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4 Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - incl. Trips to Great Barrier Reef

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Experience the magic of diving with a 4 day dive course and become a PADI certified scuba diver!

Experience the magic of diving with a 4 day dive course and become a PADI certified scuba diver!

Operating since 1985, Cairns Dive Centre is a PADI 5-star learning facility and their experienced team have guided thousands of satisfied customers through all stages of learning how to dive.

Their Open Water Reef & Reef Dive Course is an ideal way for you to learn to dive and experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living thing on earth!

This course includes two days of pool and theory work and four epic training dives on the Great Barrier Reef.

 

Course Structure:

Day 1: 8:00 am start. Theory lectures, medical examination, swim test & pool training

Day 2: Pool training & theory lectures

Day 3: Transfer to Great Barrier Reef, 2 x Training Dive Sessions

Day 4: Transfer to Great Barrier Reef, 2 x Training Dive Sessions

 

Per Person $650.00

What's included

  • Two days classroom theory and pool skills training
  • One snorkel training dive, four open water scuba training dives
  • State-of-the-art dive gear, including dive computers
  • Wetsuits or Stinger Suits
  • Use of Training materials (available in all major languages)
  • Free use of a prescription mask if required during the course
  • Transport to and from your accommodation

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 4 days

Notes

  • Minimum Age: 12 years

    Course Start Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Price: $650 +$40 Reef Levy & Admin Fee $40 Reef Levy & Admin Fee is not included in the prices below and payable direct to the operator on the day Important Information: Attached to your booking is an admin form, if you answer ‘YES’ to any of the medical questions you will be required to obtain a Queensland recreational dive medical clearance from a doctor – there are several qualified practitioners within Cairns who can help with this. If due to medical reasons you are unable to take part in the course we will issue you a full refund for your booking (if a medical is obtained 48 hours before the course) If you fail 1st day (medical/swimming test) you will forfeit $100 forfeit of the fee

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Jack F from United States wrote on 02 July 2019

Great value, great experience

Finished my course yesterday and am now a certified open water diver! Really happy I decided to splurge and do it, as a backpacker with a tight budget, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to check out the Great Barrier Reef and actually learn to scuba dive. CDC was the perfect option for what I wanted: -Great value. The equipment and boat are not the newest, but that's not what I was looking for. I was looking for a budget option to spend meaningful time on the reef while also learning and getting experience scuba diving. -Awesome guidance. This is really where CDC shined. Rob, our instructor, really made our class and whole experience fun. Loved his enthusiasm and positivity, as well as his patient teaching technique. Top notch service. -Overall just a well run company that made scuba diving fun, affordable, and accessible. They love what they do and it really shows once you go through the course. Tips: -If you're debating the 1 day Fitzroy, 1 day Reef or this one; definitely pick this one. The Fitzroy divers had fun but the small upcharge in price is totally worth getting out to the reef twice. -If you're looking for the best equipment and more personalized instruction, I would choose a more premium option. Mentioned above, this is a great value option. -If you have a mustache, definitely google tips on scuba mask and mustache! Huge shout out to Rob, the boat staff, and everyone else for teaching and certifying me to scuba dive while showing us the beautiful Great Barrier Reef! Will try and add some photos once I receive them from our group!

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From 4 Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - incl. Trips to Great Barrier Reef

Thankyou for your lovely review. Rob is an asset to our company and I will ensure he sees your review!!

elizat from United Kingdom wrote on 04 March 2019

Brilliant!

Course was outstanding, mainly due to our great instructor. But from the pool training to our ocean dives, all went smoothly and just the right pace. Fantastic experience :)

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Thankyou for your review. We hope you enjoy diving all around the world!!!

Vanessa from Germany wrote on 06 October 2018

Great Dive Course

The course was very good! Our dive instructor Marién did a great job! We have learned a lot and it was much fun!

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Thankyou for your wonderful review. We hope you enjoy diving all over the world

Eric from Canada wrote on 01 April 2018

Great class !

Great class! Cant wait to finally get certified! Ship and equipment is a bit old (probably need some upgrade) Otherwise instructor, Alex and Michael, are fantastic! Made me feel comfortable even in extreme conditions (strong wind). Now that I have dived in strong windy environment I feel competent with my skills =)

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Thankyou for your 5 star review

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