Open Water Course
Duration: 3 Days
Dives: Pool session & 4 Ocean dives
Age: 10+
Course Highlights
- Beginner-Friendly: No prior experience needed—start your diving journey from scratch.
- Comprehensive Training: Includes both academic learning and practical water skills.
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from our award-winning, multilingual PADI instructors.
- Stunning Dive Sites: Train in the crystal-clear waters around Southeast Lombok.
- International Certification: Earn your globally recognized PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Competent swimming abilities
- Good physical health (have a look at this medical form to see if you are fit to dive).
What You Learn
- Basic Scuba Skills: Master essential underwater skills in confined water and open water dives.
- Dive Equipment: Understanding and using your diving gear, including mask, fins, snorkel, regulator, BCD, and tank.
- Buoyancy Control: Techniques for achieving and maintaining neutral buoyancy.
- Safety Procedures: Essential safety practices and how to manage potential underwater problems.
- Underwater Navigation: Basic skills to navigate and explore the underwater environment.
What Your Course Looks Like
Step 1: PADI eLearning – Study at Your Own Pace
Kick off your underwater adventure with PADI eLearning.
You’ll complete all the essential scuba diving theory online, studying whenever it suits you. Using your computer or phone, you’ll learn key diving concepts, equipment knowledge, safety procedures, dive planning, and underwater communication skills.
Estimated study time: 5–6 hours
Day 1 – Confined Water Pool Session
Your first in-water training takes place in a relaxed and controlled environment.
During your pool session, you’ll:
Get comfortable breathing underwater
Practice essential scuba skills
Learn buoyancy control techniques
Build confidence with your diving equipment
Your PADI instructor will guide you step by step, ensuring you feel safe, calm, and ready for your first ocean dives. This session prepares you for diving in real open water conditions around Lombok.
Days 2 & 3 – Open Water Ocean Dives in Southeast Lombok
Day 2 – Your First Two Ocean Dives
Now the real adventure begins! You’ll complete your first and second open water dives in the warm, tropical waters of Southeast Lombok.
Maximum depth: 12 metres (40 feet)
Practice skills learned in the pool
Explore coral reefs under instructor supervision
This is where you begin combining skills with exploration.
Day 3 – Certification Dives
On your final day, you’ll complete two more open water dives, reaching depths of up to:
18 metres (60 feet)
These dives focus on:
Refining your buoyancy
Improving underwater awareness
Gaining confidence as an independent diver
You’ll also have the chance to enjoy Lombok’s vibrant marine life, including colourful reef fish, healthy coral gardens, and possibly turtles or rays depending on conditions.
After completing your fourth dive, you’ll officially become a certified PADI Open Water Diver — ready to explore dive sites around Indonesia and the world.
