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Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn to Dive)

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Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn to Dive)
Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn to Dive)
Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn to Dive)
Locally Guided Group 18-30's Short Break Scenic
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US$1,022
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 Trip Length
5 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairns
 Trip Finishes
Cairns
5 Day Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn to Dive) Itinerary (Contiki)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Sailing & Cruise
Departures
Accommodation
Mixed
Max. Group Size
30
Guide Level
Locally Guided
Trip Code
LTDD

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Contiki's 5 Day Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Learn to Dive). 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!

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. Stay: 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.

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. (B/L/D) Stay: Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

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. (B/L/D)

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? (B/L)

Trip Inclusions

  • 3 Breakfasts (B)
  • 3 Lunches (L)
  • 2 Dinners (D)

  • 2 nights in a Hostel, 2 nights in a Dive Boat

  • Expert Dive Instructor, Captain, Crew

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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