PADI Open Water Course

Requirements

Minimum Age 12 years old.

Medicals When first learning to dive (Open Water) Australian law requires a full Australian Standards Dive Medical (AS4005.1) prior to commencement of the course. This differs from most countries overseas, where a different medical is used. A copy of this form is available here in PDF format. We only require the signed (by your doctor) Statement of Health (Page 5) to be returned. Medicals must not be completed any more than 90 days prior to the start of the course and must be in English.
Medicals can also be arranged in Port Douglas most week days (by appointment) with a local Dive Doctor. Currently there is an $88 fee.

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CONTACT US

TECH DIVE ACADEMY PTY LIMITED
Craiglee and QS Wharf, Meridian Marina
PO Box 81, Port Douglas
Queensland 4877
Australia
Tel +61 7 3040 1699 (Office)
Bookings 0422 016 517
International +61 422 016 517
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4 DAY PROGRAMME

Learn now with your own personal instructor

Duration: 4 Days / 6 Dives Included

There is no better place to start diving than the Great Barrier Reef! And the most qualified and experienced team to do it with! This course will take you through the theory and skills of diving enabling you to start your adventures in diving. No only do you gain the internationally recognized PADI Open Water Diver Certification, but you'll also do 6 dives and see creatures that will amaze you! After this course you will be qualified to dive to a maximum of 18m/60ft.

As all training is private with your own personal instructor, just for you, set your own days - a typical schedule might look like:

  • Day 1: Theory in the comfort of your Hotel Suite.
  • Day 2: Pool training; practice your water skills, typically a half day.
  • Day 3: Three training dives at Agincourt Ribbon Reefs on Three different sites.
  • Day 4: Your final training dive, and two extra 'fun' dives with your instructor again, three different sites on Agincourt Ribbon Reefs.

  • Our internationally lauded personal dive programmes simply mean more focused training, customized scheduling, and no down time on your holiday waiting for others - result - better divers and more time on each ocean dive to explore the reef with your instructor.

    Best Dive Sites

    Best Dive Boat

    Best Dive Staff

    ...what more could you ask for?

    Course Details

    WHEN CAN I START?

    TODAY. Your course is with your own personal private instructor.

    WHAT'S INCLUDED?

    Our programmes are fully inclusive...

  • Welcome Pack
  • Private Instructor
  • 6 Dives at Agincourt & Ribbon reefs
  • 3 Different dive sites daily
  • Unmatched 5 hours at the reef daily
  • Relaxed theory sessions at your Hotel
  • Pool session with refreshments & fruit
  • GOLD certification card from PADI
  • A4 wall certificate
  • Dive log book
  • Open water manual
  • Your choice of RDP Slate or eRDP
  • Free Superior dive equipment hire
  • Ocean days...
  • Boat cruise fare - MV Silver Sonic
  • Light breakfast
  • Morning and Afternoon Teas
  • Full Hot & Cold Seafood Buffet Lunch
  • Transfers, Fees and Taxes...
  • Transfers (Port Douglas Area)
  • PADI certification fee
  • Reef Tax / EMC Included
  • ...no extras to pay!


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    EXCLUSIVE

  • The most experienced Instructor team
  • Your own private Instructor just for you
  • Unmatched five hours AT the Reef daily
  • 3 Different dive sites daily
  • Diving Agincourt & Ribbon reefs
  • Exclusive GOLD certification cards
  • Best dive sites and plenty of them
  • Latest dive equipment - New 6 monthly
  • Customer Service like no other
  • Fully inclusive prices

  • The ONLY...
  • PADI 5 Star IDC Rated Dive Centre
  • IANTD Rated Dive Centre
  • DSAT TecRec Tec Centre
  • EFR & DAN Training Centre
  • ...in Port Douglas, Queensland.