About Us

Beneath the Bay, is a family-run business founded by Michael and Tammy Bellette, offering unparalleled underwater adventures in Batemans Bay. We’re dedicated to providing unique diving opportunities and are known for our passion, experience and expertise.

Our Experiences

We are wholeheartedly committed to providing one of a kind diving opportunities, ranging from heart-pounding encounters with sharks to witnessing the splendour of reef and coral. Our offerings extend to family-friendly snorkelling experiences and the convenience of private dive charters. Plus, we also offer hire equipment and air/nitrox tank fills to ensure your diving needs are met.

Never experienced scuba diving? Explore our courses page to see what we offer.

If it’s been 12-24months since you’ve dived, we suggest you complete a scuba refresher. What are you waiting for? It’s time to take the plunge and see what all the fuss is about!

Dive into the extraordinary and choose one of our captivating experiences below. Get ready to embark on an adventure that will leave you with memories to treasure.

Your underwater journey awaits – let’s make it unforgettable.

  • Double Dive

    Dive headfirst into the wonders of beneath the bay and come face to fin with some of the region’s incredible creatures as you explore two of our favourite dive spots.

    Approximately 4 hours

    $190

  • Snorkelling Experience

    Discover the ultimate snorkelling experience – perfect for solo adventurers or group outings alike. Dive in and explore the wonders of the ocean like never before.

    Approximately 3 hours

    $130

  • Private Dive Charter

    Embark on a personalised underwater adventure and explore the hidden wonders of the ocean with the privacy and comfort of our private dive charters.

    From 2 hours

    From $900

  • Scuba Refresher

    This Scuba Refresher is for more confident divers who just haven't dived in a little while. You will have a PADI Divemaster assisting you with the set-up of your kit if required then completing skills with you on the first dive.

    Approximately 4 hours

    $250

  • PADI Rescue Diver

    The PADI Rescue Diver course will change the way you dive – in the best possible way. Learn to identify and fix minor issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way.

    2 days

    $650

  • PADI Enriched Air Diver

    Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. No wonder Enriched Air Diver is the most popular PADI specialty.

    Approximately 4 hours

    $450

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Daniel R.
07:08 17 May 25
Had a great double boat dive with Mick, Ken and crew and very helpful! Would recommend and going back to dive Tollgates (missed out due to weather)
Aimee M.
06:05 28 Apr 25
What an amazing business, and amazing people. A massive thank you to Tammy, Mick, Tom and Emily who helped me gain my open water license this weekend. As someone who tends to panic, Tom was an amazing instructor, able to completely calm me down and instil confidence to keep going and achieve my goal.

I'm already planning my next dive with Beneath the Bay for another life changing experience.

Thank you so so much!
Tom T.
07:41 27 Apr 25
I can hands down say that the team at Beneath the Bay were one of the best I’ve ever dived with. They were able to accommodate our group of 12 with only a couple of hours notice, providing us with the most amazing hospitality and saved our weekend. Their organisation was brilliant!! The dive boat was modern, loads of room and a hot water hose for after the dive (saved the day after a chilly dive!!)
Janee E.
05:43 27 Apr 25
Just completed my Open Water certification with Tom and Emily and it was an amazing experience! Tom and Emily were both fantastic instructors and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process. Tammy was so lovely - she is a great communicator and made the entire experience very smooth! Can't recommend Beneath the Bay enough!
Hazel G.
04:52 17 Apr 25
Beneath the Bay provided a fantastic scuba diving experience for our family. Despite the less-than-perfect conditions, Mick and the team were professional, friendly, and made sure everyone, including the kids, felt comfortable and confident underwater. The dive sites around Tollgate Islands are stunning, and although we missed the shark gutter this time, the marine life we saw was incredible. Tammy and Mick’s passion and knowledge make the whole trip seamless and enjoyable. We can’t wait to dive with them again on our next visit – highly recommended for divers of all levels.
Mac B.
08:15 14 Apr 25
Thanks to Mick and the team. We had a really pleasant and relaxing pair of dives on Saturday, despite the water being a little murky still. Lots of GNS, plus a couple of wobbegongs and morays certainly helps. Some of the photos other took are quite good.
The service was excellent, both in the knowledge sharing and in diver experience. We added two more divers to the scubadogs, which will hopefully lead to more awareness of and business for Beneath the Bay. Having a vibrant community of divers, multiple shore dive options, and a local boat operator is a win-win for all.
Thank you.
Thomas H.
22:45 07 Apr 25
If you want to learn to dive, excel your skills or just enjoy the wonders of the ocean from the bottom, you must dive with Beneath the Bay!

Tom was an amazing instructor that made you feel comfortable from start to finish. Mick and Tammy are amazing hosts that will ensure your gear is top notch, up to date and fits perfectly.

All of which went above and beyond to ensure that even with weather delaying our dives, a suitable date to finish the course was offered right away. Not only that, you get PADI Certified which means you can dive pretty much anywhere in the world!!! What more can you ask for?!?!
Donelle O.
02:15 06 Apr 25
Beneath the Bay made my experience of becoming open water certified so special and amazing. The communication and friendliness would be unmatched to anywhere I’ve been before. I was going on a holiday and wanted to get my certification as soon as possible and they went out of their way to make that happen. Tom my instructors was amazing and the best you could ask for.
Highly recommend Beneath the Bay !
Martin W.
01:56 30 Mar 25
Great experience! So many sharks :-)
Dynamick Fire I.
00:52 30 Mar 25
Amazing customer service from the time that I’ve booked to the time we departed the staff were so professional and respectful. The dive masters were amazing above and below the water. Highly recommend.
Dan P.
05:06 29 Mar 25
Did 2 amazing shark dives today with beneath the bay. Tammy, Mick and the crew were very professional and super friendly. Would highly recommend diving with these legends!
jukka P.
00:33 23 Feb 25
Had 2 amazing dives , the first was diving with majestic Grey nurse sharks, what a thrill , 2nd dive was checking out some local soft corals at Jimmy's Island, highly recommend Beneath the Bay.
Jes C.
00:05 22 Feb 25
Chantelle
11:03 02 Feb 25
Such an awesome day with the crew from Beneath the Bay! Everyone was just so happy to be there, staff very attentive and patient. Good quality dive gear also noted, lots of time to set up your gear/eat & drink/get your bearings back on the boat. Highly recommend, hope to be back again :)
Marina B.
06:13 27 Jan 25
Very impressed with how this crew operates. My tank fell out at the surface…..not a problem. I was helped to get BC and tank off in the water so I could get back on the boat. I enjoyed the healthy options for a snack. Highly recommend this charter group. And the diving was fantastic with a great dive master.
Romany M.
07:09 30 Dec 24
We had such an amazing time with the beneath the bay crew! As a beginner diver it was really comforting to be surrounded by such experienced and patient divers. I felt my form improve in just two dives! The sites were absolutely spectacular and we swam with grey nurses, cuttlefish and a school of king fish (and much more)!
Ashley W.
10:28 27 Dec 24
I did a double boat dive today and highly recommend!

I booked in online and Tammy was very helpful and prompt with organising my spot on the boat. Norm and Ken were very experienced divemasters and made the whole experience very enjoyable. And Mick was a great skipper and provided loads of snacks during the surface interval whilst we chatted about all the life below.

One of my favourite dive trips so far and definitely a must-do with the Beneath the Bay crew!
sean K.
06:50 07 Sep 24
I can not express how grateful I am of the Beneath the bay crew! Since their very first day of opening they have been so welcoming and encouraging of me and my photography. They have supported me in so many ways including guiding me through my PADI course to help me become a certified diver.
Mentored me through all my diving experiences and just opened up a whole other world for me, my photography and story telling.
They have supported my photography by also promoting my work all over their social medias!
Since day one I couldn’t recommend them enough and I am looking forward to seeing them accomplish everything they have planned for our community in the future 🙌🏼 thank you guys!

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