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How to become a scuba diver

Is your new year’s resolution to learn a new life skill, go on more adventures or take more time for yourself? Combine all three by learning how to scuba dive in Perth this summer. Not only will you get the opportunity to learn a completely new skill, you will also have the option to explore the big…

Summer Scuba Diving Checklist

If you are planning on scuba diving this Summer, there are a few things you should consider before heading out on a dive trip. Whether its planning for a dive at one of Perth’s top dive locations, or getting ready to go on a dive holiday, each dive should be prepared for carefully. To make things easier, we have devised…

What wetsuit should I get?

When it comes to scuba diving, making sure you have the right type of wetsuit can make a world of different in the water. Whether its lightweight Theromocline for summer dive trips or thermocore neoprene for cold water diving, the experienced team at Dolphin Scuba can help you choose the right wetsuit for your diving needs. With one of the most diverse ranges…

Take the plunge with an advanced dive course

Now you have mastered the standard scuba dive, can plan your own shore dive, and are comfortable catching up with your Perth Scuba friends on a scheduled boat dive trip. Perhaps it’s time you considered furthering your scuba diving education. The benefits for expanding your scuba education are endless, from upskilling on new dive techniques and rescue skills to exploring advanced dive sites in the ocean. If you find yourself returning…

What size BCD do I need?

Scuba diving is a fun, exciting way to explore the underwater landscape. Once you have completed your dive course, you can spend the day at any of Perth’s local dive locations and work towards furthering you dive education with additional training. When scuba diving, one of the most integral parts of the experience is ensuring…

Are you a shore diving or a boat diver?

Once you have completed your scuba diving training and have acquired your diving licence, you can begin to explore the ocean. After getting suited up with the required scuba dive gear, you’ll need to consider which Perth dive location you want to explore first. There are many great dive locations found along the Western Australian…

Should I Buy or Rent Scuba Gear?

When deciding whether you should buy or rent scuba gear, there are a few things you will need to consider – How often do you go scuba diving? Do you do the majority of your dives locally or on holidays? How much are you willing to spend on dive equipment? If you are unsure of…

Step up from Snorkelling to Scuba Diving

Have you mastered the art of duck diving, goggle defogging and practising your very best mermaid impression? Then it might be time to up the ante and transition into scuba diving. Swap out the snorkel for a rebreather to dive deeper, for longer. Snorkelling and scuba diving are two of the best ways to enjoy…

Wetsuit 101: A beginner’s guide to suiting up

Buying your very first formal suit is a big deal! What style, cut and colour should you get? Should you spend the extra money to get it tailored? The same decisions apply to purchasing a wetsuit. There are many aspects to consider when investing in a good quality wetsuit, and the experts at Dolphin Scuba…

5 amazing dive locations around Perth

Perth is home to some amazing dive locations, from underwater shipwrecks to shallow lagoons, you can see some pretty amazing scenes when you are scuba diving off the Western Australian coast. If you don’t have access to your own boat, the team at Dolphin Scuba run dive trips out to popular dive locations. The team…