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(And JNR Advanced Open Water)

The Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder of the world and is a declared World Heritage site. It encompasses 350,000 sq kilometres of the South Pacific Ocean and is made up of 2,900 individual reefs and 71 coral cays. Its ecosystem supports the greatest concentration of life on this planet including 1500 species of fish, 350 different corals, 4,000 species of molluscs and 10,000 species of sponges.

Water temperature ranges from 22° to 28° Celsius (75°o - 85° F) allowing comfortable diving all year round

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 live aboard trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Our 3 multi million dollar purpose built vessel provide unquestionably the very best outer reef live aboard experience in Cairns. Our 16 exclusive dive sites on four different reefs are some of the most spectacular dive locations on the reef. Our outstanding product quality, excellent safety standards, professional and friendly crew and "all inclusive" pricing policy guarantee you a truly memorable live aboard experience.

Whilst onboard you may want to continue your diving education. The PADI Advanced Course, "Adventures in Diving" program, is the first step beyond the Open Water Certification. This course will develop confidence and skills that make diving more fun and versatile and will expand your diving options for the future. The course is held in conjunction with our 3 day 2 night live aboard cruise and consists of 5 training dives and up to 6 pleasure dives including 2 night dives. There are no formal classroom sessions involved but you will need to read through the PADI "adventures in Diving" manual and answer all the relevant knowledge review questions.

Your advance training consists of 5 training dives being "Deep", "Underwater Naturalist", "Night", "Underwater Navigation" and a choice of two electives. These may include "Underwater Photography" or "Search and Recovery"

Click here for a full course itinerary.

Dive Sites

• Milln Reef - perfect introduction to the outer reef, relaxed and varied, sleeping turtles
• Flynn Reef - excellent visibility, a photographic haven
• Gordons - intriguing coral mazes which end at "Clown Fish City"
• Coral Gardens - magnificent coral enlivened by a myriad of marine life
• Pellowe Reef - exclusive pristine dive destination (weather permitting)
• Thetford Reef - outlying bommies with swim throughs (weather permitting)

Note: We never dive the same dive site more than twice, weather permitting.

Inclusions

• PADI Advanced manual in either English or German
• Accommodation transfers city and Northern Beaches
• "Reef Teach" Marine Biology presentation night before departure
• 11 Dives (weather permitting)
• Comprehensive dive insurance
• 2 nights accommodation on board , twin share
• All meals whilst on board
• Bed linen
• All dive equipment
• Personal underwater dive computer
• Prescription masks if needed
• Long leg wetsuit
• All Reef Taxes

Extras

• If undertaking a PADI course you are required to fill in the PADI medical statement. If you answer yes to any of the questions on this form you will be required to then undergo a medical assessment to Australian Standards A.S 4005-1.
• Underwater cameras are available for hire, cost is $35.00 which includes film and strobe.

Requirements

• 2 x Passport Photos - these can be arranged by Pro Dive
• PADI Jnr Open Water Certification or equivalent

Please Note: In the interests of safety we recommend that you should not fly or go to any altitude over 300m within 24 hours after your last dive. All prices are in Australian Dollars.

Booking Procedure

You are strongly advised to pre-book your course as availability may be limited if you wait until your arrival to Cairns. You can pre-book and confirm your place on a course by faxing or emailing us with your preferred commencement date, and your credit card number and expiry date. Once your booking is complete we will send you confirmation by fax or email.

If you can also advise us of your accommodation in Cairns we can give you your pick up time, however if you unsure of your accommodation details you can contact us on arrival into Cairns and advise us then.

Cancellation

• Full refund up until 48 hours prior to departure
• No refund if notified less than 48 hours prior to departure

See Also

• Learn To Dive - 5 Day Course, 4 Day Course, 3 Day Ocean Referral Course, 2 Day Ocean Referral Course, 2 Day Pool Referral Course
  
  
• Continuing Education - Advanced Open Water Course, Rescue Diver Course
  
  
• Professional Training - Dive Master Course, Instructor Development Course, Specialty Courses