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Important Information
What you need to bring with you:
- Your ‘Referral’ paperwork, as issued by the Dive Instructor who completed your pool and theory.
- An Australian Standards medical. See notes following.
- Two passport photos
- Swimmers, hat, towel, sunscreen, change for soft drinks.
Medical Information
The Australian Government requires a Dive Medical to be completed by a doctor familiar with dive practices and in compliance with Australian standards AS4005.1 to be passed before you can begin your Open Water training dives. A Dive medical can be completed at The Cairns 24 Hour Medical centre on the corner of Grafton and Florence Street. The medical fee is AU$50.00. A dive medical can also be completed prior to your arrival, provided these requirements are met. You can download this document here. You must bring your completed dive medial with you on your first day. Note that a history of asthma, diabetes or epilepsy may cause you to fail the dive medical.
2 DAY PADI OR SSI (UNIVERSAL) OPEN WATER REFERRAL COURSE
What better way to complete your dive training than in the clear, warm waters of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef! If you have already completed the pool & theory component of your PADI dive course, Tusa Dive can complete your dive training with our two day PADI or SSI Open Water Referral Courses.
The course requires you to join the Tusa Dive day trip for two day tours in order to complete your four required open water training dives and acquire your PADI or SSI Open Water Certification. As a bonus you will also enjoy two pleasure dives, during your two day trips. Each day you will visit two unique outer reef destinations, selected as the days best for the weather conditions. You may be required to do a little further training on the way to the reef, and upon arrival you will take your training dives with one of Tusa's experienced PADI or SSI Instructors.
| TOTAL COST: | AU$610* - Valid 01 August 2011 to 31 March 2013 | Book now! | |
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| *Includes: | AU$590 Course Cost + $20 **Reef Levy | ||
| **Reef Levy: | Is a per person charge comprised of a $5.50 EMC fee to all passengers entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, $1.10 port charge, and $3.40 in administrative fees and GST. | ||
| Commencing: | Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays | ||
| Duration: | Two full days | ||
| Departure: | 8.00am from E Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina. Boarding at 07.40am. | ||
| Please note: | If you are placing an on-line booking after 9PM the night prior to your requested trip, we will not receive your booking information before your departure time. To confirm your on-line booking, please phone (07) 4047 9100 between 6.30-7.30AM the day of travel. Unfortunately, hotel transfers are not available for bookings made on-line the night prior to travel. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience. | ||
| Fuel Levy. | With the fluctuation of world fuel prices it may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge, which would be a pay onboard levy. This website will advise if any charge is applicable with a minimum 7 days notice. | ||
| Cancellations. | There is no charge for cancellations with 24 hours notice. 100% cancellation fee applies with less than 24 hours notice. | ||
| Conditions. | Trips are subject to weather conditions and may be cancelled at the discretion of Tusa Dive. Alternative days or refunds will be offered in the event of cancellations by Tusa Dive, however Tusa Dive reserve the right to use other vessels should Tusa 6 be unavailable for any reason. 100% cancellation fee applies with less than 24 hours notice. Pricing is in AUD inclusive of GST, valid 01 August 2011 - 31 March 2013. | ||
| Smokers: | Please note TUSA 6 is a non-smoking vessel. | ||
