Get certified as a scuba diver in just three days with personalised instruction in Amed.
Get certified as a scuba diver in just three days with personalised instruction in Amed.
The PADI Open Water Course is your introduction to scuba diving, designed to build your confidence in a relaxed and supportive environment. With small groups and personalised guidance, you’ll have the time to develop your skills at your own pace while learning in some of Amed’s calmest and most accessible dive sites.
Learn to dive in Amed with personalised instruction, small groups and access to some of Bali’s most beginner-friendly dive sites.
This three-day course is designed to guide you step by step, starting in shallow water before progressing to open water dives, with the option to experience the USAT Liberty shipwreck as part of your training.
Accommodation is provided in a comfortable private double room located directly behind the dive centre, offering a convenient and well-connected base in Amed.
• 3 nights private double room
• Air conditioning
• Ensuite bathroom with hot water
• Private terrace with outdoor seating area
• Free tea and coffee
• Mini bar
• Welcome drink
• 3-minute walk to the beach
• 5-minute walk to snorkelling spots
• Walking distance to cafés and the dive centre
Shared room if booking for 2 divers
• PADI Open Water certification
• Online theory (can be completed before arrival)
• Shallow water training
• 4 Open Water dives (including USAT Liberty, weather permitting)
• Full dive equipment + dive computer
• Lunch on course days
• Snacks and refreshments
• Towel rental
• Free water refills
• Insurance (on request)
• GoPro footage
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This course is designed for beginners who want to learn to dive in a structured, supportive environment without feeling rushed. It’s ideal for those who prefer a clear progression, with time to build confidence before moving on to the next stage.
It works particularly well for:
• First-time divers with no prior experience
• Travellers with limited time who want to complete their certification in a few days
• People who prefer small groups and personalised instruction
• Those who want a balance of learning and enjoying the experience
It also suits anyone who wants to combine learning with real dive experiences, including the option to dive the USAT Liberty, while progressing at a comfortable pace.
To join the PADI Open Water Course, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
• Minimum age of 10 years
• Able to swim 200 metres (any style, no time limit)
• Able to float or tread water for 10 minutes
• In good general health and comfortable in the water
You will also be required to complete a standard medical questionnaire before diving. If you answer “yes” to any medical conditions, clearance from a doctor may be needed prior to the course.
No previous diving experience is required.
To kick start our honeymoon we decided to get our scuba diving certifications. We managed to do the open water and the advanced open water in 6 days (including 1 rest day). We did night dives, sunrise dives, shipwreck, drift and deep and lots more. Really good fun and Amed has enough to explore for both courses.
Wow, Wow, Wow! Could not recommend any other place to go if you are looking at diving in Amed. Myself and my friend completed our Advanced Open Water course (followed by a number of fun dives), with Wayan and the team at Bali Dive Cove. The whole experience was seamless!
Day 1
Arrive in Amed around midday, check in and relax or explore the area.
If you arrive before 3pm, you have the option to begin the course with your first shallow water session.
Day 2
Begin or continue the course with shallow water training, followed by your first Open Water dive (typically to 12 metres).
Day 3
Continue with shallow water sessions as needed and complete your second Open Water dive.
Day 4
Complete Open Water dives 3 and 4.
Liberty Wreck dives are typically scheduled at sunrise on the final day, offering the calmest conditions and allowing you to finish the course before check-out at 11am.
Theory is completed online, either before arrival or in your own time during the course.
This schedule is flexible and may be adjusted depending on how each diver is progressing, ensuring you have the time and support needed to build confidence at every stage.
Jemeluk Bay (Amed)
Jemeluk Bay is one of the main training sites in Amed, known for its calm conditions and easy shore entry. The gently sloping reef makes it ideal for your first open water dives, with depths reaching around 12 metres. It’s a comfortable and controlled environment where you can focus on your skills while enjoying clear water and a variety of reef fish.
USAT Liberty Wreck (Tulamben)
The USAT Liberty is one of Bali’s most well-known dive sites and a highlight of the course. Accessible from shore, the wreck lies between around 5 and 18 metres for Open Water divers. You’ll explore the outer structure of the wreck, gaining experience in a slightly deeper environment while diving alongside large schools of fish. It offers a very different experience from reef diving and is often a favourite part of the course.
• Extra night: IDR 500,000
• Airport transfer (one way): IDR 700,000
• Transport to/from other areas in Bali – View transport price list
Additional diving (after certification):
• 1 fun dive (same day after completing your final dive): IDR 360,000
• 2 dives (next day): IDR 900,000
• 1 dive (next day): IDR 500,000