Cairns is a dream location for those interested in scuba diving, snorkelling, Great Barrier Reef adventures, all types of fishing, rainforest walks, outback "bush" adventures, native bird and wildlife watching and adventure/thrill tours and activities
The Great Barrier Reef is a true spectacular gift of nature. The Great Barrier Reef is over 2,400 km long with over 1,100 coral reefs, cays and islands. You can't stay at Caravellas and not go to the Great Barrier Reef - its a MUST do adventure - one that you won't forget.
Cairns is the undisputed adventure/thrill capital of Australia. Every conceivable thrill and adventure activity is available. From thundering down the Barron River white water rafting to hurtling groundwards skydiving. The Caravellas booking office can steer you in the right direction if you want to experience something extreme and live to tell the tale!
All tours and activities booked through Caravellas website will get a full 10% discount off the price Check it out. Note: Our normal 10% discount off the price of all tours and activities booked online DOES NOT apply to our packages.
Cairns Ultimate Learn to Dive Package
This package is a great option if you are thinking about taking the plunge and learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef! Join up with our premium scuba diving partners "Pro Dive Cairns". They specialise in providing a 5 day PADI Open Water dive course.
Your course includes 2 days of land-based theory and pool training, then 3 days and 2 nights at the Great Barrier Reef staying onboard one of Pro Dive Cairns liveaboard dive boats. With a total of 4 training and 5 fun dives, including 1 night dive, this course is unmatched for experience and value.
Open Water courses commences in English every day except Sunday all year round. These courses are also taught in German every Tuesday and Friday and in Japanese on Thursdays.
Package Highlights
Pre/post accommodation at Caravella 149 (4 nights multi-share) + Airport pick up only
2 days pool and classroom training (transfers to & from hostel included)
3 day / 2 night live-aboard dive cruise (transfers to & from hostel included)
PADI Gold Open Water Certification
PADI Open Water Manual (available in a variety of languages - upon availability)
9 dives (4 training dives plus 5 fun dives - includes 1 night dive)
Dive Insurance
All dive / snorkelling equipment (prescription mask if required)
Dive logbooks and 2 passport photo's
Twin Share accommodation, meals and linen on board the boat
Note: Twin / Double upgrade available at Caravella 149, please request upgrade when booking. Upgrade is payable on arrival at the hostel.
Price
6 night package - $795 per person (valid 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Mar 2012)
Extra Charges: $45 payable direct to Pro Dive Cairns (includes $15 Government Environmental Management charge plus port departure tax and admin fees).
Important Note: An Australian Standard A.S. 4005.1 dive medical is required by law to learn to dive in Queensland. As some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. For example asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and heart or lung disease, as well as some other medical conditions. Your dive medical is arranged for you on day one of your course for $49.50 which is paid directly to the doctor.
In the interest of safety we recommend that you not for 24 hours after diving. You will be cleared for flying anytime after midday the day after you return from your trip. Number of dives may vary subject to weather and/or other unforeseen circumstances. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
All passengers will be required to complete and sign a Waiver Release & Indemnity Deed.
Refund Policy: All money paid in the package for the Dive Course only will be refunded for any reason up to the end of day 1. There is no refund after this time.
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard Dive Package
As a certified diver you want to take full advantage of what the Great Barrier Reef has to offer! We believe here at Caravella 149 the only way to truly do this is on a liveaboard dive boat as one day is just not enough. Ultimately you have more time for diving and snorkeling & you will get to make more friends.
Our package includes a 3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard dive trip with Pro Dive Cairns, our premium liveaboard dive boat partners. On this liveaboard dive trip you will get to experience 9 day dives and 2 night dives on the Great Barrier Reef. This liveaboard trip is unmatched for experience and value.
Package Highlights
Pre/post accommodation at Caravella 149 (2 nights multi-share) + Airport pick up only
3 days/2 nights on Pro Dive Cairns (fully air-conditioned) liveaboard boat
11 dives - 9 day + 2 night & snorkeling time
All dive equipment (including prescription mask if required)
Twin share accommodation, linen and meals
Dive Insurance
Complimentary return transfers to & from hostel
Note: Twin / Double upgrade available at Caravella 149, please request upgrade when booking. Upgrade is payable on arrival at the hostel.
Price
4 night package - $605 per person (valid 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Mar 2012)
Extra Charges: $45 payable direct to Pro Dive Cairns (includes $15 Government Environmental Management charge plus port departure tax and admin fees).
Important Note: Some medical conditions will prevent you from diving. All divers will be required to complete a statement regarding your health and medical fitness to dive onboard the vessel. All passengers will be required to sign a Waiver Release & Indemnity Deed onboard the boat. This document contains a statement regarding your current health and medical fitness to dive.
We recommend that you not fly within 24 hours of your final dive. You will be cleared for flying anytime after midday the day after you return from your trip. Number of dives may vary subject to weather and/or other unforeseen circumstances. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
This package is a great option if you are thinking about taking the plunge and learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef! Join up with our premium scuba diving partners "Pro Dive Cairns". They specialise in providing a 5 day PADI Open Water dive course.
