PADI Open Water Course in Amed, Bali
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Learn to Dive in Amed: PADI Open Water
Starting your scuba journey is an unforgettable experience, and Amed offers some of the best conditions in Bali to get your PADI Open Water certification. This laid-back fishing village on the island’s east coast has become a favorite destination for new divers thanks to its calm waters, colorful reefs, and world-class training sites.
The PADI Open Water Course in Amed takes just 3 days and provides you with an internationally recognized diving certification. You’ll learn essential dive theory, practice in shallow or pool-like conditions, and complete several open water dives with a certified instructor.
All gear is included, so you can focus entirely on building your confidence underwater.
With gentle currents, good visibility, and gradual depth, Amed is ideal for beginners. The area offers easy access to diverse dive sites: Jemeluk Bay with its vibrant reef, shallow coral gardens right off the shore, and the legendary USAT Liberty wreck in Tulamben—one of the most beginner-friendly and spectacular wreck dives in the world.
Prerequisites for the PADI Open Water Course
a Complete Open Water Package in Amed
what's Included in your Open Water Package
PADI Certification
International license to dive anywhere after training
PADI Manual
Official learning guide to master scuba diving basic
5 Dives
Explore Bali’s reefs and wrecks with supervised sessions
Private Instructor
Certified PADI instructor guiding you in Amed and Tulamben
Dive Gear
Complete, maintained scuba equipment included in course
Dive Transfers
Easy transport to Amed and Tulamben dive sites
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Day by day: Your Open Water Training Journey
Experience the perfect balance of theory, practice, and exploration while learning to dive in Bali.
Follow each step with your instructor in Amed, from your first skills in shallow water to open ocean dives and final PADI certification.
DAY 1
You’ll begin with the PADI eLearning program, which can be completed online before your arrival in Bali or directly on-site with your instructor. This first day is all about understanding dive theory, equipment basics, and safety procedures. In the afternoon, you’ll head to a swimming pool or shallow bay in Amed for your confined water training. Here you’ll practice essential skills such as breathing underwater, clearing your mask, and basic buoyancy — all in a calm, controlled environment to build comfort and confidence.
DAY 2
On your second day, you’ll make your very first ocean dives. Jemeluk Bay is ideal for beginners, with calm seas, gentle sandy slopes, and plenty of colorful reef life. You’ll complete two dives here, guided closely by your instructor, while practicing buoyancy control and key underwater techniques. It’s often the most exciting moment of the course — your first real exploration of Bali’s underwater world.
DAY 3
The final day takes you to Tulamben, home of the legendary USAT Liberty wreck — one of the easiest and most spectacular dives in the world for beginners. Depending on sea conditions, you may also explore nearby coral gardens. You’ll complete two more open water dives, focusing on navigation and refining your skills. After your final review and instructor’s approval, you’ll officially earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification, recognized worldwide — your passport to dive anywhere across the globe.
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Why Choose Dive culture in Amed?
With our friendly and experienced PADI instructors, you’ll learn at your own pace in small groups, with clear guidance in English, French, and more. Using modern, safety-checked equipment, we make sure your first steps into diving are not only safe, but also exciting and unforgettable.
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learn to dive with us
Why Choose Dive culture in Amed?
With our friendly and experienced PADI instructors, you’ll learn at your own pace in small groups, with clear guidance in English, French, and more. Using modern, safety-checked equipment, we make sure your first steps into diving are not only safe, but also exciting and unforgettable.
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Reviews from Our Open Water Students
Recommend the Dive Culture diving centre which was recommended to me by a diving centre in a neighbouring town. I had two day’s of fun dives including the wreck of the USAF Liberty in Loïc’s safe hands. Thanks: I have enjoyed myself.
Ross Freeman
Very good and exciting👏 for me. Because, it's the 1st time I try to do scuba diving. Yogi was the best one to teach me how to do and made me felt comfortable. I no have any experience of scuba diving but he is really good 👍. Thanks Yogi now I can see something nice under water.
Arry bula
I had such a great time doing my Open Water course with Kai—he’s an amazing instructor who made everything super clear and easy to understand. I felt safe and inspired. I enjoyed it so much that I’ve decided to do all my certifications with Dive Culture. Highly recommend!
Jalila Belkouch Samorah
We spent 3 days diving with Dive Culture in Amed and had a great experience. The team was professional, very flexible, and made everything easy from start to finish. Amed is an incredible place to dive, but 3 days felt way too short to really see it all. Hope to be back soon with Dive Culture!
Tomas Simunek
SwimmerI just did 8 dives with Dive Culture and had the best experience! Ogi, my Divemaster, was super kind, patient, and very thorough when teaching me the skills I needed. The whole team is friendly, professional, and fun to be around. Highly recommend Dive Culture, I’ll definitely be back!
Macarios
Dive Culture is absolutely amazing! Without speaking a word of English, my aunts were taken care of by the amazing instructor DouDou and Dive Master Christina! Now that we have dipped our toes into scuba diving, we’ll sure be back for more with Dive Culture!
