4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef
Description
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!
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Pickup Locations & Times
We only pick up from the Cairns CBD area. If you are staying outside of this area you will need to make your own way to our office or arrange transfers at an additional cost.
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Important 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
Reviews(27)
We had an excellent experience completing our diving certification in Cairns. Our instructor, Frankie, was highly professional and very supportive throughout the course. We also enjoyed the days with our group. The boat was well equipped, and lunch was of good quality, with the opportunity to snorkel after the dives. Overall, we felt safe at all times, had a very fun experience, and would highly recommend it.
Francesco is a great instructor and even greater human being. I enjoyed this course even more than i expected and I am now fully addicted to Diving. Thank you for a amazing experience food was good and crew was nice. Please give Francesco a raise he deserves it.
From the friendly and approachable staff to the impressively-sized boat, all aspects of this Open Water Dive Course were an immense pleasure. My instructor Frankie was thorough in his teaching of practical techniques, with a particular focus on safety and fun. I can't recommend Down Under Cruise & Dive enough, and look forward to returning to them for future dives!
Really enjoyed the course especially when you go to the reef and scuba My instructer frankie was great easy to understand and really helpful Would highly recommend using this company
“Frankie’s kids” is the endearing term for students of instructor Francesco. I can absolutely confirm that Frankie took a watchful hands-on and reassuringly paternal approach to our dive training, with his skills and experience (and humour) ensuring we have the confidence to both enjoy and complete the 4-day course. I was particularly impressed with how my daughter was supported and encouraged throughout, as she was quite nervous of deep water. A fantastic experience and I highly recommend!
Simply put, if you want to go diving, this place is IT. I did The open water course, and it was incredible, franki (our teacher) is The most amazing guy. With his knowledge and passion he made this a 4 day adventure for us.
Excellent!!!If I can give 50 starts review,I would.The best thing I did to myself was booking this course.I always have fear of deep water and just in four days I was able to dive down to 16 meters.I still can’t believe I did that.All this thanks to Frankie,he was amazing,helped me so much.I will never be able to put in words how grateful I am.Make yourself favor and book this course if you want to learn to dive or if you want to face your fear ( like me).Also,really cool to tell people,you leant to dive in Great Barrier Reef.I high recommend it.
The 4-day open water PADI dive course was one of the best experiences I've had. Every aspect of the course was extremely high quality and professional, from the gorgeous boat and reefs to the hospitality of the instructor. Frankie was incredibly accommodating and went out of his way to ensure we had the best time possible, and the places he took us diving were incredibly beautiful. The course was also extremely good value for money. Couldn't recommend this experience to anyone more!
All round amazing experience! Explored the Great Barrier Reef while also getting our PADI open water certification! 1. The first two days of practice and theory was well run with: - concise notes with digestable learning - practice dives with clear instructions and tailored advice 2. The two days out at the reef were fabulous with: - Tours to fantastic dive locations at Saxon and North Hastings Reef - Friendly and helpful crew - Great spread of food on board - Saw an array of aquatic life, my favourite was the white tipped reef sharks and giant clams. 3. Franky who ran the course was Frankly amazing. Honestly made the experience so worthwhile with great knowledge, patience and banter. If you go, I hope you get Franky! Highly recommend! 5 Star!
I recently completed the PADI dive course with my 15 year old son. The course was well-structured and provided a thorough understanding of diving essentials. Our instructor Frankie, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive throughout the entire course. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in diving – it exceeded all my expectations!
