Cairns Dive Centre (CDC) is an International 5 star training facility and has been in operation in its current state for over 10 years. With over 60 years combined experience, the team at Cairns Dive Centre can help you with any aspect of your diving. At CDC, the emphasis is on increased training in actual dive conditions.
The basis of their training concept is thorough practice of scuba skills in the controlled environment of the diver-training centre. These skills combined with the understanding of safe diving practices and theory, prepare the student for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience.
Their 4 Day Budget Learn to Dive Course is a great way for you to learn to dive and experience the wonders of our Great Barrier Reef. Starting daily, this course includes 2 days of pool and theory work along with 2 days spent at the Great Barrier Reef on our day trip vessel the M.V. Sun-Kist.
Courses Commence
Itinerary
- Day 1: Academic and Pool training
- 9:00am Complimentary transfers from your Cairns city accommodation
- 9:15am Theory lectures
- 11:30am Lunch break - you have the opportunity to do the dive medical if you haven’t already done so. This is not included in the course price and medical fees are payable directly to the doctor
- 1:00pm Pool training
- 4:30pm Return to your Cairns city accommodation
- Day 2: Academic and Pool training
- 7:45am Complimentary transfers from your Cairns city accommodation
- 8:15am Pool training
- 11:30am Lunch break
- 12:30pm Classroom lectures
- 4:30pm Return to your Cairns city accommodation
- Day 3: Diving the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- 7:30am Boat briefing and theory exam
- 9:00am Depart Cairns onboard Sunkist for a fast transfer to the outer reef where you will do your first 2 training dives towards your certification. Lunch included
- Returning back to Cairns for approximately 4:30pm.
- Day 4: Diving the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- 9:00am Depart Cairns onboard Sunkist for a fast transfer to the outer reef where you will do your final 2 training dives - 4 dives in total on this Course. Lunch included
- Returning back to Cairns for approximately 4:30pm.
Inclusions
- Cairns inner city accommodation transfers
- Lunch provided while onboard
- 4 training dives
- International Open water certification
- Use of multi-lingual open water manual
- Multilingual instructors
- Full gear hire
- Air-conditioned classrooms
- 4 metre deep diver pool (gas heated)
- Prescription masks if required
- Complimentary log book & dive tables
Extras
- EMC - $10 per person, per day (at sea)
- Fuel levy $5 per person
- Passport photos for your certification card
- Dive insurance
- PADI Open water manual to keep
- Dive medical to the Australian Standard AS4005-1
Requirements
- Ability to swim 200 metres
- Minimum age is 12 years (subject to a medical assessment). Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Dive medical to the Australian Standard AS4005-1 is required. Australian medical standards are different to those overseas. A medical obtained overseas will most likely not be accepted in Australia. Some medical conditions may preclude you from diving. Asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, high or low blood pressure and pregnancy are the most common ones encountered.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund will be given on DAY ONE due to failing the dive medical
- $85 cancellation fee if course is cancelled on day 1
- $170 cancellation fee if course is cancelled on day 2
- Full cancellation fees apply after 5pm on day 2
Costs
