RAID Dive Centre · Hillarys Boat Harbour
Where Perth Goes to Dive
Since 2005 we’ve trained, equipped and inspired divers of all levels, from your first breath underwater in our own pool to your Divemaster qualification.
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What we offer
Everything a diver, snorkeller and swimmer needs under one roof here at PDA Hillarys.
Diving Courses
RAID courses from Open Water to Divemaster, taught in our heated pool and out in the Marmion Marine Park.
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Service Equipment
Our in-house technicians service regulators, BCDs, computers and cylinders. Most brands, backed by a guarantee.
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Shop Equipment
TUSA, Cressi, Ocean Hunter and Rob Allen gear for scuba, snorkel, freedive and spearfishing.
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RAID Courses
A clear path from your first dive to a professional rating.
Open Water
Your first certification. Master core skills in our pool before open-water dives at Marmion Marine Park.
Explorer 30
Push your depth limit to 30m and build confidence across five supervised dives.
Master Rescue
Learn to prevent, recognise and manage diver emergencies, above and below the surface.
Divemaster
Lead dives and assist instructors. Requires Nitrox, Deep 40, Master Rescue and 45 logged dives.
Marmion Marine Park
Join a Dive Aboard Wildcat
Our 12m catamaran runs single dive trips from Hillarys, carrying up to 20 divers in comfort. Your divemaster briefs every site so you can choose the best route down. Max dive time is 60 minutes.
New to diving solo, or want local knowledge in the water with you? Hire a PDA divemaster for a guided dive from $95 per person, plus the $70 boat fare.
Trip Pricing
Weather dependent. We'll call it by 4pm the day prior. Reschedule, credit or full refund if we cancel.
Gear Hire & Servicing
Kit yourself out, or keep what you own running safely.
Equipment Hire
Day rates, arranged in-store.
All hire requires a valid driver’s licence and a $50 refundable deposit. A dive certification is also required for SCUBA-specific items.
Hire detailsGear Servicing
Every service backed by a 3-month guarantee on the parts we fit.
Turnaround 2–7 days in winter, longer over summer's peak season. Ask about brands we don't list.
Servicing detailsShop
TUSA, Cressi, Ocean Hunter, Rob Allen, Adrenalin and more.
Since 2005
More Than a Dive Shop
What started as a hobby quickly evolved into a full-time mission: to train, equip and inspire divers of all experience levels. We've guided thousands of Perth divers on their underwater journey, from first-time explorers to seasoned adventurers, and we're still a community first.
Common Questions
What's included in Open Water?
Your course includes classroom theory, pool sessions and 4 open-water dives at Hillarys. It runs over 3 days and costs $635.
Do I need my own gear?
No, you can hire everything you need from us. Bring a valid driver’s licence and a $50 refundable deposit, and we’ll fit you out in store. You’ll also need a dive certification to hire SCUBA-specific items.
What happens if a boat trip gets cancelled?
If conditions look marginal, we’ll make a decision by 4pm the day before. If we cancel, you can choose to reschedule, take store credit or receive a full refund.
1 Northside Drive, Hillarys
Ready to Explore the Underwater World?
Book a course online, or call the shop about boat dives, hire and servicing, and we'll sort you out.