Friday, January 4, 2008

2008 Jan 10 - Feb 12 Australia & HK Trip: Diving Trip @ Cairns

Jan 18 (Sat) - Jan 23 (Thurs) - Cairns
5 days learn to dive course
Operator: PRO DIVE Cairns
Address: Cnr Shields & Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
Contact No.: +61 7 40315255
Email: info@prodivecairns.com

Day 1: Academic and Pool Training

  • 8:00am - Complimentary hotel transfer service available from your Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation (as far as Palm Cove)
  • 8:30am - Registration at the Pro Dive training centre - 116 Spence street
  • 8:45am - Academic training in the classroom
  • 1:00pm - Dive medical and lunch break (lunch not included)
  • 2:00pm - Pool training
  • 5:30pm - Complimentary hotel transfer service available

Day 2: Academic and Pool Training

  • 7:30am - Complimentary hotel transfer service available from your Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation (as far as Palm Cove)
  • 8:30am - Pool training
  • 12:30pm - Visit the Pro Dive retail shop
  • 1:00pm - Lunch break (lunch not included)
  • 2:00pm - Academic training in the classroom and final exam
  • 5:45pm - Complimentary hotel transfer service available or transfer to Reef Teach Marine Biology presentation (optional). Please note transfer not available after Reef Teach.

Reef Teach: Optional 2.5hr marine biology presentation where you'll learn about the reef and the fish you'll meet. (Additional cost)

Day 3: Diving The Outer Great Barrier Reef

  • 5:45am - Complimentary hotel transfer - available from Cairns city and Northern Beaches accommodation
  • 6:15am - Check in at Pro Dive retail shop - corner Shields and Abbott Streets
  • 7:00am - Depart Cairns for 3 days and 2 nights of fantastic diving/snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. A light breakfast is served onboard
  • 11:30am - Your first training dive in the ocean
  • 12:45pm - Lunch is served - hearty soup with an array of fresh salads, cold meats and bread rolls
  • 2:30pm - Your second training dive
  • 6:00pm - Dinner - the menu changes each trip however it will be wholesome, hot and of course lots of it! Then - time to relax!

Day 4: More Great Diving

  • 7:00am - Third training dive before breakfast - this will be the deepest training dive of your certification
  • 8:00am - Enjoy a hearty breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit, bacon and eggs as well as toast and spreads
  • 10:30am - Fourth and final training dive
  • 12:00pm - Lunch on the second day is hot pasta with a variety of fresh salads
  • 3:00pm - You are now a certified diver!!! First pleasure dive!!
  • 6:00pm - Dinner - again, the menu changes each trip however it will be wholesome, hot and of course lots of it!
  • 7:00pm - A guided night dive after dinner - another great experience!

Day 5: More Diving And Return To Cairns

  • 6:30am - Your first dive of the day
  • 7:30am - A hot breakfast accompanied with fresh fruit salad, cereals and toast
  • 9:00am - After breakfast, the vessel makes its last site of the trip, where you will do your second dive of the day
  • 11:00am - Your last dive! When you surface freshly made sandwiches are served as the vessel heads home
  • 4:00pm - Complimentary accommodation transfers - Cairns city and Northern Beaches
  • 7:30pm - Join fellow passengers and crew at a local restaurant for a farewell dinner if you wish



1 comment:

  1. I'm SOOOO jealous! Have an awesome trip Joanna! Can't wait to see your pix and hear your stories! :)

    Cheers or shall I say, "live it up mate!"!
    Kristy

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