Quicksilver Dive Is the First Accessible Dive Center on the Great Barrier Reef

"Certified in May 2023 as the first PADI Adaptive Service Facility in Queensland and one of only four in Australia, this Port Douglas dive operator is the only adaptive-accredited facility located on the world's largest reef system. The center was intentionally built for accessibility, with ramps, an elevator and a training pool that meet PADI Adaptive Service Facility requirements, and its instructors are trained to apply adaptive teaching techniques that focus on diver abilities to make scuba accessible to people with varying needs. Staff emphasize inclusivity while noting that age and medical conditions still apply, and the program aligns with broader efforts to use diving as a therapeutic and rehabilitative activity." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines