Pro Dive are Brisbanes highest rated SSI dive centres with superb facilities at Milton & Bulimba. Pro Dive are specialists in scuba & snorkelling. They have been around since 1969. You are invited to compare their facilities with those offered elsewhere to make sure you have chosen the best dive centre available. A dedication to quality has brought numerous awards to Pro Dive and gives you the most sought after dive qualification in the world... the SSI PLatinium Card.
This PADI Open Water Dive Course runs for a minimun of 4 days and includes small personalised courses (maximum 4 people). Comprehensive theory lessons (including use of books), pool/confined water training, two shore dives and two boat dives, use of quality equipment International Certification.
Since 1983 Pro Dive Cairns has developed and maintained an international reputation as the premier dive company in Cairns. We offer the highest quality and best value liveaboard trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Our three multi million dollar purpose built vessel provide unquestionably the very best outer reef liveaboard experience in Cairns.
Pro-Dive Cairns (5 day) Diving Course, from AU $725 pp
Pro Dive Cairns is recognized as a world leader in all aspects of scuba diving education. Our diving options cater for the novice to the experienced. Pro Dive Cairns offers the best diver training facilities at our modern diver training centre, 3 premium liveaboard vessels and 9 dives on some of the most spectacular dive locations on the outer Great Barrier Reef. This combined with our outstanding product quality, excellent safety standards, professional service and all inclusive pricing policy prove there is truly is no better company with which to 'learn to dive'.
Taka Operates from the Cairns region of the Great Barrier Reef and provides excellent diving on the 'Outer' Great Barrier Reef in a number of locations on each cruise. This is for the serious diver, with visits to remote and stunning locations that are visited very rarely. 10 Dives.
The PADI Divemaster course is for those people who decide that Scuba Diving can be more than a recreational endeavour and are ready to explore the professional potential it may hold. The responsibilities of a PADI Divemaster are considerable, however the rewards of being a Divemaster in terms of personal satisfaction and achievement, are unparalleled.
This 5 Day Liveaboard option is by far the most popular learn to dive option. Not only are you certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, but you also get FIVE additional 'Fun Dives', including a guided night dive at no extra charge!!!
Pro Dive Cairns is recognized as a world leader in all aspects of scuba diving education. The Rescue diver course is a crucial step in your diver education. This program is serious fun and increases your confidence and diving capabilities Pro Dive Cairns offers the best diver training facilities at our modern diver training centre.
The Padi Dive Master rating is where your adventure as a dive professional begins. Scuba diving can be more than a recreational endeavour and through this course you can explore the professional potential. This rating will allow you to supervise recreational diving activities, act as an instructors asistant and is the prerequisite to becoming a PADI instructor.
Pro-Dive Cairns (4 Day) Diving Course, from AU $595 pp
If you are running short on time or prefer a land based learn to dive options then we can also offer you a 4 day learn to dive course. The first two days are spent learning the theory and underwater skills of diving. At the end of day 2 you are invited to attend Reef Teach". Days 3 and 4 are spent on a fast and modern day boat completing the 4 training dives toward open water certification.
The MV Kangaroo Explorer is a 25 metre catamaran specifically designed for Queensland coastal cruising. Each of our 16 cabins (twin,double and 4 berth) is fully air-conditioned, carpeted, has it's own en-suite facilities and window.
This course provides you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skill that you require to dive anywhere in the world. Your professional instructor will help you through the learning process. Each new skill gets you closer to the day you board our boat for your liveaboard dive trip. This 4 Day course includes 2 days and 2 night aboard the Kangaroo Explorer.
At Cairns Dive centre, the emphasis is on increased training in actual dive conditions. The basis of our training concept is through practice of scuba skills. These skills, combined with the understanding os safe diving practices and theory, prepare you for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience.
Taka Operates from the Cairns region of the Great Barrier Reef and provides excellent diving on the 'Outer' Great Barrier Reef in a number of locations on each cruise. This is for the serious diver, with visits to remote and stunning locations that are visited very rarely. 14 Dives
Down Under Dive Open Water (4 Day), from AU $350 pp
Down Under Dive has been internationally recognized as one of the Worlds leading dive training companies certifying over 6000 dive students per year. Having one of the largest and finest 5 star Diver Training Facilities in the world. This course offers the traveler who is short of time, a budget trip, with the latest in dive equipment and tuition. Plus you'll still get to go out and see the Great Barrier Reef.
Down Under Dive Open Water (5 Day), from AU $450 pp
Down Under Dive has been internationally recognized as one of the Worlds leading dive training companies certifying over 6000 dive students per year. Having one of the largest and finest 5 star Diver Training Facilities in the world. This course offers the traveler, a budget trip, with the latest in dive equipment and tuition. Plus you'll still get to go out and see the Great Barrier Reef.
This day trip offers one of the fastest day cruises in the area, giving you enough time to vist two spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef locations for an unforgettable day of fun, discovery and adventure.
A declared world heritage site, made up of 2,900 individual reefs, extending for 2000km, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most fascinating natural environments on earth. Down under dive offer a fantastic opportunity to do take a step towards a more serious diving adventure on their amazing liveaboard, the SV Atlantic Clipper.
A declared world heritage site, made up of 2,900 individual reefs, extending for 2000km, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most fascinating natural environments on earth. Down under dive offer a fantastic opportunity to do take a step towards a professional diving career with the Dive Master Course on their amazing liveaboard, the SV Atlantic Clipper.
Down Under Dive (SSI Instructor), from AU $2850 pp
A declared world heritage site, made up of 2,900 individual reefs, extending for 2000km, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most fascinating natural environments on earth. Down under dive offer a fantastic opportunity to do take a step towards a professional diving career with the Dive Master Course on their amazing liveaboard, the SV Atlantic Clipper.
Reef Encounter offers an outstanding accommodation base for visitors to Cairns to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef during this 3 day 2 night Great Barrier Reef adventure
Accommodation facilities onboard the fully air-conditioned vessel are terrific. Staterooms are modern, spacious, and bright with plenty of storage space, and all have en-suite bathrooms. Highly recommended.
A special bonus with your 'Fly Dive Cod Hole' participation is you experience one of the worlds most spectacular low-level reef flights and see stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef's most remarkable marine life encounter await you at the Cod Hole, imagine diver size fish that swim with you!
If you'd like to learn to dive, but you'd like to do it on a budget, Magnetic Island is the place to di it. With great sheltered dive locations straight off the beach, it's the perfect place to start.
Magnetic Island offers budget dive certifications because of the close proximity of dive locations suitable for the requirements of the course. Pleasure Divers offers great PADI Open Water Certification Courses straight off the beach
Because the Yongala Wreck is so close to Magnetic Island, It's a great opportunity to do an advanced open water course and enjoy the worlds best wreck dive at the same time. Pleasure Divers offer a great value PADI advanced course.
PADI Openwater Course - The PADI openwater couse is the entry level course for novice divers, it takes the aspiring diver through entry level theory, skills practice in the pool and then 4 ocean dives practicing the skills learnt in the pool. The course takes 4 days or if the CD rom version of the course is chosen 3 1/2 days. As a bonus, on completion of your course we also offer free of charge a boat dive with gear hire.
PADI Advanced Program - The PADI advanced program is a practical based course that builds on the knowledge learnt in your openwater course. It comprises 5 dives, a deep dive, wreck dive, night dive, navigation dive and underwater naturalist. The course can be completed in 2 days.
PADI Rescue Diver Course The PADI rescue diver course takes you through accident prevention and accident management. To this point in your dive training the emphasis has been on accident prevention and safe diving, the rescue diver course takes you to the next level, expanding this to include accident management and rescue techniques.
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PADI Divemaster Program - The PADI Divemaster program is the first PROFESSIONAL LEVEL of dive training; it is a comprehensive course that hones your diving and leadership skills. During your Divemaster course you will work directly with students under the supervision of an instructor and on completion of your course you will be qualified to assist intructors teaching PADI programs.
Merimbula Divers Lodge Instructor Course, from Enquire !
PADI Instuctor Development Program - The instructor development program is the next step in your Professional development successful completion of this program along with the instructor examination can open a whole new world of opportunity. Completion enables the candidate to travel and work in some of the worlds most exotic destinations or to work part time whilst continuing a career outside diving. During the program you are taught how to present and successfully teach PADI programs to students. This program takes 8 days and is run twice a year on a live in basis.
Scuba World offers divers and non divers alike the chance to dive with Sharks, Learn to Dive or increase dive training through to Instructor Level. While your in the Sunshine Coast, why not try something a little out of the ordinary ?
PADI Open Water dive course Abyss, from AU $445 pp
Scuba diving is great fun, and a way to put some adventure into your life. When you experience the magic of breathing underwater it will be an experience you will treasure the experience for the rest of your life. Scuba diving is relaxing, action-packed, tranquil, adrenaline pumping and adventurous – our Scuba lessons will open up this new world for you. Sydney is the ideal place to learn to scuba dive. We look forward to sharing it with you.
Open Water Course - Divecentre Manly, from AU $455 pp
Dive Centre Manly, on Sydneys Northern beaches, is the largest trainer of scuba divers in New South Wales. Located close to the ferry terminal in Manly makes it easily acessible from the city.
This course covers the full PADI open water divers course and comes highly recommended by us.
Learn to dive at our PADI 5 star Diver Taining Centre. Your 5 day learn to dive program consists of 2 days pool and theory training, followed by 3 days/3 nights diving the pristine waters of the outer Great Barrier Reef and the world famous Yongala wreck.
The absolute best way to see the Great Barrier Reef is to live there for a few days. Choose to see the stunning array of wild life waking up to an explosion of colour and activity. Dive and snorkel into the evening as daylight softly moves to dusk.
Cruise and Dive the spectacular Whitsundays on the fast, new, air-conditioned, modern catamaran Powerplay. There are endless ways to play... Explore coral gardens and the tropical islands of the Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Marine Park where lush rainforest meets the crystal clear waters of pristine inlets and bays. Experience the wonders of abundant marine life and visit the breath taking Whitehaven Beach. We promise to take you to this natural wonder each trip - kilometres of pure silica sand and a wide expanse of azure blue ocean... Dive world renowned sites, snorkel through a wonderland of World Heritage Listed seascapes or simply kick back in the shallows of a sun drenched Whitsunday beach. Enjoy the worlds best scenery in comfort and style as Powerplay cruises effortlessly towards the next adventure.
The luxuriously appointed catamaran covers great distances at high speed giving Powerplay Whitsundays more destinations during it's 2 day/2 night voyages than most other voyages in the Whitsundays. Speed does matter - There's so much to see !!!
You won't see her in the movies, but Anaconda III is a blockbuster of a boat!
This fantastic vessel offers many treats, snorkelling, sailing and scuba diving, guaranteed to get any intrepid traveller excited. Everyone gets to experience the amazing underwater world with a Free 'Try Scuba' Experience.
Anaconda III offers you the best possible and most affordable way to enjoy 3 days and 3 nights visitsing both the beautiful Whitsunday Islands and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. She carries a maximum of 32 passengers, in various cabin types and sizes. The majority of trips in the area offer 2 nights, but Anaconda III is an exception to the rule, offering 3 full nights at this great rate often means this trip is booked out way in advance... so the logical answer is: Get booking!!!
AUSI Open Water Scuba Dive Course, from AU $746.00 pp
Learn to Scuba Dive in the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays. AUSI dive offers a world recognised open water scuba dive certificate, great value for money, Outer Reef diving. Your first open water dives take place in the calm Whitsunday fringing reefs where youll experience amazing corals and marine life whilst learning the ropes. Anaconda 3 visits some of the best Whitsunday dive locations, Mantaray Bay, Cateran Bay, Blue Pearl and the Outer Barrier Reef, locations such as Bait reef and Hardy reef.
Highly recommended by Sailing-Whitsundays as one of the best Whitsunday Sailing dive trips available. On board Kiana you will enjoy sailing around the 74 Whitsunday Islands and also get to Scuba Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Below decks is fitted out for maximum passenger comfort. Enjoy the coolness of air conditioning, large roomy saloon areas and comfortable cabins, including private twin cabins. Being a purpose built diving boat there is ample room for guests to gear up to go scuba diving and snorkeling, or if you prefer sit back and just relax in the sun, and take in the surroundings of the world famous 74 Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Our experienced crew of 3 has extensive knowledge of the best diving sites in and around the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands. With only 14 lucky passengers each trip Kiana has an enviable reputation as being one of the best in the business.
Experience the highlights of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef on board our eco accredited, purpose built sail/dive vessel Pacific Star. How would you like to dive and snorkel reef systems that nobody has been to for 10-20 years? How about dive and snorkel the reef systems in the documentary “In to the Blue”? Would you like to be on the only boat on a reef site? Would you like to be on board a vessel where the crew are as excited as you about seeing the reefs?
If you have answered "yes" to these questions, then let OzSail's Pacific Star take you exploring the Whitsundays forgotten reefs and be one of twenty one guests to dive and snorkel the untouched reefs of the Whitsundays. If another vessel is on a reef system, the crew of Pacific Star believes that is too many for you! If you have already been on board Pacific Star for a trip, we do our best to take you to different reef systems.
SSI Open Water Dive course is the entry level SCUBA diving certification. On successful completion of the course you will be allowed to dive up to recommended depths of 18 meters (60 feet) with other certified divers.
We offer students the choice of location for their open water course. The diving environment and exact schedule of the course various from location to location, so please feel free to compare the locations below.
Learn to Dive in one of the Whitsundays most beautiful locations.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is incredibly flexible and performance based, which means that It's possible to complete your confined and open water dives in as few as three days(provided you take care of reading the manual and watching the video ahead of time).
The highly popular Wings II is a stomper of a catamaran. Despite still being in its infancy, she is making waves in the traveler and diver community and is one of the best dive boats in the Whitsunday region.
But don't take my word for it, browse the videos and take a look at the one boat that is sure to rumble your desire to go beneath the below and explore the underwater gardens hidden amongst the 74 Islands.
Designed for travelers between 18 to 35 who wish to venture through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, all you adventure seekers and first-timeers really will enjoy this experience no end.
New Horizon enjoys a reputation of a great valued, fun trip! Suited for just about everybody. Boasting a huge deck space, and gorgeous wooden construction, she sails the Whitsunday Islands for 2 days and 2 nights exploring bays, beaches, and giving you the opportunity to dive and snorkel the sites along the way. Then sit back and watch the sunset over the waters of the amazing Whitsunday Islands. New Horizon has just undergone a massive refibishment and is looking Great!!
The Yongala Wreck Dive is rated as one of the best wreck dives in the world, Lying in 14-28m of water and over 100m long you will see more fish and marine live in one Yongala dive than 10 dives on any reef. It is an experance that will never leave your memory.
Summertime is a 70ft traditional sailing ketch with large spacious accommodation sailing Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. Learn how to sail or just relax. Sea Kayaking, Sailing and Scuba Diving will provide an action packed adventure. Old world charm and classic oiled timbers are combined with the modern convenience of a fully air-conditioned vessel, nine of the latest inflatable two person kayaks, DVD/PC system and on board fresh water hot tub/spa.
East Coast Divers Delight package includes 3 of the most awesome dive sites on the East coast of Australia and saves you over $100 !!! Package Includes 18+ dives, Yongala Ship Wreck, Outer barrier reef, Whitsundays and all liveaboard accommodation, plus gear. If Scuba diving is your thing and shipwrecks make your mo'jo, then your gonna love this package. Designed by scuba divers for other Certified divers its the perfect way to see and dive the North East Coast off Oz for Less bucks $$$$$$$$$
Whitsundays AUSI Dive Open Water Courses offer a 5 star dive course in the Whitsundays premier diving locations and training center. You can Learn to Dive, get certifed and experince one of the Worlds most beautiful holiday destinations, all at a fraction of the cost of other open water dive courses.
AUSI Advanced open water is the next step in furthing your scuba dive qualification. AUSI Whitsundays Advanced course is undertaken on board the mega yacht Anaconda 3 with experienced dive insturctors. You will be diving some of the most amaxing dive locations on the Great Barrier reef. Some of the best locations are in the hardest to get places, Advanced AUSI Open Water Courses are preparing you to take your hobby further.
AUSI Rescue Diver is the next step in furthing your scuba dive qualification. AUSI Whitsundays Rescue course is undertaken at the training center in Airlie beach with experienced dive insturctors and low numbers, maximum 4 per course. Rescue Courses are preparing you to take your scuba hobby further, this is the first step to a career in the recreational dive industry.
AUSI Dive master course is a 2 week practical based training apprentiship. you'll be assisting and guiding open water courses. Giving dive briefing and teaching students, to get experience, you'll also be assisting in Dive vessel operations. The Internationally recognised AUSI Dive master course will allow you to work as a dive master on board a recreational dive vessel.
AUSI Dive Resort Instructors Course, from AU $750.00 pp
AUSI dive Resort instructors course offers an 8 day shore based, one on one resort instructor course. In this course you will learn how to take intro students in open waters. Successful completion of this course will offer you a career in the diving charter boat industry. Our internationally recognised course aims to make you fully employable as a resort instuctor in 8 Days.
Whitsunday Adventurer - Scuba diving and sailing adventures in the Whitsundays from one of the Whitsundays best scuba diving operators.
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Sail and dive the Whitsundays in absolute comfort on Islandives new product Whitsunday Adventurer. A sailing catamaran that is head and shoulders better than most of her competitors.
Sit back and enjoy the sailing as you are whisked away on the ultimate island adventure. Voyaging between each destination is an experience in itself as your sail at leisure through the magnificent Whitsunday Island chain. Enjoy stunning scenery where lush islands with ancient rainforest meets the crystal clear waters of the Coral Sea, vibrant underwater gardens rich with amazing marine life and awesome Whitehaven Beach... We promise to show you this breathaking sandscape where kilometres of pure silica sand meet an expanse of azure blue ocean ..
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