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Cairns · Queensland · Australia
4 Day PADI Open Water Course (Day Trips)
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From $755.92 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Ready to learn to dive in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef? With expert instructors and a five-star dive school, this PADI Open Water Diver course combines quality training with affordability and convenience. Over two days, you'll receive comprehensive pool and classroom instruction at the Cairns facility, followed by two unforgettable day trips to explore vibrant reef sites. By completing four open water dives during the course, you will work towards earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification. However, certification is not guaranteed and is contingent on successfully demonstrating the required skills and meeting course standards.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Cairns' only undercover and heated pool for dive courses, ensuring comfort yearround
- Complete a fourday PADI Open Water course with pool, classroom, and reef dives
- Four open water dives to develop diving skills and experience diverse marine life
- Expert instructors offering personalised guidance throughout your course
- PADI Open Water Diver certification upon successful completion
- Add an optional fun dive after certification (extra cost)
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Day 1 - Pool & Theory: 9am: Check in at our Dive Centre at 319 Draper Street, Cairns. Meet your instructor, complete paperwork and begin dive theory. Lunch is not included, but you can bring a packed lunch or there are plenty of places to eat nearby. Afternoon: Begin your scuba skills training in the pool and complete your tread water test, finishing at approximately 5.30pm. Day 2 - Pool & Theory: 9am: Pick up from Cairns city accommodation Morning: Continue scuba skills in the pool and complete 200m swim test. Don your wetsuit and equipment for more skills training. Lunch is not included, but you can bring a packed lunch or there are plenty of places to eat nearby. Afternoon: Finish and review scuba theory, finish with a multiple-choice exam. Day 3 & 4 - Day Trips (Outer Reef): 8am: Check in and board AquaQuest at Cairns Marlin Marina for your day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. 8.30am: Set off on a 90 minute cruise to the outer reef, receive a briefing, then gear up and do your first training dive. 12pm: Fuel up with a hearty lunch. 12.30pm: Hit the water for your second dive to refine your skills, and practise your snorkelling skills at the reef’s beautiful shallow cays. At 12:30 pm, enjoy your second dive to refine your diving skills and practice snorkelling in the reef's stunning shallow cays. After completing your fourth open water dive, you’ll have the opportunity to earn your certification as a diver—congratulations! 2.30pm: Cruise back to Cairns, arriving at approximately 4.30pm
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairns
Scuba Diving.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
A fuel surcharge of approximately $20 per person, per day on the reef will be due on the day of the tour Snacks and beverages Photo purchases A fuel surcharge of approximately $20 per person, per day on the reef will be due on the day of the tour
Restrictions
-Minimum age 10 (If the diver is under 12, we must be informed before the course starts, as a private instructor will be needed) -When enrolling in an entry-level recreational diving certificate you must complete the following self-assessed medical declaration form before starting your training. If you answer yes to any of the health questions, you will need to bring the completed form with you to your physician to receive a physician’s letter/medical clearance before you start your course. -Medical certificate if required -Ability to pass a 200m swim and 10-minute treading water test
Meeting & Pickup
Transfers from select Cairns CBD accommodations are available. Alternatively, you are welcome to make your own way to the Divers Den Dive Centre, located at 319 Draper Street, Cairns.
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Before Booking
All Open Water scuba participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements, and some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. -Minimum age 10 (If the diver is under 12, we must be informed before the course starts, as a private instructor will be needed) -When enrolling in an entry-level recreational diving certificate you must complete the following self-assessed medical declaration form before starting your training. If you answer yes to any of the health questions, you will need to bring the completed form with you to your physician to receive a physician’s letter/medical clearance before you start your course. -Medical certificate if required -Ability to pass a 200m swim and 10-minute treading water test
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 10 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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