Why choose this Cairns & the Tropical North tour ?
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!
Make the most of your Cairns & the Tropical North adventure
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course – Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Down Under Cruise and Dive.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Brisbane.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 21 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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.
$20 per person per day on the reef admin/fuel levy (to be paid directly to the tour operator prior to travel).
On Day 1, please meet at head office: 287 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns 4870.
