Scuba Dive Shop
2447 Point Nepean Road
Rye, Victoria
2447 Point Nepean Road
Rye, Victoria
All divers must meet at the shop at their designated booking time to prepare equipment before heading to 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!
