You must be a certified PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or hold an equivalent certification. The minimum age is 10, and no previous buoyancy-specialty experience is required.

The course includes PADI learning materials, two open-water buoyancy-training dives, instruction from a professional PADI instructor, full scuba equipment, lunch and PADI certification.

Complete the course’s knowledge development before your practical training. You will learn about correct weighting, trim, streamlining, breathing control and techniques for maintaining neutral buoyancy.

You will practise buoyancy checks, weight positioning, hovering, controlled ascents and descents, efficient movement and maintaining neutral buoyancy in different underwater positions.

Yes. Although the official PADI certification does not require training dives, our package includes two open-water dives using Nitrox in either Amed and Tulamben or Nusa Penida.

A separate pool session is not normally required. Your buoyancy assessment and practical skills will be completed during two open-water training dives in Amed, Tulamben or Nusa Penida.

Training may be available in English, Chinese, French, Spanish and Indonesian. Please request your preferred language when booking so we can confirm instructor availability.

The course is normally completed in one day and includes two open-water training dives.