Open Water Diver Course Bali – Learn to Dive with Confidence
🌏 Take your Open Water Diver Course in Bali and explore the other 71% of our planet: the ocean. 🌏
Have you always wanted to learn how to scuba dive?
Our Open Water Diver Course in Bali is the perfect way to start. You do not need previous diving experience. Your instructor will teach you everything step by step.
During the course, you will learn the essential theory and practical skills needed to dive safely with a buddy. You will also explore some of Bali’s beautiful underwater sites.
Along the way, you may discover colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles, rays, octopus, and much more.
At Southern Dreams Diving Club, we offer a truly personalized Bali diving course. We do not organize our courses in large groups. Instead, each booking has its own instructor.
If two people book together, they can learn and dive together with one instructor and a maximum of two students.
This means more individual attention for you. It also gives your instructor time to adapt the training to your pace, experience, and confidence in the water.
You can choose between SSI or ADIP certification for your Open Water Diver Course.
Personalized Open Water Diver Courses in Bali
Learning to dive should be safe, relaxed, enjoyable, and comfortable.
For this reason, we keep our courses personal. We do not combine different bookings into large groups.
Each booking has its own instructor. If you come with a friend or partner, you can learn together with one instructor and a maximum of two students.
This approach gives you more time to practice each skill. It also means you can ask questions whenever you need to.
For example, if you need more time with a particular skill, your instructor can slow down. If you feel ready to continue, the course can move forward.
As a result, you can learn at your own pace. Most importantly, you can finish your Open Water Diver Course feeling comfortable and confident underwater.
How We Organize the Open Water Course
Our standard Open Water Diver Course in Bali takes three days.
The course includes:
- Diving theory
- Confined-water training
- Four open-water dives
- Final knowledge assessment
- SSI or ADIP certification
Day 1 – Diving Theory and Confined Water Training
We normally start at 8:00 a.m.
If you stay in the Candidasa or Manggis area, we pick you up from your hotel at no extra cost.
If you stay in another area of Bali, we can arrange a private car transfer. The price depends on the distance.
Before starting the practical training, we complete the necessary paperwork. We also check your diving equipment and review the most important theory with your instructor.
After that, we move to confined water.
Here, you will practice the essential skills needed for scuba diving. You will learn how to use your equipment correctly. You will also practice buoyancy control and underwater communication.
Your instructor will demonstrate each skill first. Then, you will practice it yourself.
You can take the time you need to feel comfortable. We do not want you to rush through the exercises.
After the training session, we return to the dive center for lunch. You can relax and ask any questions about what you have learned.
Depending on your progress, the first day usually finishes between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Day 2 – Open Water Dives 1 and 2
We normally start at 8:30 a.m.
Now it is time to take your first steps into the open water.
First, we select a suitable dive site. We consider your experience, the skills you need to practice, and the current sea conditions.
During your first two open-water dives, you will practice the skills learned during your confined-water training.
At the same time, you will begin to experience Bali’s incredible underwater world.
Between the dives, we take time to relax. Depending on the dive site, we can relax on the beach or on the boat.
We also provide coffee, tea, and snacks.
After the second dive, we have lunch. Then, we complete your dive logbook before taking you back to your hotel.
Day 3 – Open Water Dives 3 and 4 and Final Exam
On the third day, we continue with two more open-water dives.
By this stage, you should feel more comfortable in the water. Therefore, you can focus on improving your skills and enjoying the dive.
You will repeat and reinforce the skills you learned during the previous days.
You will also have more time to explore Bali’s coral reefs and marine life.
Once all the required dives and skills are completed, you will take the final knowledge assessment.
Your instructor will prepare you throughout the course. Therefore, there should be no surprises.
A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final exam.
Depending on the dive sites we visit, the last two days usually finish between approximately 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Finally, once you have completed all the course requirements, you will receive your SSI or ADIP Open Water Diver certification.
💎 Deluxe Open Water Diver Course – More Diving, More Experience
Would you like more time underwater?
If so, our Deluxe Open Water Diver Course could be the perfect option for you.
The Deluxe course takes four days and includes six open-water dives. The standard course includes four open-water dives.
The extra dives give you more time to practice. You can also improve your buoyancy and build confidence underwater.
In addition, you can experience more of Bali’s beautiful dive sites.
For beginners, this extra time can make a big difference. You do not need to rush through the course. Instead, you can enjoy your training and gain more experience.
Where Will You Dive During Your Open Water Course in Bali?
We choose the dive sites according to your experience, the skills you need to practice, and, most importantly, the current sea and weather conditions.
The most popular spots for the open-water diver course are the USAT Liberty wreck in Tulamben, the Amed coral gardens, or the Blue Lagoon area in Padangbai.
🪸🐚🐙🐢 These sites offer calm conditions, great visibility, and rich marine life—perfect for learning. You will dive in beautiful coral reefs, home of tons of tropical fish, rays, turtles, and octopus. Step by step, you will learn to identify the most
However, we never choose a dive site simply because it is popular.
Safety and suitable diving conditions always come first.
Your instructor will select the most appropriate location for your training on the day.
FAQ – Open Water Diver Course Bali
How long does the Open Water Diver Course take?
The standard Open Water Diver Course takes three days and includes theory, confined-water training, and four open-water dives.
If you would like more time to practice and explore, our Deluxe Open Water Diver Course takes four days and includes six open-water dives.
Do I need previous diving experience to start the course?
No. The Open Water Diver Course is designed for complete beginners, so you do not need any previous scuba diving experience.
Your instructor will teach you everything you need to know, from using your equipment and controlling your buoyancy to communicating underwater and managing common diving situations.
What is the minimum age to take the Open Water Diver Course?
The minimum age to take the Open Water Diver Course is 12 years old.
Students under 15 years old receive a Junior Open Water Diver certification and must follow the applicable supervision and depth requirements for their age and certification.
Before starting the course, all students must complete a medical questionnaire. Depending on the answers, a medical examination and physician’s approval may be required before diving.
What certification will I receive?
You can choose to complete your Open Water Diver certification with either SSI or ADIP.
Both are internationally recognized scuba diving certifications that allow you to continue your diving education and explore dive sites around the world.
How deep can I dive after completing the Open Water course?
The maximum depth depends on the certification you choose.
With an SSI Open Water Diver certification, the maximum depth is 18 meters.
With an ADIP Open Water Diver certification, the maximum depth is 20 meters.
You should always dive within the limits of your certification, experience, and current diving conditions, and follow safe diving practices with a qualified buddy.
Is it safe to learn scuba diving in Bali?
Yes. Bali is an excellent destination for learning to scuba dive, with a wide variety of dive sites and marine environments suitable for beginners.
At Southern Dreams Diving Club, we select the dive sites according to your experience and the current sea conditions. You will learn with an experienced instructor and a maximum of two students per instructor, allowing us to provide personalized attention throughout the course.
Open Water Diver Course Prices:
✅ Open Water Diver: 3 days / 4 dives:
- ADIP: 7,000,000 IDR
- SSI: 7,800,000 IDR
💎 Open Water Diver Deluxe: 4 days / 6 dives:
- ADIP: 8,500,000 IDR
- SSI: 9,300,000 IDR
✅ Our course includes everything you need:
- Private instructor so that you can enjoy the course safely and at your own pace
- Online didactic materials
- Full diving equipment
- Diving insurance
- Certification card cost
- Mineral water, snacks, and lunch
- Transfer to the best dive spots (land and sea)
- Transfer from your hotel in the Candidasa and Manggis area. If you stay in another part of the island, we can organize a car to pick you up. The price varies depending on the distance.
- Marine park fees
- Porters and tax
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