We connect you with the Ocean! Since 1991, Bali Diving Academy operates in Bali and provides top quality service. We guarantee dives & snorkeling in small group with high standard service and safely. We have a 100% safety track record. You will always be guided by a professional that is certified and insured, that is totally familiar with reefs and it’s in habitats. The Open Water course is the first level certification. Recognized all over the world it will allow you to dive safely up to 18 meter deep.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $530.
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Sanur Open Water Course learn diving in 3 Days - Get certified & Dive everywhere lasts about 3 days.
Prices start at $500 per person for this Kuta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $530. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bali Diving Academy.
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Absolutely recommend for getting yourself certified for an open water course. Thanks to our instructor Tama, this was a wonderful experience. Tama is clear, calm, friendly, knowledgeable, and you feel safe when diving with him. The academy takes care of your necessities, dive site are gorgeous!
We did the 3 day Open Water Diver PADI certification with Astama. Very efficient booking experience, Kadex responded to all our queries promptly and made all initial arrangements impeccably. Astama is a wonderful trainer. He was patient, funny and considerate, taking us through all the details of the course and diving in general. We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. Marwan was always punctual and smiling. We got customizable masks for our nearsightedness and good quality rental gear. The dive experience was amazing with thankfully good visibility. We would highly recommend Bali Diving Academy for beginners.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience during your Open Water course. Astama will be very happy to know his teaching made a difference — he truly cares about helping students feel confident and comfortable underwater. We’re also glad Kadek and Marwan helped make everything smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. It was a pleasure having you dive with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more dives in the future!
Ask for Benny Wiratno Bunadji as an instructor, he was very easygoing, but professional. His english is very good, and learning with him was quick and easy. He was friendly and took my preferences into consideration, recommending better site for my interest for the class. On my second day we were diving in Tulamben at a the shipwreck, which was better than I could've imagine, I loved it, definitely worth the 3hour trip from Sanur. I was a little nervous first but his proffesinal attitude made me feel safe, it was easy to trust in him. Underwater he was watching carefully, and if I had any issues he jumped immediately to assist. Benny made sure i feel safe, learn everything I need and having fun while doing the training. Online communciation and adminsitration also went smoothly with the office. Drivers picking me up from the hotel were punctual. Everyone was very helpful and kind.
Thank you so much Imre 🙏 We’re thrilled you enjoyed your Open Water course with Benny! He will be so happy to hear your kind words. Diving the Tulamben shipwreck on your second day must have been an amazing highlight 🚢🐠. Great to know you felt safe, supported, and had fun throughout your training. We’ll also pass on your thanks to our office and drivers. We hope to welcome you back for more dives in Bali!
If you’re looking for a top-notch diving experience in Bali, the Bali Diving Academy is an excellent choice. With multiple locations across the island, including in Sanur and Padang Bai, this diving school is renowned for its professionalism, experienced instructors, and exceptional customer service. The instructors at Bali Diving Academy are friendly, patient, and highly skilled. Whether you’re a first-time diver or a seasoned pro, they ensure you’re comfortable and confident throughout the experience. Many of the instructors speak multiple languages, which is a big plus for international divers. Safety is always a top priority, and the team is attentive to every detail, making sure divers are well-prepared and informed. We were so happy with them and will back again continue our advance license
Thank you for your fantastic review! 😊 We're thrilled you had such a great experience with us and felt well taken care of by our team. Safety, professionalism, and making every dive unforgettable are our top priorities! We can't wait to welcome you back for your Advanced certification and more amazing dives in Bali. 🌊🤿✨
I did the open water and the advanced open water. I really enjoyed diving with Astama. Everything was safe and went very smooth. The whole crew is just amazing. Would definitively recommend to anyone.
It's a pleasure to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Thank you for your kind words. Congratulation for being certified diver now. We hope we have the opportunity to see you again for more amazing diving adventure.
Such a good company. Astama was such a quality professional from day one. All accounts and records are kept. All equipment is up to code. All courses from PADI are followed exactly to the letter. You feel very safe taking this course as an international visitor. Made a daunting dive of 18m feel like a breeze as we built into it over the 3 days. Would recommend to any Aussie looking to get certified.
Thank you for your positive feedback. We're glad that you had a great experience with us. Congratulation for being certified diver now. We can't wait to see you again soon.
Was an amazing experience, instructor astama was brilliant made me feel relaxed and confident, the whole team at bali diving academy was great
We're thrilled to know that you had an amazing experience with us during your course. Congratulation for being now certified diver. We hope we can see you again for more amazing diving adventure.
Openwater course. Amazing experience. My instructor spoke Italian which made the learning for me even easier. Very professional and new equipment. 5 star top recommended
Thank you so much for your positive feedback and congratulation for being now certified diver. We hope we can see you again for more amazing diving adventure.
Amazing experience. I did the PADI open water course 1 to 1 rather than being in a group because its easier for me to learn at my own pace, I had good instructors that helped me learn at my own pace. The facilities were good, the pool was great to learn in. They also had a driver to drive you to and from the Scuba centre. Lunch was always good, always got Nasi Goreng. Was a great experience and great value for the cost. Thanks so much! :)
Thank you so much Natasha for your positive feedback to us. Congratulation for being now open water diver. We're glad to hear that you had an amazing experience during the course. We can't wait to see you again for more amazing diving adventures.
Great experience with Bali Diving Academy. Aan, Aang and Made are professional and very friendly to help me with completion of the course. Recommend for those who wish to get their PADI Open Water Diver Certificate in Sanur!
Thank you so much for your positive feedback, and Congratulation for being now Open Water Diver. We're so glad that you had a great experience with us during your course. We can't wait to see you again for more amazing diving adventure together.
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