PADI Dive Courses
Professional training including Open Water, Advanced, Referral courses, and combined certifications.
Learn to dive in Cairns, the home of the Great Barrier Reef with Down Under Cruise and Dive - a 5-star PADI Dive Centre in Cairns that has been operating for over 30 years!
When: starts FridaysDepth: expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft.Minimum Age: 12+ years
Quick FAQs
- Non swimmer-can i do a dive course if i cant swim?The minimum requirements to learn to dive is that each student can swim 200m and float for 10 minutes.
- What is the minimum age to do a dive course?You need to be a minimum of 12 years old.
- Do i need to complete a dive medical to take a dive course?
All students must complete a medical questionnaire before the commencement of a dive course. Certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctors name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Please review our Medical Questionnaire and Terms & Conditions prior to travel.
- Can i receive credit if i have already done an introductory dive course?No, unfortunately not.
- If i am padi certified but forgot my card, can you look it up online?If you've forgotten your PADI certification card, we can look you up online prior to your date of travel. As long as you're in the PADI system we can get you diving!