PADI 5 Day Learn to Scuba Dive Course

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There is no better place to Learn to Dive than Australia's Great Barrier Reef. If you are thinking about taking the plunge our 5 day PADI "Open Water" dive course is by far the most popular way to do it. The adventure of learning to dive as well as staying out on the reef for 3 days and 2 nights on one of our premium live aboard vessels is quite unique. Y...
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Two days of training at a modern training centre– 3 day liveaboard dive trip.
    • 9 Outer Great Barrier Reef dives– A guided night dive– Option of a farewell dinner at a local restaurant

What's this trip about?

    There is no better place to Learn to Dive than Australia's Great Barrier Reef. If you are thinking about taking the plunge our 5 day PADI "Open Water" dive course is by far the most popular way to do it. The adventure of learning to dive as well as staying out on the reef for 3 days and 2 nights on one of our premium live aboard vessels is quite unique. Your course includes 9 dives on some of the best dive sites the Outer Great Barrier Reef has to offer as well as plenty of time to snorkel, relax and really enjoy the reef experience. All this makes this course unmatched for experience and value.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityCairns
End CityCairns

Travel Themes

  • Education / Learning
  • High Adventure
  • Scuba Diving
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Scuba Diving

Trip includes

    • 9 Dives (4 training dives and 5 pleasure dives – inc one night dive)
    • PADI Gold Open Water Certification
    • PADI Open Water manual
    • Dive Log Book
    • 2 Passport Photos
    • All dive & snorkelling equipment - includes dive computer, wetsuit and dive torch.
    • Dive Insurance
    • Corrective lens mask (if required)
    • Accommodation transfers (Cairns city & northern beaches)
    • All accommodation, meals and bed linen (on board the boat)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Academic and Pool Training

8:00am - Complimentary hotel transfer service available from your Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation (as far as Palm Cove)

8:30am - Registration at the Pro Dive training centre - 116 Spence street

8:45am - Academic training in the classroom

Day 2: Academic and Pool Training

7:30am - Complimentary hotel transfer service available from your Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation (as far as Palm Cove)

8:30am - Pool training

12:30pm - Visit the Pro Dive retail shop

1:00pm - Lunch break (lunch not included)

2:00...

Day 3: Diving The Outer Great Barrier Reef

5:45am - Complimentary hotel transfer - available from Cairns city and Northern Beaches accommodation

6:15am - Check in at Pro Dive retail shop - corner Shields & Grafton Streets

7:00am - Depart Cairns for 3 days and 2 nights of fantastic diving/snor...

Day 4: More Great Diving

7:00am - Third training dive before breakfast - this will be the deepest training dive of your certification

8:00am - Enjoy a hearty breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit, bacon and eggs as well as toast and spreads

10:30am - Fourth and final training dive

Day 5: More Diving And Return To Cairns

6:30am - Your first dive of the day

7:30am - A hot breakfast accompanied with fresh fruit salad, cereals and toast

9:00am - After breakfast, the vessel makes its last site of the trip, where you will do your second dive of the day

11:00am - Your l...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $731
Price per day$146
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Taxes and Charges: An additional fee of $53.00 person is payable direct to Pro Dive Cairns. This charge includes an $15 Government Environmental Management Charge as well as a Port Departure Tax and administration costs.

Camera Hire: Digital underwater cameras are available for hire on board our dive boats for a cost of $30per dive. Please note you will not be able to use the underwater camera until you are a certified diver.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Pro Dive Cairns.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Pro Dive Cairns Reviews & Ratings

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Evan

Apr 2019

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The rooms were comfy, the food was excellent and the staff was just awesome.

Incredible experience with these guys. Organisation was on point Made for experience divers and divers with low level certs like myself. instructors are offered for...

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Hannah

Aug 2018

Provided byPro Dive Cairns

A splendid experience.

A great liveaboard trip with the Pro Dive crew! Delicious and plentiful food, clear expectations communicated to best support our success and enjoyment, and better t...

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Laura

Aug 2018

Provided byPro Dive Cairns

Exceeded my expectations

Exceeded my expectations. I never grew tired of gearing up and getting in the water even after 11 dives, which is a testament to the boat and crew’s organization and...

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Cancellation policy

You can cancel your Learn to Dive course for any reason at any time up to the end of Day 1 of the course and receive a full refund of all money paid to Pro Dive Cairns. There is no refund for any reason after this time. If you have booked through a travel agent cancellation fees may apply.

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Age Requirements
12 years and up
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