Learn to Dive - Deep Sea Divers Den
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Deep Sea Divers Den offers PADI Open Water Dive Courses. Cruise from Cairns with the Ocean Quest to Learn to Dive in the magnificent Outer Great Barrier Reef.
OCEAN QUEST
The Ocean Quest departs from Cairns and is a 36 metre catamaran. This vessel has 3 decks, with a sun deck and dive platform, the wheelhouse deck has a large lounge area with a bar and the main deck has a large dining room. Liveaboard accommodation is divided in 4 double suites, 18 twin share and 1 quad share cabin, it can accommodate 48 guests. All the rooms have an en-suite, air-conditioning and a TV.
PADI DIVE COURSES
You do not need to have pre-diving experience to be able to take the course, but you must be able to swim 200 meters and tread water for 10 minutes.
For your safety a Diving Medical to Australian standard is required to be able to participate in the PADI Open water Certification course.
A Dive medical can be arranged at Deep Sea Divers Den's Dive Centre on the first day of the course.
COURSE OPTIONS
4 Day Liveaboard PADI Open Water Course
This 4 day course is great for people who only have a short time to learn to dive but still complete a PADI Dive Course and receive a dive certificate.
5 Day Liveaboard PADI Open Water Course
The 5 day course is the better choice for learning to dive as it gives you more time, you get five additional fun dives including a guided night dive.
6 Day Liveaboard PADI Open Water Course
The 6 day course gives you more time and a better dive experience. You'll get 4 training dive for the Open Water Course, 5 training dives for the Advanced Course plus 4 fun dives.
PADI Advanced Course
This is designed for those with dive experience and wishing to add more diving knowlegde and challenges. You have the choice to do the course over 3 days / 2 nights or 2 days / 1 night.
» Course Overview:
| Four Core Dives | Plus one additional Dive selected from the PADI Advanced training program: |
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COURSE DETAILS
Check in - 9:00am (first days)
Returns - 4.30pm
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PADI DIVE COURSE COSTING [2011-2012]:
| Open Water Course | Double | Twin |
| 4 Day 1 Night course | $635 | $625 |
| 5 Day 2 Night course | $765 | $745 |
| Open Water and Advanced Course | Double | Twin |
| 6 Day 3 Night course | $1,120 | $1,090 |
| Adventure Course | Double | Twin |
| 2 Day 1 Night course | $510 | $500 |
| Advanced Course | Double | Twin |
| 2 Day 1 Night course | $560 | $550 |
| 3 Day 2 Night course | $690 | $670 |
| Rescue Course | Double | Twin |
| 4 Day 1 Night course [no EFR*] | $660 | $650 |
| 4 Day 1 Night course [with EFR*] | $775 | $765 |
| 5 Day 2 Night course [no EFR*] | $790 | $770 |
| 5 Day 2 Night course [with EFR*] | $905 | $885 |
| PADI Instructor Development Course | ||
| With EFR* | POA | |
| Standard | POA | |
| EXTRAS: To be paid on board | ||
| - EMC, Port Authority & Fuel at $20.00 per person per day (includes: EMC $6.00, Fuel Levy $10.00, Port and Administration Charges $4.00) |
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| OPTIONAL EXTRAS | ||
| - Dive Guide (max 8 per group) | $15 per dive | |
| - Private Guide | $120 per dive | |
| - Private Instructor | $500 per day | |
| - Torch for night dives | small torch free large torch hire |
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| - Prescription Mask | Hire | |
Rates valid till 31 March 2012
* EFR = Emergency First Response
EXTRAS:
- Dive Medical Examination (Payable to doctor)
- Passport sized photographs (2 for PADI Certificate)
NOT PROVIDED:
Dive / Snorkel Insurance
CHILD POLICIES:
- Child rate for 3 - 11 yrs
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Minimum age for Introductory dives - 12 years
- Certified divers - age 10 + 11 years, must dive with parent, guardian or private guide
- Certified divers - age 12 - 14 years, must dive with parent, guardian or shared guide
REFRESHER, REFERRALS, UPGRADES COURSE COSTING [2011-2012]:
| Refresher Course | Cost | |
| Morning - Pool Only | $65 | |
| Afternoon - Theory Only | $65 | |
| 1 Day - Pool and Theory | $130 | |
| Referral | Cost | |
| 1 Day - Pool and Theory | $130 | |
| 2 Day - Pool and Theory | $190 | |
| Training Dives 1 + 2 inc PIC (Scuba Diver Cert) | $300 | |
| Training Dives 3 + 4 | $300 | |
| 4 Training Dives | $470 | |
| Referral | Double | Twin |
| 1 Night Liveaboard 4 Traning Dives | $560 | $555 |
| 2 Night Liveaboard 4 Traning Dives | $695 | $675 |
| 3 Night Liveaboard 4 Traning Dives plus Advanced | $1,040 | $1,020 |
Rates valid till 31 March 2012
