Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn To Dive) - 5 Days

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Who is this trip for

Age range

18 - 35

Start / End

  • Cairns
  • Cairns

Physical rating

1/5

Group size

1 - 50

Meals included

8

Highlights

  • 3 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
  • 2 Dinner (D)

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Summary

Always wanted to dive? You might as well learn at the Great Barrier Reef! Head out to the PADI 'Open Water' dive course for 2 days of training. Expert instructors? Coral exploration? Ocean magic? Tick, tick, annnd tick!

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Cairns

    Welcome to Cairns (Gimuy)! Are you ready to take on a fun filled few days learning to dive? Can we get a heck yeah? The first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving from our pro's. After that, you're nearly ready to go.

  • Day 2

    Cairns

    We know, we know…you want to get out there, but good things take time. It's back to the books today as we continue learning the A to Z of diving, with your day spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills you'll need on the reef. Excitement will be at an all time high as we get ready for the next few days and what's in store for you on this mind-blowing reef.

  • Day 3

    Cairns to Dive Boat

    It's GO TIME! You’ll have the opportunity to participate in up to 9 dives at a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification & then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational dives, one of which is a guided night dive. Boom.  So, what can we tell you about this spectacular reef? Here goes - more than 1,500 species of fish, 411 types of hard coral, one-third of the world's soft corals and 134 species of sharks and rays call this clear blue water home. Add over 30 species of marine mammals to the mix, and that's your mind blown.

  • Day 4

    Dive Boat

    With another day on our boat, why not take this incredible opportunity to continue diving for your chance to spot yet more colourful marine life. We're talking giant turtles, stingrays, huge clams and some of the best coral in the world. And with the deck of the boat providing you with the perfect spot for some sunbaking, book reading and bliss, you might just call this total paradise.

  • Day 5

    Dive Boat to Cairns

    We'll return to Cairns late this afternoon where there’s the option to join your new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. There's nothing like a spot of bonding over a #NOREGRETS experience to make for strong friendships. So where's next on the agenda?

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Gilligans (or similar), Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 3, Lunches: 3, Dinners: 2

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

    Guided

    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

Dates & Prices

  • Sep 25

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Customer reviews & ratings

  • I had an absolute blast, but contiki had literally nothing to do with it. Please go directly through Prodive and save yourself some money. The trip was incredible and sparked a new passion for diving, but I was the sole person on a 35 person boat who had booked through Contiki. I'd also been put in Gilliigan's backpacker's hostel which was a nightmare and difficult to get decent night's sleep. I planned everything else around the accreditation and when I called Contiki for help they had no idea as to how the course even worked. I went through contiki for my Europe trip and loved it but anything domestic I'll be doing myself from here on out.

    Molly Mcphee Oct, 2024 Verified
  • The instructors at the dive shop made my experience unforgettable and more enjoyable

    Anonymous Jul, 2024 Verified

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