6 Day Open Water Advanced Learn to Dive - $770.00
Our 6 Day Open Water Advanced Learn to Dive Course is a fantastic way for you to learn to dive and experience the wonders of our Great Barrier Reef. The minimum time you need to complete a dive course is 4 days, however, for some it's just not long enough!
Starting daily, this course includes 2 days of pool and theory work - during which time you arrange your own accommodation and meals. The following 4 days are spent on our comfortable live aboard our vessel M.V. Kangaroo Explorer at the Great Barrier Reef. We limit our overnight passenger numbers to 38 to ensure your comfort.
- 4 training dives towards your Open Water certification
- 5 training dives towards your Advanced Adventurer certification (equivelant of the Advanced Open Water PADI Course) (inc. 1 night dive)
- 4 pleasure dives (includes optional night dive)
- All dive gear, including the torches and accessories required for your night dives
Onboard Options
There are a number of optional activities available for you onboard Kangaroo Explorer.
Enquire onboard
Important Notes
All cancellations incur a minimum 20% penalty.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of travel incur a 100% penalty.
The following conditions may prevent you from gaining medical clearance for a dive course:
- asthma, epilepsy, diabetes
- any heart or lung conditions
- any major operations
- some prescription medications
If you have any doubts or questions about these points, please contact us prior to making a booking.
All Learn to Dive students must obtain an Australian Standard Dive Medical (AS4005.1). This can be done during the course for a charge of $50. Dive Medicals from overseas can only be accepted if they are conducted to AS4005.1 and if they clearly state "conducted to Australian Standard AS4005.1."
Daily pick-ups to and from your city accommodation are available. On the first day of your course you will be picked up at 9am.
6 Day Advanced Open Water Course Itinerary
show itineraryDAY 1
| 9.00 am | Free pick-up from city accommodation |
| 9.15 am | Theory lectures |
| 11.30 am | Lunch break and medical examination |
| 1.00 pm | Pool training |
| 4.30 pm | Return to your accommodation |
DAY 2
| 7.45 am | Pick-up from city accommodation |
| 8.15 am | Pool training |
| 11.30 am | Lunch break |
| 12.30 pm | Theory lectures |
| 4.30 pm | Return to your accommodation |
DAY 3
| 8.15 am | Free pick-up from city accommodation |
| 9.00 am | Transfer to M.V. Kangaroo Explorer |
| 10.30 am | Arrival at the reef |
| 11.00 am | Lunch |
| 12.30 pm | 1st dive |
| 2.30 pm | Transfer to next dive site |
| 4.00 pm | 2nd dive |
| 6.00 pm | Dinner |
DAY 4
| 5.30 am | Wake-up call |
| 6.00 am | First dive of the day |
| 7.00 am | Breakfast |
| 8.00 am | 2nd dive |
| 9.15 am | Transfer to next dive site |
| 11.00 am | Lunch |
| 12.30 pm | 3rd Dive |
| 2.30 pm | Transfer to next dive site |
| 4.00 pm | 4th Dive |
| 6.00 pm | Dinner Dive |
| 7.00 pm | Night Dive |
DAY 5
| 5.30 am | Wake-up call |
| 6.00 am | First dive of the day |
| 7.00 am | Breakfast |
| 8.00 am | 2nd dive |
| 9.15 am | Transfer to next dive site |
| 11.00 am | Final Dive |
| 12.30 pm | Lunch |
| 2.30 pm | Depart for Cairns on M.V. Sunkist |
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Additional Costs
Mandatory
| Item | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | 50.00 |
|
| ID Photo | 7.00 | |
| EMC | 20.00 |
|
| Fuel Levy | 20.00 | |
| Port and Admin Charges | 20.00 |
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Things To Remember
- Bring a towel (two is better)
- The Australian Standard Dive Medical can be made during the course.
- Daily pick-ups are available from your accommodation. Please enquire for details.
