PADI Diving Course
Taking an Open Water Diver course in Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Penida is an exciting way to get certified while experiencing some of the best diving Indonesia has to offer. These islands are renowned for their stunning underwater landscapes, diverse marine life, and clear waters, making them ideal locations for learning to dive.
Age & Experience
10 y/o, no diving experience
Diving Certifications
Do not leade to certification
Healthy
Fit and have medical clearance
Water Skill
No swimming requirements
PADI Open Water Diver Course Overview
The Open Water Diver course is the first level of scuba certification and allows you to dive independently with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet). The course typically consists of three main components:
- Theory: You’ll learn the basic principles of scuba diving through online learning, classroom sessions, or a combination of both. Topics include dive equipment, the physics and physiology of diving, dive planning, and safety procedures.
- Confined Water Dives: These are pool or shallow water sessions where you’ll learn and practice scuba skills under the supervision of an instructor.
- Open Water Dives: You’ll apply what you’ve learned in the confined water sessions with four dives in the ocean over two days. This is where you get to explore the underwater world while demonstrating your new diving skills.
Price IDR 5,500,000
Manta Ray Encounters
Manta Point is a famous site where divers can swim with the gentle giants of the sea, the manta rays.
Crystal Bay
Known for its clear waters and the chance to see the Mola Mola during the season (usually between July and October).
Vibrant Coral Reefs
The area is home to a wide variety of coral species and tropical fish, making for a colorful and lively underwater experience.
Marine Biodiversity
Apart from manta rays and sunfish, divers can spot turtles, sharks, and a plethora of reef fish and invertebrates.
Physical Requirements
Participants must be in good health. Most dive shops will ask you to fill out a medical questionnaire before diving.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Day 1
Welcome to Legend Diving. Today, you will watch some instructional videos while completing knowledge reviews in your e-manual. This section is largely self-study. You can do it either at the shop or with your own device if you have one. Obviously, we’ll also help you create your PADI account for access to learning materials. At any time if you have any questions you can ask your instructor.
Once your reviews are done, together you will take some time to revise it and acknowledge if you need further explanations. With this in mind, you will go through your quizzes and make sure that your global understanding is correct.
Day 2
You will work with your instructor today on more practical aspects of the course. Firstly, you will be briefed on the equipment and learn how to set it up yourself. Additionally, you’ll participate in Confined Water sessions in the pool. This is where you will learn to breathe underwater and demonstrate some skills. Furthermore, you will get comfortable with the gear. Some of the skills you will learn are:
- Scuba gear set up
- Getting rid of water in your mask
- Entry and exit techniques
- Buoyancy control
- Basic navigation underwater
- Safety procedures
The pool section will take approximately half a day. The rest of the day will be spent continuing with the theory.
Day 3
Today is a big day! You will do your first 2 ocean dives. Firstly, you’ll meet your instructor in the morning for a briefing. You will go over what should be expected to help you solidify your learning so far. In addition, these dives will go no further than 12 meters. They will be done in dive sites suitable for training. Afterward, we will return to the dive center and finish the remaining theory or confined session.
Day 4
This is the last day of your course. You will do 2 more dives to a max depth of 18 meters. The dive sites chosen will always take your training in mind. You will likely get the chance to see some majestic Manta rays! Although they are training dives, you are sure to see lots of marine life. You should be done by lunchtime. Straightaway, you can continue your education with a 10% discount off any additional courses.
In the meantime, as you surface from the last dive from your Open Water Diver Course, the Legend Diving Team will be proud to say:
“Congratulations”
Whay You Get PADI Advance Course in Nusa Lembongan?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course Overview
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to improve your diving skills and confidence under the water. Unlike the Open Water Diver course, there’s less focus on classroom sessions and more emphasis on practical diving experiences. The course typically includes:
Five Adventure Dives
These dives are designed to introduce you to different aspects of diving, such as deep diving and underwater navigation. The Deep Dive and the Underwater Navigation Dive are mandatory. For the remaining three dives, you can choose from a variety of options depending on what your dive center offers and what interests you most. Popular choices include Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Dive, and Drift Dive.
Knowledge Development
This component is mainly completed online or with a manual and involves studying the theory behind each of the Adventure Dives you will complete. There are knowledge reviews for each dive, but the focus is on practical learning.
Why Choose Nusa Lembongan ?
Diverse Dive Sites
The area offers a range of dive sites suitable for the various adventure dives required in the course. From the gentle drift dives along the coral-covered slopes to deep dives where you can encounter larger pelagic fish.
Manta Rays and Mola Mola
The chance to dive with manta rays at sites like Manta Point and potentially see the Mola Mola (especially from July to October) makes this location extraordinary.
Vibrant Marine Life and Healthy Corals
The reefs are teeming with life, providing ample opportunity for underwater photography, fish identification, and simply enjoying the underwater scenery.
Experienced Dive Centers
There are several reputable dive centers in Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida offering the Advanced Open Water Diver course. These centers are well-equipped and staffed by experienced instructors familiar with the local dive sites and conditions.
Tips for Taking Your Advanced Course Here
Check the Season: While diving is year-round, conditions vary. The best visibility and chances to see Mola Mola are typically between July and October. Manta rays can be seen all year round, but sea conditions can be rougher from December to February.
Let's Get Complating Your Dive Advance Course
Completing the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course in Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida not only advances your diving skills but also immerses you in some of the most memorable underwater experiences offered by Indonesia’s rich marine ecosystem. This certification opens up new diving opportunities worldwide, further expanding your diving adventures.
Specialized Dive Experiences
Drift Diving: Nusa Penida and Lembongan are known for their currents, making them perfect places to practice drift diving.
Peak Performance Buoyancy: Improve your buoyancy control, which is crucial for protecting the delicate coral reefs and enhancing your dive experience.
Night Diving: Experience the underwater world at night, seeing how the marine life changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge.
Photography: Learn the basics of underwater photography in a photogenic paradise.
Enhanced Diving Skills
Deep Diving: Learn to safely plan and execute dives beyond the 18 meters/60 feet limit of the Open Water Diver certification, typically up to 30 meters/100 feet.
Underwater Navigation: Sharpen your compass navigation skills and learn to use natural navigation cues to find your way underwater.
Unique Marine Life Encounters
Manta Rays: Dive sites like Manta Point offer the chance to swim with these majestic creatures.
Seasonal Sightings of Mola Mola: Between July and October, there’s the possibility of encountering the elusive oceanic sunfish, a unique experience that draws divers from around the world.
Rich Biodiversity: The coral reefs around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are teeming with life, including a vast array of tropical fish, turtles, and sometimes even sharks.
Personal Growth
Confidence: Completing the Advanced Open Water course builds confidence in your diving abilities, allowing you to feel more comfortable and relaxed underwater.
Adaptability: Diving in different conditions and environments teaches you to be adaptable and prepares you for a wide range of diving adventures in the future.
Certification Benefits
Depth Limit Increase: With the Advanced Open Water Diver certification, your maximum depth limit increases to 30 meters/100 feet, allowing you to explore deeper dive sites.
Access to Advanced Dive Sites: Many breathtaking dive sites around the world require an Advanced Open Water certification due to depth or conditions.
Further Education: This certification opens the door to more specialized PADI courses, such as Rescue Diver and various specialty courses.
Environmental Awareness
Conservation: Diving in such a pristine environment often enhances divers’ appreciation for marine ecosystems and the importance of their conservation.
Eco-Friendly Diving Practices: Learn and practice eco-friendly diving habits to minimize impact on the underwater world.
Completing your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course in Nusa Lembongan offers a combination of skill advancement, unique marine encounters, personal growth, and an unforgettable adventure in one of the world’s most beautiful diving destinations. It’s an experience that goes beyond just a certification, enriching your life and diving career.