5 Day PADI Learn to Dive Trip | Great Barrier Reef Australia | MV-PD
5 Day PADI Learn to Dive Trip | Great Barrier Reef Australia | MV-PD
If you are thinking about taking the plunge and learning to dive, our 5 day PADI “Open Water” dive course is our most popular option for you to become a scuba diver. The adventure of staying out on the reef for three days and two nights and the five extra recreational dives makes this course unmatched for experience and value. You even get to do some night diving with head lamps! Join us in the months of June to September and you may just see some amazing whale action as these mammoth creatures head north to the Tropics to calve and mate. In November and December you can also witness the coral spawning season where it looks like snow is being shot out from the ends of the corals gardens into the water towards the shining full moon above. Coral spawning means its a huge buffet time for the marine life and they come from many oceans away just for this coral spawning event.
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5 Day PADI Learn to Dive Trip | Great Barrier Reef Australia | MV-PD
This dive course option consists of two days of theory and pool training then a "three day, two night, nine dives, liveaboard dive trip". Dive courses begin every day, except Sunday, and include the PADI Open Water manual, Dive insurance, dive log book, passport photos, dive equipment, meals and linen, accommodation transfers, and a marine biology presentation.
If you are thinking about taking the plunge and learning to dive, the 5 day PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course is the most popular option. Your course includes 2 days of land-based theory and private in pool training, then 3 days and 2 nights at the Great Barrier Reef staying onboard our fleet of liveaboard dive vessels.
With a total of 4 training and 5 certified dives, including 1 night dive, this course is totally unmatched for experience and greatest value for money and safety.
We know because we did the comparison exercise with our fellow dive schools!
Make a booking with us in the months of May to September and into October to experience the annual migration of the mighty Humpback whales and the inquisitive Minke whales. Something not to be missed.
PADI Learn to Dive Days 1 - 2
Here it’s back to school where you learn the basics of scuba diving, both classroom and pool, at our purpose built modern, diver training centre in the middle of Cairns City. You learn all about regulating your breathing, how much air is in the tanks and how long you can scuba for.
Things to do and not to do! How to help out your dive buddies, how to look after your gear and all the safety aspects of diving. At the end of day 2 your course includes the option of attending Reef Teach, a two hour marine biology presentation (minimal additional cost.) This informative presentation shows you a taste of what you will experience out on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
PADI Learn to Dive Days 3 - 5
With an early departure on day 3 and a sumptuous yummy breakfast served onboard, you are finally on your way to the Great Barrier Reef. ‘Awesome’ the excitement and trepidation are all rolled into one as you cruise of into the sunrise. When you finally get to the outer reef the fun begins and you have the opportunity to do 9 dives in total over the next few days.
Your first 4 training dives see you completing your PADI certification then 5 additional recreational dives to enjoy your new skills and gain some experience. One of these dives is a guided night dive! Now this will play some mind games for you!
Our fleet of liveaboard dive boats have access to 16 exclusive sites on 4 different reefs from Cairns. These sites have been selected for their variety and quality of both coral and marine life as well as great visibility.
Weather permitting, you will rarely dive the same site more than twice. Water temperatures range from 22-29 Celsius (75-85 Farenheit) making for year round comfort.
On the last evening, when you return to Cairns, you have the opportunity to join the crew and your fellow passengers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. This night is a celebration of your newly found passion — diving!
Our fleet of modern dive vessels with expansive dive and sun decks, and air-conditioned interiors, ensure your comfort for the duration of the trip. With only 32 passengers onboard, all in twin or double accommodation, you are assured of a personalised and memorable adventure!
Underwater Camera Hire Cairns
If you’re going to the reef we highly recommend hiring an underwater camera so you can capture all the amazing things you see in high quality photos or videos. Show your friends and family back home the amazing and colourful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, keeping your precious memories safe for a lifetime. With lots of colourful fish, turtles, hard and soft corals, sharks and more on the reef, there is so much to take photos of! Get a selfie with friendly fish or maybe capture the next award winning National Geographic image! SUWC have a range of cameras to suit your budget and needs. Every camera rental comes with a FREE SD card for you to take home. Cameras can also be delivered direct to your accommodation to make things as easy as possible for you! Click here to hire your underwater camera.
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Included in Price
All dive and snorkelling equipment (includes dive computer and long-leg wetsuits)
Prescription lens masks (if required)
Double or twin share accommodation
Accommodation transfers (Cairns city and northern beaches)
All meals and bed linen
A guided orientation dive and night dives
PADI Gold Open Water certification
PADI Open Water Manual (available in English of course, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, French and Japanese)
Dive log book
Two passport photos (required for certification)
All dive and snorkelling equipment (includes dive computer and long leg wetsuits) Prescription lens masks (if required)
Accommodation transfers (city and northern beaches)
Double or twin share accommodation
All meals and bed linen
Free WiFi Onboard
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1300 761 612
Optional Extras
Digital Camera Hire is available on board for AUD$35 per dive - includes images on an SD card.
Please note that you will not be able to hire a camera during your training dives.
Duration
Course Starts Day 1 and 2 at approximately - 8.30am and ends about 5.30pm Vessel departure for 3 day/2night liveaboard dive trip is at 7am on Day 3 and returns approximately 3:30pm on Day 5
Departure
8:30 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Days of Operation
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Departs From
Cairns, Cairns Beaches
Departure Instructions
Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation transfers (to as far north as Palm Cove) are included, please advise your accommodation place at the time of booking. If you don't know your pick up place prior to your course commencement you will need to make your own way to our training centre located at 116 Spence Street, Cairns for an 08:30am start
Pickup From
- Cairns Beaches
- Palm Cove
- Cairns
What To Bring
Swimmers, Towels (2 towels each) and sunscreen. We recommend that passengers bring a small overnight style bag on the boat. Large suitcases / backpacks can be stored Free of Charge at our Pro Dive Cairns retail shop.
Child Policies
Please note that Pro Dive Cairns does not offer a child minding facility on board - young children must be supervised by a parent / guardian at all times. All Passengers under the age of 18 years old - must have a parent / guardian accompany them on board.
Additional Information
Eco Certification
Christina
Lifelong friendships are made on this course with people from all walks of life and from all over the world. We love this company and recommend it all the time as we know our guests are going to come back and thank us for the recommendation. My brother is still talking about it! Children can learn to dive 12 years and older.
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2017 - 2018
1 Apr 17 - 31 Mar 18| 5 Day Learn to Dive Course - PADI Open Water Check My Price | Check My Price |
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Information for Disabled Travellers
Pro Dive Training Centre Cairns
Location: 116 Spence Street, Cairns
Wheelchair Accessible: Fair
Training Centre Facilities
- 1 wheelchair accessible toilet and shower on site.
- Downstairs training room and around pool accessible (upstairs training room 10 steps)
- No lifts or aids available for entry into pool. 5 steps to negotiate in and out of pool.
Vessel
- There are no wheelchair facilities on boards the Pro Dive vessels, open water day of course may be altered to the Great Adventures pontoon on request.
Private Instructors
- A private instructor can be hired at a daily rate of $350.00 to provide extra assistance whilst learning to dive.
- A private dive instructor on board the Pro Dive vessel for the ocean dives (4 required) cost the daily rate of $350.00 + $619.00 for a place on the vessel.
Transfers
- Coach transfers available, must be able to negotiate approx. 3 steps, limited space for collapsible wheelchair.
- Wheelchair accessible taxis available.
Hearing Impaired Information
- Student must be able to follow instructions in the classroom, pool area and on board the boat.
Visually Impaired Information
- A carer may be required to assist throughout the course. A private instructor may be a good option for people who are blind.
Wheelchair Access
Fair
Caters for Visually Impaired
Yes - see information
Caters for Hearing Impaired
Yes - see information
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