Pro Dive Cairns 5 Day Learn to Dive Course (2 Days Classroom + 3 Day/2Night Liveaboard)
Pro Dive Cairns

Pro Dive Cairns 5 Day Learn to Dive Course (2 Days Classroom + 3 Day/2Night Liveaboard)

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Duration
5 Days
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Thinking about taking the plunge and becoming a certified scuba diver? Our five-day PADI Open Water course is the most popular way to combine the adventure of learning to dive with the excitement of exploring the spectacular beauty of The Great Barrier Reef. With warm water, minimal current and great visibility year round, The Great Barrier Reef is the best place on Earth to learn how to dive.

Highlights

**The five-day course consists of two parts: **

– list text hereTwo-days in pool and classroom training in Cairns.
– list text hereThree-days and two-nights on an Outer Great Barrier Reef liveaboard trip.

The first two days of the course are spent at our five-star PADI training centre where you will learn dive theory in air-conditioned classrooms and basic skills of scuba diving in the pool. Centrally located in Cairns city, our modern training centre features the deepest four-metre diver training pools in the region, ensuring a professional and safe learning environment. Then it’s time to head out to The Great Barrier Reef for a three-day, two-night liveaboard adventure to become a certified diver!

Once on The Great Barrier Reef, you will have the opportunity to participate in up to nine dives. The first four dives are training dives, which will complete your PADI Open Water Certification. After these are completed, you can enjoy five recreational dives, one of which is an exciting night dive guided by your dive instructor. This is a highly personalised certification course and you’ll have the same instructor for the entire duration.

Pro Dive Cairns has access to a variety of diving and snorkelling experiences across 19 exclusive Outer Reef dive sites over four magnificent reefs: Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reefs. Diving at different times throughout the day, you will be able to encounter an amazing diversity of marine life including giant clams, majestic sea turtles, graceful stingrays, reef sharks, an incredible variety of tropical fish and spectacular coral formations, with consistent underwater visibility. Night diving will introduce a whole new dimension of nocturnal sea-life.

Between dives, relax in comfort on board one of our three premium Scubapro dive boats. These purpose-built liveaboard dive vessels feature air-conditioned twin or double cabins, spacious decks, catered meals, and all the comforts of home. With small passenger numbers and close crew-to-guest ratios, a high-quality, personalised experience with dedicated attention from our specialist staff is ensured at all times.

Route

PRIOR TO LIVEABOARD (2 DAYS POOL AND THEORY) DAY 1 OF POOL AND THEORY **08:00 **Hotel transfer available Complimentary from Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers. **08:30 **Check in at Pro Dive Cairns training centre Located at 116 Spence Street **08:45 **Course starts Academic training begins in the classroom **12:30 **Lunch break Lunch is not provided **13:30** Pool training Practical dive training begins **17:30** Hotel return transfer Complimentary return transfer to Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers. DAY 2 OF POOL & THEORY **07:30 **Hotel transfer available Complimentary from Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers. **08:00** Equipment briefing Hands-on scuba gear walk through with instructors. **09:15 **Pool training **12:00 ** Lunch break (Lunch is not provided) **13:15** Gear up at the Pro Dive Cairns retail shop Dive equipment fitting for the liveaboard trip **14:00** Final academic training session and exam **17:45 **Hotel return transfer Complimentary return transfer to Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers. LIVEABOARD - 1ST DAY **06:00** Hotel transfer available Complimentary from Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers. **06:20 **Check in at Pro Dive Cairns retail shop Corner of Shields & Grafton Streets, Cairns City **07:00 **Depart Cairns for 3 days & 2 nights on The Great Barrier Reef Light breakfast served on board **11:00 **Dive 1: Training dive On the Great Barrier Reef **12:30** Lunch **14:30** Dive 2: Training dive **16:30 ** Snorkelling opportunity **18:00** Dinner **19:45** Watch the night dive Watch the certified divers participating in the first night dive of the trip
**07:00 ** Dive 3: Training dive First dive of the day, before breakfast **09:00 ** Breakfast **11:15** Dive 4: Training dive This will be the last training dive for Open Water certification **12:45** Lunch **15:15** Dive 5 First dive as a newly certified scuba diver **17:45** Dinner **19:30 ** Dive 6: Night dive Guided night dive experience for all newly certified divers
**06:30** Dive 7 Your first dive of the day – a sunrise dive to enjoy the reef waking up. **07:30** Breakfast **09:00** Dive 8 **11:00** Dive 9 The last dive of the trip, finished by 1200 noon **12:00** Lunch Last lunch on The Great Barrier Reef before returning to Cairns **16:00** Hotel return transfer Complimentary return transfer to Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers. **19:30** Farewell dinner (optional, additional cost) Join fellow passengers and crew at a local restaurant for a farewell dinner

Travel info

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Important notes

  • The minimum age to learn to dive in Queensland is 12. There is no maximum age.
  • It is a dive course requirement that you be able to swim 200 metres or snorkel 300 metres and tread water/float for 10 minutes.
  • We recommend that you do not fly within 24 hours of diving. This means that the earliest you should fly is 12 pm (midday) on the day after your dive course concludes
  • This course is a nationally recognised training program and is delivered under partnership arrangements with PADI RTO (RTO ID 6729). 

Important Information For Learn to Dive Course Participants continuing on with their dive education.

Prior to commencing your Learn to Dive Course you are required to complete the self-assessment Entry Level Student Dive Medical Declaration. A positive response to any question means that there is a pre-existing condition that 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 that you are fit to undertake recreational diver training.

To avoid disappointment we suggest that you complete the Student Diver Medical Declaration and if necessary obtain a dive medical from a doctor prior to commencement. (Any costs associated in this process are payable direct to the doctor).

Important Note: Student Diver Medical Declaration and Dive Medical (if required) must be completed within 90 days of commencement of your learn to dive course.

Fuel Surcharge: Due to significant volatility in fuel supply and operational costs, a surcharge will apply and be collected at check-in on the day of travel (Per person - $25 AUD).

Not included in the price

  • Digital Underwater Camera's are available for hire at an additional cost.
  • Environmental Management Charge Fee ($95 till March 31st 2026 | $100 from April 1st 2026) Payable to Pro Dive Cairns at check-in.
  • Additional Cost for Northern Beaches Pickup (from 1st January 2026) 
  • Fuel Surcharge: Due to significant volatility in fuel supply and operational costs, a surcharge will apply and be collected at check-in on the day of travel (Per person - $25 AUD).

What to bring

  • Overnight bag with comfortable clothing and toiletries, towel, swimwear, sunscreen and hat.
  • Evidence of recognised dive certification equivalent to PADI Open Water Diver or higher is required for all divers. 
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from 1,440.00 AUD
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Included

  • 9 Dives (4 training dives and 5 pleasure dives – inc one night dive)
  • PADI Open Water Certification
  • PADI Open Water manual
  • Dive Log Book
  • 2 Passport Photos
  • All dive & snorkelling equipment - includes dive computer, wetsuit and dive torch.
  • Dive Insurance
  • Corrective lens mask (if required)
  • Accommodation transfers (Cairns City)
  • All accommodation, meals and bed linen (on board the boat)


FOOD AND BEVERAGES - (Liveaboard)

  • Fully catered, buffet style, freshly prepared meals
  • Unlimited tea, coffee and Milo
  • A limited range of different dietary requirements can be catered for; please enquire with our reservations team for specifics before your trip
  • We recommend gluten intolerant or vegan guests bring snacks that don’t require refrigeration
  • No bottled water is kept on board; personal drink bottles and filtered chilled water is available
  • Soft drinks, fruit juice and chocolate bars are available at additional cost

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