Guide
An expert Dive Instructor to teach you the essentials. A Captain and Crew while you're out on the water. This is your team. Trusted Contiki partners who are specialised, smart, friendly, fun, and integral to your adventure.
Meals
3 Breakfast (B) 3 Lunch (L) 2 Dinner (D)
Others
Transport
Australia isn't the easiest land to traverse, but we know this wild island better than most. Whether it's internal flights, scenic local trains or air conditioned coaches, our included transport will speed you from A-B in comfort, safety and style
Accommodation
You'll spend the first two nights in a hostel in Cairns, learning the basics of scuba diving, then it's on to the live-aboard boat for two nights for some actual reef diving.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.
Not included:
Others
Other activities and services not included
Flights
International flights are not included
Insurance
Insurance is not included
Optional
Learn scuba diving from the pros with 2 full days at Pro Dive Cairns Centre on theory & practical skills Stay for 2 nights on a liveaboard boat with all dive gear, a log book & environmental charges included Get the chance for up to 9 dives at 16 dive spots along the outer rim of the iconic Great Barrier Reef Gain your PADI open water diving certification after your first 4 dives Take part in an unmissable guided night dive amongst 1,500 species of fish and 411 types of coral Chance to spot stingrays, sharks, giant turtles, huge clams, colourful coral and other marine mammals
Start planning your experience
Itinerary of your trip Learn To Dive (5 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Start Cairns
Day 1: Start Cairns
- Day 2 Day 2: Cairns
Day 2: Cairns
- Day 3 Day 3: Cairns To Dive Boat
Day 3: Cairns To Dive Boat
Tour leaving from Cairns
Cairns, Australia, is famous for its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and its lush rainforest. This coastal city offers a wide range of water activities, such as diving and snorkeling, as well as the opportunity to explore the Daintree Rainforest. With its beautiful beaches and tropical climate, Cairns is a popular destination for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts.
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Challenging
Long and challenging experience. Youโll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.
Age range
Min: 18 / Max: 35
This experience is exclusive for travelers from 18 years old, ID must be showed.
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