4 Day Learn to Dive Course

PADI Open Water Course Day Trips


  • 4+ dives
  • Dive Insurance
  • Transfers
  • All Dive equipment

  • PADI

Learn to Dive Course 4 Days Day Trips

If time prevents you from participating in our popular five-day course and you would prefer to be on land each evening, this four-day course is the perfect option for you.  

Partnering with Quicksilver Dive, a 5 Star PADI diver training centre based in Port Douglas, you’ll have the unique experience of doing your classroom and pool training in Cairns and then completing your training dives at the stunning Agincourt ribbon reefs from Port Douglas.

The four-day course consists of two parts: 

  • Two days of pool and classroom training at Pro Dive Cairns Training Centre.
  • Two day trips to the Agincourt ribbon reefs, departing from Port Douglas with Quicksilver Dive.

The first two days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns 5 Star PADI training centre, where you will learn dive theory in air-conditioned classrooms and basic skills of scuba diving in the pool. Centrally located in Cairns city, our modern training centre features two learge heated training pools, ensuring a professional and safe learning environment.

Days three & four are spent on the Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver Dive aboard one of their custom-built dive and snorkel catamarans. At the stunning Agincourt reefs, students complete four training dives. At the end of Day 4, you will be a certified PADI Open Water Diver! You will potentially have the opportunity to do an additional two pleasure dives as a certified diver.


This course is a nationally recognised training program and is delivered on behalf of PADI Asia Pacific. 
(Open Water RTO No.6729) 


WHY CHOOSE PRO DIVE CAIRNS?

  • Purpose built, PADI Five Star Dive and Career Development Centre
  • All dive crew are fully qualified PADI instructors. You will be diving with a passionate team of experienced professionals, ensuring the quality of your experience and your safety
  • Access to 19 high-quality dive sites ensuring a diverse range of reef environments and dives
  • Pro Dive Cairns is a high standard operator with Advanced Ecotourism Certification, committed to the long-term conservation of The Great Barrier Reef
  • Pro Dive Cairns has one of the highest safety standards in the world. With safety the number one priority, there is no safer place to learn to dive dive in the world

Important Health and Safety Information:
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 must consult a medical practitioner, preferably with experience in diving medicine, to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive. Medical must be complete within 90 days of starting your dive course.To obtain a copy of the form Click Here


Tips

  • Ask plenty of questions, our instructors are keen to help you gain your confidence as a diver
  • Let us know if anything is making you uncomfortable e.g. straps too tight
  • Drink lots of water and stay hydrated
  • Don't give up and stay positive! If you are having problems, you are not alone and we will help you

Course Schedule

Please note: pick up times will vary depending on location so please check your pick up time with our office. Please bring the travel voucher from your travel agent and/or course fees, your dive medical if required, cash for lunch, passport or Australia driver's licence, swimwear and a towel.

Day 1: Academic & Pool Training

08:00Hotel transfer available

Complimentary from Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers.

08:30 Check in at Pro Dive Cairns training centre

Located at 116 Spence Street

08:45Course starts 

Academic training begins in the classroom

12:30 Lunch break

Lunch is not provided

13:30 Pool training  

Practical dive training begins

17:30Hotel return transfer 

Complimentary return transfer to Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers.

Day 2: Academic & Pool Training

08:00Hotel transfer available

Complimentary from Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers.

08:30 Equipment briefing

Hands-on scuba gear walk through with instructors.

09:15 Pool training

12:00 Lunch break

Lunch is not provided

13:15 Gear up at the Pro Dive Cairns retail shop

Dive equipment fitting for the liveaboard trip

14:00 Final academic training session and exam

17:45Hotel return transfer 

Complimentary return transfer to Cairns city accommodation. Costs apply for Northern Beaches transfers.

Day 3: Great Barrier Reef

07:30 Check-in

Quicksilver Reservations, Port Douglas Marina

08:00Vessel boarding commences

Complimentary tea and coffee

08:30Depart for Outer Barrier Reef

10:15Arrive at 1st Agincourt Reef Site

First training dive

11:30Transit to 2nd Agincourt Reef Site

Second training dive

12:00Buffet lunch served

13:40Transit to 3rd Agincourt Reef Site

Potential for additional dive

14:30Afternoon tea served

15:00Commence return journey

16:30Arrive at Port Douglas Marina

Day 4: Great Barrier Reef

07:30 Check-in

Quicksilver Reservations, Port Douglas Marina

08:00Vessel boarding commences

Complimentary tea and coffee

08:30Depart for Outer Barrier Reef

10:15Arrive at 1st Agincourt Reef Site

* Third training dive

11:30Transit to 2nd Agincourt Reef Site

* Fourth training dive

12:00Buffet lunch served

13:40Transit to 3rd Agincourt Reef Site

Potential for additional dive

14:30Afternoon tea served

15:00Commence return journey

16:30Arrive at Port Douglas Marina

Additional Information

Below is some additional information that might come in handy

Do I need a Dive Medical

What to bring

Day 1 & 2 at the Training Centre

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Marine safe sunscreen
  • Money for lunch
  • Dive medical if required
    (ask us if you are not sure)
  • Passport or Australian driver's licence

Day 3 & 4  on the Great Barrier Reef

  • Clothing and swimwear
  • 2 x towels (ocean/shower)
  • Sun hat
  • Marine safe sunscreen
  • Seasickness medication

Health and safety

  • Your safety and comfort is our number one priority. Please let our experienced instructors know if you are worried, stressed or not feeling well at any point.

  • Before commencing your dive course, you are required to complete the self-assessment Entry Level Student Diver Medical Declaration. A positive response to any question indicates there is a pre-existing condition which may affect your safety while diving and you must consult a medical practitioner, preferably with experience in diving medicine, to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive.

    To obtain a copy of the Entry Level Student Diver Medical Declaration, please click here. The medical must be completed within 90 days of starting your dive course.

  • The minimum age to learn to dive in Queensland is 10. There is no maximum age.

  • It is a dive course requirement that you be able to snorkel 300 metres and tread water/float for 10 minutes.

  • We recommend that you do not fly within 24 hours of diving. The earliest you should fly is 2:30 pm on the day after your trip concludes.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You can cancel your learn to dive course for any reason up to the end of day 1 (6pm) of the course and receive a full refund of all money paid to Pro Dive Cairns. There is no refund for any reason after this time. If you have booked through a travel agent cancellation fees may apply. We recommend that all customers have travel insurance.

The number of dives may vary subject to weather and/or other unforeseen circumstances.

Taxes and charges

A Government Environmental Management Charge, Port Departure Tax and administration fee are included in your total fare. The breakdown of cost is provided in the rates table.