4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef

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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn to dive in Cairns with this 4-day, small-group PADI Open Water course. Progress safely and confidently from classroom and pool sessions to open-water dives on the Great Barrier Reef and leave Cairns with an internationally recognized PADI certification and the freedom to dive anywhere in the world. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Includes hotel pickup and transfers for a seamless experience
A small-group class means more attention from your instructor
Don’t worry about packing kit, everything you need is provided for ease
Master a new skill with one-to-one guidance every step of the way

What's Included

Learn dive theory with classroom lessons and practice in pool sessions
Two full day cruises onboard to the outer reef onboard the most luxurious catamaran, Evolution
4 x Outer Great Barrier Reef Dives and 1 x FREE Fun Dive!
Cairns City accommodation transfers every day
All applicable PADI training material
Lunch onboard Evolution days 3 and 4
All Fees and Taxes

Lunch on days 1 & 2
Accommodation

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We only pick up from the Cairns CBD area. If you are staying outside of this area you will need to make your own way to our office or arrange transfers at an additional cost.

Meeting point

287 Draper St, Parramatta Park QLD 4870, Australia

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.7:00 am

What To Expect

Great Barrier Reef

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

In our commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 45 years for PADI dive courses must have a medical clearance with a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. This can be provided by your own GP before your course start date.
Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted. All participants will be required to complete a health/medication questionnaire prior to diving. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. The clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medication/condition. If you have a certain medical condition or are taking prescription medication, please review the operators Certified Diver Medical Questionnaire prior to your course start date.
Students must be able to complete a basic swimming and floating test to complete this course.
Please bring sunscreen, hat, change of clothes, swimsuit and a towel and cash or credit card for on board payment/purchases (fares, soft drink, chocolates, underwater camera, T-shirts)
Minimum age is 12 years
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 28 reviews

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Brilliant!!!

Rositsa_T, Oct 2024

Excellent!!!If I can give 50 starts review,I would.The best thing I did to myself was booking this course.I always have fear of deep water and just in four days I was able to dive down to 16 meters.I still can’t believe I did that.All this thanks to Frankie,he was amazing,helped me so much.I will never be able to put in words how grateful I am.Make yourself favor and book this course if you want to learn to dive or if you want to face your fear ( like me).Also,really cool to tell people,you leant to dive in Great Barrier Reef.I high recommend it.

Great Instructor!

Samuel_S, Feb 2024

Frankly is the most knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining instructor I could’ve imagined. the way he explains the open water course makes complicated topics simple, couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! the food on the boat was good but anything is good when you’re tired from a 45min dive the boat is beautiful and so is the reef. highly recommend!!!

Unparalleled experience

Robert_O, Nov 2023

Down Under Dives provided the experience of a lifetime. Frankie was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and passionate. He was was the best instructor I could imagine and made us feel incredibly lucky to learn under his expertise. All worries and fears disappeared the minute he put us in our gear. Couldn’t have asked for a better environment or instructor.

Could not have asked for a better instructor

Ena_K, Oct 2023

My friend and I completed our open water course under the guidance of Frankie, and we couldn't have asked for a more exceptional instructor. Frankie's humor, patience, extensive diving experience, and genuine passion for the sport made him a fantastic teacher. Opting for in-person lessons over relying solely on eLearning was a wise choice, as Frankie's teaching was better than PADI's instructional videos. He made sure we truly understood each concept before progressing to the next. To ensure our comfort during our initial pool dives, he provided us with high-quality masks that were not available on the boat, and once on the boat, he picked the best masks out of what was available for us to use. On top of that, he surprised us with cheesecake to celebrate my friend's birthday, which happened to fall on the final day of the course. Initially I had some anxiety about diving, but Frankie's expertise and unwavering patience quickly helped me get over my fears. Thank you for making this an unforgettable experience Frankie!