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If you're going to learn to dive, you might as well do it submerged in one of the natural wonders of the world. Head out to the Great Barrier Reef and embark on the PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course, with 2-days of pool and classroom training followed by 2 nights spent at sea for coral exploration and ocean magic. To the bucket list annnd TICK!
If you're going to learn to dive, you might as well do it submerged in one of the natural wonders of the world. Head out to the Great Barrier Reef and embark on the PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course, with 2-days of pool and classroom training followed by 2 nights spent at sea for coral exploration and ocean magic. To the bucket list annnd TICK!
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October 2016
- Saturday 1st October
- Wednesday 5th October
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- Monday 10th October
- Friday 14th October
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- Saturday 29th October
- Wednesday 2nd November
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November 2016
- Monday 7th November
- Friday 11th November
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- Saturday 26th November
- Wednesday 30th November
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December 2016
- Monday 5th December
- Friday 9th December
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January 2017
- Monday 2nd January
- Friday 6th January
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- Monday 9th January
- Friday 13th January
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- Monday 16th January
- Friday 20th January
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- Saturday 21st January
- Wednesday 25th January
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- Monday 23rd January
- Friday 27th January
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- Monday 30th January
- Friday 3rd February
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February 2017
- Monday 6th February
- Friday 10th February
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- Saturday 18th February
- Wednesday 22nd February
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- Monday 27th February
- Friday 3rd March
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March 2017
- Saturday 18th March
- Wednesday 22nd March
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- Monday 27th March
- Friday 31st March
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April 2017
- Saturday 15th April
- Wednesday 19th April
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- Monday 24th April
- Friday 28th April
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May 2017
- Saturday 13th May
- Wednesday 17th May
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- Monday 22nd May
- Friday 26th May
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June 2017
- Saturday 10th June
- Wednesday 14th June
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- Monday 19th June
- Friday 23rd June
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July 2017
- Saturday 8th July
- Wednesday 12th July
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- Monday 17th July
- Friday 21st July
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August 2017
- Saturday 5th August
- Wednesday 9th August
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- Monday 14th August
- Friday 18th August
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September 2017
- Saturday 2nd September
- Wednesday 6th September
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- Monday 11th September
- Friday 15th September
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION
4 nights:
You'll spend the first two nights in a hostel in Cairns, learning the basics of scuba diving, then it's on to the live-aboard boat for two nights for some actual reef diving.
TEAM
This trip is unescorted, but don't worry, the Dive Masters and Captain have it all under control. Whether providing local knowledge or lols, these are people you can trust.
FOOD
5 meals:
On the dive boat, healthy and scrumptious fare is provided but in Cairns you're on your own. But fear not, excellent seafood restaurants abound in the sunshine state's backpacker hub.
INCLUSIONS
We'll provide the boat transfer from Cairns, your log book, dive gear rental and we'll even pay the environmental management charges. You just need to rock up, listen and at the end you'll have your PADI Open Water certification.
ME TIME
When the boat is at anchor, have a swim, take some Instagram-worthy snaps and if you've done all your dive-course homework, enjoy a cold beer.
TRANSPORT
We'll sort out your transfer from Cairns and the Captain will handle the rest. Just sit back and enjoy the reef.
ITINERARY
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DAY 1:
Cairns
Cairns
Are you ready to take on a fun filled few days learning to dive? Can we get a heck yeah? The first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving from our pro's. After that, you're nearly ready to go.
Cairns
DAY 2:
Cairns
Cairns
We know, we know…you want to get out there, but good things take time. It's back to the books today as we continue learning the A to Z of diving, with your day spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills you'll need on the reef. Excitement will be at an all time high as we get ready for the next few days and what's in store for you on this mind-blowing reef.
Cairns
DAY 3:
Cairns to Dive Boat
Cairns
It's GO TIME! You’ll have the opportunity to participate in up to 9 dives at a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification & then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational dives, one of which is a guided night dive. Boom. So, what can we tell you about this spectacular reef? Here goes - more than 1,500 species of fish, 411 types of hard coral, one-third of the world's soft corals and 134 species of sharks and rays call this clear blue water home. Add over 30 species of marine mammals to the mix, and that's your mind blown.
Great Barrier Reef
DAY 4:
Dive Boat
Great Barrier Reef
With another day on our boat, why not take this incredible opportunity to continue diving for your chance to spot yet more colourful marine life. We're talking giant turtles, stingrays, huge clams and some of the best coral in the world. And with the deck of the boat providing you with the perfect spot for some sunbaking, book reading and bliss, you might just call this total paradise.
Great Barrier Reef
DAY 5:
Dive Boat to Cairns
Great Barrier Reef
We'll return to Cairns late this afternoon where there’s the option to join your new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. There's nothing like a spot of bonding over a #NOREGRETS experience to make for strong friendships. So where's next on the diving agenda? Turtle spotting in Costa Rica, perhaps?
Cairns
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- Travis
- Booked from Australia
- Traveled October 2014
- Level 1 Traveller
- 1 Contikis
- 1 Countries
Best way to see the Great Barrier Reef
Great Staff and people I had a blast even ended up taking an extra certification on the boat. The hostel is a party hostel so be ready but nights are quite on the boat. The food you are served by pro-dive is awesome
My Contiki was: DO IT-AWESOME-ONCE IN A LIFETIME
3 October 2014 - 7 October 2014
- Katherine
- Booked from United States
- Traveled November 2015
- 27
- Level 2 Traveller
- 2 Contikis
- 2 Countries
fun and very safe!
This class was thorough and required a lot from its students. I enjoyed the boat setup and all of our dives. But you don't need to bring shoes on the boat because you will be barefoot the whole time, and try to get on of those quick drying towels from kathmandu. None of the cotton towels could dry in time on deck - but those could handle the quick turn around dives.
Also, if you get seasick I highly recommend taking dramamine most of the time you are out there. But the night before take it and then again in the morning while boarding. I was able to keep my dosage up and then during the tough drive out to the reef I was fine and didn't get sick. But I did sit at the back of the boat staring at the horizon the whole time. Once we made it to the reef it was easy. But the same for heading back into town - keep your dramamine levels up. I'm prone to get sick but with these tips you should be fine.
My dive partner and I rented a dive camera that we really didn't need. We got maybe 2 or three photos that were good, but looking back I would just wait until I'm a more experienced diver to get a nice camera to take photos with.
One of my favorite parts of the day was sitting up on deck after the dives to see the stars out there and relax with a beer gossiping about what each person saw that day or what good stories they had.
My Contiki was: learn-enjoy-educational
17 November 2015 - 21 November 2015
- Katherine
- Booked from Australia
- Traveled March 2015
- Level 4 Traveller
- 4 Contikis
- 15 Countries
Not a real contiki tour
This is not a contiki tour. Their is no group, guide or events arraigned. The accommodation is a party hostel that is fine but they put you in rooms that vary from four people to eight and they mix their genders so you never know what your walking into. If you call the contiki people with an enquiry they won't help you because they no nothing as they are not there and do nothing for this tour. The pro dive people are great. You would be better off making your bookings with them directly.
My Contiki was: --
3 March 2015 - 7 March 2015
- Matt
- Booked from United States
- Traveled February 2015
- 28
- Level 4 Traveller
- 4 Contikis
- 13 Countries
Read before seeing the 2 stars!
The reason why I gave this 2 stars is not because I did not have a good time. It's because this "Contiki" adventure is not at all like my other Contiki trips. In fact there was nothing Contiki about it besides the ease of booking the trip. I was looking forward to the usual meet up and getting to know some awesome people - like all Contiki trips. However, there was no such meet up, in fact the hostel staff was rather clueless to Contiki when I arrived. This trip is through Prodive. They are a very very good company and ran a top notch program. I had incredible instructors, some of the best in the world. I live in Midwest America - far from most dive sites, and this was the place to learn for sure. Like the last post, you spend two days in the classroom and the pool before heading out on the dive boat. My suggestion would be to do the classroom work in your hometown. In retrospect, although the staff was top notch, I could have saved two days of sitting in a classroom on my vacation. One of the fellas on the trip from New York did all his pool work at home - then finished on the boat. Spent those 2 days petting koalas and shit. The diving was probably the highlight of my Australian trip, my second week I spent in southern Australia in Sydney with friends I had met on previous Contikis! So get to know your travel mates! Bring your GoPro - cameras are expensive on the boat. Also be warned - the main hostel in Cairns (Cans) is Gilligans. It was a blast the first night - but the music does not stop until about 4 am - and its bumping. I spent 4 nights there total and by the end I was a bit tired of the music every night - but Im also 28 and old as shit. I dont normally ever write posts - but I hope this info helps some folks thinking about this trip. Like I said I had a blast and give ProDive 5 stars! I was just a bit bummed there wasnt the usual Contiki sort of camaraderie.
My Contiki was: --
10 February 2015 - 14 February 2015
- Explorer1247191
- Booked from New Zealand
- Traveled September 2014
- 31
- Level 2 Traveller
- 2 Contikis
- 14 Countries
Amazing trip, just don't book through Contiki.
Book directly through Pro Dive Cairns, as Contiki adds no value by booking with them.
Note that the 'Learn to Dive' trip page on the Contiki website states that the hotel you're staying at is Rydges Esplanade - this is not true, the Contiki accommodation is Gilligan's (backpackers). Meals are not included when you stay at Gilligan's.
Contiki didn't communicate to me where I needed to meet the group - I had to phone Pro Dive to arrange it myself.
Overall, a disappointing experience with Contiki. I booked through Contiki because I wanted my whole trip arranged for me - this was not what happened.
AMAZING trip though, but book directly through Pro Dive and choose your hotel (or backpackers) yourself - you'll also save a lot of money doing it this way.
My Contiki was: --
7 September 2014 - 11 September 2014
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Best way to see the Great Barrier Reef
Great Staff and people I had a blast even ended up taking an extra certification on the boat. The hostel is a party hostel so be ready but nights are quite on the boat. The food you are served by pro-dive is awesome
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fun and very safe!
This class was thorough and required a lot from its students. I enjoyed the boat setup and all of our dives. But you don't need to bring shoes on the boat because you will be barefoot the whole time, and try to get on of those quick drying towels from kathmandu. None of the cotton towels could dry in time on deck - but those could handle the quick turn around dives.
Also, if you get seasick I highly recommend taking dramamine most of the time you are out there. But the night before take it and then again in the morning while boarding. I was able to keep my dosage up and then during the tough drive out to the reef I was fine and didn't get sick. But I did sit at the back of the boat staring at the horizon the whole time. Once we made it to the reef it was easy. But the same for heading back into town - keep your dramamine levels up. I'm prone to get sick but with these tips you should be fine.
My dive partner and I rented a dive camera that we really didn't need. We got maybe 2 or three photos that were good, but looking back I would just wait until I'm a more experienced diver to get a nice camera to take photos with.
One of my favorite parts of the day was sitting up on deck after the dives to see the stars out there and relax with a beer gossiping about what each person saw that day or what good stories they had.
READ MORE
Not a real contiki tour
This is not a contiki tour. Their is no group, guide or events arraigned. The accommodation is a party hostel that is fine but they put you in rooms that vary from four people to eight and they mix their genders so you never know what your walking into. If you call the contiki people with an enquiry they won't help you because they no nothing as they are not there and do nothing for this tour. The pro dive people are great. You would be better off making your bookings with them directly.
READ MORE
Read before seeing the 2 stars!
The reason why I gave this 2 stars is not because I did not have a good time. It's because this "Contiki" adventure is not at all like my other Contiki trips. In fact there was nothing Contiki about it besides the ease of booking the trip. I was looking forward to the usual meet up and getting to know some awesome people - like all Contiki trips. However, there was no such meet up, in fact the hostel staff was rather clueless to Contiki when I arrived. This trip is through Prodive. They are a very very good company and ran a top notch program. I had incredible instructors, some of the best in the world. I live in Midwest America - far from most dive sites, and this was the place to learn for sure. Like the last post, you spend two days in the classroom and the pool before heading out on the dive boat. My suggestion would be to do the classroom work in your hometown. In retrospect, although the staff was top notch, I could have saved two days of sitting in a classroom on my vacation. One of the fellas on the trip from New York did all his pool work at home - then finished on the boat. Spent those 2 days petting koalas and shit. The diving was probably the highlight of my Australian trip, my second week I spent in southern Australia in Sydney with friends I had met on previous Contikis! So get to know your travel mates! Bring your GoPro - cameras are expensive on the boat. Also be warned - the main hostel in Cairns (Cans) is Gilligans. It was a blast the first night - but the music does not stop until about 4 am - and its bumping. I spent 4 nights there total and by the end I was a bit tired of the music every night - but Im also 28 and old as shit. I dont normally ever write posts - but I hope this info helps some folks thinking about this trip. Like I said I had a blast and give ProDive 5 stars! I was just a bit bummed there wasnt the usual Contiki sort of camaraderie.
READ MORE
Amazing trip, just don't book through Contiki.
Book directly through Pro Dive Cairns, as Contiki adds no value by booking with them.
Note that the 'Learn to Dive' trip page on the Contiki website states that the hotel you're staying at is Rydges Esplanade - this is not true, the Contiki accommodation is Gilligan's (backpackers). Meals are not included when you stay at Gilligan's.
Contiki didn't communicate to me where I needed to meet the group - I had to phone Pro Dive to arrange it myself.
Overall, a disappointing experience with Contiki. I booked through Contiki because I wanted my whole trip arranged for me - this was not what happened.
AMAZING trip though, but book directly through Pro Dive and choose your hotel (or backpackers) yourself - you'll also save a lot of money doing it this way.
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