If you don't have the time to do a 5 day course or would prefer a land based Learn to Dive course then this course is the ideal option for you.

Day 1 and 2 are spent at our modern, purpose built training centre learning the theory and underwater skills of diving.

Days 3 and 4 are spent on one of TUSA Dives fast and modern day boats where you'll complete the 4 training dives required for your PADI Open Water certification. You'll return to your accommodation in Cairns each evening.

NOTE - You will have a different dive instructor for the 2 days of diving on the boat from the one you had in the pool.

Courses Commence

• Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (English Only)

Course Schedule

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Inclusions - On Land

• 2 x passport photos needed for certification
• All stationary requirements.
• PADI Open Water Certificate
• Accommodation transfers daily (city and Northern Beaches)
• All dive equipment
• Prescription mask (if required)
• PADI Open Water Manual.

Inclusions - At Sea

• 2 Days of diving (6 dives - 4 training dives and 2 guided experience dives) on the Great Barrier Reef
• Buffet lunch and snacks
• All dive equipment (including Dive Computer)
• Prescription mask (if required)
• Log Book

Extras

• Compulsory Dive Medical: A dive medical in accordance with AS (Australian Standard) 4005.1 is required to learn to dive in Queensland. We recommend that people complete this medical prior to commencing their dive course but if that isn't possible it can arranged by us on Day 1 of the dive course for a cost of AU$55.00 (payable direct to the doctor). Please note - Some medical conditions will prevent you from diving. Some of the more common conditions are Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy and heart or lung conditions. Pregnancy is also a contraindication to diving. Some other medical conditions may also be a problem. If you are unsure about any specific condition please contact us. More about Dive Medicals.
• Camera Hire: Digital underwater camera's are available for hire on board our dive boats for a cost of A$35 per dive.

Important Information

• The minimum age to learn to dive in Queensland is 12. There is no maximum age.
• It is a dive course requirement that you be able to swim 200 metres or snorkel 300 metres and tread water/float for 10 minutes.
• We recommend that you do not fly within 24 hours of diving. This means that the earliest you should fly is 12 pm (midday) on the day after your dive course concludes

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Rates valid 01 April 2011 to 31 March 2013, per person and in Australian Dollars (Currency Converter).

Extra Charges: An additional fee of $20.00 per person is payable direct to Tusa Dive. This fee consists of $7.00 Government Environmental Management Charge, Port Departure tax and administration charges. City and Northern Beaches for Days 3 & 4 additional charges apply for accommodation transfers - $10 City and $15 Northern Beaches.

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