OVERVIEW

Poseidon offers a range of PADI dive courses ranging from Open Water Certification to Dive Master Levels.

Poseidon is chosen by Port Douglas's leading Dive Training School: Tech Dive Academy.

The Dive School conducts the training in the open water with excellent customer service, comfort of the vessel and prime dive sites.

Important Package Information

*Minimum of 3 people to commence a group course.
*Our Certification Agency - P.A.D.I. (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
*Minimum age requirement  is 12 years.
*Worldwide recognised certification: Allows a diver to hire gear and dive without supervision to a maximum depth of 18m or 60ft. Further education to Advanced Diver is required for diving to greater depths.
*Designed courses for small, personalised classes for maximum safety, individual attention and the best learning environment.

Please Note: An Australian Dive Medical (AS 4005.1) is required for the Open Water Dive Course. Approximate cost $65.00 AUD payable direct to the doctor. Pick up from Cairns is not included in the basic prices. Please advise at the time of Enquiry, if you would like us to assist you in making these arrangements.

 

• Log-book
• Tuition
• Gear hire
• Four training reef dives
• 2 "certified" dives
• Outer Barrier Reef cruise
• Lunch on board
• Return transfers to vessel in the Port Douglas area
• Certification costs
• Use of course materials
• Log-book

What To Bring

*You must provide an Australian Dive Medical.
*A Government Reef Tax of $5.00p/p is payable onboard for each visit to the Reef.
*Lunch for both days
*A fuel levy of $12p/p is also payable on arrival.

Pick up from Cairns is not included in the prices. Transfers are available and these are indicated in the Extras section when you make your enquiry.

DAY 1 and 2 - POOL SKILLS & THEORY

• Instructor introduction to the basics of Scuba Diving
• Study the theory in an air-conditioned class-room environment
• Practice skill development in a 25m pool
• Classroom & Pool - 9:00am to 4:30pm

DAY 3 and 4 - OPEN WATER DIVES

• 2 day trips to the Great Barrier Reef - Instructor guided dives
• 8:00 am to 4:30pm - requirement of 4 training dives for the course completion
• Plenty of time to explore the reef after training skills are completed
• Courtesy coach transfers and tropical lunch included

* A  total of 3 sites are visited each day so a total of 4 dives can be done. 4 for the course.

POSEIDON, is an ultra modern 24 meter, high speed luxury catamaran. With a top speed of 30 knots, we offer a faster, more comfortable trip to the Outer Barrier Reef, resulting in more time at each of the 3 SITES VISITED DAILY.

Poseidon was custom-designed to provide uncrowded snorkelling and diving adventures. Comfort is of prime importance and the vessel boasts a number of GREAT FEATURES including the spacious air-conditioned saloon and open deck areas, making perfect settings to relax and enjoy a day on the reef.

Poseidon III's purpose built rear deck features a lowering transom which makes access to and from the water extremely easy and un-crowded.

Poseidon is extremely popular with Australian & International visitors with many repeat passengers each year. Poseidon has a mix of multi-lingual, highly trained staff who can provide assistance to passengers in German, Spanish, Italian & French.

"With the invaluable help of a dedicated team of highly experienced and enthusiastic crew members and sales staff, we are committed to offering an exceptional Great Barrier Reef experience."

Vessel Specifications:

Introducing.....The Vessels 

• Poseidon

• Shaolin

• Sailaway

Conditions:
* MEDICAL CONDITIONS - Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from diving. People with any history of ASTHMA are not able to scuba dive. EMAIL US if you have any questions.

* To make the most of the dive, we provide Dive Computers and Large Tanks (75 or 88c + tanks) which allows more time underwater

* Certified Divers are required to produce their Certification Cards plus complete paperwork once on board. Our Dive Master will brief divers on the sites, their equipment and safety procedures.

* RESTRICTIONS WHEN FLYING - You should not go altitude flying within 12 hours of completing or single dive or 18 hours if you have done multiple dives.

Cancellations:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
A strict 3 day cancellation policy applies. No refund applicable if cancelled or travel date adjusted within 3 days of travel.

Please note: Trips subject to weather conditions. All information contained in this web site is correct at time of publishing. Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises reserve the right to change any information without notice. Poseidon is a Non Smoking vessel.

Child age restrictions:
Poseidon: 4-12 years
Sailaway: 4-12 years
Shaolin: 1-14 years

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer
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Booking information
To make a booking, you must complete our no-obligations reservations enquiry form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you via phone or email, to advise of availability and confirm the final price is correct - and discuss payment options. A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation notice and at this stage the deposit is processed on your credit card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.

Please note we accept Visa and Mastercard and the credit card fees are: 
1) 1.75% for the deposit amount.
2) 1.75% for the balance of payment.

If you are booking via phone, please first make sure you have read the terms and conditions of your selected sailing adventure. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

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Amendments
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Vessel Capacity and fitness to charter (for Bareboats only)
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vessel you charter is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of passengers allowed is indicated next to each vessel on this website. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A boat or trip supplier can refuse to hire a vessel to any person who is in their opinion unfit to skipper or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.