Cairns Dive Adventures

Duration: 4 days: 2 Cairns / 2 Great Barrier Reef
Certification: PADI Open Water Certification
Availability: For July & August 2011 Courses
Departs: 7.30am | Returns: 4.45pm | Transfers: Included

Down Under Cruise and Dive are offering a special deal on their 4-day PADI Open Water Learn to Dive Course.  Book and complete your PADI certification in July or August 2011 and pay just $480. This is a great opportunity to become a certified scuba diver on the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns.  Inclusions are: PADI Open Water Manual, Diver Log Book and Photo Certification Card; 2 days pool tuition; 2 Great Barrier Reef day tours; 4 training dives.  Dive courses commence Monday, Wednesday and Friday - offer applies to selected tours. Normal price is $520.

Highlights & Inclusions:

• Become a PADI Open Water Certified Scuba Diver
• 2 Training Days in Cairns
• 2 Great Barrier Reef Day Tours
• 5 Hours on the Reef each day
• 4 Training Scuba Dives with certified instructors
• All dive and snorkel equipment
• Aussie BBQ lunch on reef day tours
• Reef Tax & Fuel Levy

Down Under Cruise and Dive has taught more than 50,000 people how to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef.  Boasting more than 20 years experience, Down Under Dive is an award winning PADI Diver Training facility, so you can be confident of the best safety, equipment and professional standards.  This particular level of certification – PADI Open Water Diver – is the most popular scuba diving license in the world.  On completion of the course you will be able to: dive with a buddy, independent of a scuba instructor; obtain air fills and scuba equipment; plan and log open water dives; continue your training to become an Advanced Open Water or Speciality Scuba Diver Course.  This package includes two days of classroom / pool training in Cairns and two day tours to the Great Barrier Reef, aboard Osprey 5.  You will complete the four training dives required to become licensed, on the Great Barrier Reef.

Medical Notes

• Minimum age of participants: 15 years
• You must be able to swim at least 200m and float for 10-minutes: this will be tested.
• An Australian Dive Medical must be completed prior to, or in conjunction with, this Cairns learn to dive course.  If you do not already have one, these can be arranged on day 1 at a reduced cost of $44.
• Please note: some medical conditions will prevent you from learning to dive including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy or heart and lung conditions.  This is for your safety and wellbeing.

Down Under Cruise and Dive: Sample 4 Day Learn to Dive Itinerary
Monday (Cairns): Complementary coach pick-ups will collect you at 7.30am and transfer you to the Down Under Cruise and Dive PADI Learn to Dive training centre.  On arrival, complete your medical checks and all necessary paperwork with Down Under personnel before heading into the classroom to commence the theory component of learning to scuba dive.  After a quick lunch break, it is into the training pool to start to put your new found scuba knowledge to the test.

Tuesday (Cairns): The morning starts much the same as yesterday, except you will need to participate and pass in a theory exam prior to lunch.  Once this has been achieved, it’s back into the pool for more practice before you head out to the Great Barrier Reef tomorrow.

Wednesday (Great Barrier Reef): Today you head out to the Great Barrier Reef aboard Osprey 5.  Enjoy five hours on the Great Barrier Reef and complete two of the necessary four training dives required to complete your Open Water Dive License.  An Aussie BBQ lunch is included, featuring steak, sausages, cold meats, salads and more.  Vegetarian options are also available.  There are a maximum 100 guests per trip, with spacious outdoor sun decks for your enjoyment and relaxation, when you are not in the water.

Thursday (Great Barrier Reef): Osprey 5 takes you back out to the Great Barrier Reef, where you can complete your diver certification.  Your instructor will ensure you complete all necessary steps and at the end of the day, will present you with your PADI Open Water Diver License.  Celebrate that night, with drinks and dinner (not included in package price).

Please note, there is an additional $44 administration fee to be paid direct to the operator on the first day of the course.