3-day Open Water Scuba Certification in Sanur

Earn your PADI card and dive independently in three days

The 3-day PADI Open Water Course in Sanur teaches you to scuba dive from the ground up, combining pool training on day one with four ocean dives over days two and three in Sanur Bay, Padang Bai or Tulamben. A certified instructor guides you through theory via the PADI e-learning platform and hands-on confined water and open water training. The course includes all equipment, lunch, hotel pickup and your worldwide-recognized certification card.

The experience

The course runs three days and covers everything a beginner needs to dive safely to 18 meters. Day one happens in a pool in Sanur, where you learn the fundamentals in confined water under your instructor's watch. Days two and three move to the ocean: you'll complete two dives each day in Sanur Bay, Padang Bai or Tulamben depending on conditions that morning, or Nusa Penida if you choose that option. The theory work happens online through PADI's e-learning platform before you arrive or woven into the three days themselves, then reviewed in person with your instructor.

Your certified, insured instructor is familiar with the local reefs and their habitats, and stays with your small group throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all scuba equipment, lunch, the PADI manual and your certification card at the end. The academy has operated in Bali since 1991 and maintains a 100% safety record.

What’s included

• PADI manual and worldwide-recognized certification card.
• PADI-certified and insured instructor.
• all scuba equipment including wetsuit and tank.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• lunch on each day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 75 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bali Diving Academy

Is this one for you?The course asks for three consecutive days and a moderate level of physical fitness. The pool session on day one is calm and controlled, while ocean dives on days two and three involve entering the water from a boat and adapting to the underwater environment.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What does the PADI Open Water certification let me do after the course?

The PADI Open Water certificate is recognized worldwide and qualifies you to dive independently to 18 meters deep once certified, without needing an instructor on future dives.

How is the theory part of the course structured?

Theory is completed online via the PADI e-learning platform and can be done before you arrive or during the three days. Your instructor reviews it with you in person during the course.

Where exactly do the ocean dives happen?

Days two and three include two ocean dives each in Sanur Bay, Padang Bai or Tulamben depending on sea conditions that day. Nusa Penida dives are available as an option.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Sanur are included in the course price.

What equipment do I need to bring?

All scuba equipment is provided, including the wetsuit and tank. Bring only a swimsuit, towel and any personal items you need for the day.