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5 Days 5* PADI Rescue Diver Courses
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From $1,211.63 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Up to this point, your diver training has focused on preventing problems and handling problems you might experience yourself. The next stage is broadening your perspective and considering the needs of other divers - that's what the PADI Rescue Diver course is all about. As a PADI Rescue Diver, you'll learn to prevent and manage problems, sharpen your observation skills and help others avoid problems. The PADI Rescue Diver course is divided into three sections: Knowledge development, Skill development, and Practical application. All three sections will be completed under the professional supervision and guidance of your Deep Sea Divers Den PADI Instructor. All open water training takes place on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The duration of the PADI Rescue Diver course is over four or five days. If you are not a holder of a valid First Aid (CPR) certification, the PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course will commence on day one of your itinerary. Day 1 & 2 - Cairns City Facilities Day 3, 4 & 5 - Cairns' Outer Reefs, The Great Barrier Reef
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Broaden your perspective and consider the needs of other divers
- Learn to prevent and manage problems, sharpen your observation skills
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Day 1: DSDD will provide a shuttle from your Cairns city accommodation, pick up is at 9:00 am. Once at Deep Sea you will meet your PADI Instructor, who will help you complete paperwork and conduct a tour of our facilities. Usually, the first day will be spent in the classroom, if you do not have current CPR qualifications, then the EFR course will be the first half of the day Lunch is not included, however, we do have various amenities close to our classrooms. During the afternoon, we begin with the theory sessions for the PADI Rescue Diver course. At approximately 5:00 pm our shuttle bus will return you to your city accommodation. Day 2: DSDD will provide a shuttle from your Cairns city accommodation, pick up is at 9:00 am. Today we will jump straight into finishing off the theory for the Rescue Course and sitting the Final Exam Around mid-morning we will start with the pool sessions this is seriously hard work but seriously fun!! Lunch is not included, however, we do have various amenities close to our classrooms. During the afternoon, we will continue to fine-tune your rescue skills ready for the open water portion of the course. At approximately 5:00 pm our shuttle bus will return you to your city accommodation. Day 3: DSDD will provide a shuttle from your Cairns city accommodation; pick up is at 7:30 am. Once at Deep Sea, you will check in and store any excess luggage before heading to the boat Your instructor will brief you on the way out to the reef approx 90 mins. 1st dive of the day is a fun dive/check-out dive Lunch is provided on board with a full Tropical Buffet Lunch including a selection of fresh salads, cold cuts, and fruit. After Lunch where possible, we will start the rescue training in water. 2:30 pm we begin transfers for the Liveaboard OceanQuest Once you are settled we will begin the Rescue training in earnest during the afternoon. Dinner is prepared on board by our wonderful chef after all the hard work today it will be most welcome!. After Dinner, you will have the option of going for a night dive. Time for a good nights sleep! Day 4: Good morning, and get ready to work!! All of the in-water training will be finalized in the morning. We promise we will give you time in there to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast prepared daily by our legendary chef of the day. Once all your in-water training is complete, it will be time for lunch, and if you are booked for the four-day course, you will be packed and ready to leave. 2:30 pm we begin transfers for the day boat back to Cairns where our 4-day course participants will be transferred back to their accommodation. If you have booked the 5-day course, then you will get a chance to jump in the water for the afternoon dive. See how your perception of other divers has changed now you are a rescue diver! Dinner is served and the Night Dive soon follows. Take some time to relax now you deserve it!! Day 5: Today is all about fun. It will be hard to see where you can squeeze in time for breakfast, as you will have three pleasure dives this morning. Lunch as normal and the packed and ready to go we will transfer to SeaQuest from 2:30. Once we are back in Cairns we will transfer you to your City Accommodation.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairns
Scuba Diving.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Price includes EMC $6.50. Fuel, Port, and Administration Charges $13.50 (Tax is payable only on day of departure) Air fills 2 of 17 reef locations daily Prescription masks (deposit required)
Not Included
Mandatory Reef tax ($20 per person per day) A fuel surcharge of approximately $20 per person, per day on the reef will be due on the day of the tour
What to Bring
Swimsuit Hat Towel Sunscreen Sunglasses Reef tax ($20 per person per day)
Restrictions
PADI Advanced Diver required.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up & Drop Off available for all Cairns city accommodation.
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Emergency First Response - 120.00 Per Person | Prescription Mask Hire Per Day - 10.00 Per Person | Private Dive Guide Per Dive - 120.00 Per Person | Private Instructor Per Day - 650.00 Per Person | Shared Dive Guide (max 8 per group) per dive - 15.00 Group
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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