PADI Dive Course – 4 days
Learn to dive at a top-rated Cairns facility and complete your PADI Open Water Diver certification with two days of training and two day trips to the Great Barrier Reef.
Key Highlights
- Two days of pool and classroom training in Cairns
- Two day trips to the Great Barrier Reef for hands-on experience
- Four open water dives at stunning reef locations
- World-class instructors and state-of-the-art dive facility
- Earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification
What’s included
- Two days of pool and classroom training
- Two day trips to the Great Barrier Reef
- Four certified open water dives
- PADI Open Water Diver certification upon completion
Reviews
“I completed the Four Day PADI Open Water Course with Divers Den and it was an unforgettable experience. I was lucky to have Steven as my instructor. He was very knowledgeable, attentive, and fun. The two days on the boat were amazing, with a great atmosphere, and everything was very well organized for beginners”
Jeanne S
“My daughter and I have just completed the 4 day open water dive course with Divers Den. The experience was excellent from start to finish.”
Greg
Overview
Begin your journey as a diver in Cairns with a PADI Open Water Diver course. Experience expert instruction at a five-star dive school and hands-on learning at the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, Australia's natural wonder.
Spend the first two days developing your knowledge and skills through pool sessions and classroom training in Cairns. The dive school features modern facilities and experienced instructors to support your learning.
Continue your adventure with two full days at the Great Barrier Reef, where you will complete four open water dives under supervision at two remarkable reef sites teeming with vibrant marine life. These trips provide the perfect environment for you to practise and master your diving techniques.
After successfully completing the required dives, you will receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification, enabling you to explore underwater destinations around the world.
Commonly asked questions.
No, this course is designed for beginners and is suitable for people who want to learn to scuba dive and earn their first PADI Open Water Diver certification.
The course runs over four days, with the first two days dedicated to classroom and pool training in Cairns, followed by two full-day trips to the Great Barrier Reef.
You'll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, complete your dive theory, and practise essential skills in the pool under the guidance of your instructor. Training includes equipment use, underwater skills and safety procedures.
The theory and pool sessions take place at Divers Den's dive training facility in Cairns. The final two days are spent travelling to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, where you'll complete your open-water training dives.
You'll complete four open-water training dives across the two reef day trips, applying the skills you've learned in the pool before earning your certification.
Yes. Once you successfully complete all the course requirements, you'll earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to enjoy recreational scuba diving within the limits of your qualification.
The minimum age is 10 years old. Children under 12 require a private instructor for their open-water dives, so Divers Den must be advised before the course begins.
You must be able to complete a 200-metre swim and tread water for 10 minutes. These requirements help ensure you can participate safely in the course.
All participants must complete a dive medical questionnaire. Depending on your answers, you may need medical clearance from a doctor before starting training.
Yes. The course includes the necessary scuba and snorkelling equipment, air fills and instructor tuition, so you can concentrate on learning and enjoying your experience.
Lunch is not included on the first two training days in Cairns, so you should bring a packed lunch or purchase food nearby. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea are included while you're out on the reef day trips.
Yes. Transfers from Cairns accommodation are included, making it convenient to get to the training sessions and reef trips. Check your booking details for the applicable pickup arrangements.
You should allow sufficient time between your final dive and flying or travelling to high-altitude destinations. Queensland guidance recommends waiting at least 12 hours after a single no-decompression dive, or 24 hours after multiple dives over several days. Follow your instructor's advice and plan your onward travel accordingly.
Additional info by the operator.
- 8:00am - Morning theory and dive training
- 10:00am - Pool skills and equipment practice
- 12:00pm - Lunch break
- 1:00pm - Continue pool training and practical skills
- 3:00pm - Review and course preparation
- 8:00am - Dive theory and knowledge development
- 10:00am - Pool training and skill assessment
- 12:00pm - Lunch break
- 1:00pm - Complete confined-water skills
- 3:00pm - Prepare for reef training
- 7:00am - Check-in and board the reef vessel
- 8:00am - Depart Cairns for the Outer Reef
- Morning - First open-water training dives
- 12:00pm - Lunch on board
- Afternoon - Further diving and reef exploration
- 4:30pm - Return to Cairns
- 7:00am - Check-in and board the reef vessel
- 8:00am - Depart Cairns for the Outer Reef
- Morning - Complete remaining open-water training dives
- 12:00pm - Lunch on board
- Afternoon - Final skills, assessment and reef time
- 4:30pm - Return to Cairns