AUSTRALIA
This is the shortlist you would send a diving friend: 9 padi courses in Australia worth the airfare, with the price, the certification needed and the one thing to check before you pay.
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in four days with pool training, reef sessions, equipment, transfers, and four Great Barrier Reef descents.
“Fantastic! Catalina, my instructor, was great. Knowlegeable, professional and fun. Safety is a priority and I have discovered a new passion.”
Earn PADI Gold Open Water certification in four days with pool training, six reef sessions, gear, meals, and Port Douglas transfers.
“We had the most incredible experience getting open water certified with India aboard the supersonic- the perfect instructor for us who made ensured safety, confidence and fun at all points. Couldn't recommend more highly!”
Learn safe scuba skills on a 3-day PADI course from Surfers Paradise, with boat transport, gear, instructors, and lifetime certification.
“It was great!! Ryan is a great instructor super calm for beginners.”
Learn scuba skills in four days, then earn PADI certification with four Great Barrier Reef sessions, small groups, transfers, and lunch.
“Frankly is the most knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining instructor I could’ve imagined. the way he explains the open water course makes complicated topics simple, couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! the food on the boat was goRead more”
Try scuba at Great Keppel Island with Keppel Dive, including training, equipment, a reef session, and expert instruction for $132.69.
“We went snorkeling and our guide was Antonio. He knowledge was comprehensive and his delivery was excellent. My 6 year was towed by Antonio and when he said his hands were tried, Antonio towed him using the pool noodle. We all really enjoyed our experience.”
Learn what to expect from the three-day PADI Open Water Course in Fremantle, with pool training, shore sessions, Rottnest, costs, and practical tips.
“Fantastic experience, well organised. Marine life was plentiful, instructor pointed out so many interesting things and we did awesome swim through.”
Learn scuba skills in Cairns, then explore the Great Barrier Reef on a comfortable 3-day liveaboard with nine underwater sessions.
Gold Coast SSI Open Water course review covering lessons, pool practice, ocean sessions, costs, fitness needs, and practical booking tips.
“The most amazing Dive Center, with great teachers! My experience with Jonny, Diego, Indo and Heitor was more than I expected. Will definitely come back for more!!”
Try scuba on Great Keppel Island with a PADI professional, shallow-water practice, reef exploration, and a small group of eight.
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