Tour

Great Barrier Reef Explorer | Learn to Dive
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Tour Code: LTDD25
Vacation Type: Sailing
Brochure:
Duration: 5 Days
Country: Australia

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!



Great Barrier Reef Explorer: Learn to Dive Trip

Gold Seal Protection

  • Gold Seal Protection

Dining Summary

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

Faqs

Sydney: Why does the itinerary use dual-names for locations (ie. Warrane/Sydney)? Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. Dual-naming reflects that, as we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect Indigenous custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.

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

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Gilligans (or similar)

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Gilligans (or similar)

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

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.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

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?

Duration: 1 Day

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