Learn to Dive on a Liveaboard (3 day or 4 day course)

Starting from: $AU1,060.00

Tour Overview

  • 3 or 4 days Open Water Course Staying on a Liveaboard
  • All food and accommodation included
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Suitable for anyone
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Norman, Saxon & Hastings Reefs
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites
  • Tour duration: 3 or 4 full days
  • Travelling time to the reef: 1hr 30min
  • Vessel type and size: Motor Catamaran

Learn to Dive on a Liveaboard (3 or 4 day Course)

Are you looking at doing an open water course in Cairns? You will definitely be completing your course in one of the best places in the world, on the Great Barrier Reef. And why not stay on a liveaboard with 24 hrs access to the reef? Food and accommodation are included so you don't have to worry about anything.

This Learn to Dive course offers a 3 day or 4 day course liveaboard with all inclusive. All theory classes are done on the liveaboard in a small group of 4 students. When it is time to practise in the water, students go in the ocean in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.

The reef locations visited are Norman, Saxon, and Hastings Reef systems which are considered prestige. These reefs are quite beautiful with shallow corals and big diversity of marine life.

The 3 day course is a bit more intense with longer hours. It is a good option for someone who has limited time in Cairns. But If possible, it is recommended to do the 4 day course which is a bit more relaxed pace.

This SSI Open Water Diver certification includes: all chef-prepared meals, accommodation (twin or double room) on a floating resort, scuba equipment and tuition. Total dives included is 8 training dives.

Book your course now and take home your open water course licence. Dive anywhere in the world.

What's included in the main price

  • Return boat transfer to Reef Encounter Liveaboard
  • 2 or 3 nights accommodation on Reef Encounter
  • All applicable ISS training materials
  • Theory classes
  • Scuba equipment
  • Tuition
  • 8 training dives
  • All means
  • Reef levy
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Photo purchases
  • Digital camera hire
  • Quality souvenirs

Tour Itinerary

Time Description
Day 1 Liveaboard Day 1
Board the boat Reef Experience at the marina. Travel time to Reef Encounter liveaboard is approx. 1h 30min. Check in and drop off bags in the bedroom. Meet your dive instructor and class starts.
Day 2 Liveaboard Day 2
Theory Classes & Training dives
Day 3 Liveaboard Day 3
Training dives
Receive your Open Water Certificate
Return to Cairns in the afternoon for the 3 day course
Day 4 Liveaboard Day 4
Training dives
Receive your Open Water Certificate
Return to Cairns in the afternoon for the 4 day course
  • Certified Dive Medical (ask us agent for a copy)
  • Small day bag for your belongings
  • Sunscreen & Hat
  • Spare Clothes
  • Swimmers and a towel each day

Pre-requisites: Prior to diving, all divers must complete a Dive Course Medical Questionnaire.

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: 2023 - 2024 Season Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 Action
3 day or 4 day Liveaboard Learn to Dive Course (5% OFF) $1,060.00 per adult