Private PADI Open Water Course | Extended Experience
Course - Go Dive Tasmania
Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience
Learn to Dive in Tasmania — Your Way
More Time Underwater. More Experience. More Confidence.
Start your underwater adventure with the world's most recognised scuba diving certification, taught exclusively for you and your group.
Looking for more than just a scuba certification?
Our Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience combines the flexibility of private instruction with an additional full day of guided boat diving once you've completed your certification.
Whether you're looking to explore Tasmania's spectacular coastline, dive overseas on your next holiday, or simply become a more confident diver before heading out on your own, this private course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to dive safely anywhere in the world—while giving you even more time underwater than a standard Open Water course.
At Go Dive Tasmania, you'll enjoy the internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver Course with your own dedicated instructor and a schedule built entirely around you. Train at your own pace while completing 2 shore dives, 2 training boat dives and an additional guided day with 2 more boat dives on the spectacular Tasman Peninsula.
Upon successful completion, you'll earn your PADI Open Water Diver Certification, allowing you to dive to 18 metres with a buddy anywhere in the world.
Why Choose Go Dive Tasmania?
Learn on Your Schedule
Choose dates that work for you.
Whether you prefer consecutive days, weekends or a completely customised timetable, we'll build the course around your availability.
Because your course is completely private, we can also tailor the pace to suit your confidence, experience and learning style, creating a relaxed environment where you never feel rushed.
Your Own Dedicated Instructor
Enjoy personalised tuition from start to finish.
With no other students in your course, your instructor can tailor every session to your progress, answer every question and spend more time helping you develop the skills and confidence to become a safe diver.
Perfect for Couples, Families & Friends
Whether you're booking for one person or a group of eight, your course is run exclusively for your group.
Learn alongside the people you know in a relaxed, private environment while creating memories you'll never forget.
Tasmania's Highest Rated Dive Centre
With a perfect 5-star Google rating from over 300 reviews, we're proud to be Tasmania's highest rated dive centre.
Our reputation has been built on exceptional customer service, passionate instructors and unforgettable diving experiences.
PADI 5 Star Dive Centre
Train with one of Tasmania's leading PADI 5 Star Dive Centres, recognised for delivering the highest standards of diver training, safety and customer experience.
Six Ocean Dives Included
Unlike a traditional Open Water course, your Extended Experience includes:
- 2 Shore Training Dives
- 2 Boat Training Dives
- 2 Additional Guided Boat Dives
That's six dives during your learning journey, giving you significantly more experience, more confidence and more opportunities to enjoy Tasmania's incredible underwater world before heading off on your own adventures.
Everything You Need Is Included
Unlike many learn-to-dive courses, we provide everything required to complete your certification—including your own mask and snorkel.
There are no compulsory equipment purchases before your first dive.
Learn in Tasmania's Best Diving
Train amongst towering giant kelp forests, colourful sponge gardens, dramatic underwater landscapes and abundant marine life while enjoying one of Australia's most unique temperate diving destinations.
Every dive introduces something different, making your course far more than simply completing a checklist of skills.
Adventure Lodge Accommodation
Need somewhere to stay?
The Adventure Lodge in Taranna is located just minutes from our dive sites, making your diving experience simple and stress-free.
Affordable accommodation is available as an optional extra.
Your Journey to Becoming a Diver
The Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience consists of four key stages, giving you significantly more diving than a traditional Open Water course.
Depending on your schedule, these may be completed over consecutive days, weekends or entirely around your availability.
Step 1 – Knowledge Development
Complete your dive theory online before entering the water using PADI eLearning.
Study whenever it suits you using your computer, tablet or smartphone while working through interactive videos, knowledge reviews and quizzes at your own pace.
You'll learn about:
- Dive equipment
- Safe diving practices
- Dive planning
- Underwater physics and physiology
- Marine conservation
- Diving procedures
Complete your theory before your practical sessions begin so you're ready to get straight into the water.
Step 2 – Pool Training
Take your first breaths underwater in the comfort of a heated indoor pool.
During your private pool session, your dedicated instructor will teach you all of the essential scuba skills you'll use throughout your diving journey while building confidence in a relaxed and controlled environment.
Because it's a private course, your instructor can spend extra time on anything you'd like additional practice with before heading into open water.
No previous scuba experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and we'll guide you every step of the way.
Step 3 – Open Water Training Dives
This is where your adventure really begins.
Travel to the spectacular Tasman Peninsula and complete:
- 2 Shore Training Dives
- 2 Boat Training Dives
You'll put everything you've learned into practice while exploring reefs, giant kelp forests and Tasmania's incredible marine life.
Completing both shore and boat dives gives you a broader range of experience than many entry-level courses provide, preparing you for future diving adventures anywhere in the world.
Step 4 – Extended Experience Day
Now that you're certified, it's time to simply enjoy diving.
Spend another full day with your instructor exploring more of Tasmania's spectacular coastline while completing:
- 2 Guided Boat Dives
- More bottom time
- More marine life encounters
- More experience diving from boats
- Continued one-on-one coaching
There are no assessments.
No skill circuits.
Just incredible diving, continued coaching and the opportunity to gain real-world experience alongside your instructor.
Many divers tell us this extra day becomes their favourite part of the entire course.
What's Included
Your course price includes:
- PADI eLearning
- PADI Digital Certification
- Professional Private PADI Instruction
- Pool Training Session
- 2 Shore Training Dives
- 4 Boat Dives (2 Training + 2 Guided)
- Complete Equipment Hire
- Mask & Snorkel
- Guided Extended Experience Day
What's Not Included
- Transport to training locations
- National Parks Pass (required for selected dive sites)
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation (optional)
Private Course Pricing
Enjoy exclusive tuition with your own dedicated instructor, on a schedule built entirely around you.
| Participants | Total Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $4,300 |
| 2 | $4,600 |
| 3 | $4,900 |
| 4 | $5,200 |
| 5 | $5,500 |
| 6 | $5,800 |
| 7 | $6,100 |
| 8 | $6,400 |
Planning a larger group? We can accommodate private bookings of up to 12 participants. Participants 9–12 are charged at $795 per person.
Whether you're booking for yourself, your partner, family or a group of friends, your course is run exclusively for your group with no outside participants.
Your Diving Journey Doesn't End Here
Becoming a certified diver is just the beginning.
At Go Dive Tasmania, we don't just teach you to dive—we help you become part of Tasmania's diving community. Whether you're looking to gain more experience, meet new dive buddies or continue your training, we're here to support you long after you've earned your certification.
Regular Shore Dives
Join our regular guided shore dives from Hobart and across the Tasman Peninsula.
These social dives are free to join, making them the perfect way to continue diving, meet other divers and build your confidence. Whether you've just completed your course or have hundreds of dives under your belt, there's always someone to dive with.
Regular Boat Diving
Our custom-built dive boats head out regularly to some of Tasmania's best dive sites.
From giant kelp forests and dramatic reefs to weedy sea dragons, seals and abundant marine life, there's always another adventure waiting.
As a certified diver, you'll be able to join our regular dive trips and continue exploring everything Tasmania has to offer.
Equipment Hire & Expert Advice
Not ready to purchase your own equipment?
No problem.
We offer a complete range of scuba equipment for hire, along with one of Tasmania's largest selections of quality dive equipment for sale.
Our experienced team is always happy to help you choose the right equipment as your diving journey progresses.
Continue Your PADI Training
Once you've completed your Open Water Diver certification, the adventure continues.
Popular next steps include:
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Enriched Air (Nitrox)
- Deep Diver
- Night Diver
- Drysuit Diver
- Rescue Diver
- Divemaster
- Open Water Scuba Instructor
Whether your goal is to explore deeper dive sites, improve your skills or build a career in diving, we'll help you take the next step.
Stay at the Adventure Lodge
Planning a weekend of diving?
Our Adventure Lodge in Taranna offers affordable accommodation just minutes from our dive sites, making it easy to join boat dives, shore dives and specialty courses throughout the year.
Dive Around the World With Us
Every year we organise local dive trips and overseas group expeditions to some of the world's best diving destinations.
From Tasmania to tropical reefs around the globe, your diving adventures don't have to stop after your first certification.
At Go Dive Tasmania, earning your Open Water certification isn't the end of your journey—it's where it begins.
Medical Requirements
A diving medical is required if:
- You answer "Yes" to any questions on the Diver Medical Questionnaire that require medical clearance; or
- You are 45 years of age or older.
Please review our Medical Information page before booking to ensure you meet the course requirements.
Stay at the Adventure Lodge
Need somewhere to stay?
The Adventure Lodge in Taranna is located just minutes from our dive sites and is the perfect base for your course.
Enjoy:
- Comfortable bunk-style accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- Lounge area
- BBQ facilities
- A relaxed atmosphere surrounded by fellow divers
Accommodation is available as an optional extra.
Why Become a Diver?
Learning to dive opens the door to an entirely new world.
Explore giant kelp forests, colourful reefs, shipwrecks and incredible marine life across Tasmania and around the globe. Whether you're planning your next overseas holiday, discovering your own backyard or simply looking for a new adventure, your PADI certification is your passport to underwater exploration.
By choosing the Private Extended Experience, you'll finish your course with even more confidence, more real-world experience and more unforgettable dives than a traditional Open Water course.
Important Information
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Please read our Booking Conditions before booking.
- Course fees are non-refundable except where outlined in our Booking Conditions.
- One complimentary date change is available with sufficient notice in accordance with our Booking Conditions.
- Transport to training locations is not included.
- National Parks Passes are required for selected dive sites.
- Accommodation is available as an optional extra at the Adventure Lodge.
Why Choose the Private Extended Experience?
Learning to dive doesn't have to stop once you've earned your certification.
Most new divers finish their course just as they're beginning to feel comfortable underwater. Our Private Extended Experience gives you another full day of guided diving with your own dedicated instructor, allowing you to refine your buoyancy, build confidence and simply enjoy diving without the pressure of assessments.
With two additional guided boat dives, more time underwater, continued one-on-one coaching and a schedule built entirely around you, you'll leave with significantly more experience than a standard Open Water course and feel ready to continue your diving adventures anywhere in the world.
It's the most personalised and comprehensive way to learn to dive in Tasmania.
Start Your Underwater Adventure Today
Join Tasmania's highest rated dive centre and discover why scuba diving is one of the world's most rewarding adventures.
With your own dedicated instructor, a schedule tailored around your availability, all equipment included, 2 shore dives, 4 boat dives and an additional guided day of diving, you'll leave with greater confidence, more experience and unforgettable memories.
Whether you're booking for yourself, your partner, family or friends, the Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience offers the ultimate learn-to-dive experience.
Book your Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience today and take your first breath into a lifetime of underwater adventure.
Tasmania's highest rated dive training centre
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Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience
Learn to Dive in Tasmania — Your Way
More Time Underwater. More Experience. More Confidence.
Start your underwater adventure with the world's most recognised scuba diving certification, taught exclusively for you and your group.
Looking for more than just a scuba certification?
Our Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience combines the flexibility of private instruction with an additional full day of guided boat diving once you've completed your certification.
Whether you're looking to explore Tasmania's spectacular coastline, dive overseas on your next holiday, or simply become a more confident diver before heading out on your own, this private course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to dive safely anywhere in the world—while giving you even more time underwater than a standard Open Water course.
At Go Dive Tasmania, you'll enjoy the internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver Course with your own dedicated instructor and a schedule built entirely around you. Train at your own pace while completing 2 shore dives, 2 training boat dives and an additional guided day with 2 more boat dives on the spectacular Tasman Peninsula.
Upon successful completion, you'll earn your PADI Open Water Diver Certification, allowing you to dive to 18 metres with a buddy anywhere in the world.
Why Choose Go Dive Tasmania?
Learn on Your Schedule
Choose dates that work for you.
Whether you prefer consecutive days, weekends or a completely customised timetable, we'll build the course around your availability.
Because your course is completely private, we can also tailor the pace to suit your confidence, experience and learning style, creating a relaxed environment where you never feel rushed.
Your Own Dedicated Instructor
Enjoy personalised tuition from start to finish.
With no other students in your course, your instructor can tailor every session to your progress, answer every question and spend more time helping you develop the skills and confidence to become a safe diver.
Perfect for Couples, Families & Friends
Whether you're booking for one person or a group of eight, your course is run exclusively for your group.
Learn alongside the people you know in a relaxed, private environment while creating memories you'll never forget.
Tasmania's Highest Rated Dive Centre
With a perfect 5-star Google rating from over 300 reviews, we're proud to be Tasmania's highest rated dive centre.
Our reputation has been built on exceptional customer service, passionate instructors and unforgettable diving experiences.
PADI 5 Star Dive Centre
Train with one of Tasmania's leading PADI 5 Star Dive Centres, recognised for delivering the highest standards of diver training, safety and customer experience.
Six Ocean Dives Included
Unlike a traditional Open Water course, your Extended Experience includes:
- 2 Shore Training Dives
- 2 Boat Training Dives
- 2 Additional Guided Boat Dives
That's six dives during your learning journey, giving you significantly more experience, more confidence and more opportunities to enjoy Tasmania's incredible underwater world before heading off on your own adventures.
Everything You Need Is Included
Unlike many learn-to-dive courses, we provide everything required to complete your certification—including your own mask and snorkel.
There are no compulsory equipment purchases before your first dive.
Learn in Tasmania's Best Diving
Train amongst towering giant kelp forests, colourful sponge gardens, dramatic underwater landscapes and abundant marine life while enjoying one of Australia's most unique temperate diving destinations.
Every dive introduces something different, making your course far more than simply completing a checklist of skills.
Adventure Lodge Accommodation
Need somewhere to stay?
The Adventure Lodge in Taranna is located just minutes from our dive sites, making your diving experience simple and stress-free.
Affordable accommodation is available as an optional extra.
Your Journey to Becoming a Diver
The Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience consists of four key stages, giving you significantly more diving than a traditional Open Water course.
Depending on your schedule, these may be completed over consecutive days, weekends or entirely around your availability.
Step 1 – Knowledge Development
Complete your dive theory online before entering the water using PADI eLearning.
Study whenever it suits you using your computer, tablet or smartphone while working through interactive videos, knowledge reviews and quizzes at your own pace.
You'll learn about:
- Dive equipment
- Safe diving practices
- Dive planning
- Underwater physics and physiology
- Marine conservation
- Diving procedures
Complete your theory before your practical sessions begin so you're ready to get straight into the water.
Step 2 – Pool Training
Take your first breaths underwater in the comfort of a heated indoor pool.
During your private pool session, your dedicated instructor will teach you all of the essential scuba skills you'll use throughout your diving journey while building confidence in a relaxed and controlled environment.
Because it's a private course, your instructor can spend extra time on anything you'd like additional practice with before heading into open water.
No previous scuba experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and we'll guide you every step of the way.
Step 3 – Open Water Training Dives
This is where your adventure really begins.
Travel to the spectacular Tasman Peninsula and complete:
- 2 Shore Training Dives
- 2 Boat Training Dives
You'll put everything you've learned into practice while exploring reefs, giant kelp forests and Tasmania's incredible marine life.
Completing both shore and boat dives gives you a broader range of experience than many entry-level courses provide, preparing you for future diving adventures anywhere in the world.
Step 4 – Extended Experience Day
Now that you're certified, it's time to simply enjoy diving.
Spend another full day with your instructor exploring more of Tasmania's spectacular coastline while completing:
- 2 Guided Boat Dives
- More bottom time
- More marine life encounters
- More experience diving from boats
- Continued one-on-one coaching
There are no assessments.
No skill circuits.
Just incredible diving, continued coaching and the opportunity to gain real-world experience alongside your instructor.
Many divers tell us this extra day becomes their favourite part of the entire course.
What's Included
Your course price includes:
- PADI eLearning
- PADI Digital Certification
- Professional Private PADI Instruction
- Pool Training Session
- 2 Shore Training Dives
- 4 Boat Dives (2 Training + 2 Guided)
- Complete Equipment Hire
- Mask & Snorkel
- Guided Extended Experience Day
What's Not Included
- Transport to training locations
- National Parks Pass (required for selected dive sites)
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation (optional)
Private Course Pricing
Enjoy exclusive tuition with your own dedicated instructor, on a schedule built entirely around you.
| Participants | Total Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $4,300 |
| 2 | $4,600 |
| 3 | $4,900 |
| 4 | $5,200 |
| 5 | $5,500 |
| 6 | $5,800 |
| 7 | $6,100 |
| 8 | $6,400 |
Planning a larger group? We can accommodate private bookings of up to 12 participants. Participants 9–12 are charged at $795 per person.
Whether you're booking for yourself, your partner, family or a group of friends, your course is run exclusively for your group with no outside participants.
Your Diving Journey Doesn't End Here
Becoming a certified diver is just the beginning.
At Go Dive Tasmania, we don't just teach you to dive—we help you become part of Tasmania's diving community. Whether you're looking to gain more experience, meet new dive buddies or continue your training, we're here to support you long after you've earned your certification.
Regular Shore Dives
Join our regular guided shore dives from Hobart and across the Tasman Peninsula.
These social dives are free to join, making them the perfect way to continue diving, meet other divers and build your confidence. Whether you've just completed your course or have hundreds of dives under your belt, there's always someone to dive with.
Regular Boat Diving
Our custom-built dive boats head out regularly to some of Tasmania's best dive sites.
From giant kelp forests and dramatic reefs to weedy sea dragons, seals and abundant marine life, there's always another adventure waiting.
As a certified diver, you'll be able to join our regular dive trips and continue exploring everything Tasmania has to offer.
Equipment Hire & Expert Advice
Not ready to purchase your own equipment?
No problem.
We offer a complete range of scuba equipment for hire, along with one of Tasmania's largest selections of quality dive equipment for sale.
Our experienced team is always happy to help you choose the right equipment as your diving journey progresses.
Continue Your PADI Training
Once you've completed your Open Water Diver certification, the adventure continues.
Popular next steps include:
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Enriched Air (Nitrox)
- Deep Diver
- Night Diver
- Drysuit Diver
- Rescue Diver
- Divemaster
- Open Water Scuba Instructor
Whether your goal is to explore deeper dive sites, improve your skills or build a career in diving, we'll help you take the next step.
Stay at the Adventure Lodge
Planning a weekend of diving?
Our Adventure Lodge in Taranna offers affordable accommodation just minutes from our dive sites, making it easy to join boat dives, shore dives and specialty courses throughout the year.
Dive Around the World With Us
Every year we organise local dive trips and overseas group expeditions to some of the world's best diving destinations.
From Tasmania to tropical reefs around the globe, your diving adventures don't have to stop after your first certification.
At Go Dive Tasmania, earning your Open Water certification isn't the end of your journey—it's where it begins.
Medical Requirements
A diving medical is required if:
- You answer "Yes" to any questions on the Diver Medical Questionnaire that require medical clearance; or
- You are 45 years of age or older.
Please review our Medical Information page before booking to ensure you meet the course requirements.
Stay at the Adventure Lodge
Need somewhere to stay?
The Adventure Lodge in Taranna is located just minutes from our dive sites and is the perfect base for your course.
Enjoy:
- Comfortable bunk-style accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- Lounge area
- BBQ facilities
- A relaxed atmosphere surrounded by fellow divers
Accommodation is available as an optional extra.
Why Become a Diver?
Learning to dive opens the door to an entirely new world.
Explore giant kelp forests, colourful reefs, shipwrecks and incredible marine life across Tasmania and around the globe. Whether you're planning your next overseas holiday, discovering your own backyard or simply looking for a new adventure, your PADI certification is your passport to underwater exploration.
By choosing the Private Extended Experience, you'll finish your course with even more confidence, more real-world experience and more unforgettable dives than a traditional Open Water course.
Important Information
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Please read our Booking Conditions before booking.
- Course fees are non-refundable except where outlined in our Booking Conditions.
- One complimentary date change is available with sufficient notice in accordance with our Booking Conditions.
- Transport to training locations is not included.
- National Parks Passes are required for selected dive sites.
- Accommodation is available as an optional extra at the Adventure Lodge.
Why Choose the Private Extended Experience?
Learning to dive doesn't have to stop once you've earned your certification.
Most new divers finish their course just as they're beginning to feel comfortable underwater. Our Private Extended Experience gives you another full day of guided diving with your own dedicated instructor, allowing you to refine your buoyancy, build confidence and simply enjoy diving without the pressure of assessments.
With two additional guided boat dives, more time underwater, continued one-on-one coaching and a schedule built entirely around you, you'll leave with significantly more experience than a standard Open Water course and feel ready to continue your diving adventures anywhere in the world.
It's the most personalised and comprehensive way to learn to dive in Tasmania.
Start Your Underwater Adventure Today
Join Tasmania's highest rated dive centre and discover why scuba diving is one of the world's most rewarding adventures.
With your own dedicated instructor, a schedule tailored around your availability, all equipment included, 2 shore dives, 4 boat dives and an additional guided day of diving, you'll leave with greater confidence, more experience and unforgettable memories.
Whether you're booking for yourself, your partner, family or friends, the Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience offers the ultimate learn-to-dive experience.
Book your Private PADI Open Water Course – Extended Experience today and take your first breath into a lifetime of underwater adventure.
Recreational Diving Medical Requirements – Go Dive Tasmania
To make things easier for you, please see the links below for the recreational diving medical forms.
Go Dive Tasmania requires a diving medical in the following cases:
- You answer “Yes” to any medical question and are prompted to see a doctor.
- You are 45 years or older.
If this applies to you, you must complete the medical before booking your course.
PADI Dive Medical*
- Can be completed by any willing GP.
- When booking your appointment, ask for a recreational diving medical.
- Not all GPs are familiar or willing to do this — check ahead of time.
- Bring a printed copy of the form to your appointment.
- All doctors listed below are known to offer this service in Tasmania.
📄 Download Medical Forms
To complete your diving medical, please download and print the appropriate form below:
🔹 PADI Dive Medical Form
Use this form if you are seeing a general GP.
👉 Download PADI Medical Form (PDF)
🔹 SPUMS Recreational Dive Medical Form
Use this only if seeing a SPUMS-accredited doctor.
👉 Download SPUMS Medical Form (PDF)
Make sure to bring the printed form to your appointment to ensure the medical can be completed without delays.
SPUMS Dive Medical*
- Can only be completed by SPUMS-accredited doctors.
- To find an accredited provider near you, use the SPUMS Doctor List.
Doctors Performing Recreational Diving Medicals – Hobart Region
Dr Michael Tooth
City Doctors Hobart
📞 (03) 6231 3003
Dr Vaneeshwar Rajamoorthy
City Doctors Hobart
📞 (03) 6231 3003
Dr Elif Stoneman
Glebe Hill Family Practice
📞 (03) 6169 0000
More Info Here
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Royal Hobart Hospital)
📞 (03) 6166 8196
Dr Kathrine Maher
Derwent Valley Medical Centre
📞 (03) 6261 1399
Dr Graham Stevens
Bellerive Health Hub
📞 (03) 6122 0150
Dr Elizabeth Elliott
General Practice Plus
📞 (03) 6223 5533
Dover Medical Centre
📞 (03) 6298 1222
Sorell Doctors Surgery (existing patients only)
📞 (03) 6265 1595
Doctors – Northern Tasmania
Windmill Hill Medical (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6776 0080
Tremaur Medical Centre (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6776 0080
Rose Cottage Medical (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6334 3622
Exeter Medical Center (Exeter)
📞 (03) 6394 4247
SmartClinics (Devonport)
📞 (03) 6422 6200
Burnie General Practice (Burnie)
📞 (03) 6431 7708
Wynyard Medical Centre (Wynyard)
📞 (03) 6442 2201
Important
Please allow at least 14 days to book and attend your diving medical — wait times can vary.
If you have any questions or are unsure whether a medical is required for your booking, feel free to contact us:
📞 (03) 6231 9749
📧 info@godivetassie.com.au
Go Dive Tasmania – Booking Conditions
By booking any activity with Go Dive Tasmania, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before making your booking.
1. General Conditions
- All participants must complete any required participant information forms, medical questionnaires, and liability waivers prior to commencing the activity. Completion is mandatory.
- You are responsible for ensuring you are medically fit to participate and that you book an activity appropriate to your certification, training and experience level.
- All courses, briefings, training and activities are conducted in English. For safety reasons, participants must be able to understand and communicate in English.
- Go Dive Tasmania reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, modify or relocate any activity due to weather, sea conditions, safety concerns, instructor availability, vessel availability, minimum participant numbers, operational requirements, or any other circumstance beyond our reasonable control.
2. Course Booking Conditions
Eligibility
- Minimum age is 12 years unless otherwise specified.
- Bubble Maker and Seal Team programs have separate minimum age requirements.
- Participants are responsible for arranging their own transport between locations, including the dive shop, pool, accommodation and dive sites.
- Entry fees, permits and National Parks passes are not included unless specifically stated.
Medical & Swim Requirements
- All participants must complete the applicable diver medical questionnaire.
- Participants aged 45 years or older must provide a dive medical certificate from a doctor prior to participating, regardless of their answers on the medical questionnaire.
- If indicated by the medical questionnaire, participants under 45 years of age may also be required to obtain medical clearance prior to participating.
- Participants must be able to swim 200 metres continuously and float unassisted for 10 minutes.
- Swim assessments are conducted to ensure participant safety.
- Failure to successfully complete the swim assessment or float assessment will result in removal from the course without refund.
- Participants wishing to continue at a later date will be required to pay the applicable $245 rebooking fee.
- Deliberately misrepresenting swimming ability, water confidence, or comfort in the water places participants, instructors and staff at risk and may result in immediate removal from the course without refund.
- Go Dive Tasmania instructors and staff have a responsibility to provide a safe training environment for all participants. Decisions regarding participant safety are final.
Deposits, Payments & Refunds
- A non-refundable deposit of $245 per participant applies to all course bookings.
- Cancellations more than 30 days before the course commencement date will receive a refund of monies paid less the $245 deposit.
- Cancellations within 30 days of the course commencement date are not eligible for a refund.
- If a participant is unable to participate due to a failed dive medical and provides supporting documentation, a refund may be issued less the $245 deposit, provided notification is received more than 14 days prior to the course commencement date.
- No refunds will be provided for medical reasons within 14 days of the course commencement date.
- Course bookings may be transferred to another participant for a $245 transfer fee, provided the transfer is requested before the course commencement date and the replacement participant meets all course requirements.
- The transfer fee covers course materials, PADI eLearning licences, administrative costs, certification processing, and other costs already incurred by Go Dive Tasmania.
- Go Dive Tasmania reserves the right to refuse a transfer request where certification processing has commenced, the transfer cannot reasonably be accommodated, or course requirements cannot be met by the replacement participant.
- Refunds will be returned to the original payment method where possible.
Combo Course Bookings
- Where a participant withdraws from a multi-person package, any refund will be calculated based on the difference between the original package price and the applicable revised package price, less any non-refundable deposits.
- No refunds are available for cancellations within 14 days of commencement.
Date Changes & Rebookings
- More than 14 days before commencement: One free date change is permitted.
- Within 14 days of commencement: One date change is permitted upon payment of a $245 rebooking fee per participant.
- Once a booking has been changed (whether free or paid), any further changes may require full repayment of the course fee.
- Participants who do not attend, arrive excessively late, fail to complete the course, voluntarily withdraw, fail the swim assessment, fail the float assessment, or fail to complete the required online learning may rebook once within 12 months by paying a $245 rebooking fee.
- After a rebooking has been used, any further continuation or rebooking may require payment of the full course fee.
- Participants arriving more than 30 minutes late may be treated as a no-show at Go Dive Tasmania's discretion.
Extended Experience Courses
- The PADI Open Water Extended Experience includes additional guided diving beyond the requirements of a standard Open Water Course.
- If a participant requires a rebooking due to cancellation, non-attendance, or incomplete course completion, the standard $245 rebooking fee applies.
- Rebooked participants will be transferred to a standard Open Water Course to complete any remaining training requirements.
- The additional guided diving included in the Extended Experience format is forfeited and is not included as part of the rebooking fee.
- As a courtesy, participants who originally booked an Extended Experience Course and subsequently rebook may receive 50% off one scheduled Go Dive Tasmania boat dive within 12 months of course completion. This offer is non-transferable, subject to availability, and has no cash value.
- Participants who originally booked a standard Open Water Course cannot use a rebooking, continuation, transfer, or upgrade request to move into an Extended Experience Course. Any applicable upgrade fee must be paid before the course commencement date.
Online Learning & Course Administration
- Access to online learning materials will be provided after booking.
- It is the participant's responsibility to contact Go Dive Tasmania if course materials are not received.
- Participants should check spam and junk folders before contacting us.
- Completion of all required online learning prior to practical training is mandatory.
- Failure to complete the required online learning before the course commencement date will result in removal from the course.
- Participants may rebook onto a future course by paying the applicable $245 rebooking fee.
- All required forms and waivers must be completed before the course start date.
3. Gift Vouchers & "Choose Dates Later" Bookings
- Gift vouchers are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase unless otherwise stated.
- Original proof of purchase may be required when redeeming a voucher.
- Gift vouchers are not redeemable for cash.
- Bookings are subject to normal availability and scheduled course dates.
- Custom dates are not included unless specifically stated.
- Any price increases that occur after the date of purchase must be paid at the time of booking or redemption.
4. Participant Conduct & Safety
- All participants must follow instructions given by Go Dive Tasmania staff, instructors, divemasters and vessel crew.
- Unsafe behaviour, intoxication, harassment, abuse, refusal to follow instructions, or conduct that places any person at risk may result in immediate removal from the activity without refund.
- Go Dive Tasmania reserves the right to refuse participation where safety may be compromised.
6. Australian Consumer Law
- Our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.
- Nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any rights or remedies you may have under Australian Consumer Law.