The 4 PADI Courses in Bali Worth Getting Wet For

1.3-Days PADI Open Water Diving Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 3 days · from $409Our pick

Learn scuba skills with Bali Diving in a small group of up to four. You will study, train in a pool, then complete four ocean sessions at Padang Bai’s Blue Lagoon and Tulamben’s USAT Liberty wreck. Instructors such as Ari, Eka, Ketut, and Tunas teach in English or Indonesian, with transfers, meals, equipment, and PADI materials included.

“Best thing ive ever done and Eka made it even more enjoyable. He was a brilliant instructor and made you feel safe. Hope to come back and do my advanced open water.”

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2.Padi Discover Scuba Diving In Amed Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $185Best value

Spend about six hours learning scuba basics and completing two open-water sessions in Amed, Bali. No Fear Diving customizes the pace for beginners, including people with water anxiety. PADI instructors such as Oliver, Wayan, Jonas, and Ben provide instruction, equipment, lunch, drinks, and towels. The experience can also lead into a PADI Open Water course.

“Do yourself a favor and book a dive or certification with the team at No Fear. When you see 687 five-star ratings for a dive shop, you know that it's not a typo. Oliver, Jonas, and Amanda run a professional operation; so there's never a doubt that things will go as planned. Read more”

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3.PADI Open Water Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $530

Train with Neptune Scuba Diving in a group of no more than three, starting with classroom work and pool skills before four open-water sessions at Padang Bai and Tulamben. Instructors such as Gede Ariawan, Muli, Sia, and Agus are assigned based on availability. Hotel pickup, meals, equipment support, and certification training are included.

“It took us 3 days to finish the OW course with 4 dives followed by another 8 dives with Neptune Scuba Diving Club, our instructor Sia as well as dive guide Agus was so patient and professional, the whole support team also took good care oRead more”

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4.Sanur Open Water Course learn diving in 3 Days – Get certified & Dive everywhere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $480

Learn scuba skills with Bali Diving Academy in a small group of up to six. You’ll study PADI theory, train in Sanur’s pool, then complete four sea sessions in Sanur Bay and Padang Bai or Tulamben. Ask about instructors such as Astama or Benny, and the optional Nusa Penida day.

“We did the 3 day Open Water Diver PADI certification with Astama.”

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