Dive Courses
Congratulations on your decision to take a ‘Dive Course'!
Cairns has several reputable companies to choose from and each has the advantage of learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef!
You may choose to complete your Open Water Diver course over four, five or six days. The difference between the courses is the amount of diving possible after you are certified as an Open Water Diver.
There are two systems of learning to dive in Cairns. PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) and SSI (Scuba Schools International). Both systems offer a similar method but PADI is the most popular by far.
All PADI and SSI Open Water Courses (learn to dive) that we offer in Cairns are structured as outlined in the steps below, followed by ‘fun dives’ – no more training, simply diving for fun without the direct supervision of an instructor.
The longer the course, the more dives are offered. The six day course also incorporates the PADI Advanced Course immediately after the PADI Open Water Course.
Cairns Learn to Dive Budget Courses
| Operator | Duration | Price From |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns Dive Centre | 4 Day Learn to Dive SSI (Budget) |
$560 |
| Deep Sea Divers Den | PADI 4 Day Learn to Dive (Budget) |
$580 |
| Taxes/Levies: PER PERSON PER DAY (subject to change without notice). | ||
Cairns Liveaboard Dive Courses
| Operator | Duration | Price From |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns Dive Centre | 4 Day Liveaboard Open Water SSI |
$660 |
| Deep Sea Divers Den | PADI 4 Day Liveaboard Open Water |
$665 |
| Cairns Dive Centre | 5 Day Liveaboard Open Water SSI |
$800 |
| Deep Sea Divers Den | PADI 5 Day Liveaboard Open Water |
$805 |
| Taxes/Levies: PER PERSON PER DAY (subject to change without notice). | ||
Cairns Advanced/Rescue Dive Courses
| Operator | Duration | Price From |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns Dive Centre | 6 Day Liveaboard Open Water SSI | $990 |
| Deep Sea Divers Den | PADI 6 Day Open Water Advanced Course |
$1170 |
| Taxes/Levies: PER PERSON PER DAY (subject to change without notice). | ||
