Take the opportunity to learn to dive while you’re in Cairns! With classes limited to eight participants, led by professional and friendly instructors, you’ll learn to dive and earn an internationally recognized PADI certification on your 4-day PADI Open Water dive course. Hotel transfers are included each day, and your course is gradual and safe. Learn basic scuba skills in the classroom, a pool, and confined water dives, then explore the Great Barrier Reef on open-water dives. Once you have successfully completed your course, you’ll be a qualified PADI diver!

Itinerary

Start Point

Tour departure point

Pass By: Great Barrier Reef

End Point

Tour end point

What’s included

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

Not Included

Lunch on days 1 & 2
Accommodation

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

In our commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 45 years for PADI dive courses must have a medical clearance from a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. This can be provided by your own GP before your course start date. 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 operator's Certified Diver Medical Questionnaire prior to your course start date.

On Day 1, please meet at the operators head office: 287 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns 4870.

Age Policy

Child: 12–16 years · Adult: 17–99 years

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

Duration	96 Hours
Ticket Type	Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group Size	Up to 8 travelers
Confirmation	Instant Confirmation
Activities	Scuba Diving
Language	English
Tour Type	Shared