Open Water Referral
Get the theory and pool sessions completed at your PADI dive centre at home and then complete your course in two days on the Barrier Reef with us.
Maximum 5 on referrals
We have a policy of only taking a maximum of 5 on PADI Open Water referrals as it means we can give expert and individual attention to each student – it’s a bit like the small school classes issue. It’s much, much better for the learning to dive experience.
Free dive
Secondly, we offer a free extra dive on the Open Water referrals so instead of just 4 Open Water dives you will each get 5 great dives.
Learn in style
With some of the best learn to dive facilities in Queensland, you will be sped out on Poseidon or Calypso, the sleek and fast catamarans to the outer Barrier reef –and a great place to complete your Open Water course in style – but only after skills training in our tropically-styled Port Douglas pool.
Course length
We complete your referral in 2 days. 7.45am -4.30pm
What does the course involve?
Expert tuition and 2 full boat days on the outer Great Barrier Reef.
What will you be qualified to do upon completion?
You will be internationally qualified to dive to 18 metres with a buddy.
Requirements
Minimum 12 years of age and able to swim. Each student needs to bring their completed PADI Referral Form. Dive medical clearance needed.
Private courses
We can arrange courses for just you or your nominated group if you feel you would benefit from private tuition.
From
per person
Price includes full equipment hire, certification fee, logbook, local transfers, and 2 days high speed catamaran trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on Poseidon or Calypso with full lunch buffet.
Important information for the Open Water Referral
A dive medical to Australian standard (AS 4005.1) is required by law to learn to dive in Queensland. Some medical conditions will prevent you from diving. Please note that active asthma within the last 10 years will probably prevent you from diving. To avoid disappointment we suggest that this medical be done prior to the beginning of the course. We can send you the appropriate form and help you with this. If you can’t get it done before the course, we may be able to arrange your medical for you on day 1 of the course. The cost is $66 and is payable direct to the doctor.
This website will help you find a doctor within Australia that is qualified to complete you medical.
Please click here to enquire or check about availability.
