If you are short on time and don’t want to do a five-day course, but still want the liveaboard experience, this four-day course Great Barrier Reef PADILiveaboard Learn to Dive is the perfect option for you. Instead of classroom theory, this is completed online eLearning in your own time before arriving in Cairns, leaving only one compulsory practical training day at our PADI Dive Centre.
The ocean training dives will take place during our three-day, two-night liveaboard to the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the perfect place to learn to dive with its warm waters and excellent visibility.
Your four-day course consists of the following:
After booking, we will send you login instructions to the online PADI eLearning Open Water Course theory portion. You must complete all modules and quizzes before you can start your practical training in Cairns.
Spend one day of practical training at the Pro Dive Cairns Training Centre.
Spend three-days and two-nights on an Outer Great Barrier Reef liveaboard trip.
You will complete your practical training at the Pro Dive Cairns Training Centre. After your day at the training centre, it’s time to head out to The Great Barrier Reef for a three-day, two-night liveaboard adventure to become a certified diver!
How many dives will I do?
You will have the opportunity to complete up to nine dives with the first four being your training dives. Finish your training dives successfully, and you will obtain your PADI Open Water Certification. Now you can enjoy five recreational dives, including a night dive guided by your instructor.
You may visit any number of reefs including Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reef and see a fantastic diversity of marine life including giant clams, sea turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, an incredible variety of tropical fish and spectacular coral formations. Night diving will introduce a whole new dimension of nocturnal sea-life.
The four-day eLearning course offers a convenient, memorable and exciting way to become a certified diver on the magnificent world heritage Great Barrier Reef.
You don’t want to do the theory online? Then upgrade to the five days Learn to Dive course when booking. This course includes the extra day in the classroom.
A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any date and/or name change will incur a $20 administration fee.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
A 20% cancellation fee applies
You can cancel your Learn to Dive course for any reason up to the end of Day 1 (6 pm) of the course and receive a partial refund. There is no refund for any reason after this time. Please note our 20% cancellation fee still applies.
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover.
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We are not liable for changes to tours, pricing, or itineraries; all of which are subject to change without notice.
Surcharge: Due to potential significant volatility in supply & operational costs a surcharge may be applied due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure.
Neither this site nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, property damage, delay, or personal injury.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger. Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies.
Please inform us of any special requirements before your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the 'Booking Message' section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team
Important Information:
Prior to commencing your dive course you are required to complete the self-assessment Student Divers Medical Declarations. A positive response to any questions indicates there is a pre-existing condition which may affect your safety while diving and you must consult a medical practitioner, preferably with experience in diving medicine, to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive. Medical must be in English and completed within 90 days of starting your dive course.
We recommend that you not fly within 24 hours of your final dive. Your final scheduled dive of the 3-day trip will be complete by 12:00 pm.
