Pro Dive | Advanced PADI Liveaboard Course

FROM: $1355
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15 Years+

Departure Times

Departs: 6:20 am - Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Returns: 4:00 pm

Departure Point: Pro Dive Cairns retail shop.

Pricing Options

$1355 AUD / Person - Adult (15+) (Between: 01 Apr 2025 and 31 Mar 2026)

Take your dive skills to the next level and complete your PADI Advanced Open Water Course with Pro Dive!

  • Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water Certification aboard a premium liveaboard 
  • Enjoy up to 11 dives over four spectacular Outer Reefs, including 2 night dives
  • Develop your dive education alongside highly-qualified PADI instructors
  • Dive amongst thriving coral gardens and diverse marine species
  • Advance your abilities in the best classroom, the Great Barrier Reef

Overview

Make the next step in your dive education, learn from fully qualified PADI instructors, and earn your PADI Advanced Open Water Certification on the Great Barrier Reef with Pro Dive Cairns! Cruising to multiple dive sites at Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reef over 3 exciting days, avid divers can participate in up to 11 dives, including 2 thrilling night dives. 5 of these dives are required to complete the Advanced Certification, including 3 core dives (deep dive, underwater navigation, night dive) and 2 elective dives.

Combining world-class dive training, vibrant Outer Reef dive sites, and comfortable accommodation aboard a premium liveaboard vessel, it’s time to step into underwater paradise!

Two scuba divers making the 'okay' sign

Features

  • Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water Certification over three days
  • Enjoy up to 11 dives in total, including 2 night dives
  • Complete 3 required core dives and 2 elective dives
  • Visit multiple Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reef dive sites
  • PADI Advanced Manual (available in English, German and Japanese)
  • Guided training from highly experienced, fully qualified PADI instructors
  • All dive and snorkelling equipment provided, including dive computer, wetsuit, dive torch, corrective lens mask (if required)
  • Comfortable double or twin share accommodation 
  • Premium dive vessel with air-conditioned cabins and saloon
  • Spacious dive and sundeck for relaxation
  • Buffet style, freshly prepared meals
  • Free WiFi 
  • Return accommodation transfer from Cairns City and Northern Beaches
  • Dive insurance

Pro Dive Cairns vessel on the Great Barrier Reef

Dive into the spectacular coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef and complete your PADI Advanced Certification at the same time!

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1
  • Check in Pro Dive Cairns shop at 6:20 am, for a 7:00 am departure.
  • Dive 1 - Recreational dive at 11:00 am.
  • Dive 2 - Peak Performance Buoyancy at 2:30 pm (elective dive).
  • Dive 3 - Navigation Dive (core dive) at 4:30 pm.
  • Dive 4 - Night Dive (core dive) at 6:45 pm.
Day 2
  • Dive 5 - Deep Dive (core dive) at 7:00 am.
  • Dive 6 - Underwater Naturalist at 11:15 am (elective dive).
  • Dive 7 -...

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Important Information

  • A limited range of different dietary requirements can be catered for; please enquire with our reservations team for specifics before your trip.
  • No bottled water is kept on board; personal drink bottles and filtered chilled water is available.
  • The number of dives and sites visited may vary subject to weather and/or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • The prerequisite for this course is a PADI Open Water Certificate or equivalent from another training agency. There are no formal classroom sessions involved, however, students will need to read through the provided PADI Advanced Open Water Manual (available in English, German, and Japanese) and answer the relevant knowledge review question for each required training dive.
  • If you have recently/continue to suffer from an illness or condition that may affect your dive fitness,  or currently taking any prescription medication, you will need to consult a doctor for a 'fit to dive' medical certificate. Please click here for more diving information and to read the medical questionnaire.

What To Bring

Please bring an overnight bag with:

  • Comfortable clothing and swimwear
  • Warm clothes for the evening
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, marine safe sunscreen)
  • 2 x towels (ocean/shower)
  • Toiletries
  • Dive medical if required (ask us if you are not sure)
  • Sun hat
  • Seasickness medication (if required)
  • Alcoholic beverages (for evening drinks if you wish)

What's Included

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Certification
  • Up to 11 dives in total, including 5 required training dives
  • PADI Advanced Manual (available in English, German and Japanese)
  • Guided training from highly experienced, fully qualified PADI instructors
  • Visit multiple Flynn, Thetford, Milln and Pellowe Reef sites
  • All dive and snorkelling equipment, including dive computer, wetsuit, dive torch, corrective lens mask (if required)
  • Comfortable double or twin share accommodation 
  • Twin 240v power outlets in each cabin
  • Air-conditioned interior, spacious dive and sundeck
  • Bed linens
  • Hot freshwater showers
  • Buffet style, freshly prepared meals
  • Unlimited tea, coffee and Milo
  • Return accommodation transfer from Cairns City and Northern Beaches
  • Dive insurance

What's Extra

  • Soft drinks, fruit juice and chocolate bars are available at additional cost (pay at Pro Dive Cairns shop afterwards)
  • BYO alcoholic beverages (if you wish)
  • We recommend gluten intolerant or vegan guests bring snacks that don’t require refrigeration

*Pricing subject to changes without notice. 

Cancellations

No shows or client cancellations made within 14 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.

A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.

Terms and Conditions

Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.

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