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This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

Welcome to Fatboys Resort — where barefoot luxury meets world-class diving in one of the South Pacific’s most breathtaking hidden gems. From the moment you arrive, life slows down, the water turns impossibly blue, and adventure waits just beneath the surface.Set on the postcard-perfect Mbambanga Island, only a short boat ride from Gizo and the airport, this exclusive island retreat is pure tropical magic. With just six stunning waterfront bungalows and a stylish Beach House, Fatboys offers an intimate, relaxed vibe where every guest feels like they’ve discovered a secret slice of paradise.Each bungalow is handcrafted using traditional materials, blended seamlessly with modern luxury. Think panoramic ocean views, private verandas, and waking up to the gentle sound of waves lapping at the shore. This is island living at its absolute finest.World-Class Diving Right at Your DoorstepThe Solomon Islands are legendary for diving — and Fatboys sits right in the heart of it. Expect crystal-clear water, vibrant reefs, pelagic action, and history-rich wrecks that few divers on Earth get to experience.Dive Site HighlightsOne Tree ReefA stunning sloping wall drift dive bursting with colour. Glide past hard and soft corals, sea fans, and nudibranchs while spotting giant stingrays, eagle rays, and black & white tip reef sharks.Secret Spot ReefA macro lover’s dream! This hidden gem teems with life — turtles, cuttlefish, seahorses, eagle rays, and a rich mix of soft and hard corals.Grand Central ReefStart in a vibrant coral garden, then drift toward a dramatic drop-off where currents attract schools of fish, barracuda, tuna, sharks, and eagle rays. Big action, big smiles.Kennedy IslandSteeped in history and named after JFK, this outer wall drift dive features massive sea fans, pygmy seahorses, and regular pelagic encounters.Joe’s Wall ReefA spectacular deep drop-off with exceptional visibility. Expect colourful coral, stingrays, nudibranchs, and striking pink anemones.Toa Maru WWII WreckDive into history on this 6,700-ton Japanese ship, sunk in 1943. Explore between 7–37m, discovering sake bottles, bullets, lanterns, and even a one-man tank.American WWII Hellcat Fighter PlaneAn incredible, intact fighter plane resting in just 9m of water — perfect for divers and snorkellers. One of the most accessible WWII relics you’ll ever see.This Is More Than a Dive TripIt’s adventure, relaxation, history, and tropical luxury wrapped into one unforgettable experience. Limited accommodation, epic diving, and a destination that remains beautifully untouched.Spots are limited — don’t miss your chance to dive one of the world’s best-kept secrets. Book now and experience Fatboys Resort for yourself.ONLINE BOOKING FORM LINKwww.diveadventures.com.au/pages/booking-final.php?booking=30647&agent=Adreno%20Ocean%20Outfitters%20Brisbane&consultant=Yvonne&destination=Solomon%20Isl-Gizo&departuredate=28/09/2026&departurepoint=Aust-Brisbane,%20QLD&DepositAmt=700

Join me for an incredible week of diving in beautiful Vanuatu — a destination that seriously ticks every box. Warm water, unreal visibility, fascinating history, and some of the most unique dive sites you’ll find anywhere in the world.THE DIVING – NEXT LEVEL EXPERIENCESSS President CoolidgeThis isn’t just a wreck… it’s an experience. One of the largest accessible wrecks on the planet, with multiple dives exploring different sections each time. Expect:• Huge swim-throughs and cargo holds• Iconic artefacts like “The Lady”• Jeeps, equipment, and wartime history frozen in time• Suitable for a range of experience levels (with options to go deeper for advanced divers)Million Dollar PointA completely unique dive site where tonnes of WWII equipment were dumped into the ocean — trucks, machinery, and more. It’s like descending into a real-life underwater museum.Local Reef & Wall DivingWe’ll mix it up with beautiful reefs full of:• Colourful coral gardens• Turtles, reef fish, and macro life• Relaxed, easy diving perfect for soaking it all inACCOMMODATION – DECO STOP LODGEWe’ll be staying at the fantastic Deco Stop Lodge, and honestly… it’s part of what makes this trip so special.• Spacious, comfortable rooms with ocean views• Pool overlooking the water• On-site restaurant with amazing meals• Close proximity to dive sites = more time diving, less time travellingWHAT’S INCLUDED (GENERAL OVERVIEW)• Multiple days of guided diving• Wreck dives on the Coolidge• 8 Shore. 2 boat dives & 1 night dive• Single Tanks, weights & dive guide• Accommodation at Deco Stop Lodge• Tropical Daily breakfast• Transfers to/from dive sitesTRAVEL MADE EASY• Easy flights from Brisbane directly into Santo• We’ll help guide you through the whole process so it’s stress-freeWHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?• Certified divers of all levels (we can tailor dives to suit experience)• Wreck lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone wanting something different• Solo travellers, couples, and groups — everyone is welcomeWHY THIS TRIP?Because this isn’t just a dive trip… it’s one of those “remember forever” experiences. The combination of history, big wreck diving, and relaxed island life is hard to beat — and it’s why I keep going back.IMPORTANT:Spots will be strictly limited to keep the group experience awesome and personal — and this destination always fills fast.BOOK NOW :https://secure.diveadventures.com.au/pages/booking-final.php?booking=30942&agent=Adreno%20Ocean%20Outfitters%20Brisbane&consultant=Yvonne&destination=Vanuatu-Santo&departuredate=22/07/2027&departurepoint=Aust-Brisbane,%20QLD&DepositAmt=750Let’s lock this in and make next July something seriously special