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Two days on the Great Barrier Reef, three dives a day — six dives across five SSI specialties, Deep Diving and Navigation included. Come out certified to 30 metres.
Six dives across five SSI specialties
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
Two days, three dives a day — six dives across five SSI specialties, Deep Diving and Navigation included. Come out certified to 30 metres. Every dive happens on the Great Barrier Reef at Moore Reef, and you’re home in Cairns each evening.
Ages 12+ · 2 days · Max 30 m · Open Water required
Your training happens on the reef
The only SSI Training Centre in Cairns where every course runs entirely on the Great Barrier Reef — no pool, no liveaboard, home every night.
Questions everyone asks
What's the minimum age?
Ten for the Intro Reef Dive, the Open Water course and Return to Diving. Advanced and Rescue start at 12. Divers aged 10 and 11 are limited to 12 metres, and anyone under 15 is certified as a Junior Diver, diving with a dive professional or a certified adult until they turn 15.
Do I need a medical?
Every diver completes the RSTC Diver Medical questionnaire before getting in the water. All “no” answers and you're cleared to dive. Any “yes” needs a doctor's signature first — we send the form at booking so you can sort it at home.
I certified with PADI years ago — can I do your courses?
Yes. PADI, SDI and NAUI certifications are recognised for our continuing education courses and refreshers.
How long before my flight home?
Allow at least 18 hours between your last dive and any flight. Don't book a course right up against your departure.
When do courses start?
1 October 2026. Register your interest below and you'll be the first to know when bookings open — founding-class spots will be limited while our instructors run small early groups.
Be first in the water
Bookings open soon. Leave your details and we'll email you the moment your course can be booked — before it's released anywhere else.
No payment, no obligation — just first access when bookings open.