Learn to Dive with Quicksilver Dive—Your Underwater Adventure Starts Here
Discover the Great Barrier Reef and Become a Certified Scuba Diver
If you’ve always dreamed of exploring the Great Barrier Reef from beneath the surface, Quicksilver Dive’s PADI Open Water Course is your gateway to a whole new world. Based in Port Douglas, this world-class dive school offers professional training, small groups, and the incredible opportunity to earn your PADI certification right where the reef begins.
🐟 Why Choose Quicksilver Dive for Your Learn to Dive Course?
- Train on the Great Barrier Reef – Complete your open water dives at Agincourt Reef
- Small Class Sizes – Personalised attention from experienced PADI instructors
- Purpose-Built Training Centre – Onsite pool and classrooms in Port Douglas
- Professional & Friendly Staff – Supportive, safety-focused, and passionate about diving
- Globally Recognised Certification – Earn your PADI Open Water qualification
- Eco-Certified Operator – Learn with a team that cares deeply about reef protection
- Flexible Start Dates – Courses run regularly to suit your travel plans
📘 What’s Included in the PADI Open Water Course?
Quicksilver Dive’s 4-day Learn to Dive Course includes everything you need to become a confident, certified scuba diver:
Day 1–2: Pool & Theory
You’ll spend the first two days at Quicksilver Dive’s custom-built training centre in Port Douglas. With classroom sessions and time in the pool, you’ll master the basic skills in a calm, supportive environment.
Day 3–4: Training Dives on the Reef
The real magic begins on Days 3 and 4 when you travel to the outer reef aboard the Quicksilver vessel. You’ll complete four training dives at Agincourt Reef, one of the most pristine sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Swim alongside clownfish, colourful corals, and maybe even a green sea turtle as you apply your new skills in the real world.
By the end of the course, you’ll be a certified diver, ready to explore dive sites around the world — or stay and discover more of Australia’s underwater beauty!
👩🏫 Who Can Learn to Dive?
To enrol in the PADI Open Water course, you must:
- Be at least 10 years old (parental consent required for minors)
- Be able to swim 200 metres and tread water for 10 minutes
- Be in good general health (a medical questionnaire may apply)
- Have a sense of adventure and a willingness to learn!
🐠 What You’ll Learn
- Scuba equipment setup and use
- Buoyancy control and underwater navigation
- Safe diving practices and emergency procedures
- Environmental awareness and marine conservation
- Underwater communication and teamwork
You’ll graduate with a PADI Open Water Diver certification, valid for life and accepted worldwide.
💡 Helpful Tips Before You Start
- Allow at least 24 hours after diving before flying
- Bring swimwear, a towel, and a reusable water bottle
- No prior experience needed – just bring a can-do attitude
- Accommodation packages in Port Douglas are available
Frequently Asked Questions
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Start Your Scuba Journey Today
Quicksilver Dive is one of Australia’s most trusted names in dive training. Learn with the best and experience the reef like never before. Spots fill fast – book your PADI Open Water Course today!👉 Ask about accommodation + dive course packages in Port Douglas
✅ Quicksilver Dive – Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef
Become a certified PADI Open Water Diver with Quicksilver Dive in Port Douglas. Train at a purpose-built dive centre, then complete your ocean dives on Agincourt Reef — one of the most spectacular dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef.
- Small class sizes and personal instruction
- 4-day PADI Open Water Course
- 2 days pool + theory, 2 days reef diving
- Equipment, materials, and certification included
- Eco-certified, professional dive team
- Global certification for future dive travel
🎓 No experience needed – just a sense of adventure!
📍 Courses depart regularly from Port Douglas
📲 Book online or contact our friendly team today
Highlights
- 5 Star PADI training centre
- Personalised learning experience
- Dive lessons on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
- Modern State of the Art facility
Itinerary
4 day- Dive Lessons Itinerary:
| Day One |
Quicksilver Dive – Port DouglasPractical theory and pool exercises. |
| Day Two |
Quicksilver Dive – Port DouglasPractical Theory and pool exercises. |
| Day Three |
Reef Trip – Day Dive VesselDepart Port Douglas marina for the Outer Barrier Reef onboard one of Port Douglas’ premier dive vessels. |
| Day Four |
Reef Trip – Day Dive VesselDepart Port Douglas marina for the Outer Barrier Reef onboard one of Port Douglas’ premier dive vessels. |
Included
- Return coach transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Lunch every day
- All dive equipment and use of prescription masks
- Same Dive Instructor for all four days
- Heated dive pool – Day 1 and 2
- 2 x Day Trips to the Outer Reef – Day 3 and 4
- Six open water dives on the reef (4 mandatories, two fun dives)
- PADI Gold Open Water Certification
- Dive logbook
Optional Extras
- Soft drinks, beer, wine, chocolates, etc., onboard the day dive vessel.
- Transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches of Cairns.
What to bring
You will need to bring swimwear, a towel, a dive medical if required, and a passport or Australian driver’s licence.
How to get there
Head north-west of Macrossan Street, towards Park Garrick Street, turn left onto Grant Street, and then in 0.1 kilometres, turn right onto Warner Street.
Quicksilver Dive is located at 19 Warner Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877
Important Information
Requirements:
- Ability to swim – 200m (or 300m with mask, fins and snorkel) and tread water (float) for 10 minutes
- Minimum age 10 years.
- Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. Prior to commencing your dive course you are required to complete the self-assessment Student Diver Medical Declaration. A positive response to any questions indicates there is a pre-existing condition which may affect your safety while diving and you will need to obtain a dive medical certificate that states you are medically fit to dive.
- If you do require a dive medical, it must be obtained prior to commencing the course and must not be more than 90 days old when you start with us.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS FOR SCUBA DIVING
We have a passion for showing you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.
Queensland, Australia, has some of the strictest scuba diving rules globally and the safest scuba diving record. The Queensland Government Code of Practice regulates us and comply with all regulations, including medical as is the law.
We strongly recommend that passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire before booking as some medical conditions, age, and medications may prevent you from scuba diving. Our mission is always to provide our passengers with the very best Great Barrier Reef experience.
If you require a dive medical, it must be obtained before commencing the course and must not be more than 90 days old when you start with us.
Flying after Scuba Diving
For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive. You should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive for multiple dives.
If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after your dive.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.
