5 days Great Barrier Reef PADI Open Water Diver Course

Provider:
Pro Dive Cairns

Quick Overview

Duration

5-day course

Group Size

18

Activity Level

About this experience

Want to take the plunge and become a certified diver? Our five-day PADI Open Water course is the perfect way to learn the adventure of scuba diving while discovering the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

With its warm waters, minimal currents and excellent visibility all year round, the Great Barrier Reef is the ideal place to learn to dive safely and enjoyably.

Highlights of this experience

  • Learn to dive in one of the world's best places - the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
  • Unique experience: 3 days and 2 nights on board a premium liveaboard dive boat directly on the reef.
  • A total of 9 dives at some of the best dive sites on the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
  • Plenty of time to snorkel, relax and enjoy the underwater world.
  • 5-day PADI Open Water course divided into two parts: 2 days of theory and pool training in a modern training center. 3 days and 2 nights liveaboard dive trip to 16 exclusive dive sites
  • Optional: "Reef Teach" - entertaining and informative marine biology presentation to deepen your reef knowledge (additional cost).
  • The first 4 dives during the liveaboard tour secure your Open Water certification.
  • Followed by up to 5 more recreational or pleasure dives, including a guided night dive - an unforgettable experience.
  • The perfect combination of training, adventure and a unique underwater experience.

What's included

  • All PADI materials
  • Diving and snorkeling equipment
  • Chilled water, tea and coffee
  • 9 dives (4 training dives and 5 sport dives - incl. one night dive)
  • Accommodation transfer
  • All meals on board

What's excluded

  • Lunch during the first two days.
  • $90 Reef tax

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Itinerary

Exact itineraries vary depending on the tour type. 

You will spend the first two days of your course at our five-star PADI training center in Cairns. There you will learn diving theory in air-conditioned classrooms and basic diving skills in our pool. Our modern training center is centrally located in Cairns and has the deepest four-meter dive pools in the region, ensuring a safe and professional learning environment.

Then head out to the Great Barrier Reef for an unforgettable three-day, two-night liveaboard adventure where you’ll earn your PADI Open Water certification.

On site at the reef, you have the opportunity to make up to nine dives. The first four dives are training dives that complete your Open Water certification. After that, you can enjoy up to five recreational or pleasure dives, including an exciting night dive accompanied by your instructor. You will have the same personal instructor at your side throughout the course.

Pro Dive Cairns offers access to 19 exclusive Outer Reef dive sites on four stunning reefs: Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reef. Diving at different times of day, you’ll experience an incredible variety of marine life, including giant clams, sea turtles, elegant stingrays, reef sharks, tropical fish of all colors and spectacular coral formations. Night dives open up a whole new world of nocturnal marine life.

Between dives, you can relax on board one of our three premium Scubapro liveaboard vessels. These purpose-built liveaboard vessels feature air-conditioned cabins with double or bunk beds, spacious decks, catered meals and all the comforts of home. Thanks to small groups and a close relationship between crew and guests, you will always enjoy personal and high-quality care from our professional team.

Where we’ll meet

Pick-ups are possible from selected accommodation. You can easily select your accommodation at check-out. 🔹 Haven't booked your accommodation yet? No problem - just select TBA (to be advised). 🔹 Your accommodation is not on the list? Write to us - we'll take care of it! We'll be happy to help you and make sure your trip gets off to a smooth start!
Spence Street, 116, Cairns City, Queensland, 4870, Australia
$1345 /person
  • Australia
    Cairns
    Queensland
  • 8:00 a.m.
  • Around 16:00

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Experience FAQs

Yes, absolutely! If you’re traveling as a group, we’ll be happy to see what’s possible in terms of price.

Whether friends, family or group travel – just let us know:

  • How many people you are
  • What you are planning (campers, tours, packages…)

Write to us via the contact form, by email to info@ausventure-travel.com, via Facebook or WhatsApp – we will get back to you as soon as possible with an individual group offer!

If you fall ill and are unable to take part in your tour, please contact us or the provider directly as soon as possible.

📌 Important information:
– Rebooking is possible in many cases – we will be happy to help you
Travel insurance is highly recommended in such cases
– If rebooking is not possible, you can try to reclaim the costs via your insurance

👉 It is best to keep a doctor’s certificate – this is often required for refunds.
We will be happy to help you communicate with the organizer!

Basically yes, but it depends on the organizer. We will be happy to take care of this for you – just let us know!

📌 Important to know:
– Changes are at the discretion of the provider
– A rebooking fee may apply for last-minute changes
– The earlier you contact us, the better the chances of a free change

👉 Just write to us directly if you want to change your date – we’ll take care of it!

In most cases: Yes!
Many tours can be booked with an open date – perfect if your itinerary is not yet completely fixed.

📌 Important to know:
Popular tours (e.g. Fraser Island or Whitsundays) are booked out quickly and should be confirmed at least 14 days+ in advance.

📝 Your booking documents contain all the information on how and by when you can book your preferred date. If you have any questions, we are of course always there for you.

Both are possible in Australia – it’s all in the mix!

Campsites offer you comfort: electricity, showers, kitchens and often a nice community atmosphere.
🚐 Freedom camping is ideal for anyone who likes to travel independently and inexpensively – but beware: overnight stays are only permitted in designated areas and vary from state to state.

We recommend a good combination of both in order to travel flexibly and relaxed.

👉 You can find all the tips and information on how free camping works legally, safely and stress-free in our blog:
Free camping in Australia – how to do it legally, relaxed & free of charge

You can pay for your booking flexibly in your preferred currency.
The following options are available:

💸 Bank transfer

  • In AUD (Australian dollars): free of charge to our Australian account
  • In EUR (Euro): possible to our European account – fee: 0.5%

💳 Credit card

  • In AUD: possible, a fee of 2.2% applies
  • In EUR: also possible on request – just contact us briefly

Australia is a popular travel destination – especially during the school vacations, in summer (Dec-Feb) and spring (Sep-Nov) it can quickly become scarce. We recommend this especially for routes with one-way rentals or special camper models:

🕒 The earlier the better – 6+ months in advance is ideal
In the short term, many providers may already be fully booked or only more expensive options may be available.

👉 You can find more tips on the best time to book in our blog article:
What you should book well in advance – your Australian adventure

The battery life depends on the type of vehicle and how it is used. On average, the following applies:

1-3 nights self-sufficient – then the vehicle should be reconnected to the power grid (e.g. at a campsite).

🚐 Important to know:
The on-board battery is only fully recharged while driving (slightly) or when connected to the mains.

☀️ Some campers also have a solar panel that supports the battery when parked – ideal for short stops without a power connection. Nevertheless, we recommend:
🔌 Connect to the mains every 2-3 nights – to ensure that the fridge, lights etc. run smoothly.

🚐 With a standard camper (2WD), you may only drive on paved roads.
This means: paved roads or partially well-maintained access roads to official campsites or tourist attractions (depending on the provider).

🌄 O nly with a 4WD camper are you allowed to deviate from paved roads and drive on gravel or off-road routes.
But be careful:
For certain routes (e.g. Gibb River Road, Oodnadatta Track, Cape Leveque Road), written permission from the rental company is often required – and not all providers allow beach drives or river crossings.

💬 O ur tip: If you’re planning an off-road adventure, just let us know – we’ll tell you which routes are permitted and which campers are suitable.

💳 Yes, a credit card is required to collect the vehicle.

Even if you can pay for your booking with Ausventure Travel conveniently by credit card or bank transfer, all rental companies require a valid credit card on collection.

This is required in order to:

  • pre-authorize the deposit (liability sum)(depending on the insurance package selected),
  • to charge any additional fees such as tolls, fines or fuel costs retrospectively.

💡 Tip: A prepaid credit card or debit card is not accepted in most cases. Make sure that your credit card is valid at the time of collection and has a sufficient limit.

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5 days Great Barrier Reef PADI Open Water Diver Course

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Want to take the plunge and become a certified diver? Our five-day PADI Open Water course is the perfect way to learn the adventure of scuba diving while discovering the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. With its warm waters, minimal currents and excellent visibility all year round, the Great Barrier Reef is the […]

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