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Pilbara Dive and Tours Pilbara Dive & Tours delivers premium marine adventures across the Dampier Archipelago.

Pilbara Dive and Tours offers Scuba Diving Tours both from the shore and by boat in the Dampier Archipelago, Snorkeling Eco Tours, PADI dive courses and retail sales of Scubapro and Mares products.

05/09/2026

MACKEREL ISLANDS DIVE TRIP – 3 & 4 OCTOBER 2026

Ready to explore one of WA’s incredible remote offshore dive destinations?

Join Pilbara Dive and Tours for a special Mackerel Islands Dive Trip, departing from Onslow, with two guided dives exploring the spectacular underwater world of the Mackerel Islands.

🐠 2 guided dives
🤿 All standard dive equipment included
🌊 Incredible reefs, marine life & underwater landscapes
👥 Small group – maximum 6 divers
🥪 Onslow Beach Lunch Pack included
📅 Saturday 3 or Sunday 4 October 2026
💰 $490 per diver

🤿 Who can join?

The trip is suitable for certified divers who have dived within the past 12 months.

Haven’t dived within the last 12 months? No problem!

Join us for a refresher pool session on Friday 2 October at Onslow Beach Resort, available at our special trip rate of just $90.

It’s a great opportunity to refresh your skills, get comfortable back in the water and make sure you’re feeling confident before heading out to the Mackerel Islands.

With a maximum of just 6 divers, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a personalised tour with our experienced team while exploring this incredible offshore destination.

Numbers are limited, so don’t miss out!

📩 BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW – send us a message or contact Pilbara Dive and Tours to secure your place.

Who’s ready to dive the Mackerel Islands?

04/09/2026

August really turned it on!

What a month it has been out on the Dampier Archipelago. Beautiful winter days, calm seas, magical sunsets and plenty of action both above and below the surface.

🐋 Incredible humpback whale encounters
🐬 Dolphins cruising alongside the boat
🐢 Turtles popping up throughout the Archipelago
🤿 Wreck diving and exploring beneath the surface
🤿 Snorkelling crystal-clear waters full of colourful marine life
🌅 Magical sunsets to finish off some incredible days
🚤 And getting out on the water and collaborating with Lethal Adventures, sharing local knowledge and exploring even more of what this amazing coastline has to offer.

From wrecks beneath the surface to whales breaching on the horizon, turtles gliding past snorkellers and sunsets lighting up the sky - the Dampier Archipelago has shown us her very best this August.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on the water this month. We’ve loved sharing this incredible part of the Pilbara with you.

Here’s to more adventures, wildlife encounters and beautiful days on the water in September!

31/08/2026

Whale Watching in the Dampier Archipelago

Our guests have been treated to some incredible humpback whale encounters lately! From tail splashing and breaching to simply lazing around on their backs, there’s been plenty of action out on the water.

And how much fun must it be to be a humpback whale calf - practising your tail slaps, trying out a few breaches and floating around on your back, all under the watchful eye of Mum.

The Dampier Archipelago is an amazing place to experience these incredible animals as they make their way along the WA coast.

Keep your eyes peeled, you never know what might pop up beside the boat!

Meet Maleia the Leopard Shark! In October, we’re heading back to the Mackerel Islands to dive, so I’ve been looking back...
29/08/2026

Meet Maleia the Leopard Shark!

In October, we’re heading back to the Mackerel Islands to dive, so I’ve been looking back through photos from previous trips. I came across this photo of a beautiful leopard shark I spotted on a dive at the Mackerel Islands in 2017.

I submitted the photo to for identification, but she wasn’t in their existing catalogue, so I got to give her a name!

Maleia ❤️

I’ve named her after an old friend who has shown incredible strength, courage and resilience through some incredibly challenging years.

I’m hoping that when we’re back at the Mackerel Islands in October, I might just cross paths with Maleia again.

28/08/2026

Exploring the Samson Wrecks

What a fantastic day of diving at the Samson Wrecks on Sunday 23 August 2026!

Sitting at around 25m deep, the wrecks offer several structures to explore and plenty of marine life along the way. Our divers were treated to tawny nurse sharks, turtles, schools of fish and rays as we explored the sites.

A huge thank you to all the divers who joined us and helped make it such a great day on and under the water!

Until the next dive!

27/08/2026

Collaboration makes for a pretty special day on the water!

We recently joined Leath from Lethal Adventures on board Lethal Effect to help guide a group through the Dampier Archipelago and share our local knowledge.

The day delivered an incredible mix of historic sites, humpback whales, turtles, dolphins and plenty more.

We also had a very special guest on board, the great-grandson of the owner of West Lewis Sheep Station from 1980–1987. With his personal connection to the area, he was able to share some fascinating history and stories with us, making the experience even more memorable.

It was a great opportunity to share knowledge and work alongside another local tourism operator, showing what can be achieved when we collaborate and support each other.

Thanks to Lethal Adventures for having us along.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – MACKEREL ISLANDS DIVE TRIP! We’re looking at putting together an adventure from Onslow to the ...
20/08/2026

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – MACKEREL ISLANDS DIVE TRIP!

We’re looking at putting together an adventure from Onslow to the Mackerel Islands and want to see who’s keen to join us!

Think incredible marine life, beautiful coral reefs and some seriously spectacular diving.

This will be a small-group dive adventure for a maximum of 6 certified divers. Includes 2 guided dives exploring some of the amazing sites around the Mackerel Islands.

📍 Departing from Onslow
🤿 Certified divers only
🌊 2 guided dives
🥪 Onslow Beach Lunch Pack included
📅 3 or 4 October 2026
💰 $490 per diver

We’re currently gauging interest before locking in the details, so if this is something you’d love to do, let us know!

👉 Send us a DM or comment “MACKEREL” below to register your Expression of Interest.

Would you join us? 👇

19/08/2026

Give Whales Space – Safe Whale Watching in the Dampier Archipelago

We’ve been lucky enough to have had some amazing humpback whale encounters in the Dampier Archipelago recently. Seeing these incredible animals in their natural environment and sharing the experience with our guests is pretty special.

Fortunately, most boaties do the right thing and give whales the space and respect they deserve.

However, we’ve also been saddened to see some boaters doing the wrong thing - including a boat travelling at speed directly towards a whale and calf resting on the surface, stopping extremely close to them, having a look, then speeding away.

While it might seem exciting to get close, this can disturb, stress and potentially put whales and calves at risk.

🐋 Keep Your Distance

Stay at least 100m from the side of a whale and 300m from its front or rear.

Slow down and keep an appropriate distance.
Never chase, cut off or block a whale’s path.
Give whales space to move naturally.
If a whale changes direction or behaviour because of your boat, you’re too close.

The best whale encounter is one where the whale doesn’t even know you’re there.

Let’s enjoy these amazing humpbacks while giving them the space and respect they deserve.

Enjoy the encounter, but let the whale decide the distance.

15/08/2026

What a day in the Dampier Archipelago!

Our 14 August Snorkelling & Sightseeing Tour was one to remember!

Our guests were treated to multiple humpback whale sightings as we cruised the beautiful Dampier Archipelago and they even popped up at our snorkel spot.

The snorkelling was a highlight, with reef sharks, plenty of colourful fish and a curious turtle making an appearance as our guests explored the incredible marine life beneath the surface.

Whales, turtles, turquoise water, snorkelling and a remote island beach - it doesn’t get much better than that!

Ready to experience the Dampier Archipelago for yourself? Visit our website to explore our tours https://www.pilbaradiveandtours.com.au/boat-tours/

Immerse yourself in the Dampier Archipelago - WA’s hidden gem.

11/08/2026

Beneath the Surface | Dampier Archipelago

As a dive instructor, I never get tired of descending beneath the surface and seeing what’s waiting on the other side.

One of the best parts of diving the deeper sites of the Dampier Archipelago is the feeling of entering a completely different world. As you descend, the light changes, the reef structure opens up and you never quite know what you’ll find.

From colourful schools of fish to hidden swim-throughs and unexpected encounters, every dive has something different to offer.

Our deeper dive sites are perfect for experienced divers or those completing their PADI Advanced Open Water certification, providing the opportunity to build confidence, experience greater depths and explore some of the incredible dive sites the Dampier Archipelago has to offer.

Being able to share these sites with divers and showcase just how incredible the underwater world of the Pilbara is never gets old.

Immerse yourself in the Dampier Archipelago - Western Australia’s hidden gem.

Ready to take your diving to the next level? Join us on our next dive trip or ask us about completing your PADI Advanced Open Water certification.

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Karratha, WA
6714

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+61410890077

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