Learn to Dive (Open Water) Course

Starting from: $AU760.00

Tour Overview

SPECIAL - IT WAS AU$860 NOW AU$760
4 days Open Water Course
2 days pool & theory, 2 day trips to the Great Barrier Reef
Departure location: Cairns
Suitable for anyone
Reef locations (permit areas): Norman, Saxon & Hastings Reefs
Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites
Tour duration: 08:30am – 5:00pm
Travelling time to the reef: 1hr 30min
Time exploring the reef: 5hrs
Vessel type and size: Motor Catamaran / 35 meters with 3 levels
Starts Friday

Learn to Dive (Open Water) Course

Come and learn how to dive in the best place in the world, at the Great Barrier Reef. It will be an amazing experience.

The learn to dive is easy and quick, It takes only 4 days of great fun to have a worldwide PADI Open Water certificate. Go back home with this certification, and dive any where in the world.

The course is done is two sections. The first one is 2 days in the city doing theory classes and practicing in the pool, and the second stage is out in the reef doing proper dives.

Your reef tour is on Evolution, a luxury modern and fast vessel that offers a trip to the reef with class and style. The includes a delicious Aussie BBQ lunch (with prawns, fish, steak, sausages, vegetarian, tropical salads and pastas) & refreshments including tea, coffee & biscuits.

Note: Students over 45 years must have a medical clearance with their GP to confirm that they are Fit To Dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and/or prescription medication may prevent some people from diving.

Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.

What's included in the main price

City accommodation transfers each day
All applicable PADI training materials
Tuition
4 required dives and 1 FREE fun dive
Lunch on reef days
Reef levy
Reef tours (day 3 & 4)
Return cruise to the outer reef on a brand new fast air-conditioned catamaran
Guided snorkelling tours
State of the art snorkel and dive equipment and flotation devices
Live musical entertainment
Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch (with prawns, fish, steak, sausages, vegetarian, tropical salads and pastas)
Refreshments including tea, coffee & biscuits

Additional activities and services to purchase

Snacks and beverages
Photo purchases
Digital camera hire
Quality souvenirs

Tour Itinerary

Time	Description
Day 1	Theory Day 1
Medical checks and paperwork to complete, then classroom & pool training

Day 2	Theory Day 2
Classroom sessions and exams.

Day 3	Reef Cruise Day 1
Visit 2 beautiful dive sites. Training skills are completed during 2 scuba dives.

Day 4	Reef Cruise Day 2
Complete another 2 dive and receive your Open Water Certificate

What to bring

Certified Dive Medical (ask us agent for a copy)
Small day bag for your belongings
Sunscreen & Hat
Spare Clothes
Swimmers and a towel each day
Food is at your own expense on Day 1 & 2

Note that this course starts every Friday only

Minimum age 10 (If the diver is under 12, we must be informed before the course starts, as a private instructor will be needed)
Pre-requisites: Prior to diving, all divers must complete a Dive Course Medical Questionnaire.

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: Season 2023 - 2024	Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024	Action
Learn to Dive (Open Water) Course	$860.00 per adult $860.00 per child	Book Now Enquire
SPECIAL - Learn to Dive (Open Water) Course (28 July - 16 Sept)	$760.00 per adult $760.00 per child	Book Now Enquire