Scuba IQ

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Scuba Diving - Port Douglas
The Great Barrier Reef & Coral Sea
Specialists in private dive guiding and courses,
dive trips, liveaboards, and private charters on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. With more than 50 years of experience in scuba diving instruction and guiding, 'Scuba IQ', Port Douglas are your experts for arranging dive trips and courses right here on the Great Barrier Reef. We have

access to the widest variety of dive sites within the local area; and offer a number of benefits when diving with us, including: high quality - well maintained equipment; modern teaching methods and excellent knowledge of the reef and the organisms which inhabit it. All of our trips and courses are kept to smaller groups - no more than 4 divers per guide/instructor; guaranteeing a safe, personalised scuba diving experience. With all of this on offer, we look forward to sharing the Great Barrier Reef with you!

19/06/2026

Welcome to the - private charter style..

Onboard Aroona luxury Boat Charters diving the world famous Ribbon Reefs

17/06/2026

Happy Hump Day

05/05/2026

The Minkes are here!

We have been spending a lot of time in the Lizard Island area over the last 3 weeks, and just as we were heading home, we spotted our first minkes of 2026!!

The video is from last year, as we spotted them while cruising, but hopefully it’s a good omen. Maybe a good time to do the minke dance just in case 🐋🕺

29/03/2026

Early morning dives, swim through’s and overhangs….starting the day right 🤿

If you are looking for a variety of diving options then get in touch. From 1 day to 7 days, there are day trip and liveaboard options for you.

❤️ Great Barrier Reef - Port Douglas & Cairns

25/03/2026

No we haven’t moved…this is wreck diving in the Coral Sea! ⛴️⚓️

If you’re looking for a sense of adventure then we know a few spots. 🧐

The beauty of private charters is that you are not tied to a set schedule. There are some great places to go depending on what you are looking for. This wreck is a good spot for something a little different, weather depending. 😉

To p*e or not to p*e?
23/03/2026

To p*e or not to p*e?

From the DAN Medical Line: Is it harmful to p*e in a wetsuit? 🤔

As immersion diuresis shifts blood into the central circulation and increases urine production, many divers feel the urge to relieve themselves during a dive. Holding it can be uncomfortable, distracting, and may increase the risk of bladder irritation or UTI.

Urinating in a wetsuit is common and generally not harmful when exposure is limited.

A few considerations before you answer nature's call:
• Prolonged contact with urine can disrupt the skin's protective barrier and pH, potentially causing redness, itching, or rash if not rinsed off promptly.
• Very tight wetsuits may prevent full bladder emptying, increasing UTI risk.
• Urine can activate small hydroids, larvae, or jellyfish fragments — which may be present from past dives or enter through gaps in a poorly fitted suit — causing irritation or welts.
• Compounds in urine can gradually degrade neoprene if the suit is not thoroughly cleaned.

Read the full article: dan.org/alert-diver/article/wetsuits-and-urination/

✍️ Article by Leandra Lynn, AEMT
📸 Photo by Frazier Nivens

23/03/2026

Face to fin with pure adrenaline 🦈💙
There’s nothing like the thrill of diving alongside these incredible creatures—and we know exactly where to take you for the ultimate shark encounter on the Great Barrier Reef. Ready to dive in?

Only a few more months until it’s Minke Time!
17/03/2026

Only a few more months until it’s Minke Time!

13/03/2026

What’s your favourite thing to see underwater? 🦈🐢🐠

We have a few 😁

11/03/2026

Address

44 Wharf Street
Port Douglas, QLD
4877

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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+61404964878

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