Open Water Dive Course with Advanced
$1260AUD Includes all levies, taxes and charges.
Our 6 Day Open Water & Advanced Dive Course is the optimum way for you to learn to dive and kick start your continuing diver education programs while experiencing the wonders of our Great Barrier Reef. The minimum time you need to complete a dive course is 4 days, however, for those that wish to dive to 30 metres, have the freedom of unguided night dives and an insight into how to properly navagate underwater this is the course for you.
Starting on demand, 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 vessel.
Course Includes:
- Two days classroom theory and pool skills training
- One snorkel training dive, four open water scuba training dives and nine pleasure and Advanced training dives including two NIGHT DIVES
- State-of-the-art dive gear, including dive computers
- Wetsuits or Stinger Suits
- Use of Training materials (available in all major languages)
- Free use of a prescription mask if required during the course
- All meals prepared by our chef while onboard
Onboard Options
There are a number of optional activities available for you onboard Kangaroo Explorer including extra nights and continued diver education programs, subject to availability. Please enquire at our office or while onboard.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
| 8:00am | Free pick up from city accommodation |
|---|---|
| 9:15am |
Theory lectures |
| 12 noon |
Lunch break and medical examination |
| 1:00pm |
Swim test & pool training |
| 4:30pm |
Return to your accommodation |
Day 2
| 8:00am | Pick up from city accommodation |
|---|---|
| 8:15am |
Pool training |
| 12 noon |
Lunch break |
| 1:00pm |
Theory lectures |
| 4:30pm |
Return to your accommodation |
Day 3
| 6:45am | Free pick up from city accommodation |
|---|---|
| 7:30am |
Transfer to the outer Great Barrier Reef, via Fitzroy Island |
| 9:45am |
Arrive at first reef dive site |
| 11:00am |
Lunch |
| 12:30pm |
First Training Dive Session |
| 2:30pm |
Transfer to second reef dive site |
| 4:00pm |
Second training dive session |
| 6:00pm |
Dinner |
Day 4
| 5:30am | Wake-up call |
|---|---|
| 6:00am |
3rd training dive |
| 7:00am |
Breakfast |
| 7:30am |
Transfer to next dive site |
| 9:00am |
4th and final training dive |
| 12 noon |
Lunch |
| 2:30pm |
Transfer to next dive site |
| 4:00pm |
Pleasure dive |
| 6:00pm |
Dinner |
| 7:00pm |
Night dive |
Day 5
| 5:30am | Wake-up call |
|---|---|
| 6:00am |
Deep Dive Advanced Adventurer |
| 7:00am |
Breakfast |
| 7:30am |
Transfer to next dive site |
| 9:00am |
Training Dive Advanced Adventurer |
| 12 noon |
Lunch |
| 2:30pm |
Transfer to next dive site |
| 4:00pm |
Pleasure dive |
| 6:00pm |
Dinner |
| 7:00pm |
Night Dive Advanced Adventurer |
Day 6
| 5:30am | Wake up call |
|---|---|
| 6:00am |
Training Dive Advanced Adventurer |
| 7:00am |
Breakfast |
| 7:30am |
Transfer to second reef dive site |
| 8:00am |
Training Dive Advanced Adventurer |
| 11:00am |
Final dive session |
| 12 noon |
Lunch |
| 2:45pm |
Depart for Cairns on MV Reef-Kist, via Fitzroy Island |
Please note: For the comfort, pleasure and safety of all passengers and crew all schedules, reef sites and number of dive sessions are planned on the day, subject to weather and other conditions by the Master of the Vessel.