5-Day 2-Night PADI Open Water Course

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Highlights & inclusions

Five-day PADI Open Water Diver course

Including a two-night liveaboard stay

Hone your skills on the reef to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver

Exploring from early morning to night

Expand your knowledge as a diver

Transfers from Cairns city accommodation

From

$1,420.00AUD

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What you can expect

Our most popular learn to dive course, with 6 extra 'fun dives' and a guided night dive from our liveaboard vessel

Location

319 Draper St, Cairns, Queensland 4870

What you need to know

PADI Open Water Qualification
2 Days Theory and Pool
3 days and 2 nights aboard Ocean Quest (includes all equipment, meals and selected drinks)
4 training dives
5 fun dives
Fresh chilled water, tea and coffee
Two outer reef locations per day
Meals while at sea
Transfers from Cairns city accommodation

Day One - Pool & Theory
9am: Pick up from your Cairns city accommodation - Morning: Meet your instructor, complete paperwork and begin dive theory. Lunch is not included, but you can bring a packed lunch or there are plenty of places to eat nearby. Afternoon: Begin your scuba skills training in the pool
5.15pm: Tread water test
5.30pm: Drop off at Cairns city accommodation Day Two - Pool & Theory
9am: Pick up from Cairns city accommodation - Morning: Continue scuba skills in the pool and complete 200m swim test. Don your wetsuit and equipment for more skills training. Lunch is not included, but you can bring a packed lunch or there are plenty of places to eat nearby. Afternoon: Finish and review scuba theory, finish with a multiple choice exam.
5.30pm: Drop off at Cairns city accommodation Day Three - Great Barrier Reef (overnight)
7.30-8am: Pick up from your city accommodation (if booked)
8.30am: Set off from Cairns Marina on board our fast and modern transfer boat, for the 90-minute trip to the Outer Barrier Reef. Select your equipment and receive in depth safety briefings
10am: Arrive at the reef for your first intro dive
12pm: Enjoy lunch while we move to our second dive site
12:30pm: Second training dive
2.30pm: Transfer to OceanQuest and settle into your cabin
3.30pm: Third training dive
6pm: Dinner is served
6.30pm: Enjoy Sharks in the Dark, one of our unique liveaboard experiences, or simply chill out
8pm: Dessert
10pm: Bar closes Day Four - Great Barrier Reef (overnight)
7.30am: Kickstart your day with coffee on deck and a hot breakfast prepared by our chefs – this is going to be a big day!
8.30am: Gear up for your final training dive on the reef. With a hand shake underwater, you’re officially a certified SCUBA diver with a worldwide recognised certification
10.30am: Put your new skills to practice with your first fun dive! Enjoy the sensation as you explore the undersea world in freedom.
12.30pm: Celebrate with a delicious lunch
3.30pm: Enjoy another fun dive on the outer reef
6pm: Dinner
6.30pm: If you’re feeling brave, it’s time to hop into the water for your first night dive!
8pm: Dessert
10pm: Bar closes Day Five - Great Barrier Reef
With all the hard work behind you, today is all about fun dives! After breakfast and two more dive sessions, it’s time for a final buffet lunch, and to pack your gear for the return trip to Cairns. Arriving back in Cairns Marina around 4.30pm, we will shuttle you to any city accommodation, if necessary going via our dive centre to collect any stored luggage.

Five-day PADI Open Water Diver course is our most popular learn to dive option.
You’ll hone your skills on the reef to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver
Make the most of your time on the water diving the Great Barrier Reef, exploring from early morning to night!

Courses start every Monday

Five days

Divers Den, 319 Draper Street, Cairns, Queensland, 4870

Please advise your pickup location upon booking

Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Swimsuit and towel
Overnight bag with changes of clothing, including warm clothing and socks for overnight wear
Toiletries Bedding and bath towels are supplied on board. Excess baggage can be stored at our Draper Street office at check in.

Currently the rules state that for a single no decompression dive, you should not fly/go to altitude for at least 12 hours, or 18 hours after multiple dives. Divers Den recommends waiting a minimum 24 hours whenever possible. These are guidelines only, there is no guarantee that these recommendations will prevent decompression sickness. There are no current guidelines regarding diving after flying
Altitude is defined as 300m/1000ft above sea level. Certain other tourist attractions around Cairns and Tropical North Queensland involve travelling to altitude. These include the Atherton Tablelands and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, so we recommend a gap between booking these experiences and any dive course or trip. Under normal circumstances, you should be out of the water on your last dive by 12pm (midday)

Minimum age 10 (If the diver is under 12, we must be informed before the course starts, as a private instructor will be needed for the sea days)
When enrolling in an entry-level recreational diving certificate you must complete the following self-assessed medical declaration forms before starting your training. The forms are similar and both are a Queensland code of practice requirement.
Medical certificate if required
Ability to pass a 200m swim and 10 minute treading water test
All scuba participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements. Some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving

Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements