PADI Open Water Course (5 Day 2 Night Liveaboard)

Day One & Two: Pool & Theory

• Meet your instructor, complete paperwork and begin your dive theory. Lunch is not included on pool days, but you can bring a packed lunch (we have kitchen facilities available) or there are plenty of places to eat nearby.
• Continue developing your scuba skills in the pool and complete your 200m swim test. Don your wetsuit and equipment for more skills training.
• Schedules run 9 am - 5:30 pm

Day 3: Great Barrier Reef (overnight)

• Set off for a 90 minute trip to the reef on board OceanQuest. On arrival you’ll complete your first of two Open Water training dives, with a break for lunch in between. Time for your third training dive of the Open Water course. Well done – you’re almost finished!
• Once the sun goes down, take the opportunity to try out our unique liveaboard activity – Sharks in the Dark. Grab a snorkel and watch these friendly creatures from the dive platform or on deck.

Day 4: Great Barrier Reef (overnight)

• Wake up with the Great Barrier Reef! Nothing beats watching the sunrise from a sun lounger – except the delicious hot breakfast that follows.
• Congratulations, you’re now officially a PADI Open Water Diver!
• Head back into the water for night dive training. Your instructor will guide you through the skills needed to dive in the dark, something that will stand you in good stead for future explorations.

Day 5: Great Barrier Reef (overnight)

• Fuel up at breakfast, because there’s plenty of diving to be done today! During the morning you’ll do your first deep dive down to 25-30m, plus a navigation dive. This will teach you techniques like observing features and the surface, and compass use to find your way beneath the waves.