5 Day PADI Learn To Dive Course - 3 days 2 nights Liveaboard at the Reef - Save $135 until 31 Jan 2012!

Type: Tours - Scuba Diving Courses in Cairns

The 5 Day Liveaboard option is one of the most popular learn to dive options in Cairns. Not only are you certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, but you also get FIVE additional 'Fun Dives', including a guided night dive at no extra charge! Spend 3 Days and 2 nights at the Great Barrier Reef, for a truly memorable learn to dive experience! With personalised service, combined with the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect combination for one of the best PADI 5 Day Open Water courses available.

Courses Commence: This course can start any day of the week subject to availability. Places do book out quickly so advance bookings are highly recommended. Starts at 9am on day 1 and 2, and 7.45am on day 3. Return time on day 1, 2 and 5 is approximately 4.30pm.

How to book:  You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Click on it and follow the prompts to make a booking 24 hours a day. Or, you can call to book on + 61 7 4036 3562  from outside Australia, or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia (8am - 6pm) local time.

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance due, on the first day of the course.  Government reef tax, fuel levy & port charges of $60 per person are included in the prices in the rates table below. 2x Passport Photos can be purchased for $5 if you don't bring your own.

Pre-requisites:

Pre-requisite for this course is the ability to swim at least 200 metres unaided and to be able to tread water for ten minutes. This is tested in the training pool before going to sea. You will also require a current Dive Medical. A Dive Medical can be arranged for you, if required, on the first day of the course for $60.00.

What to take with you:  * Swimmers * Towel (each day) * Lunch/Money on days 1 & 2 * Money for soft drinks/snacks etc for days 3 - 5.

LEARN TO DIVE ITINERARY

DAY ONE

• 9.00am pick-up from your city accommodation Classroom theory. Dive medical to AS 4005.1 (if required)
• Lunch (not included)
• Dive equipment selection
• Pool training
• 5.00pm return. (approximately)

DAY TWO

• 9.00am pickup from your city accommodation
• Pool training
• Lunch (not included)
• Classroom theory.
• 5.00pm return. (Approximately)

* Please note on days one and two - meals, accommodation and Medical are not inclusive. You will also at some point in the first 2 days be required to swim 200m and tread water for 10 minutes.

DAY THREE

• 7.45am pickup from your city accommodation.
• Transfer out to the reef aboard ReefQuest and do your first 2 training dives.
• Lunch (included)
• At 14:30 transfer to OceanQuest where you will spend the night.
• Lunch, dinner and accommodation included

DAY FOUR

• Breakfast,
• 2 more training dives Lunch (included)
• Certification as Open Water diver
• Afternoon pleasure dive
• Guided night dive.
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.

DAY FIVE

• Breakfast,
• 3 more pleasure dives Last dive completed by 2.00pm.
• Breakfast and lunch included.
• 5.00pm return to your accommodation.

Features & Inclusions

• 2 Days Pool & Theory (at theTraining Centre in Cairns)
• 3 Days / 2 Nights Liveaboard trip to the Outer Reef in Twin or Double Cabin with ensuite
• Total of 9 dives
• 4 training dives
• 5 'FUN' dives, including 1 guided night dive
• Open Water PADI Certification
• PADI Open Water Manual & Tables
• All Meals on days whilst on board the live aboard
• BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, snorkel, full foot fins, 5mm Short arm/leg wetsuit
• Daily city hotel pickup and drop off
• Government reef tax, fuel levy & port charges

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

2011-12 Season	1st Apr 2011 to 31st Mar 2012
Twin Bed Cabin with ensuite - All inclusive course price (except for dive medical)	$805.00 per person
Double Bed Cabin with ensuite - All inclusive course price (except for dive medical)	$825.00 per person
Book and travel in Dec - Jan only: Twin share cabins only	$610.00 per person
2012-13 Season	1st Apr 2012 to 31st Mar 2013
Twin Bed Cabin with ensuite - All inclusive course price (except for dive medical)	$810.00 per person
Double Bed Cabin with ensuite - All inclusive course price (except for dive medical)	$830.00 per person
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Courses Commence: This course can start any day of the week subject to availability. Places do book out quickly so advance bookings are highly recommended. Starts at 9am on day 1 and 2, and 7.45am on day 3. Return time on day 1, 2 and 5 is approximately 4.30pm.

How to book: You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Click on it and follow the prompts to make a booking 24 hours a day. Or, you can call to book on + 61 7 4036 3562 from outside Australia, or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia (8am - 6pm) local time.

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance due, on the first day of the course. Government reef tax, fuel levy & port charges of $60 per person are included in the prices in the rates table above. 2x Passport Photos can be purchased for $5 if you don't bring your own.

What to take with you: * Swimmers * Towel (each day) * Lunch/Money on days 1 & 2 * Money for soft drinks/snacks etc for days 3 - 5.

The following extra fees on top of the course fee applies.
* A Dive Medical A$60.00 - payable direct to the doctor on Day 1 of the dive course.
* Passport Photos - A$5 per person is payable direct at check in.

Important Information
Some medical conditions will prevent you from diving. Some of the more common conditions are Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy and heart or lung conditions. Pregnancy is also a contraindication to diving. Some other medical conditions may also be a problem. If you are unsure about any specific condition please contact us.

The minimum age to participate in this course is 12. There is no maximum age. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult over the age of 18 years.

Pre-requisite for this course is the ability to swim at least 200 metres unaided and to be able to tread water for ten minutes. This is tested in the training pool before going to sea. You will also require a current Dive Medical. A Dive Medical can be arranged for you, on the first day of the course or you can do it yourself at the Cairns 24 Hour medical Centre (corner of Grafton and Florence Streets) A copy of the dive medical questions are attached to this email.

Flying After Diving: We recommend that you do not fly for at least 24 hours after diving. This means that the earliest you should fly is 12 pm (midday) on the day after your dive course ends.

Booking Policy

If possible please bring small soft bags aboard our vessels and put large suitcases into storage. We do have storage facilities at our shop, however these are not locked during work hours. We suggest leaving valuables at your accommodation whenever possible.

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