Since 1983 Pro Dive Cairns has developed and maintained an international reputation as the premier dive company in Cairns. Their modern purpose built diver training centre provides some of the best facilities available. They have 16 spectacular dive sites over 4 different reefs and provide one of the best outer reef liveaboard experiences from Cairns. This company is committed to the idea that, regardless of level, any diving activity taken with Pro Dive should be safe and enjoyable.
The first 2 days of your 5 day course are spent learning the theory and underwater skills of diving. Days 3, 4 & 5 are spent onboard one of Pro Dive’s 3 fully equipped, purpose built multi-million dollar dive vessels. The vessels carry only 32 passengers and the itinerary allows for a total of up to 9 dives in total - the first 4 dives are your training dives, which are followed by 5 pleasure dives (weather permitting). Cabins onboard are ALL TWIN SHARE. Courses commence 6 times per week and can be done in English, German or Japanese.
You will find that this is one of the more expensive courses out from Cairns however this is because they incorporate all costs in the one price - there are no hidden extras. We do strongly recommend that you pre-book this course as it is one of the most popular learn to dive options. Another added bonus is that the course is fully refundable up until the end of the first day of the course. This means that you have right up until the end of the first day to cancel for any reason - which is very reassuring.
Courses commence
English courses commence every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (everyday except Sunday) all year round
German courses are available every Tuesday & Friday
Japanese courses are available every Thursday
Itinerary
Please Note: Pick up times will vary depending on accommodation location. Please bring the money for your dive medical, and your swim wear and towel.
Day 1: Academic and Pool Training
08:00 Complimentary Hotel transfer service available from accommodation in Cairns and Northern Beaches up to Palm Cove
08:30 Registration at Pro Dive Training Centre, 116 Spence Street, Cairns
08:45 Academic Training in the classroom
13:00 Medical and Lunch break (Lunch not Included)
14:00 Pool training
17:30 Complimentary Hotel Transfer service available
Day 2: Academic and Pool Training
07:30 Complimentary Hotel Transfer service available
08:30 Pool Training
12:30 Equipment preparation for Reef Trip at Dive Shop
13:00 Lunch Break (Lunch not Included)
14:00 Academic Training in the classroom and Final exam
17:45 Complimentary Hotel Transfer service available or Transfer to Boland Centre, 14 Spence Street for Reef Teach Marine Biology presentation(Optional). * Please note transfer not available after Reef Teach
Day 3: Diving the Outer Great Barrier Reef
05:45 Complimentary Hotel Transfer service available
06:15 Check-In at Dive Shop, corner of Sheilds & Grafton Streets,Cairns
07:00 Depart Cairns for 3days 2nights of fantastic diving on the Great Barrier Reef
11:30 Your first Training Dive in the ocean before lunch and second dive after lunch. You will also have a lot of time for snorkelling
Day 4: More Great Diving
06:30 Third Training Dive before Breakfast. This will be the deepest training dive for your certification
10:30 The last Training Dive for your PADI Open Water Certification Course. Now You are a Certified Diver!!!
14:30 Your first pleasure dive as a certified diver
19:00 A guided night dive after dinner. Another great experience!
Day 5: More Diving and Return to Cairns
06:00 Three more pleasure dives before lunch
15:30 Return to Cairns
16:30 Complimentary Hotel Transfer service available
19:30 Meet again for a farewell dinner
Inclusions
2 x passport photos needed for certification
All stationary requirements needed for classroom activities.
PADI Gold Open Water Certificate
Accommodation transfers daily (city and Northern Beaches)
Dive Insurance
All dive equipment (use of prescription mask if necessary)
PADI Open Water Manual to keep in English, German, French, Dutch, Danish or Swedish. If another language is required we have Chinese, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Spanish for loan.
2 nights accommodation on board vessel no extra for twin cabins (applicable with 5-Day course only
All meals whilst on board
Bed linen - (no towel included)
Log Book
Requirements
Ability to swim
Minimum age is 12 years subject to a medical assessment as per AS4005.1. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by parent or adult over the age of 18 years.
Australian Standard AS4005.1 Dive Medical - A Dive Medical can be arranged by Pro Dive Cairns on day 1 of your course - a fee of AUD$55 (inc GST) payable direct to the doctor. Australian Medical Standards are different to those overseas. A medical obtained in another country will most likely not be valid in Australia.
Secure Bookings
Bookings made through Diving Cairns for this product are processed through the Pro Dive Cairns secure booking system which allows you to choose your course start date and pay online. You will receive a notification direct from Pro Dive Cairns confirming your booking and payment.
To make a secure booking click on the "Book Now" link below to be transferred to the Pro Dive Cairns secure booking system.
Cost
Rate Valid 01 Apr 2010 To 31 Mar 2011
Per Person
5 Day Learn To Dive
Extra Charge* Total Price
$775
$50 $825
*Extra Charge: The additional fee of $50 per person includes a $16.50 Government Environmental Management Charge as well as Port Departure Tax and administration costs. This fee is paid direct by passengers to Pro Dive Cairns.
Courses commence
Inclusions
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