5 Day PADI Learn to Dive in Cairns
- Go in for an immersive 5-day scuba diving course taking you from beginner to a Certified Open Water Scuba Diver, in the best place to get certified- Australia's Great Barrier Reef
- The course includes 9 beautiful dives at some of the best dive sites around Cairns, and you will also have plenty of time to relax and snorkel by the reefs during the training
- All the needed gear as well as hotel transfers and accommodation (for the last 2 nights) on the boat are provided
- Day 1 & 2: Learn the basics of scuba diving - both theory and pool (heated) lessons at our Training Centre
- Day 3, 4 & 5: Spend 3 days/2Nights on the Outer Barrier Reef on our premium liveaboard dive boats. Includes 9 dives (4 training & 5 recreational including a guided night dive)
- Chinese language courses commence on Wednesday. Japanese-language courses commence on Thursday. English is available every day except Sunday
Options
PADI 5-Day Intro to Scuba Diving Course
Inclusions
9 dives (4 training dives and 5 pleasure dives including one night dive)
PADI Gold Open Water Certification
PADI Open Water manual
Dive log book
2 passport photos
All dive & snorkelling equipment
Dive Insurance
Corrective lens mask
Accommodation transfers (Cairns city & northern beaches)
2-night accommodation, meals and bed linen (on board the boat)
Government Environmental Management Charge
Port Departure Tax and administration costs
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
2 nights local accomodation in Cairns city for the two first nights of the 5-day PADI
A fee of $95 per person must be paid direct to Pro Dive Cairns at check-in. This fee includes Government Environmental Charge, Port Departure Tax and administration costs.
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 13+ to participate in this activity
It is a dive course requirement that you be able to swim 200 metres or snorkel 300 metres and tread water/float for 10 minutes
Do not fly within 24 hours of diving
Digital underwater cameras are available for hire onboard our dive boats for a cost of AUD40 per dive. Please note you will not be able to use the underwater camera until you are a certified diver
Prior to commencing your Learn to Dive Course you are required to complete the self-assessment Entry Level Student Dive Medical Declaration
Change of clothes / Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats / Swimwear / Toiletries / Cash / Towel / Water bottle
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
What's included in 5 Day PADI Learn to Dive in Cairns
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
- Day 1: Academic and Pool Training
- Time: 08:00
- Complimentary hotel transfer service available from your Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation (as far as Palm Cove)
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- Time: 08:30
- Registration at the Pro Dive training centre
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- Time: 08:45
- Academic training in the classroom
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- Time: 12:30
- Lunch break (lunch not included)
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- Time: 13:30
- Pool training
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- Time: 17:30
- Complimentary hotel transfer service available
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- Day 2: Academic and Pool Training
- Time: 07:30
- Complimentary hotel transfer service available from your Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation (as far as Palm Cove)
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- Time: 08:30
- Pool training
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- Time: 12:30
- Visit the Pro Dive retail shop
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- Time: 13:00
- Lunch break (lunch not included)
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- Time: 14:00
- Academic training in the classroom and final exam
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- Time: 17:45
- Complimentary hotel transfer service available or transfer to Reef Teach Marine Biology presentation (optional). Please note transfer not available after Reef Teach.
- Reef teaching: optional 2.5hr marine biology presentation where you'll learn about the reef and the fish you'll meet (additional cost)
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- Day 3: Diving The Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Time: 05:45
- Complimentary hotel transfer available from Cairns city and Northern Beaches accommodation
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- Time: 06:15
- Check in at Pro Dive retail shop corner Shields & Grafton Streets
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- Time: 07:00
- Depart Cairns for 3 days and 2 nights of fantastic diving/snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. A light breakfast is served onboard
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- Time: 11:30
- Your first training dive in the ocean
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- Time: 12:45
- Lunch is served hearty soup with an array of fresh salads, cold meats and bread rolls
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- Time: 14:30
- Your second training dive
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- Time: 18:00
- Dinner
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- Day 4: More Great Diving
- Time: 07:00
- Third training dive before breakfast (the deepest training dive of your certification)
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- Time: 08:00
- Enjoy a hearty breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit, bacon and eggs as well as toast and spreads
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- Time: 10:30
- Fourth and final training dive
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- Time: 12:00
- Lunch on the second day is hot pasta with a variety of fresh salads
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- Time: 15:00
- First certified dive
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- Time: 18:00
- Dinner
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- Time: 19:00
- Guided night dive
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- Day 5: More Diving And Return To Cairns
- Time: 06:30
- First dive of the day
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- Time: 07:30
- A hot breakfast accompanied with fresh fruit salad, cereals and toast
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- Time: 09:00
- After breakfast, the vessel makes its last site of the trip, where you will do your second dive of the day
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- Time: 11:00
- Last dive (freshly made sandwiches are served as the vessel heads home)
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- Time: 16:00
- Complimentary accommodation transfers Cairns city and Northern Beaches
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- Time: 19:30
- Join fellow passengers and crew at a local restaurant for a farewell dinner if you wish
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The Pro Dive Cairns 5-day PADI “Open Water” course combines the adventure of learning to scuba dive with the excitement of exploring the spectacular beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. This 5-day adventure consists of 2 days of theory and pool training, then 3 days and 2 nights on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, staying on one of Pro Dive Cairns’ premium liveaboard dive boats. Included in the course are 9 dives (4 training and 5 recreational, including a guided night dive) on a variety of 19 exclusive Outer Reef sites. There’s also plenty of time to snorkel and relax onboard.
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- Pro Dive Cairns Dive Centre 116 Spence St Cairns City QLD 4870 Australia
