5 Day Learn To Dive PADI Course - 3 days 2 nights Liveaboard at the Reef (#389)

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Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Tours » 5 Day Learn To Dive PADI Course - 3 days 2 nights Liveaboard at the Reef (#389)

Type: Tours in Cairns - Scuba Diving Courses in Cairns

The 5 Day Liveaboard option is one of the most popular learn to dive options in Cairns. Not only are you certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, but you also get FIVE additional 'Fun Dives', including a guided night dive at no extra charge! Spend 3 Days and 2 nights at the Great Barrier Reef, for a truly memorable learn to dive experience! With personalised service, combined with the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect combination for one of the best PADI 5 Day Open Water courses available.

Courses Commence: This course can start any day of the week subject to availability. Places do book out quickly so advance bookings are highly recommended. Starts at 9am on day 1 and 2, and 7.45am on day 3. Return time on day 1, 2 and 5 is approximately 4.30pm.

How to book: A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance due, on the first day of the course. You can book online via the rates table below or call  1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia. Pre-requisite for this course is the ability to swim at least 200 metres unaided and to be able to tread water for ten minutes. This is tested in the training pool before going to sea. You will also require a current Dive Medical. A Dive Medical can be arranged for you, on the first day of the course for $55.00.

What to take with you:  * Swimmers * Towel (each day) * Lunch/Money on days 1 & 2 * Money for soft drinks/snacks etc for days 3 - 5.

The following extra fees on top of the course fee applies.

  • An additional fee of $45 per person is payable direct to the course master. This fee consists of a Government Environmental Charge as well as a Port Departure Tax, fuel levy and administration charges.
  • A Dive Medical A$55.00 - payable direct to the doctor on Day 1 of the dive course.
  • Passport Photos - A$5 per person is payable direct at check in.

What is included:

  • Full Gear*
  • Daily city pickup and drop off
  • PADI Open Water Manual & Tables
  • All Meals on days whilst on board OceanQuest
  • *BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, snorkel, full foot fins, 5mm Short arm/leg wetsuit 

LEARN TO DIVE ITINERARY

DAY ONE

  • 9.00am pick-up from your city accommodation Classroom theory. Dive medical to AS 4005.1 (if required)
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dive equipment selection
  • Pool training
  • 5.00pm return. (approximately)

DAY TWO

  • 9.00am pickup from your city accommodation
  • Pool training
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Classroom theory.
  • 5.00pm return. (Approximately)

* Please note on days one and two - meals, accommodation and Medical are not inclusive. You will also at some point in the first 2 days be required to swim 200m and tread water for 10 minutes.

DAY THREE

  • 7.45am pickup from your city accommodation.
  • Transfer out to the reef aboard ReefQuest and do your first 2 training dives.
  • Lunch (included)
  • At 14:30 transfer to OceanQuest where you will spend the night.
  • Lunch, dinner and accommodation included

DAY FOUR

  • Breakfast,
  • 2 more training dives Lunch (included)
  • Certification as Open Water diver
  • Afternoon pleasure dive
  • Guided night dive.
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

DAY FIVE

  • Breakfast,
  • 3 more pleasure dives Last dive completed by 2.00pm.
  • Breakfast and lunch included.
  • 5.00pm return to your accommodation.

Features & Inclusions

  • 2 Days Pool & Theory (at theTraining Centre in Cairns)
  • 3 Days / 2 Nights Liveaboard trip to the Outer Reef on OceanQuest
  • Total of 9 dives
  • 4 training dives
  • 5 'FUN' dives, including 1 guided night dive
  • Open Water PADI Certification

Rates and Tariffs

2016-17 Season
1st Apr 2016 to 31st Mar 2017
Quad/twin Share Cabin - All inclusive course price (except for dive medical) $945.00 per person
Double Bed Cabin with ensuite - All inclusive course price (except for dive medical) $985.00 adult
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Courses Commence: This course can start any day of the week subject to availability. Places do book out quickly so advance bookings are highly recommended. Starts at 9am on day 1 and 2, and 7.45am on day 3. Return time on day 1, 2 and 5 is approximately 4.30pm.

How to book: A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance due, on the first day of the course. You can book online via the rates table above or call + 61 7 4044 9792 from overseas or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia. Pre-requisite for this course is the ability to swim at least 200 metres unaided and to be able to tread water for ten minutes. This is tested in the training pool before going to sea. You will also require a current Dive Medical. A Dive Medical can be arranged for you, on the first day of the course for $55.00.

What to take with you: * Swimmers * Towel (each day) * Lunch/Money on days 1 & 2 * Money for soft drinks/snacks etc for days 3 - 5.

The following extra fees on top of the course fee applies.

* An additional fee of $45 per person is payable direct to the course master. This fee consists of a Government Environmental Charge as well as a Port Departure Tax, fuel levy and administration charges.
* A Dive Medical A$55.00 - payable direct to the doctor on Day 1 of the dive course.
* Passport Photos - A$5 per person is payable direct at check in.

What is included:
Full Gear*
Daily city pickup and drop off
PADI Open Water Manual & Tables
All Meals on days whilst on board OceanQuest
*BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, snorkel, full foot fins, 5mm Short arm/leg wetsuit

Booking Policy

If possible please bring small soft bags aboard our vessels and put large suitcases into storage. We do have storage facilities at our shop, however these are not locked during work hours. We suggest leaving valuables at your accommodation whenever possible.

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