From CAD $1,475
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Group Tour
Easy
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(5 reviews)
Experience Overview
Always wanted to dive? You might as well learn at the Great Barrier Reef! Head out to the PADI 'Open Water' dive course for 2 days of training. Expert instructors? Coral exploration? Ocean magic? Tick, tick, annnd tick!
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Trip Details
Product Code: 27238
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Supplier Code: 200.2244A
Starts: Cairns, Australia
Finishes: Cairns, Australia
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1475 (CAD $295 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Cairns (Gimuy)! Are you ready to take on a fun filled few days learning to dive? Can we get a heck yeah? The first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving from our pro's. After that, you're nearly ready to go.
Accommodation: Gilligans (or similar)
We know, we know…you want to get out there, but good things take time. It's back to the books today as we continue learning the A to Z of diving, with your day spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills you'll need on the reef. Excitement will be at an all time high as we get ready for the next few days and what's in store for you on this mind-blowing reef.
Accommodation: Gilligans (or similar)
It's GO TIME! You’ll have the opportunity to participate in up to 9 dives at a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification & then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational dives, one of which is a guided night dive. Boom. So, what can we tell you about this spectacular reef? Here goes - more than 1,500 species of fish, 411 types of hard coral, one-third of the world's soft corals and 134 species of sharks and rays call this clear blue water home. Add over 30 species of marine mammals to the mix, and that's your mind blown.
Accommodation: Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
With another day on our boat, why not take this incredible opportunity to continue diving for your chance to spot yet more colourful marine life. We're talking giant turtles, stingrays, huge clams and some of the best coral in the world. And with the deck of the boat providing you with the perfect spot for some sunbaking, book reading and bliss, you might just call this total paradise.
Accommodation: Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll return to Cairns late this afternoon where there’s the option to join your new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. There's nothing like a spot of bonding over a #NOREGRETS experience to make for strong friendships. So where's next on the agenda?
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
Although i was one of two snorkelers on the trip, i became friends with all of the divers and have made lifelong friendships that i can't ever imagine losing! The food was incredible and the staff were amazing, totally made the experience better! The marine life was astonishing, if you get the chance to go to the Great Barrier Reef, you will not regret it!! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone, just be prepared that there may not be many snorkelers, as it is run by a diving company. As well as the age range is not restricted. It's super chill on board and everyone was always laughing and having fun! It's so worth it!! Communication with Contiki was great in regards to booking this trip! Although this trip was run by another company, it was still easy to gain the information i needed to successfully plan my trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, August 2024
Great snorkeling locations Great trip. Well organized. Good food
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/31/2024
Katherine Evans - Traveled, September 2024
Absolutely amazing time! Would 100% recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2024
Yafang Li - Traveled, November 2024
Well-organized and the trip is unforgettable Contiki gave me a really great experience in Cairns !
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/22/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, November 2024
I had the best time on this trip, it was the highlight of my visit to Australia. It's not run by contiki but it was really good. Although most people on the trip were divers, I had a really enjoyable time as a snorkeller and did my first two scuba dives! Because contiki were just an agent for this tour rather than the provider, the communication was not that good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/29/2024
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