3 Day PADI Dive – Port Douglas

from A$1139
3 days

PADI Open Water dive course with eLearning and hands-on pool training at a 5 Star facility, followed by two day trips to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for training and pleasure dives.

Key Highlights

  • PADI Open Water Certification with eLearning module
  • One full day of pool training at a 5 Star PADI IDC dive facility
  • Two day trips to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Four compulsory training dives and two pleasure dives at pristine sites
  • Dive aboard modern, custom-built adventure catamarans

What’s included

  • PADI eLearning platform access (login supplied within 24 hours of booking)
  • One day pool training session
  • Two day trips to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Four training dives
  • Two pleasure dives
  • Direct supervision from a dive instructor during practical sessions

Overview

Begin your diving journey with a PADI Open Water Certification course on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, designed for those eager to explore one of the world's most iconic marine environments. The course maximises your reef time, as you complete the theory online beforehand using the PADI eLearning platform. Login details are provided within 24 hours of booking, and all theory must be finished before your practical training begins.

The first day is dedicated to pool training at a 5 Star PADI IDC dive facility. Here, you'll practise essential dive skills under the guidance of experienced instructors, preparing you for open water dives.

Days two and three are spent on adventurous day trips to the Outer Great Barrier Reef aboard purpose-built dive catamarans. You'll complete four required training dives in addition to enjoying two pleasure dives at remarkable reef sites teeming with marine life.

The structure of this course allows you to complete your open water certification in just three days, combining the flexibility of online learning with unforgettable hands-on experience at the Great Barrier Reef.

Additional info by the operator.

Location: Outer Great Barrier Reef Course Components: PADI eLearning, 1 day pool training, 2 Outer Reef day trips Training Dives: 4 compulsory training dives, 2 pleasure dives Login Details: PADI eLearning access provided within 24 hours of confirmed booking; theory MUST be completed before pool training commences. Facilities: Pool training conducted at a 5 Star PADI IDC dive facility Dive Vessels: Modern, custom-built adventure catamarans