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Quicksilver Dive 4 Day PADI Learn to Dive Course
4 days
About this activity
On the door step of the Great Barrier Reef, and centrally located in the idyllic Port Douglas, Quicksilver Dive provides the perfect base and holiday destination to take the plunge and learn to dive in this living natural wonder.
This exciting 4 Day Learn to Dive Course combines two days theory and pool practice at the 5 Star PADI Training Centre with the adventure of two Great Barrier Reef day trips to complete your training dives (4 mandatory) and the option of two guided fun dives as a certified diver!
The modern training centre features a uniquely designed four metre deep heated pool with a glass viewing area, air conditioned classrooms and personalised small class sizes. The most up to date dive equipment is provided and you will have the same instructor throughout your course, from the classroom to the Great Barrier Reef! Your dive certification will be safe, professional and most importantly fun!
Combined with exclusive permits to a spectacular array of over 35 World Heritage Great Barrier Reef dive sites at the renowned Agincourt ribbon reefs, the open water training and certification dives are conducted from the region’s premier dive vessels, Poseidon or Silversonic.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Quicksilver Dive Training Centre: Theory and pool exercises
DAY 2 Quicksilver Dive Training Centre: Theory and pool exercises
DAY 3 Outer Reef day trip:
8:30am Depart Port Douglas to Agincourt ribbon reefs, 3 training dives
4:30pm Arrive at Port Douglas marina
DAY 4 Outer Reef day trip
8:30am Depart Port Douglas to Agincourt ribbon reefs, complete your 4th and final training dive
2 dives as a certified diver!
4:30pm Arrive at Port Douglas marina
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This exciting 4 Day Learn to Dive Course combines two days theory and pool practice at the 5 Star PADI Training Centre with the adventure of two Great Barrier Reef day trips to complete your training dives (4 mandatory) and the option of two guided fun dives as a certified diver!
The modern training centre features a uniquely designed four metre deep heated pool with a glass viewing area, air conditioned classrooms and personalised small class sizes. The most up to date dive equipment is provided and you will have the same instructor throughout your course, from the classroom to the Great Barrier Reef! Your dive certification will be safe, professional and most importantly fun!
Combined with exclusive permits to a spectacular array of over 35 World Heritage Great Barrier Reef dive sites at the renowned Agincourt ribbon reefs, the open water training and certification dives are conducted from the region’s premier dive vessels, Poseidon or Silversonic.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Quicksilver Dive Training Centre: Theory and pool exercises
DAY 2 Quicksilver Dive Training Centre: Theory and pool exercises
DAY 3 Outer Reef day trip:
8:30am Depart Port Douglas to Agincourt ribbon reefs, 3 training dives
4:30pm Arrive at Port Douglas marina
DAY 4 Outer Reef day trip
8:30am Depart Port Douglas to Agincourt ribbon reefs, complete your 4th and final training dive
2 dives as a certified diver!
4:30pm Arrive at Port Douglas marina
Included
- 2 x day trips to the Outer Reef (Day 3 and 4)
- 6 open water dives (4 mandatory, 2 fun dives)
- All dive equipment
- Dive log book
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Heated training pool (Day 1 and 2)
- Lunch each day
- Morning & afternoon tea each day
- PADI Gold Open Water Certification
- Return coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
- Same Dive Instructor for all 4 days
- Use of prescription masks if required
- Coffee and/or Tea
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Lunch
- Snacks
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from Port Douglas accommodation only. Return coach transfers are available at an additional cost from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Ability to swim - 200m (or 300m with mask, fins and snorkel) and tread water (float) for 10 minutes.
- Course commences every Tuesday and on request
- If a dive medical is required, it must be completed within 90 days of starting your dive course.
- It is recommended that you not fly for 24 hours after diving. The final scheduled Open Water dive will be completed by 2:30pm.
- Minimum age 10 years.
- Some medical conditions such as asthma, heart conditions or diabetes 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Sport
75%
Adrenaline
70%
Aquatic
35%
