Bali Diving Academy PADI Open Water Dive Course

Discover a whole new world beneath the surface and earn a scuba certification you can use around the globe. Bali Diving Academy combines structured PADI training, experienced instructors, and Bali's iconic dive sites to help you become a confident, certified scuba diver.

PADI Open Water Dive Course
Earn a worldwide PADI certification with online learning, pool training, four ocean dives, full equipment, DAN insurance, and experienced instructor guidance.

What this is

The PADI Open Water Dive Course is Bali Diving Academy's beginner scuba certification program. You'll complete PADI eLearning, practice essential scuba skills in confined water, and complete four open water dives under the guidance of a PADI Instructor. Once you successfully finish the course, you'll earn a globally recognized PADI Open Water Diver certification allowing you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters.

Who it's for

  • Complete beginners learning scuba diving for the first time
  • Travelers who want to earn a scuba certification in Bali
  • Anyone aged 10 or older who can swim
  • Future recreational divers looking for a globally recognized certification

Requirements

  • Must be able to swim
  • Complete the required PADI eLearning and course review

What you get

  • PADI Open Water Diver certification recognized worldwide
  • PADI eLearning included in the course package
  • Instruction from a certified PADI Instructor
  • Digital logbook and certification card upon successful completion
  • DAN insurance during the course and transportation from South Bali for eligible departures

Why this is useful

Bali Diving Academy has been operating since 1991 and is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center with four locations across Bali. The academy combines online learning with hands-on instruction, teaches in multiple languages, and offers a clear progression for divers who want to continue beyond their first certification. The provider also states it has maintained a 100% safety record since opening.

Start Exploring The Underwater World With Confidence

Build lifelong scuba skills, earn an internationally recognized certification, and experience Bali's underwater world with the confidence to keep diving wherever your travels take you.

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