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Learn to Dive

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THE ONE THAT GIVES YOU AN EPIC 5-DAY DIVING COURSE IN THE REEF’S BEST DIVING SPOTS

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!

WHAT YOU GET

4 nights accommodation

1 night in Hostel, 1 night in Boat

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.

5 included Meals

2 Breakfast, 1 Dinner, 2 Lunch

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.

Team

Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Transport

All transport included during the trip

Australia isn't the easiest land to traverse, but we know this wild island better than most. Whether it's internal flights, scenic local trains or air conditioned coaches, our included transport will speed you from A-B in comfort, safety and style.

Your group

Travel with other 18-35 year olds from around the world

Our trips are exclusively 18-35. This means you'll be travelling with people just like you, from all over the world- laughter and friendships always guaranteed.

Experiences

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.

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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.

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Gilligan’s Hostel (or similar)

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.

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Gilligan’s Hostel (or similar)

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

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Dive boat

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.

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Dive boat

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 agenda?

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Learn to Dive

4.2

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Anonymous

Traveled Dec 2018

London to Berlin

It was an amazing experience - we had the best tour manager and I met the most amazing people

Traveled Dec 2018

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Daniel Meldrum

Traveled Dec 2018

A completely personalised and unique experience

This group was small and allowed me to get to know everyone on the tour and the included options were different to other yours I've been in which allowed for me to try new things that I wouldn't have been able to do on my own.

Traveled Dec 2018

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Clint Moll

Traveled Dec 2018

Trip of a lifetime!

great value for what we recieved

Traveled Dec 2018

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Anonymous

Traveled Oct 2018

Contiki was misleading

The value was negated by the fact that we were pressured into spending extra money at every turn. The pressure to up size at the eateries was bad enough but the pressure to spend $300, $400 or even $500 extra on dive equipment and the pressure to spend more money to upgrade our trip once we were captive on the boat was appalling. I assume they were trying so hard to make us spend money because they would earn extra commission and not because it was genuinely going to enhance our trip.

Traveled Oct 2018

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Anonymous

Traveled Oct 2018

London to Berlin

London to Berlin was my first trip with Contiki. The group as whole was really great and everyone was really friendly. There was also a really good age range; anywhere from 20 to 34. The tour itinerary had a decent mix of free time and add ons. The best ad ons by far were the Eat Withs that we did in Amsterdam and Berlin. If your looking for a true local experience I highly recommend doing these! Finally, our trip manager Faith was awesome! She definitely made us all feel like part of the Contiki family. You could tell that she truly loves what she does and wants her travelers to have the best experience possible. I will definitely travel with Contiki again!

Traveled Oct 2018

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Anonymous

Traveled Oct 2018

had fun, probably wouldnt do it again

paid more than what i expected

Traveled Oct 2018

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Anonymous

Traveled Aug 2018

Not worth the money, but a good experience

Very average and overpriced

Traveled Aug 2018

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Anonymous

Traveled Aug 2018

Great experience but could have included more

I feel like for what I paid, more opportunities, meals, and transportation should have been included. This was my first time traveling abroad so I am glad I went with a tour groups, especially Contiki because compared to other companies, this was the best price. But I know if I would have done it alone, it would have been a lot cheaper for what I received from the package. Overall, I had a blast and met some of the best people.

Traveled Aug 2018

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Anthony Lovechio

Traveled Jul 2018

London to Berlin

As for the price of the trip itself, it was good but I always feel like there should be more included activities, rather than free time add-ons we have to pay for ourselves.

Traveled Jul 2018

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Hayley

Traveled Jun 2018

Amazing, once in a lifetime experience!

This trip was unforgettable! This style of tour is great because you get to spend more time exploring each city, with less time on the bus. Additionally, accommodation in each city is in hotels, making your stay extra comfortable.The me-time optional activities were great, and really allowed you to tailor your trip (albiet, not included = extra money). I would recommend this trip to anyone, and am already looking forward to planning my next contiki!

Booked from Toronto, Ontario Traveled Jun 2018

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Domingo Valdez Iii

Traveled May 2018

Independ Insider is the Best Expericne I’ve Had

I can’t believe all the stuff we crammed into these two weeks. Between the included tours, add-one which I did plenty of. And the additional free time on our own events I did with other tour members I feel this trip was truly perfect

Booked from Mission Viejo, Ca Traveled May 2018

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Anonymous

Traveled Apr 2018

Planned to perfection!

Well priced for what was included, the free time adds seemed to be rather costly though.

Traveled Apr 2018

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Hattie Algar

Traveled Apr 2018

Learn to Dive was amazing, but don't book via Contiki!!!

The trip was amazing. The other people were great fun, amazing instructors and amazing wildlife diving on the great barrier reef.

Traveled Apr 2018

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4.2

13 independent reviews

4.2

13 independent reviews

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Anonymous

Traveled Dec 2018

London to Berlin

It was an amazing experience - we had the best tour manager and I met the most amazing people

Daniel Meldrum

Traveled Dec 2018

A completely personalised and unique experience

Clint Moll

Traveled Dec 2018

Trip of a lifetime!

great value for what we recieved

Anonymous

Traveled Oct 2018

Contiki was misleading

Anonymous

Traveled Oct 2018

London to Berlin

Anonymous

Traveled Oct 2018

had fun, probably wouldnt do it again

paid more than what i expected

Anonymous

Traveled Aug 2018

Not worth the money, but a good experience

Very average and overpriced

Anonymous

Traveled Aug 2018

Great experience but could have included more

Anthony Lovechio

Traveled Jul 2018

London to Berlin

As for the price of the trip itself, it was good but I always feel like there should be more included activities, rather than free time add-ons we have to pay for ourselves.

Hayley

Traveled Jun 2018

Amazing, once in a lifetime experience!