Have dived a number of times with the Blue Bay crew. Great boat well set up for divers. Even short people like me can get in the water easily and back out again. The crew know the area and diving, they are very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Double dives mean that no time is wasted getting back to shore then out again like some other companies in the area. Small groups so there is not heaps of people swimming on top of you once you are in the water. The food between dives is lovely and the hot chocolate is the best ever. My preferred dive boat when diving in the area and I am a local.
We went whale watching in the afternoon. We were lucky we could go see the whales, the ocean's been rough the days before. We had to ride for a long time before we finally saw the whales. They were amazing! Some jumped, that was amazing! When our trip was at its end some whales came very close. Only few meters from our boat. The crew decided to stay a bit longer, that was a real treat! Crew is very experienced and knows a lot about whales and other marine animals. We had an awesome day! And the good thing is, they were cheap. Cheaper compared to Sydney or other places and you have to ride less mileage on the boat to reach the whales. Hope they keep it like that!
A great dive service that delivers on all fronts in terms of value, professionalism and of course great diving in a great location. My first choice for Byron Bay diving.
Rod and Christina are exceptionally professional with excellent communication. We dived with them 4 times over a 2 week period. Each time was a double dive. It would have been more but the weather cancelled one of our days. When the dive was cancelled, we were phoned early. We used our own gear but their tanks and weights. But, others were impressed with the quality of gear they were given to use. During the hour surface interval, they served us lots of food and tea and coffee. We have dived with them in winter and Christina also made hot chocolate! Cannot speak highly enough of this dive company. The only down side is that there is no hot shower at the end. But, we don't mind waiting until we get home.
Blue Bay Divers give you a fantastic day of diving. Safety is very important and the expertise of the skipper puts you at ease. Depending on the weather & the strength of currents diving out wide at Windarra is undertaken if possible where some 'big stuff' is more than likely seen. You are taken to the best spots for your 2 dives, with a surface interval on the boat where awesome home cooked snacks are supplied, along with tea, coffee or hot chocolate. The staff are friendly & professional .. you are given a wonderful day out with lots of laughs along the way. Highly recommended!!
A small intimate charter company running out of Brunswick Heads. Lots of local knowledge and skill and they always find whales for you to watch. Nothing is as good as getting up close and personal to these magnificent creatures. Worth every penny for this once in a lifetime experience.
I am based here in Brisbane, and make the drive south regularly down to Brunswick Heads to go diving with Blue Bay Divers. About a hour and a half I am parked out in front of the boat (Blue Bay Warrior). Nothing is to much trouble, and you are not rushed to get geared up to get in the water. If you have never dived the areas that they take you, they will guide you around and show you all the wonderful sites underwater. I one of my dives with them, we had a dolphin near us on the surface, and when we got below, we had 3 dolphins swimming around. That was my first dolphin encounter. The marine life is plenty of and the crew I can not fault. I highly recommend diving with Christina and Rod, and you will be back again.
My partner and I live in Brisbane and regularly make the trip down to Brunswick to dive with the experienced Blue Bay crew. We appreciate their professionalism and friendliness, as well as the little extras such as interval snacks (a lot of the time homemade!) and hot drinks. We love the no-rush approach, the small groups and the variety of dive sites. Highly recommended for both advanced and less experienced divers, who will be well looked after. If you are new to these sites, you will get a knowledgeable guide to show you around. We have also been on a whale-watching trip with them and had an awesome time. HIGHLY recommended!
Excellent whale watching experience. Super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Bay Warrior is a roomy vessel and the tour is limited to 12. This gives everyone plenty of space toview the whales without hindering or cramping others. I can highly recommend this as the number one whale watching tour operator in the Byron area. The vessel is a roomy catamaran and is covered at the back enabling a comfortable whale viewing area no matter the weather. You step straight onto the vessel from the jetty.No wading out to the vessel as with some other operators. All in all a most wonderful experience. Thanks Rod, Christina and Roundy. :)
You can't go wrong with this crew. They're friendly, professional and experienced. Locals or tourists alike should look no further for a great day on or under the water.