Am I fit to dive?
Scuba diving can be strenuous. To dive safely you should be in good general health and have a reasonable level of fitness. You must not dive whilst you have a cold, congestion, ear infection, active asthma or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If taking prescription medication consult your doctor before participating in this program and, if possible, obtain a doctor’s note to confirm you are fit to scuba dive.
Please note that all of the dives for open water certified divers are "shore dives" that means that (except for Green Bay and Crystal) you have to be able to walk for 50 meters from the parking slot to the sea and this path can be "rocky terrain". If you want to see how it is, you can see pictures in the Gallery or even easier, you can call us and we will explain everything with pictures and videos of the entries.
If you answer yes to any question below you should seek medical advice before booking and obtain a doctor’s note to confirm you are fit to scuba dive. You will be asked these questions on the day of your diving programme and, if the answer to any question is yes, you will be asked to provide a doctor’s note.
Are you :
- over 45 and have a family history of heart attack or stroke?
- currently taking medication to control blood pressure or that carries a warning about any impairment of your physical or mental abilities?
- female and pregnant, or could be pregnant?
- experiencing ongoing physical problems following an injury, fracture or surgery to your back, arm/s or leg/s?
Do you have a history of:
- ear disease, hearing loss, problems with balance or ear or sinus surgery?
- breathing problems, emphysema, tuberculosis, lung disease, collapsed lung (pneumothorax) or chest surgery?
- heart disease, heart attack, heart surgery or blood vessel surgery?
- high blood pressure or angina?
- severe attacks of hay fever or other severe allergies?
- bleeding or other blood disorders?
- diabetes?
- colostomy?
- seizures, blackouts or fainting, convulsions or epilepsy or take medications to prevent them?
- panic attacks or fear of closed or open spaces (claustrophobia or agoraphobia)?
- behavioural health, mental or psychological problems or a nervous system disorder?
You should leave at least 12 hours before flying after diving. If you have dived multiple times then you should leave at least 18 hours.
Other information:
- Not wheelchair accessible.
All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart or lung conditions, etc.) may prevent you from diving. If in doubt, please consult your doctor. - Scuba diving is not recommended when pregnant.
- Due to the nature of this activity and the safety of all guests, we reserve the right to refuse service to customers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. You must not consume alcohol in the 10 hours prior to your scuba dive. If, as a result, your diving is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
Not recommended for participants with back problems.
Please note that it is not possible to wear spectacles when scuba diving, but contact lenses are fine.