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4 Day e'learning Learn to Dive Scuba Course - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns

  • 4 Day Program
  • Elearning
  • 1 Day Pool Sessions
  • 3 Day 2 night Livaboard
  • Up to 9 dives

If time prevents you from participating in our popular five-day course, but you still wish to enjoy the liveaboard experience, this four-day course is the perfect option for you. Classroom theory is replaced with online eLearning which can be completed in your own time prior to arriving in Cairns, leaving only one compulsory practical training day

The ocean training dives will be conducted as normal during our three-day, two-night liveaboard to the Great Barrier Reef. With warm waters, minimal current and great visibility year round, The Great Barrier Reef is the best place on Earth to learn how to dive.

After you book, you will receive login instructions for the online  eLearning Open Water Course theory. These modules and quizzes must be completed before you arrive in Cairns and start your practical training. One day of practical training at the Pro Dive Cairns Training Centre.  Three-days and two-nights on an Outer Great Barrier Reef liveaboard trip.


Your practical training is completed at the Pro Dive Cairns Training Centre. Centrally located in Cairns city, the training centre features two heated four-metre deep diver training pools. You’ll be learning in comfort and safety with our qualified PRO DIVE instructors. 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! 

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  PRO DIVE 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.  With small student numbers, this is a highly personalised certification course. 

 

Inclusions


  • 9 Dives (4 training dives and 5 pleasure dives - inc one night dive)
  •  Open Water Certification 
  • eLearning Dive log book
  • 2 Passport photos 

Food & drinks (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


  • Flights to and from Cairns
  • Accomodation in Cairns
  • Environmental Management Charge, Port and administration fees, and fuel levy -  AU$85 ($90 from 1st March 2024) per person
  • Underwater Canon digital camera hire
  • Nitrox air fills
  • Cost of Dive Medical (if required)
  • Trip cancellation or interruption Insurance
  • Deck and bath towels
  • Personal toiletries
 

Itinerary


Prior to your Arrival 
Within 24-48 hours of your booking, you will recieve details om how to access the eLearning portal. You must complete all the identified modules to be ready for your pool training. 

Day 1 - Training Centre

  • 08:00 Complimentary hotel transfer
    Available from Cairns city and Northern Beaches hotels/hostels
  • 09:00 Check-in
  • 09:15 Pool training
  • 12:00 Lunch break
    (Lunch is not provided)
  • 13:00 Pool training
  • 16:00 Gear up at the Pro Dive Cairns Retail Shop
  • 17:00 Complimentary return transfer \

 Day 2 - Great Barrier Reef

  • 06:00 Complimentary hotel transfer
    Available from Cairns city and Northern Beaches hotels/hostels
  • 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 The night dive
    Watch the certified divers participating in the first night dive of the trip

Day 3 - Great Barrier Reef

  • 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

Day 4 - Great Barrier Reef

  • 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 Complimentary return transfer
    Return transfer to your accommodation
  • 19:30 Farewell dinner (optional, additional cost)
    Join fellow passengers and crew at a local restaurant for a farewell dinner

 

Requirements


You will be required to obtain a dive medical certificate if you answer “yes” to any of the questions on the Entry Level Student Diver Medical Declaration. This must be valid within 90 days of commencing the course and must be done before you start with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other

What do I bring on the boat?

You will need to take along a towel, preferably 2. We suggest taking 2 towels along - 1 for when you get out of the water and 1 for showering at night.
Certification card & log book or other proof of experience.
Swimwear.
Comfortable, casual clothing for 3 days.
Warm clothes for the evening and pyjamas.
Toiletries i.e. toothbrush, soap, sunscreen etc.
Please do not bring sleeping bags, bulky luggage, large amounts of money as the account you incur on the boat will be paid direct to the Pro Dive retail shop at the end of the trip.

What is Reef Tax?
An additional fee of $85 per person is payable direct to PRO DIVE Cairns. This fee includes $16.50 Government Environmental Management Charge as well as a Port Departure Tax and administration and Fuel levy.
Can you smoke on the boat?

Yiu can smoke on the top deck, usually at towards to end of the boat but it depends on the winds.

If a friend / partner is a certified diver or non diver, can they come on the same trip with me while Im on the course?
Yes - your friend / partner will be buddied up with another certified diver onboard while you complete your 4 training dives. After that you will have the opportunity to complete 5 pleasure dives together.
There is plenty of time throughout the whole trip to snorkel and socialise with a non diver if you are traveling with someone who doesnt dive/snorkel.
Can I fly my drone while onboard?

Your can use a Drone while on the 3 day trip with permission of the skipper.

Dive Training

English is not my first language, can I do my course in a different language?

We have learn to dive courses in German on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Chinese on Thursdays ensure that you receive the best service at Pro Dive Cairns.

PADI offer a wide variety of languages in their manuals. Pro Dive Cairns is able to offer PADI manuals in languages such as Japanese, Italian, French, Dutch, Danish, Swedish and Spanish. Given 7 days notice, and pending availability on the language, Pro Dive may be able to order it.

But, this is not guaranteed.

Please note in your booking if you require a manual/class in a language other than English

What do I bring to my pool and theory sessions?

Please bring swimwear, a towel, a dive medical if required, a valid form of ID, and lunch money.

Should I do the 5 day Learn to Dive Course or the 4 day eLearning Dive Course?

Our 5 Day PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular option due to the overall experience of completing the course with the same group of students and instructors.

The 4-Day eLearning course is ideal for those customers who have time constraints as it allows them to complete the theory work online before arriving at their destination, reducing the time spent in the pool by one day.

How many people will be in my class?

Under RTSA standards, the student to instructor ratio never exceeds 8:1, but Pro Dive usually achieves 6:1 or better.

Diving

What depths will I be diving to?

The Great Barrier Reef is not a deep dive destination. Depths in our dive sites range from 10-25 metres (30-80 feet), with the best diving generally occurring between 10 and 15 metres (30-50 feet). This means there are some amazing sites that stay shallow enough for all certified divers to enjoy, regardless of how advanced your diving certifications may be.

Medical

Diving with Diabetes

Please note the following restrictions for divers with diabetes at Pro Dive Cairns. Diabetic divers must have an up to date dive medical from a doctor stating that they are fit to dive with their medical condition. Following guidelines set out by the South Pacific Underwater Medical Society (SPUMS), diabetic divers are limited to 2 dives per day and must use a minimum surface interval of 2 hours between dives.

For more information please see the Forms for Diabetics on our website:

http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/SPUMS-Medical%20-4th%20editio-2011.pdf

http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/Suggested-assesment-for-divers-with-Diabetes-2016.pdf

After reviewing these documents please click the link below, complete and sign the document and bring a printed copy with you for your trip with us.

http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/Statement-regarding-diabetes-and-diving-2016.pdf

lease note the following restrictions for divers with diabetes at Pro Dive Cairns. Diabetic divers must have an up to date dive medical from a doctor stating that they are fit to dive with their medical condition. Following guidelines set out by the South Pacific Underwater Medical Society (SPUMS), diabetic divers are limited to 2 dives per day and must use a minimum surface interval of 2 hours between dives.

For more information please see the Forms for Diabetics on our website:

 

http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/SPUMS-Medical%20-4th%20editio-2011.pdf

http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/Suggested-assesment-for-divers-with-Diabetes-2016.pdf

After reviewing these documents please click the link below, complete and sign the document and bring a printed copy with you for your trip with us.

http://www.prodivecairns.com.au/Statement-regarding-diabetes-and-diving-2016.pd

Liveaboard

Dietary Requirements
We do our best to cater for dietary requirements, but are operating with limited facilities available. We try and provide as much variety as possible within the confines of what we have onboard
 

During the trip, we serve buffet style meals with plenty of fresh fruit and salads. There is gluten free bread and pasta available, as well as soy milk. The cook will be happy to speak with you once onboard about your diet to accommodate you as best as possible. 

 
If you are vegan or gluten free we recommend bringing your own snacks which don't need to be refrigerated as refrigerator space is at a premium on the boat.

Price

Note all prices are Per Person.

Twin Share



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$1075.00 AUD


 
Notes:

Extra's

Request Double Cabin (2 Booking required
$0.00 AUD

Meeting Point

01 SELF DRIVE - NO PICKUP/DROPOFF - Make own way to/from Pro Dive Cairns Training Centre at 116 Spence Street @ 08:30
181 THE ESPLANADE (181 Esplanade) @ 08:20
201 LAKE ST (201 Lake Street) @ 08:20
A ZIMZALA RETREAT BED & BREAKFAST (2 Marietta Street Holloways Beach) @ 08:00
ABBEY'S CITY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST HOMESTAY (396 Draper Street) @ 08:10
ACACIA COURT (223 The Esplanade) @ 08:10
ADOBE MOTEL (191 Sheridan Street) @ 08:10
AGINCOURT BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS (69-73 Arlington Esplanade Clifton Beach) @ 08:00
ALAMANDA PALM COVE BY LANCEMORE (1 Veivers Road) @ 08:00
ALASSIO ON THE BEACH (139 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove) @ 08:00
ALL ROUND MOTEL - INN THE PINK (263 Sheridan Street) @ 08:20
AMAROO AT TRINITY (92 Moore St) @ 08:00
AQUARIUS APARTMENTS (107 Esplanade) @ 08:30
ARGOSY ON THE BEACH (119 Arlington Esplanade Clifton Beach) @ 08:00
ASPECT CENTRAL MOTEL (209 Sheridan Street) @ 08:20
ASYLUM CAIRNS BACKPACKERS (149 Grafton Street) @ 08:20
AUSSIE WOLF (29 Maranoa St) @ 08:30
AVIS CAR RENTAL (135 Lake Street) @ 08:20
BAILEY CRYSTALBROOK COLLECTION (163 Abbott St) @ 08:30
BALACLAVA HOTEL (423 Mulgrave Road) @ 08:10
BAY VILLAGE (Cnr Lake & Gatton Streets) @ 08:20
BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS ON TRINITY BEACH (89-91 Vasey Esplanade) @ 08:00
BEL AIR BY THE SEA HOSTEL (155-157 Esplanade) @ 08:30
BELLA AQUA (123 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove) @ 08:00
BELLEVUE AT TRINITY* (P/Up Cnr Moore & Trinity) @ 08:00
BELLVIEW (85-87 Esplanade) @ 08:30
BEST WESTERN CENTRAL PLAZA APARTMENTS (255-257 Lake Street) @ 08:20
BEST WESTERN PLUS CAIRNS CENTRAL APARTMENTS (Cnr McLeod & Aplin Streets) @ 08:30
BETTA AIRPORT PARKING (397 Lake St, Cairns North) @ 08:10
BILLABONG BED & BREAKFAST (30 Caribbean Street Holloways Beach) @ 08:00
BLUE LAGOON RESORT (22/26 Trinity Beach Road) @ 08:00
BLUEWATER BAR & GRILL (7 Harbour Drive Trinity Park) @ 08:00
BOHEMIA RESORT (231 McLeod Street) @ 08:10
BOUNCE APTS (formerly Northern Greenhouse 117 Grafton Street) @ 08:25
BP SERVICE STATION CLIFTON BEACH (1802 Captain Cook Highway) @ 08:00
BREAKFREE ROYAL HARBOUR (Level 1, 60 Abbott St) @ 08:30
BUNGALOW HOTEL (200 Aumuller St.) @ 08:10
CAIRNS BEACH RESORT (129-135 Oleander Street Holloways Beach) @ 08:00
CAIRNS CITY BACKPACKERS (274 Draper Street) @ 08:30
CAIRNS CITY MOTEL (169 Lake St.) Pu/ Cascade Gardens @ 08:20
CAIRNS CITY PALMS MOTEL (199-205 Sheridan Street) @ 08:20
CAIRNS CITY SHERIDAN (157 Sheridan Street) @ 08:20
CAIRNS COCONUT HOLIDAY RESORT (23-51 Anderson Road) @ 08:00
CAIRNS COLONIAL CLUB (18-26 Cannon Street) @ 08:10
CAIRNS GATEWAY RESORT (1-21 Anderson Road) @ 08:00
CAIRNS GIRL'S HOSTEL (147 Lake Street) @ 08:20
CAIRNS HARBOUR LIGHTS (1 Marlin Parade) @ 08:30
CAIRNS HARBOUR LIGHTS (1 Marlin Parade) @ 08:30
CAIRNS HOLIDAY LODGE (259 Sheridan Street) @ 08:10
CAIRNS HOLIDAY PARK (12-30 Little Street) @ 08:10
CAIRNS MOTOR INN (187 Sheridan Street) p/u Aspect Central @ 08:10
CAIRNS NEW CHALON (702 Bruce Highway) @ 08:00
CAIRNS ONE (12 Gregory Street) @ 08:15
CAIRNS PLAZA HOTEL (145 Esplanade) @ 08:10
CAIRNS QUEENSLANDER HOTEL & APARTMENTS (267 Lake Street) @ 08:20
CAIRNS RAINBOW INN (179 Sheridan Street) @ 08:10
CAIRNS REEF APARTMENTS (670-678 Bruce Highway) @ 08:00
CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE (17 Scott Street) @ 08:30
CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE (18 Lumley Street) @ 08:30
CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE (300 Draper Street) @ 08:30
CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE (323 Draper Street) @ 08:20
CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE (351 Draper Street) @ 08:20
CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE (67 Minnie Street) @ 08:20
CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE (8 Loeven Street) @ 08:30
CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE (80 Martyn Street) @ 08:20
CAIRNS SHERIDAN (295 Sheridan Street) @ 08:10
CAIRNS SOUTHSIDE INTERNATIONAL INN (450 Mulgrave Road) @ 08:00
CAIRNS STUDENT LODGE - Pick-up at Entrance Flags (10-24 Faculty Close) @ 08:00
CAIRNS SUNLAND LEISURE PARK (49-61 Pease Street) @ 08:00
CAIRNS VACATION VILLAS (8 Pease Street) @ 08:10
CAIRNS VILLA & LEISURE PARK (28 Pease Street) @ 08:10
CAIRNS WORK & PLAY BACKPACKERS (239-241 Sheridan Street) @ 08:10
CANNON PARK MOTEL (574 Bruce Highway) @ 08:10
CARAVELLA 149 (149 Esplanade) @ 08:25
CARAVELLA CENTRAL (formerly Corona, 72 Grafton Street) @ 08:30
CASCADE GARDENS HOLIDAY APARTMENTS (175 Lake Street) @ 08:20
CASTAWAYS BACKPACKERS (207 Sheridan Street) @ 08:10
CASTAWAY'S TRINITY BEACH (63/71-73 Moore Street) @ 08:00
CASTLE HOLIDAY FLATS (209 Lake Street) @ 08:20
CENTREPOINT APARTMENTS (141-143 Abbott Street) @ 08:30
CITY PLAZA CAIRNS (37-39 Digger Street) @ 08:20
CITY TERRACES (63-65 McLeod Street) @ 08:20
CITYSIDER HOLIDAY APARTMENTS (17A Upward Street) @ 08:20
CLARENDON ON SPENCE (79 Spence Street) @ 08:30
CLIFTON PALMS (35 Upolu Esplanade Clifton Beach) @ 08:00
CLIFTON SANDS HOLIDAY APARTMENTS (81-87 Guide Street Clifton Beach) @ 08:00
CLIFTON VILLAGE BUS STOP (P/Up Endeavour Street) @ 08:00
CNR Anderson & Trinity St (roundabouts @ Trinity Beach) @ 08:00
CNR Moore & Trinity St (roundabouts @ Trinity Beach) @ 08:00
COASTWATCHERS SHOPPING CENTRE (Trinity Beach Road) @ 08:00
COCO'S HOLIDAY APARTMENTS (1/59 Moore Street Trinity Beach) @ 08:00
COMFORT INN & SUITES TRINITY BEACH CLUB (19-23 Trinity Beach Road) @ 08:00
COMFORT INN DISCOVERY CAIRNS (183-185 Lake Street) @ 08:10
COMPASS MOTEL (232 Mulgrave Road) @ 08:20
CONCORD HOLIDAY UNITS (183-185 Sheridan Street) @ 08:10
COOLWATERS HOLIDAY PARK (2-14 Shales Street) @ 08:00
CORAL CAY VILLAS (267 Lake Street) @ 08:20
CORAL HORIZONS BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS (137 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove) @ 08:00
CORAL REEF APARTMENTS (192 Mann Street) @ 08:10
CORAL SANDS BEACHFRONT RESORT (Trinity Beach Road) @ 08:00

*All Prices are Per Person and Prices may vary depending on Start Dates and options.

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