Whitsunday Islands | Airlie Beach
Embark on an unforgettable journey and learn to dive to become a certified SSI Open Water Diver aboard Summer Jo! This 3-day, 3-night liveaboard adventure offers the perfect balance of hands-on training, breathtaking outer barrier reef dives, and total immersion in the underwater world. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll learn to dive and develop the skills and confidence to explore the ocean safely, earning a globally recognised certification that allows you to dive anywhere in the world.
All dives and SSI eLearning (theory) are completed on board so all your time is spent exploring the inner and outer reefs of the Whitsunday Islands while completing you dive course. SSI Open Water Diver Course is the first recognised step in scuba diving training. You will learn the fundamentals to become a confident and capable scuba diver.
With crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and incredible marine life, there’s no better place to take your first breaths underwater than the stunning Whitsundays. Get ready for an adventure that will change the way you see the ocean forever!
Trip Departure Times:
Departs: 4pm – Friday
Returns: 2pm – Monday
Departure Point: Port of Airlie
General Extra Charges
Day 1 (Embark & E-Learning Review)
Board Summer Jo in the afternoon and settle in.
Meet your instructor and go over your completed e-learning.
Enjoy a relaxed evening on board, preparing for the training ahead.
Day 2 (Confined Water Dives)
Practice essential scuba skills in a sheltered, confined water environment.
Master buoyancy control, mask clearing, regulator recovery, and emergency ascent techniques.
Spend the rest of the day snorkelling, relaxing, and soaking in the ocean views.
Day 3 (Open Water Dives – Outer Reef & Border Island + Certification!)
Complete your four open water dives in stunning locations.
Explore vibrant coral reefs and encounter incredible marine life.
Upon successful completion, celebrate becoming an SSI Open Water Diver!
Enjoy an optional fun dive before heading back to port.
Day 4 – Wake up to the iconic Whitehaven Beach and enjoy 2 hours on the beach with a nature walk up to Hill Inlet.
2.00pm – Return to Airlie Beach/Port of Airlie Marina
By the end of this course, you’ll be an internationally recognised certified SSI Open Water Diver, ready to explore the underwater world with confidence.
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