Dive Lessons Port Douglas offers an amazing purpose-built training facility for you to learn scuba diving. This is a 5 Star PADI IDC scuba diving training facility. Courses start on every Tuesday at 8:30 am
Dive Lessons Port Douglas offers an amazing purpose-built training facility to learn scuba diving. This is a 5-star PADI IDC scuba diving training facility. Courses start every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
Scuba diving is the ultimate adventure and the best way to explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Two options are available for Dive lessons in the Port Douglas PADI Open Water Certification course.
Option 1 is a three-day course with the theory component as eLearning online, which is perfect for getting certified if you are short on time.
You can study the theory component at your own pace thanks to the online eLearning platform, which cuts down on the amount of time you spend in the classroom by a full day.
Option 2 is over four days with the theory component held in the Port Douglas Dive Centre classroom, day 2 in the pool and days 3 and 4 on the Great Barrier Reef!
OPTION 1 – 3 day eLearning Open Water PADI Course
The course comprises eLearning theory, a day of training in the pool at the brand-new Port Douglas dive facility, and two full-day trips to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Students will complete four compulsory training dives as part of the course and two fun dives at some of the most pristine dive sites on the outer reef.
Days two and three are on the Great Barrier Reef aboard a modern dive catamaran, during which you will complete four training dives under the direct supervision of your instructor.
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive login details for the online PADI eLearning platform. This platform is where you will complete the compulsory theory component of your open water certification before the practical pool training.
The first day in the pool is at the Port Douglas dive facility, where you will put your eLearnings into practice, geared up and in the dive pool.
The dive course comprises two components:
PADI eLearning (login details supplied after booking)
1 x day of testing and pool training
2x-day trips to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
OPTION 2 – 4-day Open Water PADI Course
The first two days of the course are at the diver training centre, where you will learn dive theory in the classroom and the necessary skills for scuba diving in the pool.
Days three and four are on the Great Barrier Reef aboard a modern dive catamaran, during which you will complete four training dives under the direct supervision of your instructor.
At the end of Day 4, you will be a PADI Open Water Diver! You will potentially have the opportunity to do an additional two pleasure dives as a certified diver.
Depart Port Douglas marina for the Outer Barrier Reef onboard one of Port Douglas’ premier dive vessels.
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Reef Trip – Day Dive Vessel
Depart Port Douglas marina for the Outer Barrier Reef onboard one of Port Douglas’ premier dive vessels.
Return coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
Morning and afternoon tea
Lunch every day
All dive equipment and use of prescription masks
Same Dive Instructor for all four days
Heated dive pool – Day 1 and 2
2 x Day Trips to the Outer Reef – Day 3 and 4
Six open water dives on the reef (4 mandatories, two fun dives)
PADI Gold Open Water Certification
Dive logbook
Soft drinks, beer, wine, chocolates, etc., onboard the day dive vessel.
Transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches of Cairns.
You will need to bring swimwear, a towel, a dive medical if required, and a passport or Australian driver’s licence.
Head north-west of Macrossan Street, towards Park Garrick Street, turn left onto Grant Street, and then in 0.1 kilometres, turn right onto Warner Street.
Ability to swim – 200m (or 300m with mask, fins and snorkel) and tread water (float) for 10 minutes
Minimum age 10 years.
Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. Prior to commencing your dive course you are required to complete the self-assessment Student Diver Medical Declaration. A positive response to any questions indicates there is a pre-existing condition which may affect your safety while diving and you will need to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive.
If you do require a dive medical, it must be obtained prior to commencing the course and must not be more than 90 days old when you start with us.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS FOR SCUBA DIVING
We have a passion for showing you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.
Queensland, Australia, has some of the strictest scuba diving rules globally and the safest scuba diving record. The Queensland Government Code of Practice regulates us and comply with all regulations, including medical as is the law.
We strongly recommend that passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire before booking as some medical conditions, age, and medications may prevent you from scuba diving. Our mission is always to provide our passengers with the very best Great Barrier Reef experience.
If you require a dive medical, it must be obtained before commencing the course and must not be more than 90 days old when you start with us.
Flying after Scuba Diving
For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive. You should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive for multiple dives.
If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after your dive.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.
A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any date and/or name change will incur a $20 administration fee.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee + $231 per person for the PADI registration and eLearning* 48 hours or more before departure
100% cancellation fee within 48 hours before departure and for "No Show"
*The PADI eLearning portion of the course is non-refundable.
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover.
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All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger. Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies.
Please inform us of any special requirements before your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the 'Booking Message' section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team
Ability to swim - 200m (or 300m with mask, fins and snorkel) and tread water (float) for 10 minutes
Minimum age 10 years.
Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. Prior to commencing your dive course you are required to complete the self-assessment Student Diver Medical Declaration. A positive response to any questions indicates there is a pre-existing condition which may affect your safety while diving and you will need to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive.
If you do require a dive medical, it must be obtained prior to commencing the course and must not be more than 90 days old when you start with us.
