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HIGHLIGHTS
The highlights of your diving course Cairns tour
Pro Dive Dive Course Cairns is recognized worldwide as a leader in dive training. Here you are offered a professional and safe learning environment combined with spectacular dive sites of the Great Barrier Reef. The purpose-built training center is located in Cairns and there is probably no better place in the world to learn to dive! Water temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C, making it a pleasant place to dive all year round. The five-day PADI Cairns diving course is divided into two sections:
- 2 days of training in the pool and in the classroom The online part is also available in German.
- 3 days and 2 nights boat trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef
You will spend the first two days in the training center and learn the theoretical content of diving, which you will then put into practice in the pool. At the end of the second day, you will be invited to take part in a “Reef Teach” – a marine biology presentation – where you will learn more about the Great Barrier Reef (fee not included). Days 3 – 5 will be spent on a boat in the Great Barrier Reef. During this time you will complete your 4 training and qualification dives which will complete your PADI Open Water Diver certification. After that you can enjoy another 5 dives as a recreational diver. One of these will be a night dive guided by your instructor. The dives on the Great Barrier Reef are sure to be spectacular and the absolute highlights of your diving course Cairns tour.
PROCESS
How this Cairns diving course works
- Day 1 – Theory and practical training in the pool
*Please note – pick up times vary, please check your time with the provider’s office*Pleasebring your travel voucher and dive fitness assessment (if required), money for lunch, swimwear and a towel.
08:00 am – free hotel transfer, available for all accommodation in Cairns and the Northern Beaches
08:30 am – check in at Pro Dive dive training center – 116 Spence Street, Cairns
08:45 am – classroom theory
1:00 pm – lunch break (lunch is not included)
2:00 pm – pool training
5:30 pm – free transfer back to your accommodation - Day 2 – Theory and practical training in the pool
07:30 – Free hotel transfer, available for all accommodation in Cairns & the Northern Beaches
08:00 – Equipment explanation and free time in the pool to try out different equipment
09:15 – Pool training
12:3pm – time to gear up in the Pro Dive dive store with 10% discount on your purchase
1pm – lunch break (lunch is not included)
2pm – return to the training center for theory lessons and final exam
5:45pm – free transport back to your accommodation or to the “Reef Teach” (optional) - Day 3 – Outer Great Barrier Reef Diving
05:45 – 06: 15 – Free hotel transfer, available for all accommodation in Cairns & the Northern Beaches
06:20 – Check in at Pro Dive dive store – corner of Shields & Grafton Street
07:00 – Depart Cairns for a 3 day / 2 night boat trip with fantastic diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. A light breakfast is served on board.
10:30 am – Your first training dive in the ocean!
12:00 pm – Lunch: hearty soup with a selection of salads, cold roast and rolls
2:30 pm – Second training dive
6:00 pm – Dinner: The menu changes for each trip, but it is always full, warm and of course there is plenty of food!
Afterwards you have time to relax. - Day 4 – Experience more fantastic dives on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
07:00 – Third training dive
08:00 – Enjoy a hearty breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit, eggs and bacon, toast and jams.
10:30 – Your fourth and final training dive!
12:00 – Lunch on the second day consists of warm pasta with a selection of fresh salads
14:30 – You are now a certified diver – your first pleasure dive!
18:00 – A hot dinner is served
19:30 – The guided night dive is coming up! - Day 5 – Morning dives and return to Cairns
06:30 – First dive of the day
07:30 – Hot breakfast, accompanied by fresh fruit salad, cereal and toast. 09:00 – After breakfast, the boat heads to the last anchor point of the trip, where you will make your second dive
11:00 – The last dive of your tour is about to begin! 12:00 – A variety of freshly prepared sandwiches will be offered before the boat heads back towards Cairns 16:00 – Free transportation back to your accommodation in Cairns & the Northern Beaches 19:30 – Meet up with fellow travelers and crew at a local restaurant for a farewell dinner (optional)
INCLUSIVE
What is included
- 9 dives
- PADI Open Water Diver – diving certificate
- PADI Open Water Diver – Manual (available in different languages)
- 2 passport photos
- Transfer to and from your accommodation (Cairns city and the northern beaches up to Palm Cove)
- All diving equipment
- Diving logbook
- Diving insurance
- Accommodation in a double room (shared with one other person)
- All meals on board the boat
TRAVEL INFO
Everything you need to know
Start Liveboard boat trip: Cairns at 07:00 End: Cairns approx. 16:00 on day 3 of the trip Course requirements
You must be able to swim – 200m (or 300m with mask, fins and snorkel) and be able to stay afloat (float) for 10 minutes. Minimum age is 12 years (there is no maximum age)
* Medical information: Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. You will need to have a medical fitness to dive examination if you have answered “YES” to any of the questions on the medical entry questionnaire for diving students (this questionnaire can be found on our website under “Forms” – https://www.prodivecairns.com.au/studentmedical.pdf). If you require a diving fitness certificate, this must be issued before the start of the diving course and must not be older than 90 days.
If you wait until you arrive in Cairns, you can have your fitness to dive assessment done at the Cairns 24 hour Medical Center before 8pm on most days. This will cost you $77.00 per person and you do not need an appointment.
EXTRAS
These extra costs are mandatory
$90 reef tax, harbor fee and administration costs. These costs include $18 government environmental fees, harbor filing fees and processing costs. The fees apply to all participants taking part in the 3 day liveaboard boat trip and associated dives and must be paid directly to the tour company on site.
GROUP SIZE
For how many people is this tour suitable
32 people on the boat trip and a maximum of 8 people per instructor
BRING WITH YOU
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