Dive, Snorkel & Swim With Whales..

Diving or snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef with Aroona offers a bespoke experience in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring marine environments. As a fully customisable private charter, Aroona allows you to design your ideal diving adventure. Whether exploring the vibrant Ribbon Reefs, uncovering the untouched beauty of the far northern reaches, or drifting alongside the magnificent coral walls, every dive is tailored to your preferences.

With years of experience in the region, Aroona takes you beyond the well-trodden paths, revealing hidden gems and pristine dive sites where you’re often the only boat in sight. From intimate encounters with dwarf minke whales during their exclusive migration season to leisurely snorkel sessions in crystal-clear waters, your journey on Aroona is crafted to deliver an unforgettable, personalised Great Barrier Reef experience.

Diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Diving

Diving the Great Barrier Reef is nothing short of a diver’s paradise. Known as the largest living organism on earth, it won’t disappoint with spectacular displays of coral and fish life that will keep you more than occupied on every dive. Each dive site we visit on the Great Barrier Reef has its own personality from exploring the Ribbon Reefs around Lizard Island or into the remote far north Great Barrier Reef. Aroona has spent many years in the most remote areas of the Great Barrier Reef and continues to find pristine reef without another boat in sight.

The Great Barrier Reef divides the Coral Sea along the continental shelf providing the ultimate dive locations, from sheltered coral gardens, drift dives to open vertical walls.

Diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Diving

Diving the Great Barrier Reef is nothing short of a diver’s paradise. Known as the largest living organism on earth, it won’t disappoint with spectacular displays of coral and fish life that will keep you more than occupied on every dive. Each dive site we visit on the Great Barrier Reef has its own personality from exploring the Ribbon Reefs around Lizard Island or into the remote far north Great Barrier Reef. Aroona has spent many years in the most remote areas of the Great Barrier Reef and continues to find pristine reef without another boat in sight.

The Great Barrier Reef divides the Coral Sea along the continental shelf providing the ultimate dive locations, from sheltered coral gardens, drift dives to open vertical walls.

Snorkelling

Snorkelling on board Aroona offers an extraordinary adventure. You can be dropped off to drift or explore the reef's wonders at your own pace. The vibrant coral gardens are home to diverse marine life, including abundant fish, graceful rays, and sea turtles. The clear waters provide excellent visibility, enabling you to appreciate this underwater world's intricate details fully.

Snorkel
Snorkel

Snorkelling

Snorkelling on board Aroona offers an extraordinary adventure. You can be dropped off to drift or explore the reef's wonders at your own pace. The vibrant coral gardens are home to diverse marine life, including abundant fish, graceful rays, and sea turtles. The clear waters provide excellent visibility, enabling you to appreciate this underwater world's intricate details fully.

Minkes

Swim with Minke Whales

June and July each year is the exclusive season to witness dwarf minke whales –  The Ribbon Reefs off Cooktown are the only known breeding grounds for these curious creatures.

Reaching up to eight meters long, minke whales migrate from Antarctica, specifically during the winter months. With Aroona's expertly guided tours, you'll have the opportunity to slip into the crystal-clear waters and encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

Minkes

Swim with Minke Whales

June and July each year is the exclusive season to witness dwarf minke whales –  The Ribbon Reefs off Cooktown are the only known breeding grounds for these curious creatures.

Reaching up to eight meters long, minke whales migrate from Antarctica, specifically during the winter months. With Aroona's expertly guided tours, you'll have the opportunity to slip into the crystal-clear waters and encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat.