Liveaboard 3 Days 2 Nights SSI Open Water Dive Course

Learn to dive course, also known as an ‘SSI Open Water Diver Course’, is the first recognised step in scuba diving training.  This is where you will learn the fundamentals to become a confident and capable scuba diver.

The course is more personalised with a maximum of 4 students to one instructor. The result is qualified divers with more confidence, comfort, and experience than courses in a swimming pool. Plus, all dives are completed on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with amazing marine life.

You need to complete all your dive theory training online first and then all your dive training skills and assessment is conducted from Reef Encounter at the Great Barrier Reef.  Reef Encounter is a luxurious liveaboard accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef which offers first-class service. This beginner dive course maximises your time experiencing and witnessing all the amazing marine life the reef has to offer.  Every part of your water training is conducted in the ocean!  The diving certification (SSI – Scuba Schools International) you receive is recognised worldwide and can be used wherever you wish to scuba dive across the globe.

Before beginning any Learn to Dive Course in Australia, you may be required by law to get a medical certificate that states you are healthy to scuba dive.

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Course Highlights

• SSI Open Water Dive Certification
• Maximum of 4 students to one instructor
• 3 Days 2 Nights Liveaboard Experience (For those seeking a relaxed pace combining your training while staying out on the reef enjoying all the amazing sunsets and sunrises)
• Double/Twin-Share cabins (All with Ensuite)
• 7 skilled sessions training dives

Availability

Courses start every day (subject to availability)

Duration

Three days and two nights – more relaxed pace

(Other option) Four days and three nights – more relaxed pace

Course Outline

Online E-Learning (theory) to be completed prior to commencing your liveaboard trip. All training dives completed on the Great Barrier Reef

Minimum age – 10 years

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Diving Details

There are so many benefits to completing your dive course on a liveaboard over day trips but here are the main reasons.

• More time witnessing the Great Barrier Reef
• Dive program allows for additional fun dives so you can practise your new underwater skills helping you build your confidence
• Experiencing a night dive for the first time
• Dive program offers you early morning dives, midday dives, late afternoon and night dives so you will really get to see the Great Barrier Reef over a 24-hour cycle
• Make new friends
• Visit 7 different dive locations over the three days – Dive Coral Gardens, Swim Throughs, Large bommies of coral, wall dives and drift dives

No Course Liveaboard Options

If you’re already certified, or are looking for a snorkelling trip, please refer to the standard liveaboard options with Reef Encounter available to you, including the VIP ‘Top Deck’ Club experience.

General Itinerary:

First Day

7.30am Boarding – Day Vessel Reef Experience to transfer to Reef Encounter

Commence skilled sessions (up to 7) + snorkelling

Day 2 – Full Day
Continue skilled sessions + complete Training dives 1 & 2 + snorkelling

Day 3 – Full Day (Repeated if booking more than two/three day itinerary)

Last Day
Complete training dives 3 & 4 and then time for snorkelling

4.30pm Return Cairns