What is the difference between PADI and SSI?
Essentially, there is no difference at all between PADI and SSI; both are just a “brand” of dive learning and certification which were developed to provide divers with a “standard” of learning and professionalism. Much like Coke and Pepsi are both cola soft drinks, with a slightly different taste, so it is with PADI and SSI diving.
PADI – the Professional Association of Diving Instructors – and SSI – Scuba Schools International – both offer internationally recognised diving certifications, qualifications and licenses.
PADI & SSI LEARN TO DIVE TRAINING COURSES:
Pro Dive Cairns: PADI Open Water Dive Course
Learn to dive with one of Cairns’ most respected PADI Dive Instruction Centres. 4 and 5 day courses, allowing you to tailor your course to suit your budget & itinerary. PADI Open Water Certification.
Deep Sea Divers Den: PADI Open Water Dive Course
Enjoy a total of 9 x dives on this 5-Day PADI learn to dive course. 2-days swimming pool and classroom followed by 3-days/2-night liveabaord.
Quicksilver Dive – Learn to Dive Port Douglas
Quicksilver Dive are the newest learn to dive company in Port Douglas. A state of the art dive training centre and day boats visiting the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs!
Reef Encounter: 3-Day Open Water Learn to Dive Course
The Reef Encounter: 3-Day Open Water Learn to Dive Course is amazing, Why? Forget the swimming pool and classroom training! All confined water dives are completed in the shallow coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef!
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Cairns, being the best place to visit the Great Barrier Reef, attracts divers and want to be divers from around the world. It is home to some of the best and most professional learn to dive centres in the world, offering both PADI and SSI courses to suit beginners and advanced divers.
Qualified PADI and SSI scuba instructors and dive masters are on hand to teach the skills you need, to dive safely and comfortably on the Great Barrier Reef. Both PADI and SSI have dive manuals, in a range of languages, which provide the practical knowledge you need as a scuba diver.
How to choose? The good news is that there is no right or wrong choice to make. Cairns is a safe place to learn to scuba dive. PADI and SSI standards are internationally recognised and Cairns professional dive centres provide training from the beginners, right up to those wanting to learn Advanced, Adventure and Stress and Rescue diving.
Cairns Dive Adventures lists a range of products available, so you can easily review duration, price and qualification, selecting the best operator and tour to suit your itinerary and budget.
Pro Dive Cairns: PADI Open Water Dive Course
Deep Sea Divers Den: PADI Open Water Dive Course
Quicksilver Dive – Learn to Dive Port Douglas
Reef Encounter: 3-Day Open Water Learn to Dive Course
4-Day PADI Learn to Dive Course (Day Trips to Reef)
Sea Quest: 2 Day Open Water Referral
Pro Dive Cairns: 3 Day 2 Night Ocean Referral
Overnight Liveaboard: PADI Advanced Dive Course 2-DAY/1-NIGHT
Pro Dive: PADI Advanced Dive Course 3-Day/2-Night
Down Under Dive: 2-Day PADI Advanced Dive Course
2-Day PADI Advanced Dive Course (2 One Day Trips to the Reef)
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Can't decide? We have personally been on every Cairns reef and diving trip. We can help you choose the best tour, to suit your experience and budget.
Special
FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE*
Spend over $550.00 AUD on your Great Barrier Reef tour with us and receive the latest Digital Underwater Camera Hire. Take amazing High-Resolution images and 1080 HD Video. Only when you book online thru our website.
Not available for any tours to the Islands as fine white sand damages the seals on the cameras and makes them leak!
You need to come into our shop located on the Cairns Esplanade the day before departure to pick up the camera before 5:30 pm. You also need to supply your own SD Camera Card and drop the camera off back at our shop before 5:30pm.
Please Remember there is no other way to collect our cameras! All passengers must come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm.