3-day PADI Open Water Snorkeling in Nusa Lembongan: Get Certified

You'll breathe underwater on day two.

A 3-day PADI Open Water certification course in Nusa Lembongan where you learn scuba diving theory online or in class, practice in a pool on day one, then complete four open water dives on days two and three. A certified instructor guides you through the skills and techniques needed to dive safely to 18 meters, and the certificate is recognized worldwide. Small groups and a 100% safety record are standard.

The experience

The course splits theory from water time so you can learn at your own pace. You'll work through the PADI e-learning platform before you arrive or during the three days, then review it with your instructor. That means the classroom work is done before you ever put on a tank, so the time on the boat is spent doing the thing you came for.

Day one happens in confined water: a pool setting where an instructor teaches you the basic skills in a controlled space. You'll learn how to breathe underwater, manage your buoyancy, and handle the equipment without the variables of the ocean. Days two and three are open water dives, four of them total, where you use those skills on actual reefs and explore what you can reach at depth. The dives happen in small groups with a professional guide who knows the local reefs and their habitats.

You'll get lunch, coffee and tea on the boat each day, plus all the scuba gear you need. The instructor is certified and insured, and the academy has operated since 1991 with no safety incidents. By the end of day three, you hold a certificate that lets you dive anywhere in the world.

What’s included

• All scuba equipment and tanks.
• three days of instruction from a certified PADI instructor.
• lunch boxes, coffee and tea on the boat.
• all course fees and taxes.
• a worldwide-recognized PADI Open Water certification card valid to 18 meters deep.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 75 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

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 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bali Diving Academy

Is this one for you?You do the diving yourself with an instructor present, not watching a demonstration, so this suits anyone ready to learn the skill hands-on. Small groups mean personalized attention, and the three-day structure lets you move from pool to open water at a pace that builds confidence before you're in the ocean.

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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's the difference between the pool session and the open water dives?

The pool session on day one teaches you basic skills in a safe, controlled environment where you can focus on technique without ocean conditions. Open water dives on days two and three put those skills to use on actual reefs, where you explore at depth and practice in real conditions with your instructor nearby.

Can I do the theory work before I arrive in Nusa Lembongan?

Yes. The PADI e-learning platform lets you complete the theory online before the course starts, then you review it with your instructor when you arrive. You can also do it during the three days if you prefer to learn it all on-site.

How deep will I dive on days two and three?

The Open Water certification qualifies you to dive to 18 meters deep. Your instructor will guide you through dives that build your confidence and skills at that depth.

What's included in the three days?

All scuba equipment, lunch boxes, coffee and tea on the boat, instruction from a certified PADI instructor, and all fees and taxes are included. You bring a valid ID and a moderate level of physical fitness.

Is this course recognized outside Indonesia?

Yes. The PADI Open Water certificate is recognized worldwide and lets you dive anywhere once you're certified.