Private Open Water Course

If you enjoy having some luxury during your diving holiday, then the private Open Water Course suits perfectly, with only you or your chosen group of family or friends for us to concentrate on. 

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. As we are teaching your group only you don’t have to worry about holding up the other people if you are slightly nervous.

The PADI Open Water course is the best entry level option and the very best way to see the natural wonders of the Barrier Reef. This internationally recognised PADI course will, upon completion, qualify you to dive throughout the world. And what better place to do it than the clear warm waters of the stunning outer Great Barrier Reef north of Port Douglas.

Free dive
We offer a free extra dive on the Open Water Course so instead of just 4 Open Water dives you will each get 5 great dives out on the pristine outer Great Barrier Reef. 

Cancellation policy
We have a unique policy that if, for any reason, anyone wishes to cancel at the end of day one of the course we offer a refund of $400. No other dive centre in the area makes such a commitment.

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 tropicaly-styled Port Douglas pool. 

Course length
This is a 4 day course. 
8.45 – 4.30 for the first 2 pool days. 
7.45 – 4.30 for the last 2 on the catamaran. 
It can be done in three days (with PADI eLearning). Please contact us for more details.

What does the course involve?
This exciting course involves pool dives, skills training, theory and 2 full days diving out 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. Dive medical clearance needed.

per person (group discounts available) 

Price includes full equipment hire, certification fee, personal tuition, PADI manual, logbook, transfers, 2 days high speed catamaran trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on Poseidon or Calypso or full lunch buffet.

Important information for the Open Water Course

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.