Course Cost $540 Per Person Valid to Jun 30 2000 ($594 after Jul 1 2000 including 10% GST)

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There truly is no better place in the world to learn to dive! The water temperature rarely drops below 22 degrees Celsius and visibility is usually between 10 and 30 metres. The training centre is located in the city of Cairns and features all the modern facilities including Cairns deepest diver training pool.

The PADI 5-Day Learn to Dive Course is broken down into two components

• 2 Days of pool and classroom training
• 3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard Cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef

During the first two days your instructor takes you through the academics of Scuba Diving and then into the pool where you put the basics into practice. At the end of day 2 you are invited to attend "Reef Teach", a Marine Biology Presentation on the Great Barrier Reef. This two hour presentation will provide you with information about the reef in a colourful way to enhance your Great Barrier Reef experience. Entry to "Reef Teach" is at no extra charge to PRO DIVE CAIRNS students.

Day 3, 4, and 5 are spent on board a Pro Dive vessel out on the Great Barrier Reef. Whilst on the Reef you complete your 4 training/qualifying dives which completes your PADI Open Water Certification. After this you are able to go on and enjoy 5 more dives as a recreational diver, one of which is a night dive guided by your instructor. These dives on the Great Barrier Reef will be truly spectacular and memorable and the highlight of your course.

On the your return to Cairns passengers and crew get together in a local restaurant to celebrate the conclusion of your Barrier Reef experience.

Inclusions - On land

• 2 x passport photos needed for certification
• All stationary requirements needed for classroom activities.
• Comprehensive dive insurance
• PADI Gold Open Water Certificate
• Accommodation transfers daily (city and Northern Beaches)
• "Reef Teach" Marine Biology presentation
• All dive equipment (use of prescription mask if necessary)
• PADI Open Water Manual in English, German, French, Dutch, Danish or Swedish. If another language is required we have Chinese, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Spanish for loan.

Inclusions - At Sea

• 2 nights accommodation on board vessel (no extra for twin cabins)
• All meals whilst on board
• Bed linen - (no towel included)
• All dive equipment (including Dive Computer and Long leg wetsuit)
• Use of prescription mask if necessary
• Log Book
• Reef Tax

Extras

• Underwater cameras are available for hire, cost is $35.00 which includes film and strobe.

Requirements

• Ability to swim
• Minimum age is 14 years, with no maximum age
• An AS4005.1 Dive Medical will be required as some medical conditions may preclude you from diving. Asthma, diabetes and epilepsy are the most common ones encountered.

Dive Medical will be arranged by Pro Dive on day 1 of course - a fee of $35.00 payable direct to the doctor - a history of Asthma, Diabetes, and pregnancy may exclude you from Scuba Diving. Australian Medical Standards are different to those over seas. A medical obtained in another country will most likley not be valid in Australia.

Please Note: In the interest of safety we recommend you do not fly until the day after diving