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Welcome, please note we are currently operating reduced opening hours. Tourism activities are returning to normal and it's still a great time to visit the region. Please note that there are limited departure days for certain tours so for information and bookings, please contact us on (07) 4047 9123 between 10am - 5pm daily. Alternately, you can email us at shields@cairnstouristinformation.com.au
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There is nothing quite like learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Australia! Explore coral bombies, be amazed by the abundant marine life, cruise with nemo and observe stingrays, reef sharks and sea turtles.
Choose from a wide variety of Internationally accredited PADI scuba dive courses. Instructors will show you how to dive safely, building your confidence, before taking you to the wonders of the reef. Cairns Dive Courses range from 3, 4 and 5 Day Open Water Courses, some with liveaboard options where you can sleep at the reef and also experience a night dive.
If you already have a dive certification you can upgrade your skills and complete a Cairns PADI Advanced Dive Course or Rescue Diver Course. You also have the option to complete a Divemaster Course for those who are seeking to gain a commercial qualification to start your Diving Career. Please enquire with us for more information.
Divers Den - PADI Open Water / Advanced / Rescue Diver
Rates from: $735
4 DAY LEARN TO DIVE SPECIAL $100 OFF
Divers Den is a 5 star PADI Training Centre and offers PADI Open Water Dive Courses, Advanced Dive Courses and PADI Rescue Dive Courses. They have a few different options to complete the courses as they have both a day boat and a live aboard boat. Choosing the Budget Open Water Course you will spend two days at their training centre completing your theory component and pool training dives. On the last two days you will do two separate day trips on-board their Sea Quest day boat. Alternatively you can choose a live aboard course and stay overnight at the reef. Simply choose your Learn-to-dive course duration; 4, 5 or 6 days!
Divers Den: PADI Open Water Referral Courses
Rates from: $435
Referral Courses can be undertaken if you have completed only part of your dive training. Once you arrive in Australia, you can then finish your dive training. This is a great option if you don't want to spend two days of your holiday doing pool and classroom training! The PADI referral system enables you to complete your PADI Open Water Dive Course with us in Cairns, Australia. From day trips to liveaboard options, the choice is yours!
Down Under Dive - PADI Open Water Courses / Advanced Dive Course
Rates from: $620
Down Under Dive start their 4 Day Open Water Dive courses each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You will spend two days at their training centre completing your theory component and pool training dives. On the last two days you will do two separate day trips on-board Evolution to complete the 2 open water training dives each day, therefore a total of 4 training dives. Please note they do not offer any liveaboard options.
ProDive - PADI 5 Day Open Water Learn to Dive Course
Rates from: $1075
One of the "must do" things in Queensland is to dive on the Great Barrier Reef. They are Cairns premier dive school and outer reef live aboard dive trip operator. Since 1983 they have developed an international reputation for quality, professionalism, safety and value. They specialize in all levels of dive education.This company only offers the PADI Open Water Certification as a 5 day course. You complete 2 days of pool and theory at their training centre, and then go out on their luxurious live aboard vessel for 3 days and 2 nights. The great advantage to doing it this way is that you get night dives and pleasure dives, which will give you greater confidence.
ProDive - PADI Advanced Dive Course
Rates from: $1095
This company offers a 3 Day & 2 Night PADI Advanced Dive Course. This course is for those who already have gained their PADI Open Water Certification and wish to further their skills and dive knowledge. The PADI Advanced course is the popular first step in continuing your dive education. It is designed to expand your diving skills and knowledge and to give the inexperienced diver added confidence in their diving.
ProDive - PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Course
Rates from: $1100
This company offers a 3 Day & 2 Night PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Course. This course is for those who already have gained their PADI Open Water Certification and wish to complete a training course so they can use Nitrox. Enriched Air (Nitrox) is a nitrogen/oxygen mix that has a greater percentage of oxygen and a lesser percentage of nitrogen which means safer diving and potentially longer bottom times due to reduced nitrogen absorption.
ProDive - PADI Ocean Referral Course
Rates from: $990
ProDive Cairns offer a 3 Day & 2 Night PADI Ocean Referral Course. The PADI referral system allows you to split your "Learn to Dive" course so you can complete pool and theory work elsewhere and then finish your open water training dives and certification on our 3 day/2 night liveaboard dive trip. This includes 9 dives (4 training dives and 5 recreational dives including a guided night dive). We have a variety of Outer Reef locations at 16 exclusive dive sites. Course commences every day except Tuesday.
ProDive - PADI Rescue Diver Course
Rates from: $1250
Our PADI Rescue Diver course takes 4 days and is conducted in conjunction with our 3 day / 2 night dive trip. The course consists of 1 day of pool and classroom training at our 5 Star Dive and Career Development Centre followed by a 3 day / 2 night liveaboard trip where you will get up to 10 dives on a variety of spectacular outer reef locations. These dives consist of a combination of training and recreational dives.
