What is the PADI Open Water course?

Have you ever dreamt of breathing underwater? Have you ever wanted to explore a paralleled reality? The Open Water course is where the magic begins!

The Open Water course is the world’s most popular diving course. This beginner PADI certification will teach you the skills to dive safely and independently anywhere in the world. And what better place to do it than the incredible Island of Bali. There is so much to explore underwater here! After you get this diving certification your life will never be the same again.

It takes four days to get your Open Water course but the diving adventures will take a lifetime. This diving course is divided in three steps: theory and knowledge development with a PADI Instructor, skill practice in our pool – to learn the basic safety techniques of scuba diving, and diving in open water to apply the basic diving techniques learned in the pool. Then it’s time to explore the stunning before finally explore the stunning underwater world of Bali. Turtles, stingray, barracuda and some of the most diverse corals and marine life in the world. Become the newest member of the worldwide scuba diving community and join 20 million other divers!

Why should I get the PADI Open Water course with Bali Scuba?

What’s really happening under the surface of our oceans? Get up close and personal with your favourite characters from ‘Finding Nemo’ and more!

The ocean covers over 70% of our planet. We estimate that 3/4 of all life on earth is found underwater. Breathing underwater will give you a new sense of freedom and happiness. You’ll discover fascinating marine life and increase your knowledge about this mysterious world. You will be the newest member of the ‘Aquaman’ community.

Once you successfully complete this diving certification, you’ll be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres. You’ll be able to join dive trips around the world and find adventure and fun wherever there is water.

Taking your Open Water with Bali Scuba is a great choice! We are a PADI Five Star Dive Centre and have been teaching PADI courses for 20 years. You can trust our experienced, well-trained staff and our safety-first procedures.

What are the options to become an Open Water Diver?

If you want to maximise your diving time in Bali, you can take the theory online prior to arrival. If you take the eLearning you’ll need just 3 days to complete the course. You can start the Open Water eLearning immediately and work at your own pace whenever you have free time. The eLearning takes around 10 hours to complete and you have one year available to finish everything. It’s a fun and efficient way to learn and you will have lifetime access to all online learning.

Another option is the PADI Open Water Referral. This great option allow you to take class and pool sessions with a dive centre in your home country before arrival in Bali. Once in Bali, you will just need 2 days (4 ocean dives) to complete your certification. It’s also a good choice if it’s too cold to dive in your home country. You can take your class and pool sessions at any PADI dive centre worldwide.

If you want to get certified and make the most of it, we also offer special combo packages including Open Water and Advanced Open Water.