5 Day Learn to Dive Course

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Highlights & inclusions

Two-days in pool and classroom training in Cairns
Three-days and two-nights on an Outer Great Barrier Reef liveaboard trip
Learn dive theory in air-conditioned classrooms and basic skills of scuba diving in the pool
Modern training centre features the deepest four-metre diver training pools in the region, ensuring a professional and safe learning environment
Opportunity to participate in up to nine dives
Highly personalised certification course and you’ll have the same instructor for the entire duration
From $1290.00
$1225.50AUD

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December 2024

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What you can expect

Pro Dive Cairns 5 day PADI “Open Water” course combines the adventure of learning to scuba dive with the excitement of exploring the spectacular beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. This 5 day adventure consists of 2 days of theory and pool training, then 3 days and 2 nights on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, staying on one of Pro Dive Cairns’ premium liveaboard dive boats.

Included in the course are 9 dives (4 training and 5 recreational including a guided night dive) on a variety of 19 exclusive Outer Reef sites. There’s also plenty of time to snorkel and relax onboard.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 9 Dives (4 training dives and 5 pleasure dives including one night dive)
  • PADI Open Water Certification
  • PADI Open Water manual (available in a variety of languages)
  • All dive and snorkelling equipment (prescription masks if required)
  • All accommodation, meals and linen onboard your liveaboard vessel
  • Dive Insurance
  • Dive log book
  • Accommodation transfers (Cairns city and northern beaches)
  • Free Wi-fi onboard
Exclusions
  • $90 levy per person to be paid on board to the operator
Highlights
  • Learn dive theory in air-conditioned classrooms and basic skills of scuba diving in the pool
  • Highly personalised certification course and you’ll have the same instructor for the entire duration
  • Opportunity to participate in up to nine dives
Time
  • For participants with no pickup/drop off, please make your own way to/from Pro Drive Cairns Training Center at 8:30am
  • Not available Sundays
Duration
  • Two days in pool and classroom training in Cairns
  • Three days and two nights on an Outer Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard trip
Location
  • PADI training Centre/ Liveaboard
  • 116 Spence Street Parramatta Park QLD 4870
Hotel Pickup
  • Complimentary hotel transfers are available from Cairns City and Northern beaches hotels/hostels
Additional Information
  • We recommend that you not fly within 24 hours of your final dive. Your final scheduled dive of the 3-day trip will be completed by 12pm
  • Prior to commencing your dive course you are required to complete the self-assessment Student Diver Medical Declaration. A positive response to any questions indicates there is a pre-existing condition which may affect your safety while diving and you must consult a medical practitioner, preferably with experience in diving medicine, to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive.
  • Number of Pax on the day: 32 passengers and 6 crew.
  • The number of dives may vary subject to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
  • $85 levy per person to be paid on board to the operator
Cancellation Policy
  • Please note: Any participant who commences the 5 Day Learn to Dive Course may cancel for any reason up until the end of day 1 (7pm) and are entitled to receive a full refund of the monies paid directly to Pro Dive Cairns. Customers who have purchased their course through a travel agent are advised that agent cancellation fees may apply and to contact their Agent in this regards. No refunds are applicable for any reason after this time
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements