PADI Open Water Diving Course

With the PADI Open Water Scuba Diving course, you'll become a diver in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.

PADI Open Water Diving Course

This 3 day course is designed to teach scuba diving in open waters. The theoretical component occurs at the scuba diving center at Gili Trawangan's Pesona Beach Resort & Spa hotel. The training follows the PADI Open Water training guidelines, and an official certificate will be issued at course completion. Day one includes five instructional videos and practical training with equipment in the center's pool.

When the instructors assess that the group is ready, the next two days will include a total of 4 submersions in open waters. One day includes two dives to a maximum depth of 12 metres, while the following day features two more dives of up to 18 metres. The marine life around Gili Trawangan is diverse.

Who can join this activity?

Participants must complete a form confirming they are physically fit.To enroll in the 3 day PADI Open Water Course, you must pass two tests in the scuba diving center's pool: 10 minutes of floating without assistance and swimming 200 metres without assistance or 300 metres with a mask and snorkel.

Taxes not included

The activity does not include local tax. A fee of 100,000 Indonesian rupiah per person (approx 8 USD) must be paid in cash on the first day.

First time scuba diving?

If you are new to scuba diving and prefer an introductory experience without taking a course, consider the scuba diving baptism in Gili Trawangan.