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The Great Barrier Reef

Airlie Beach, Whitsundays
14 & 15th Feb PLUS 20 – 23 Feb 2026
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The Experience…

Combine your dive certifications with a tropical holiday in the spectacular Whitsundays!

Get the best of both worlds… obtain “Scuba Royalty” status by becoming a “real diver” trained at Scuba World, and enjoy the glorious Whitsundays. 

Start your Open Water Diver Course on the Sunshine Coast, then complete your certification in the Whitsundays with Scuba World.  

Take advantage of Scuba World’s professionalism and experience as you progress from beginner to advanced while exploring one of Australia’s most breathtaking marine destinations. Begin your training at home, then finish it diving The Great Barrier Reef!

Build confidence & capability fast, by doing multiple dives in a short duration. 

From $2,735
  • QUAD Share cabin (suitable for a single traveller) with Ensuite – $2,735
  • Private Twin Cabin with Ensuite (for 2 people) – $5,845 – SOLD OUT
  • Private Double Cabin with Ensuite (for 2 people) – $5,845
  • Private Queen Cabin with Ensuite (for 2 people) – $6,050
There is an additional charge of $15 pp/night for special dietary requirements
  • FREE AQUALUNG wetsuit to keep (value $270)
  • Access to online training for Open Water Diver Course
  • Professional, instructor-led classroom sessions
  • Two days pool training (on Sunshine Coast)
  • 3 Days | 3 Nights on Summer Jo liveaboard
  • Up to 9 dives while trip
  • All hire gear (excluding mask, snorkel, fins, and boots)
  • Scuba World instructor
  • All meals while onboard & hot drinks
  • A trip to Whitehaven Beach
  • After completion:  2 x 2 dive gift vouchers all gear supplied (valued at $538) on Mooloolaba Coral Reefs with Scuba World (valid for 6 months)
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  • 2 nights accommodation (one before and one after trip). Boarding time is 4pm, so you could fly up on departure morning, which would mean one less night.
  • Return travel to Airlie beach
  • Travel Insurance
  • Advanced Open Water Certification $450

Fly or drive to Airlie Beach. The vessel departs at 4:00pm Friday, so morning flights are suitable.

For your return stay overnight on Monday and fly Tuesday after 9am (allowing 24-hour no-fly time)

Nearest airports: Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) or Hamilton Island with a ferry transfer to Airlie Beach.  

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is taken at time of booking.

A second instalment of $500 by the 15 December 2025

Balance payable by the 15 January 2026

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From $2,735.00

View our previous trip to The Whitsundays