Technical Courses

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Become A Technical Diver With
Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre

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Beginners Welcome

No experience required

3 Day Course

Learn At real Place

Dive to 18 Metres

Gain a global certification

Maximum 4 Students

More time with your instructor

All Equipment Included

High quality gear provided

Technical Diver With Manta

Interested in taking your diving to the next level? Want to explore a little deeper, further, or longer? Do you want to learn the skills required to safely complete a dive in the event of mandatory decompression stops? Then the SSI Extended Range Programs are for you.

Technical diving is the most challenging and most rewarding discipline of scuba diving. Whether you want the ability to dive deeper for longer or simply to increase your safety by raising your skill level, the range of SSI XR courses will challenge you both mentally and physically, while keeping you excited and passionate about diving.

Learn and understand the principles, procedures, and theories relating to decompression diving
Adapt your current Total Diving System and learn about the concepts behind an Extended Range Total Diving System
Master new skills and improve your existing skills to reach the level required for safe technical diving
Learn advanced buoyancy, propulsion techniques, decompression management and equipment techniques specifically related to technical diving.

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Learn To Dive

Why Learn With Manta Lodge?

Two Pool Sessions

Build your skills and confidence in a safe, controlled environment with expert guidance throughout.

Four Ocean Boat Dives

Put your training into action on beautiful local dive sites around Straddie.

Small Classes

Maximum 4 students for more individual Support and a better learning experience.

Premium Mask to Keep

Take home a premium Halcyon mask, professionally fitted and included with your course.

Your 3-Day Training Journey

A clear pathway from complete beginner to confident Open Water Diver.

01.

Before You Start – Online Learning

Complete interactive online learning
at your own pace before
you arrive.

02.

Day 1 – Theory & Pool Skills

Meet your instructor, cover key theory and complete your first pool session to build confidence with your equipment.

03.

Day 2 – Pool Practies & Ocean Dives 1-2

Refine your skills with a second pool session. then head out for your first two ocean dives at local sites.

04.

Day 3 – Ocean Dives 3-4

Complete two more ocean dives, explore more of Straddie’s amaging marine Ife and finish your certification.

Why do an SSI Technical diving course?

Perfect for those who want to start or continue their technical diver education, these courses are designed to give divers the training and experience to conduct stage decompression dives, use multiple gases (including trimix) and/or conduct dives in overhead environments. Please note, SSI technical programs are designed to be physically and mentally demanding in their content, conduct and method.

Manta Lodge is equipped for all levels of Technical Diving with sites ranging from 20-60m plus along with:

Large range of twin tanks, stage tanks and rebreather bottles
Training available up to technical instructor level
Oxygen fills available on site
Helium available on request
CCR Sorb available on request
Private charter and support divers available
Mares Horizon SCR training centre and dealer
Large range of Halcyon, Mares XR, Shearwater and Santi technical products

Call us today to arrange a personalised training package and achieve your underwater goals!

View Course Dates & Book

Choose your preferred dates below to Join our next Open Water Diver Course. Spaces are limited to keep our groups small.

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Course Summary

3 Days (2 pool + 4 oceans dives)
Maximum 4 students
All equipment iniuded
Premium mask to keep
Certification (dive to 18 metres)

Before You Book

Our Open Water Diver Course is designed for beginners, with just a few simple requirements.

Minimum Age 10

Divers must be at least
10 years old.

Swim 200 Metres

Be comfortable swimming 200 metres (any stroke).

Float for 10 Minutes

Be able to float or tread water for 10 minutes.

Medical Declaration

Complete a brief medical questionnaire before booking.

More about medical requirements

Prerequisites – See below for individual course requirements

You must be certified as an SSI Deep Diver or equivalent
You must be certified as an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver or equivalent
Have logged at least 24 open water dives
Be a minimum of 18 years old
Pass an Extended Range Water Fitness Test
You must be medically fit for diving
All participants must complete a medical declaration form before this course. If any questions on the medical declaration are answered “Yes”, you may need to gain medical clearance from a doctor before participating in this course. Please contact reception if you have any questions about this.
Attend a pre-course verification dive with an SSI XR Instructor at Manta Lodge
Manta Lodge reserves the right to request a doctors medical prior to training

New Divers, Real Confidence

Hear from some of our recent Open Water students.

WHAT OUR DIVERS SAY

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   Sebastian K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ich habe einen Doppeltauchgang mit ihnen gebucht. War alles super organisiert bei Fragen würde dir gleich freundlich geholfen war rundum zufrieden und habe zur Krönung sogar einen Manta gesehen kann das Tauchen nur empfehlen und werde auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.
  
 
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   Katrine J 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a great backpacker place. The staff is extremely service minded and the place has everything you need for at stay. The location is great with walkable distance to some good hiking trails.
  
 
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   Chris H 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've done countless scuba dives with these guys, and they're my favourite operator in SEQ. Very professional and safe crew. Very friendly staff too which is really important for me too! I highly recommend diving with Manta Lodge, whether you're doing a course or just doing fun dives.
  
 
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   Diana I 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We returned  this year and once again very happy with our experience. James, Taylah & Jaimie and crew are very competent, safety conscious and as full of energy and fun as ever. It was an incredible experience, and apart from the exhilaration of boat ride to dive site (Flat Rock) we were so fortunate to dive with nurse sharks, turtles, rays and more. In addition, the whales were close by and singing during the dives. We will be back as the experience ticked lots of boxes for us.

My husband & I booked a Refresher Dive & Double Dive with the team at Manta Lodge and were so well looked after by the team. Taylah did our Refresher Dive with us and she was so patient, full of energy and gave us so much reassurance to get us back into diving again. Alyssa assisted and was so calm and reassuring too.
The Double Dive was fabulous and all the crew very supportive. We felt very safe in the care of the dive team. James was driving the boat and couldn't be a better person to be in charge of boat and making sure all divers were kept safe. The dive team Madi, Alyssa & Taylah kept us all well monitored. Fantastic dive sites with plenty of fish, turtles, wobbygongs etc. Wonderful to have the whales splashing about close by and to hear them singing underwater on the dives. We'll be booking again without hesitation.
  
 
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   Jarrod H 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Manta crew were fantastic! And the accommodation very nice for a hostel, if you're doing a diving course with Manta I highly recommend staying onsite overnight.
  
 
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   Bernard M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Greatest staff ever!  Epic dives!
Well worth the trip!
  
 
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   Charlotte M 
 
 
 
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   Sabrina P 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I stayed at Manta Lodge in Room 103 over the weekend for my birthday, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place.
Everything was spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable, the shower had plenty of hot water, the blanket was thick and cozy, and the air conditioning kept the room warm and comfortable during the colder nights. Having a mini fridge and a mirror in the room was also very convenient.
The young man at reception was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I was travelling with a friend, and he took the time to explain everything to us, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived.
The reception area is connected to a dive shop, which is absolutely adorable if you love diving. There are so many interesting diving items and accessories to browse.
The location is fantastic right across from the beach. Having breakfast while looking out at the ocean was the perfect way to start the day.
The shared kitchen is one of the best I’ve seen. It has absolutely everything you could need: plates, mugs, glasses, pots, pans, cooking utensils, and more. You don’t even need to bring much food because there’s a supermarket just a short walk away with surprisingly good prices.
It was my first visit to North Stradbroke Island, and staying at Manta Lodge made my birthday even more special. The accommodation was comfortable, welcoming, in the perfect location, and offered amazing value for money.
I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island!