The PADI Referral system allows you to commence your dive education in one place and then complete it somewhere else.

This three day Referral program is conducted in conjunction with one of our 3 day 2 night liveaboard dive trips. You will have the opportunity to 9 dives over the duration of the trip.

Once you've completed the 4 dives you need to do to finish your PADI Open Water certification you can then participate in 5 extra recreational dives, including a guided night dive.

It's the ideal way to enjoy the experience of diving on The Great Barrier Reef and develop your confidence as a diver at the same time.

Courses Commence

• English - Every day except Tuesday
• German -Thursday and Sunday
• Japanese - Wednesday and Saturday

Inclusions

• PADI Gold Open Water Certificate
• Accommodation transfers (city and northern beaches)
• All meals whilst on board
• 2 nights accommodation on board vessel (all twin cabins)
• Bed linen - (no towel included)
• All dive equipment (including Dive Computer and Long leg wetsuit)
• Dive insurance
• Use of prescription mask (If required)

Extras

• An AS4005.1 Dive Medical is required. A fee of A$49.50 (inc GST) payable direct to the doctor. NOTE - Some medical conditions may preclude you from diving. Asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and pregnancy are the most common ones encountered. A Dive Medical must be completed prior to departure and can be arranged by Pro Dive. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by parent or guardian during the medical assessment. Australian Medical Standards are different to those overseas. A medical obtained in another country will most likely not be valid in Australia.
• An additional fee of A$45.00 per person is payable direct to Pro Dive. This fee consists of a A$15.00 Government Environmental Charge as well as a Port Departure Tax, fuel levy and administration charges
• Non PADI referrals - If you have completed your pool and school training with another training agency (not PADI) you will need to do a 'crossover'. This involves an additional day of pool and theory work and will incur additional costs.
• Underwater cameras are available for hire, cost is A$40.00 which includes film and strobe

Requirements

• Current PADI Open Water Referral documentation
• Minimum age is 12 years. (Subject to a medical assessment by a doctor in accordance with AS4005.1)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You can cancel your course for any reason at any time up to 48 hours prior to the trip departure and receive a full refund of all money paid to Pro Dive Cairns. There is no refund for any reason after this time. If you plan to book through a travel agent please ask if they have any cancellation fees.

Note: Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult over the age of 18 years.

Important: It is in your best interest to check in with us the day before departure to ensure that all your referral papers are valid and in order.

Flying After Diving: In the interests of safety we recommend that you do not fly for at least 24 hours after your last dive. We recommend that you not fly until the afternoon of the day after your trip returns.

Rates

Valid to 31 March 2009, per person and in Australian Dollars (Currency Converter).

3 Day Ocean Referral

$630

Valid to 31 March 2010, per person and in Australian Dollars (Currency Converter).

3 Day Ocean Referral

$675