Full open water dive course
2 days pool & classroom work
3 days on The Great Barrier Reef
9 dives (4 training and 5 fun dives)
Unlimited snorkelling

Guests: 32 passengers on the liveaboard. Maximum 8Â students per dive instructor

Whats Included: 9 Dives, PADI Open Water Certificate, PADI Open Water Manual (various languages), 2 passport photos, accommodation transfers, all dive equipment, log book, dive insurance, all accommodation (twin share) and meals while on board.

Day 3, 4, and 5 are spent onboard one of our vessels out on the Great Barrier Reef. Whilst on the reef you take part in your 4 training/qualifying dives, which completes your PADI Open Water certification. After this you are able to enjoy 5 more dives as a recreational diver, one of which is a night dive guided by your instructor. These dives on the Great Barrier Reef will be truly spectacular and the highlight of your course. On your return to Cairns, passengers and crew get together in a local restaurant to celebrate the conclusion of your trip.

What to Bring: 2 x towels, swimmers, toiletries, comfortable clothing, warm jacket or jumper for cooler evenings

Course Requirements
Ability to swim - 200m (or 300m with mask, fins and snorkel) and tread water (float) for 10 minutes. Minimum age 12 years (no maximum age)Â

*Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. You will be required to obtain a dive medical certificate if you answer “yes” to any of the questions on the entry level student diver medical declaration (available on our website under “Forms”). If you do require a dive medical, it must be obtained prior to commencing the course and must not be more than 90 days old when you start with us. If you wait until arrival into Cairns, your medical can be done at the ‘Cairns 24 hour Medical Centre’ before 8:00pm most days – they charge AU$77.00 per person and no appointment is necessary.

Courses commences everyday except Sunday

English Courses Commence: Every day except Sunday at 8.30am. German Courses Commence: Tue & Fri at 8.30am. Japanese Courses Commence: Thu at 8.30am

3 day/ 2 night live aboard departs: Every day except Tue at 7.00 am

3 day/ 2 night liveaboard returns: At 4.00 pm

Note: Accommodation transfers are included (Cairns city to Northern Beaches as far as Palm Cove)

Extras: AU$65Â Reef taxes, port departure tax and admin fees. This fee consists of a $18.00 Government Environmental Charge as well as a Port Departure Tax and administration charges. This charge is applicable to all passengers travelling out on the 3 day 2 night Llveaboard dive trip and all dive courses combining the 3 day trip

MEDICAL INFORMATION: Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. All Students must read the 'Entry Level Student Diver Medical Declaration Form'. You will be required to obtain a dive medical certificate if you answer “yes” to any of the questions on the medical declaration - The dive medical must be completed PRIOR to starting the course and must be valid within 90 days of commencing the course.

http://www.prodivecairns.com/studentmedical.pdf

All bookings should reconfirm 48hrs in advance and must bring voucher for check-in. Ph: 1800 353 213 or 07 4031 5255

Please Note

Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving – if in doubt please see your doctor before travelling
In the interest of safety we recommend you do not fly within a 24 hour period after diving
The above itinerary is a guide only and the times of dives may change
The skipper will always adapt an itinerary to the prevailing weather, tides and currents
Please advise if you have any dietary requirements & we will do our best to cater for you
Everyone will be required to fill out a Medical Waiver Release and Indemnity Deed onboard the vessel
We recommend you organize your own travel insurance

$920 Per Person + $75 Levy to pay on arrival