Beneath Busselton: Two Days of Advanced Diving on HMAS Swan, the Jetty and 4‑Mile Reef

BUSSELTON WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

Beneath Busselton: Two Days of Advanced Diving on HMAS Swan, the Jetty and 4‑Mile Reef

A focused, two-day Advanced Adventurer dive course run by Swan Dive that introduces five specialty dives and visits the region’s top sites—this guide explains what to expect, where you meet, and what to pack.

Beneath Busselton: Two Days of Advanced Diving on HMAS Swan, the Jetty and 4‑Mile Reef.

Duration
2 Days
Location
Busselton
Operator
Swan Dive
Category
Water Activities
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Off the foreshore of Busselton, Western Australia, the Advanced Adventurer course pushes certified divers deeper and more confidently into southern waters. Over two days you’ll undertake five specialty dives — from buoyancy and navigation to deep and wreck dives — aboard Swan Dive’s boats to sites including the HMAS Swan, Busselton Jetty and the 4 Mile Reef.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SKILLS

Five specialty dives to extend your range and comfort

The course introduces five specialty dives designed to help you dive deeper, extend bottom time and reduce air consumption — a practical next step toward Master Scuba Diver status.

THE SITES

Boat access to HMAS Swan, Busselton Jetty and 4 Mile Reef

Swan Dive undertakes all boat dives for this course and will take you to some of the South West’s best sites, combining artificial reef, jetty habitat and offshore reef topography.

THE INSTRUCTORS

Experienced instructors and unique local features

The program is led by highly experienced instructors and includes access to local highlights such as one of only six underwater observatories in the world and an outstanding shipwreck site.

What the day feels like

What two days under Busselton feel like

Across two focused days you’ll move from buoyancy and navigation work to night, deep and wreck dives, all conducted from Swan Dive’s boats. Expect hands-on skill practice followed by guided dives at regional sites, with instructors logging specialty experience that counts toward further advanced certifications.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Certified Open-Water DiversThis is for divers who already hold an Open Water certification and want to broaden skills across five specialties to dive more confidently and progress toward Master Scuba Diver status.
2
Skill Builders & Specialty SeekersIf you want hands-on practice in buoyancy, navigation, deep and wreck techniques with experienced instructors and boat access to multiple sites, this course is well suited.
3
Under-18s & FamiliesParticipants under 18 can take part but must have liability forms signed by a parent or guardian; check age-specific restrictions with the operator.
4
Small-Group TravelersThe course runs with limited group sizes, making it a good fit if you prefer small-group instruction and more individual attention from instructors.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The Advanced Adventurer course runs over two days.

Meeting Point

Assemble at Swan Dive on the Busselton foreshore for briefings and boat departures.

What to Bring

Bring your Open Water certification card and full dive equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, dive computer, SMB & reel, dive torch), plus bathers, towel, hat, sunscreen, water and snacks. Have a GP-signed medical form ready if applicable and ensure parental liability forms for under-18s.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the course?

The Advanced Adventurer course runs for two days.

Where do we meet and depart from?

Meet at the Swan Dive base on the Busselton foreshore for briefings and boat departures.

What dives are included?

The itinerary covers buoyancy, navigation and night dives on day one, and deep plus wreck dives on day two.

Do I need to be certified to join?

You must hold an Open Water dive certification to participate.

Are there medical or parental requirements?

A GP-signed medical form may be required if applicable; participants under 18 must have liability forms signed by a parent or guardian.

What sites will we visit?

Swan Dive will take the course to top South West sites including the HMAS Swan, Busselton Jetty and the 4 Mile Reef.