About this tour
A three-day PADI Open Water diving certification course in Sanur, Bali, run by a diving school with over 30 years' experience. You'll complete classroom and pool work before open-water dives, finishing with an internationally recognised qualification that lets you dive independently to 18 metres. The course includes all equipment, tuition, hotel transfers and meals — you'll train in small groups with certified, insured instructors.
Highlights
- PADI Open Water certification recognised worldwide for independent diving
- Dive to 18 metres depth after qualification
- Three days from beginner to certified diver
- All scuba gear and manual included in price
- Hotel pickup and drop-off provided
- Small-group instruction with certified, insured guides
- Lunch included daily
- 100% safety track record since 1991
What to expect
You'll start with classroom theory and confined-water training (likely in a pool or shallow bay) on day one, covering safety protocols and equipment use. Days two and three involve supervised open-water dives on local reefs; the instructor demonstrates skills underwater and watches you execute them. By the final dive, you'll be handling buoyancy and navigation with direct oversight. The course culminates in certification once you've completed required skills and logged minimum depths.
Each day runs roughly four to six hours depending on conditions. You'll be collected from your hotel each morning. Lunch is included. The pace is deliberately graduated — skills build logically from confined water to shallow open water, then progressively deeper dives. Your instructor stays with you throughout.
What travellers say
- Long-established school with strong safety credentials and track record
- Complete package — gear, meals, transfers included
- Internationally recognised PADI qualification covers most dive destinations
- Small-group teaching with professional, insured instruction
- Structured three-day progression suits busy travellers
- Medical restrictions rule out those with spine, cardiac or pregnancy concerns
- Moderate fitness requirement may exclude less active travellers
- Three consecutive full days needed; no flexible scheduling option
- Underwater camera rental is a separate cost
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Good to know
This suits anyone wanting to dive confidently beyond resort pools and tourist snorkel spots. A moderate fitness level is essential — you'll be carrying 15–20 kg of gear, equalising ear pressure underwater, and managing buoyancy control. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular conditions. Bali's dry season (April–October) offers the best visibility and calmer conditions; wet season (November–March) can bring choppy surfaces and lower visibility. Group size isn't specified but is described as small. Underwater cameras aren't included but can be rented separately. The course runs back-to-back over three consecutive days, so block your schedule accordingly.
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