Deep Sea Divers Den has operated from Cairns for over 25 years, making them one of the longest established diving & snorkelling companies in the area. Their training facilities are under one roof, which is one of the many reasons they have also earned their PADI 5 star Instructor Development Centre status.
Referral courses can be done if you have completed your pool and theory dive training at home at your local dive shop. Once you come to Cairns you can finish your course on the Great Barrier Reef. This is a great option if you don’t want to spend two days of your holiday with pool and classroom training.
The PADI referral course is conducted onboard Deep Sea Divers Den’s 3 day 2 night liveaboard trip to the outer reef. Their liveaboard vessel, OceanQuest, is permanently moored on the reef and they use their day vessel, ReefQuest, to transfer passengers to and from OceanQuest. Accommodation onboard is quad share (4 single bunks) however upgrades to either twin or double cabins can be arranged for a small additional charge.
Itinerary
- Day 1: The Deep Sea Divers Den bus will pick you up from your Cairns city accommodation at around 7am. You will be transferred to the outer reef aboard ReefQuest and do your first 2 training dives. At 2:30pm you will be transferred over to OceanQuest where you will spend the night. Lunch, dinner and accommodation included.
- Day 2: Two further training dives with your instructor, followed by your PADI Open Water diver certification! In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to do your first dive as a certified diver. A guided night dive is also offered. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation is included.
- Day 3: Three more pleasure dives in the morning before being transferred back onto ReefQuest for your trip back to Cairns. You will arrive in Cairns at around 5pm for your transfer back to your Cairns city accommodation. Breakfast and lunch included.
Course Commences
Inclusions
- PADI Open water certification
- Cairns city accommodation transfers each day
- 2 nights accommodation while onboard (multi share cabin)
- 9 dives - your 4 training dives & 5 pleasure dives (includes a night dive)
- Full gear hire
- Prescription masks (deposit required)
- All meals while onboard
- Bed linen (not including a towel)
- Log book
Extras
- EMC (at sea) - $10 per person, per day
- Fuel Levy - $10 per person per day
- 2 x passport photos for your certification card
- Northern beaches transfers
- Upgrade to double cabin - $25 per person, per night
- Underwater cameras are available onboard for hire
- Dive medical to Australian Standard AS4005-1 $50 per person (inc GST) - payable directly to the doctor
Requirements
- 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
- Fully refundable up until 48 hours prior to trip departure.
- Full cancellation fees apply if cancelled within 48 hours prior to trip departure.
Costs
