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.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about the course.
For the course, you need to be able to float/tread water for 10 minutes without using any swim aids and complete a 200 metre/yard continuous surface swim or a 300 metre/yard swim with mask, fins and snorkel.
No prior experience is required. Our instructors will teach you the basic techniques and safety procedures before the activity begins.
During the course, you’ll learn the essential scuba skills needed to dive safely and confidently. These include regulator recovery and replacement, clearing water from your mask, buoyancy control, proper use of scuba equipment, underwater communication using hand signals, and basic safety skills such as air sharing and safe ascents. All skills are taught step-by-step and practiced with your instructor until you feel comfortable in the water.
Groups are kept small with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor, in line with PADI standards. This ensures a high level of safety while allowing each participant to receive personal attention and guidance throughout the experience.
Once we receive the payment, we will release the PADI online theory so you can begin studying before the course starts. The theory consists of five knowledge reviews and quizzes, and concludes with a final exam. Each chapter typically takes around 1–1.5 hours to complete.
To make the most of your in-water training, we recommend completing at least the first three knowledge reviews and quizzes before the first day of the course.
Sharks do live in the ocean, so it’s always possible that they are present somewhere in the wider area. The waters we operate in are well-known, and our guides are trained to monitor the environment and prioritize safety at all times.
Yes, you can still dive while on your period. It does not affect your ability to join the activity.
Ear discomfort is common for beginners and our instructors are trained to help. We’ll take things slow and at your own pace, teaching you proper equalization techniques to make pressure changes comfortable. With guidance and practice, most participants are able to dive safely and enjoyably.
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.
