Courses and Prices
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions offers a range of dive courses which can be undertaken onboard our liveaboard expeditions. Please see below for a complete list. Please note courses are not available on the following Expeditions: Minke Whale; Turtle Spectacular and Ashmore Exploratory.
Discuss your needs with us: The exposed deep waters of the Coral Sea make it less suitable for trainee divers and snorkelers. Please discuss your course needs with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions prior to booking your travel arrangements.
Medical Considerations for PADI Courses
Complete a PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP.
* If you answer YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on page 2, please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND take all three pages of this form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician’s Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician’s approval.
We strongly recommend this course of action to avoid any disappointment.
Visiting Instructors
Visiting Instructors conducting training must:
- Show proof of your training agency membership and liability insurance,
- Comply with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions safety procedures,
- Comply with Training Agency procedures.
- Ensure minimum student age is 12.
PADI Discover Scuba (Resort Dive) (Subject to availability onboard)
| PADI Discover Scuba (Resort Dive) (No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard.) | |
|---|---|
| Requirements: | Complete PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. 12 years of age + |
| Includes: | Complimentary gear rental and 1 dive per day*. |
| Notes: | Depth limit of 12 meters / 40 feet. Most suitable expedition – Fly Dive Cod Hole. |
| Price: | When paying Normal Diver rate first dive is Free of Charge and $60 any additional dives per day. When Non-Diver Discount of 10% is paid $80 for the first dive and $60 any additional dives per day. |
| *Not Available: | When non-diver discount taken or during Minke Whale expeditions. |
PADI Advanced Dive Course
| PADI Advanced Dive Course | |
|---|---|
| Requirements: | Proof of Open Water certification. Complete PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. |
| Includes: | 5x training dives; all tuition; PADI Manual; PADI certification |
| Notes: | All Expeditions (Note: Minke Expeditions not available). |
| Price: | $280 |
PADI Deep Diver (Subject to availability onboard)
| PADI Deep Diver (No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard.) | |
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| Requirements: | Minimum open water or junior open water certified (min 12years). Complete PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. |
| Includes: | Tuition; 3x training dives; PADI Manual; PADI certification |
| Notes: | Most suitable expedition – Fly Dive Coral Sea, Coral Sea Safari. |
| Price: | $310 |
PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)
| PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) | |
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| Requirements: | Minimum open water or junior open water certified (min 12years). Complete PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. |
| Includes: | Includes free nitrox fills for 3 days (value $75). Orientation of nitrox filling stations and O2 analyzer’s. Tuition (includes exam) and PADI certification. |
| Notes: | All Expeditions |
| Price: | $310 |
PADI Self-Reliant Diver (Subject to availability onboard)
| PADI Self-Reliant Diver (No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard.) | |
|---|---|
| Requirements: | Minimum open water certified (if <18years, must be DM certified); 100 dives; demonstrate good skills. Complete PADI Medical Statement and return to us ASAP. |
| Includes: | Tuition; 3 training dives; use of redundant air system; SMB/Reel (during course) and PADI certification. |
| Notes: | All Expeditions (Note: Minke Expeditions not available). |
| Price: | $310 |
Underwater Naturalist Course (Subject to availability onboard)
Those who venture underwater are in a unique position to observe and interact with organisms entirely different from those on land. But as the saying goes knowledge is the key to understanding. No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard.
| Underwater Naturalist Course (No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard.) | |
|---|---|
| Requirements: | Proof of Open Water Certificate. |
| Course Advantages: | Expand your awareness of the marine environment. Identification of local marine organisms. |
| Includes: | 2x training dives; loan manual; tuition & certification |
| Notes: | The PADI Underwater Naturalist course increases the level of awareness and knowledge divers have of the aquatic environment. Enabling you to better understand and appreciate the sub aquatic marine environment. Most suitable expedition – Fly Dive Cod Hole, Fly Dive Coral Sea, Coral Sea Safari. |
| Price: | $220 |
Digital Underwater Photography Course (Subject to availability onboard)
The purpose of the PADI Underwater Photography specialty course is to familiarise divers with skills, knowledge, planning, techniques and enjoyment of underwater photography. No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard.
| Digital Underwater Photography Course (No pre-bookings, subject to availability onboard.) | |
|---|---|
| Requirements: | Proof of Open Water Certificate. Camera (rental available on board see (Photo Services). |
| Course Advantages: | Guaranteed excellent results, with professional advice; avoid the hassle of travelling with bulky gear; try before purchasing your own system |
| Includes: | Manual, tuition & certification |
| Notes: | Upon completing the program you will be able to; select your own underwater camera setup, maintain setup and disassemble all camera equipment, demonstrate correct shooting techniques, apply strobe and available light photography, expose and compose your photos with greater success and appeal. Most suitable expedition – Fly Dive Cod Hole, Fly Dive Coral Sea, Coral Sea Safari. |
| Price: | $260 |
