ProDive - PADI Open Water / Advanced / Rescue Diver

Since 1983 ProDive are Cairns premier dive school.  Their reputation for quality, professionalism, safety and value is world class. They specialize in all levels of dive education.

Open Water Course:

Our five-day PADI Open Water course is the most popular way to combine the adventure of learning to dive with the excitement of exploring the spectacular beauty of The Great Barrier Reef. The adventure of staying out on the reef for 3 days and 2 nights is quite unique as you will have more time to snorkel, relax and really enjoy the reef. With warm water, minimal current and great visibility year-round, The Great Barrier Reef is the best place on Earth to learn how to dive. Your course starts with 2 days of pool and theory in a 5-star training facility followed by 3 days and 2 nights at the Great Barrier Reef. 

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.

PADI Advanced 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. Pre-requisite for this course is a PADI Open water certificate or the equivalent certification with another training agency.

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. Enriched Air diving is ideal when doing multiple dives over multiple days like our 3 day/2 night trip.

Rescue Diver:

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 dive centre, followed by a 3 day / 2 night liveaboard trip. The Rescue Diver course is a crucial step in your diving education and is highly recommended to all divers. It's a transitional stage in your diving education where you move beyond just diving for fun by expanding your knowledge of some of the more technical aspects of diving as well as learning rescue and emergency skills. Pre-requisite for this course is a PADI Advanced Open Water certificate or the equivalent rating with another training agency. You will also require a current First Aid certificate.

Course inclusions:

• Padi learning materials
• Pool and theory on applicable courses
• All dive and snorkelling equipment and prescription masks 
• Accommodation transfers 
• On the boat – 3 day/2 nights twin share
• All onboard Meals
• Bed linen (towel not included)
• Up to 11 dives (course and weather dependent)

IMPORTANT INFORMATON FOR DIVERS: Dive medical (AS4005.1) are required only for those with an at-risk medical condition, or over 45 years of age, or those with a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 30 and a waist circumference greater than 102 cm for males and 88 cm for females. The cost for a dive medical is approximately $90.00 pp if required. 

Cancellation Policies:

5 Day Open Water Course: your course up to the end of day 1 of the course and get a full refund. There is no refund for any reason after this time.

Other Course: Cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to departure may incur a 25% fee. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to departure will incur 100% fee.