Learn To Dive – Australia Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Learn To Dive Tours for Young Adults

The one that gives you an epic 5-day diving course in The Reef’s best diving spots

Always wanted to dive? You might as well learn at the Great Barrier Reef! Head out to the PADI ‘Open Water’ dive course for 2 days of training. Expert instructors? Coral exploration? Ocean magic? Tick, tick, annnd tick!

Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. As we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect their custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4 out of 5 stars (9 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

5 days, 1 country from about $ 988* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Australia > Australia

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Gimuy (Cairns)

Day 2: Gimuy (Cairns)

Day 3: Gimuy (Cairns)

Great Barrier Reef

Day 4: Great Barrier Reef

Day 5: Great Barrier Reef

Gimuy (Cairns)

Day 1: Start Gimuy (Cairns)

Gimuy (Cairns)
Are you ready to take on a fun filled few days learning to dive? Can we get a heck yeah? The first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving from our pro’s. After that, you’re nearly ready to go.

Gilligans (or similar)Day 2: Gimuy (Cairns)

Gimuy (Cairns)
We know, we know…you want to get out there, but good things take time. It’s back to the books today as we continue learning the A to Z of diving, with your day spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills you’ll need on the reef. Excitement will be at an all time high as we get ready for the next few days and what’s in store for you on this mind-blowing reef.

Gilligans (or similar)Day 3: Gimuy (Cairns) to Dive Boat

Gimuy (Cairns)Great Barrier ReefIt’s GO TIME! You’ll have the opportunity to participate in up to 9 dives at a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification & then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational dives, one of which is a guided night dive. Boom. So, what can we tell you about this spectacular reef? Here goes – more than 1,500 species of fish, 411 types of hard coral, one-third of the world’s soft corals and 134 species of sharks and rays call this clear blue water home. Add over 30 species of marine mammals to the mix, and that’s your mind blown.

Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4: Dive Boat

Great Barrier Reef
With another day on our boat, why not take this incredible opportunity to continue diving for your chance to spot yet more colourful marine life. We’re talking giant turtles, stingrays, huge clams and some of the best coral in the world. And with the deck of the boat providing you with the perfect spot for some sunbaking, book reading and bliss, you might just call this total paradise.

Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 5: Dive Boat to Gimuy (Cairns)

Great Barrier ReefGimuy (Cairns)We’ll return to Cairns late this afternoon where there’s the option to join your new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. There’s nothing like a spot of bonding over a #NOREGRETS experience to make for strong friendships. So where’s next on the agenda?

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

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Some of the Highlights:

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FAQs:

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Included Meals:

3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners

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Team:

Expert Dive Instructor + Captain & Crew

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Group Size:

Maximum 30 people

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Transfers:

Dive boat

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More Details:

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(Partially) travel with a nice group or entirely travel solo?

By booking an organized Australia tour for young adults or other Australia trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.