You can Learn to Dive in the clear warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Tusa Dive offer a 4 day Learn to Dive Course, which is comprised of two days pool and theory training at a modern, purpose built training facility, followed by 2 one day trips to the outer reef

This course provides you with a PADI International certification, professional training and personalised service.




  • PADI Open Water Manual to keep.

  • 4 Dives on the Outer Reef
  • Hotel Transfers from Cairns through to Palm Cove.
  • Lunch & Morning Tea on day 3 & 4
  • Use of all dive equipment and text books
  • All Certification costs
  • Complimentary Log Book
  • German course is available
  • 2 Passport Photographs

  • Dive medical can be arranged by Tusa on Day 1. Cost AU$50:00

  • Hotel accommodation (Tusa can arrange if required)
  • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Levy ... ($5.00 per day)
  • Lunch on Day 1& 2

  • Ability to swim.

  • Minimum age 12.
  • Dive medical clearance to dive.

  • Scheduled commencement every day except Sunday.

  • German courses Commence Tuesday and Friday

DAY 1 & 2

  • Pick-up from Cairns accommodation approx 08:00am

  • Clients to bring swimmers, towel, pen & paper.
  • Dive Medical (Day One only). $50.00 required.
  • Air-conditioned classroom sessions. All books provided.
  • Heated Pool training sessions. All equipment provided
  • Returned to accommodation approx 05:30pm.

DAY 3 & 4

  • Pick-up from Cairns accommodation approx 07:30am

  • Travel to two diving destinations (2 new each day)
  • Two training dives per day.
  • All equipment provided.
  • Lunch, moring tea, tea & coffee included.
  • Time for snorkelling
  • Returned to accommodation approximately 04:00pm.

You are highly advised to pre book your course as availability may be limited if you wait until your arrival to Cairns. You can pre book and confirm your place on a course by E-mailing us with the following information: preferred commencement date, credit card number and expiry date. Once your booking is complete we will send you confirmation by fax or email. If you can also advise us of your accommodation in Cairns we can give you your pick up time, however if you unsure of your accommodation details you can contact us on arrival into Cairns and advise us then.


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