Hot Getaways

Are you going to altitude within 24 hrs?*
Flying or driving above 8000 feet or 2450 meters?
- Yes
- No
You shouldn't go diving!

You should not travel to a high altitude (fly or drive above 8000 feet / 2450m) within 18 hours of completing a single scuba dive or 24 hours after multiple dives OR after any 'deep' dive. (A deep dive is any dive over 18 meters/60 feet).

We recommended leaving a minimum of 24 hours after your last scuba dive before flying. You can fly and then dive the same day – but not dive and then fly. On the last day of your Reef Encounter liveaboard scuba tour, your final dive will be finished by around 12 noon. Please consider this when arranging ongoing travel plans which include flying or driving to altitude. Flying any time after 12 noon the following day is recommended.

If you have booked a helicopter transfer back to Cairns as part of your Great Barrier Reef liveaboard tour – lucky you! It's a fabulous way to end a Great Barrier Reef adventure. Our helicopter tours are low flying scenic excursions over the coral reef that are designed to be a safe activity after scuba diving. You may book a helicopter transfer back to Cairns on the final day of your stay with us, even if you have scuba dived that day.
Do you have - or have you ever had - any of the following conditions?
- Asthma / wheezing / or any use of asthma medication?
- Diabetes? (Of any form)
- High or low blood pressure OR take medication to control blood pressure?
- Heart disease?
- Heart attack?
- Angina OR heart surgery OR blood vessel surgery?
- Any lung or chest disease, chest complaint OR any chest surgery?
- Anxiety?
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)?
- Frequent or sever attacks of hayfever or allergy?
- Epilepsy, seizures, convulsions or take medications to prevent them?
- Blackouts / fainting / fits (full or partial loss of consciousness) or medication to prevent them?
- Frequent colds, sinusitis or bronchitis OR any sinus surgery?
- Recurrent ear problems OR perforated eardrum?
- Brain, spinal cord or nervous disorder?
- Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems (including panic attack, fear of closed or open spaces)?
- Recurring migraine headaches or take medications to prevent them?
- Dysentery or dehydration requiring medical intervention?
- Any dive accidents or decompression illness?
- Breathlessness or inability to perform moderate exercise (example: walk 1.6 km/one mile within 12 mins)?
- Head injury with loss of consciousness within the last 5 years?
- Recurrent back problems?
- Back or spinal surgery?
- Ear disease or surgery, hearing loss or problems with balance?
- Bleeding or other blood related disorders?
- Hernia?
- Ulcers or ulcer surgery?
- A colostomy or ileostomy?
- Any other disease?
- Recreational drug use or treatment for, or alcoholism in the past five years?
- Are you pregnant (or intending to be) at the time of your intended scuba activities?
- Other illness or operation within one month before your intended scuba activities?
- Do you have another medical /health condition or issue not listed here (past or present)?
No Medical conditions*
None of the above listed medical conditions apply to me
- I have no medical conditions
Are you taking any medication?*
Oral contraceptive pill excluded
- Yes
- No
Are you a Certified Scuba Diver?*
Qualified diver with minimum Open Water Licence or above
- Yes
- No
Do you have proof of your dive qualification?*
Certification card or dive licence, a signed and stamped divers logbook with details of your training, or verification from your training agency with your student number?
- Yes
- No
Need proof of dive qualification!

If you are travelling with us as a qualified diver – aka 'Certified Diver' – you must bring proof of your qualification with you on your Great Barrier Reef liveaboard tour to be checked by the Dive Supervisor. This qualification must be 'Open Water Level' or higher in order for you to dive as a Certified Diver. Proof of qualification can be in the form of a
- certification card or dive license,
- a signed and stamped divers logbook with details of your training,
- or verification from your training agency.
You can contact your training agency for your certification details prior to your trip, if you have lost your licence and do not have a record of your training in your divers log-book. If you cannot find proof of your dive qualification, please contact our helpful team prior to your liveaboard tour. For most major dive agencies, we can often assist you to find proof of your qualification via the training agency if we are given enough time in advance of your trip. If unable to verify your certification level, we reserve the right to refuse a person scuba diving as a certified diver.

If you hold a lower scuba qualification than 'Open Water Diver' level, then you may go scuba diving as a 'Resort Diver' subject to the medical conditions (no prior-experience necessary) or enroll on one of our Learn to Dive courses to become a fully qualified Certified Diver
Are you doing any scuba courses?*
Including a learn to dive course (open water course), any advanced scuba course, stress & rescue course, refresher scuba course or referral course
- Yes
- No
Are you an intermediate swimmer?*
To be able to complete a SCUBA DIVING COURSE you must be able to swim 200m (650feet).
- Yes
- No
You cannot do a dive course!

By Australian law you are unable to complete a scuba diving course.

A swimming test (200m - 650feet) will be done while on the vessel as part of the course. No refunds for customers that are unable to pass this part of the exam.
What age group?*
- 12 - 44
- 45+
BMI*
Body Mass Index
- less than 30
- over 30
Gender*
- Male
- Female
- Other
Waist Circumference*
- less than 102cm
- 102cm or above
Waist Circumference*
- less than 88cm
- 88cm and above
You are good to go*

*Based on the answers given.
Check your eligibilty!

Most medical restrictions for scuba diving in Australia can be addressed in advance.

Once you're at sea it can be extremely difficult for us to get clearance for people to dive – causing disappointment.
You will need to provide us with our SSI Dive Medical Form filled out by a doctor. Page 3 will need to be signed and stamped.

IMPORTANT – Please bring our SSI Dive Medical Form to your doctor and have them complete page 3. This certificate must clearly state you are "Fit To Scuba Dive", signed by a doctor and have the doctor number and/or medical stamp where applicable.
https://hotgetaways.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SSI-DIVE-MEDICAL-FORM.pdf
Contact us, to verify your medication

A history of certain medical conditions and taking of certain prescribed drugs may preclude a guest from Scuba Diving unless a current Medical Certificate can be shown to the dive instructor. Please contact us with any queries or consult your doctor for a dive medical to avoid disappointment.

Passengers intending to dive but restricted due to the medical questionnaire will not be offered a refund.
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Name*
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Email*
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Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
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Medication Name*
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Medical condition the medication is taken for*
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Dosage*
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How often dosage is taken*

e.g. twice per day
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How long have you been taking this medication?*
e.g. approx number of days, months or years
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Other medications / conditions*
Please give information with same details as above

Australia has very strict diving regulations,that vary from other countries!

You shouldn't go diving!

Need proof of dive qualification!

You cannot do a dive course!

You are good to go*

Check your eligibilty!

You will need to provide us with our SSI Dive Medical Form filled out by a doctor. Page 3 will need to be signed and stamped.

Contact us, to verify your medication

Australia has very strict diving regulations,
that vary from other countries!