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Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

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Overview

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72 hours

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More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure.

Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, one of the Gold Coast’s top marine sites. Swim alongside turtles, rays, and colorful reef fish during two guided ocean dives — all included at no extra cost. This isn’t just training — it’s your first real adventure as a diver!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Flying within 18–24 hours after scuba diving is not recommended

If you’re over 45 or have any pre-existing medical conditions, you’ll need an AS4005.1 dive medical (valid for one year)

Be at least 10 years old

Be able to swim 200m and float for 10 minutes

Private 1-on-1 training may be available for an additional fee

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Use of SCUBA equipment

Coffee and/or Tea

What To Expect

Learn to dive on the beautiful Gold Coast with this internationally recognized SSI Open Water Diver Certification Course. Over three days, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and certification to explore the underwater world up to 18 metres deep. Start with 5–6 hours of flexible online learning at home before arriving. On Day 1, meet your instructor for a classroom review, final exam, and your first hands-on skills session in the pool. Then, over two exciting days of ocean diving, you'll complete four open water dives at local dive sites—starting at 12 metres and progressing to 18 metres. Your professional SSI instructor will guide you every step of the way as you learn how to use scuba gear, communicate underwater, manage buoyancy, and dive safely with a buddy. By the end, you’ll not only be certified but also ready for a lifetime of adventure beneath the surface. Whether you’re starting your diving journey or planning future dive trips around the world, this course is your passport to the ocean!

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Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

Reviews

5.00

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  • Great experience

    Venture168753,

    Sep 17, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The instructors, Diego and Karolina were very knowledgeable, professional and fun. Their standard of client care was of the highest order and they both went over and above to make sure everything and everyone was taken care of. Safety was always paramount, and teaching seemed second nature to them. The rest of the team were also fantastic, making for a memorable, fun and educational course.

  • More than recommended ✨✨✨

    731paulaa,

    Dec 18, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!!

  • Professional, Friendly and Knowledgeable

    423shaynet,

    Nov 20, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The course was professionally run, the facilities were great, the trainers were knowledgeable and you really learned they key skills required. I had no prior diving experience before attending this course and as someone in my 60's, I was somewhat apprehensive about doing the course. I would highly recommend the crew at the Gold Coast Dive Centre to anyone who would like to take up Scuba Diving.

  • Open Water Certification Course!

    580jamillab,

    Nov 14, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I purchased the Open Water Dive Course (for two) as a gift to my brother for his 21st Birthday. Purchasing, booking and all correspondence from Groupon and GC Dive Centre was clear and easy. Day 1 we arrived at 6:45am to begin a day of theory and prac. There’s a canteen at the pool, but I wish I packed a few extra snacks as it was a longer day than anticipated; finishing at around 4:30pm! Day 2 & 3 we spent diving (Tweed River and Wave Break Island) and applying what we had learnt in the ocean. This was an amazing experience and has left both my brother and I eager to move forward with our new hobby and book some more dives now that we are officially certified! Overall, I cannot recommend this dive centre enough, but particularly the team and our instructors (Jonny, Joaquin, Helena & Diego). Everyone was seriously just so positive and patient. An excellent experience generally speaking but made even better by everyone that had a part to play during our 3 day course. A memory I hope to have for many more years to come. Thank you GCDC, cya soon! 👌🏼

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  • Great learning experience at GCDC - safe, fun and resourceful!

    davidedL3763AL,

    Mar 29, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My partner and I attended the Open Water certification course and it was an absolute great experience! We've been welcomed by the staff who's been caring and mindful of details from the very beginning, making sure we complied with all the documentation needed and that we received all the necessary information before, during, and after the course. We've been trained during our 3 days course by Indo, a very experienced and resourceful instructor who made the whole experience safe but also fun! We've felt very confortable, safe and at ease during the preparation of the course and the dives, being able to express any doubt and to take our time to get confortable with all the skills. We've been taken to the pool after the theory on the first day, where we practiced all the skills needed for the dives and got used to the technical equipment in a more confortable environment. During the following 2 days we went for dives in the sea and at the river where we were lucky enough to spot some beautiful fish during the dives, stone fish, frog fish (!) and amazing barracudas! If it's true that the first dives might be scaring, GDC and Indo made us feel like there was someone with us making sure all the time that we were safe, learning and enjoy the beautiful dives! the direct but gradual, fun and clear approach of Indo has been the best way for us to get in touch with the diving world! 100% recommended!

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