Bali is a wonderful place for underwater adventures and it’s very easy to find a PADI scuba diver course for the PADI open water diver certification that allows you access to many of the dive sites on the island.
The best thing is that if you pass your PADI Scuba Diver course here in Bali, the certification is recognized all over the world. So, you can use it to access dive sites in many other places.
What Is Scuba Diving?
Scuba diving is a form of diving where the divers where an oxygen tank that is completely independent of any surface attachments.
The word “SCUBA” is an acronym that stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
Why Do You Need To Be A PADI Open Water Diver To Scuba Dive?
The PADI open water diver course leads to the basic certification that allows you to undertake an underwater adventure to a depth of 18 meters with a certified dive partner.
PADI is a global standard that says you have sufficient knowledge development, pool sessions and open water sessions to act safely under the conditions.
If you want to be able to dive in other conditions, you can get PADI certification for these conditions too but you will need to pass the open water diver course and then pass additional courses for further diving certification.
Where To Get PADI Certification In Bali
So, if you’re ready to book a PADI scuba diver course then we’ve got 15 places in Bali for you to choose from.
Each of them offers the PADI open water diver certification as well as plenty of other PADI scuba diver course options.
Kubuku Dive Center
An excellent dive school with access to the dive sites at Menjangan Island one of the best diving spots in Bali.
They will take care of all your diving needs so you can focus on the fun!
Where Is It? Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Buleleng Regency, Bali 81155, Indonesia
Online: Kubuku
Let’s Dive Tulamben
Tulamben is one of the best places for diving on the island and the diving courses at this school are first-rate.
You’re guaranteed to see a lot of the local marine life and have a great time here.
Where Is It? Jl. Amlapura-Singaraja, Tulamben, Kec. Kubu, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852, Indonesia
Online: Let’s Dive
No Fear Diving Amed
An ideal school for would-be scuba divers where they speak Russian, English, and German!
They also have a top-notch professional shop onsite.
Where Is It? Amed – Jemeluk Main Street Abang Karangasem Purwakerti Karangasem, Purwakerti, Kec. Abang, Bali, 80852, Indonesia
Online: No Fear
Bali Scuba
A great place for the beginner scuba diver where you can pick up all the skills you need to dive with confidence.
Where Is It? Jl. Danau Poso No.46, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Online: Bali Scuba
Bali Diving
A highly experienced team of PADI instructors that can lead you on tours of some of the best sites of the island and provide complete instruction.
Where Is It? Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.46E, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80025, Indonesia
Online: Bali Diving
ENA Dive Center
A very nice dive centre that also offers some wonderful extra touches, if you stay in their resort, they will take great care of you.
Where Is It? Jl. Tirta Ening No.1, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80227, Indonesia
Online: ENA Dive
AquaMarine Diving
A very organized company that arranges certification and dive tours for a wide-range of tourists on the island.
Where Is It? Petitenget St No.2A, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: AquaMarine
Bali Bubbles Dive Center
A lovely locally run dive center that can help with everything from basic certification to night diving.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Candidasa, Nyuh Tebel, Kec. Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80871, Indonesia
Online: Bubbles
Kriss Bali Diving
An excellent team that will ensure you get more dives out of your free time in Bali.
We like how responsive they are over WhatsApp when you have questions too.
Where Is It? Jl. Nuansa Timur No.10A, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Kriss
Diving In Bali – Bali Diving Academy
A very solid place where you can successfully complete certification as a family.
There is a minimum age to join the PADI professional association mind you, but most children can learn open water diving here.
Where Is It? corner of, Jl. Sekuta Gg. Kalpataru, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Online: Scubali
S.E.A. Diving Bali
A highly professional place where you can undertake the PADI open water diver course at your own pace.
They will take you through everything from basic principles to safety procedures at maximum depth, and you will succeed in a PADI dive by the time you leave.
Where Is It? Jl, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: SEA Diving
Dune Atlantis Bali
An excellent place for the would-be scuba diver, they take care of everything so that you can focus on diving.
If you join in their dive trips, they even provide refreshments which is a nice touch and something we wish more schools would do.
Where Is It? Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai.96E, Sanur Kauh, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesi
Online: Dune Atlantis
Intrinity Divers
A friendly and caring place that is certain to make a scuba diver out of every student.
They’re well known for their calm, patient instructors who ensure that you leave with the certification you came for and the skill practice to ensure your safety.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.35A, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Intrinity
Orca Dive Club Bali
This is a very well-run and professional club where you can be certain of high-quality instruction and attention to detail to make your day as easy as possible.
The PADI open water diver course is essential but the best thing here is the day trip to Manta Point.
Where Is It? Hotel Puri Bagus, Jl. Raya Candidasa, Desa Bugbug, Kec. Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80801, Indonesia
Online: ORCA Dive Club
Bali Elite Scuba
The instructors here really know the local area and marine life well and in addition to PADI open water diver course instruction, they offer the whole range of PADI scuba diver courses.
Tulamben is a great place for wreck diving.
Where Is It? Tulamben, Kubu, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80852, Indonesia
Online: Bali Elite
FAQs
How Much Is A Diving Course In Bali?
There are a lot of different diving courses you can take in Bali and a lot of different diving instructors that you could be working with to enhance your scuba diving skills and that means the prices of PADI courses vary a lot.
Typically, the basic Open Water Diver Course runs to about 3.2 million IDR (that’s about $200 USD or $320 AUD) but it really can vary.
Price is, of course, an important factor in learning to dive independently but you should make sure that the school can offer everything you need in addition to a diving certification.
You need to learn dive theory, have access to pool sessions, and a dive computer before you hit the dive spots with your PADI instructor.
Where To Learn To Dive In Bali?
The list above offers plenty of places where you can learn to dive on the island and it’s not an exhaustive list, there are probably around 50-100 dive schools here and we’ve not had the opportunity to visit every dive centre just yet.
How Long Does It Take To Get Scuba Certified In Bali?
The main open water diver course takes around 3-4 days to complete. This includes classroom training for knowledge development, confined water training and then your first dive (or more) in open water with a dive professional on hand.
What Is The Best Month To Scuba Dive In Bali?
You can go scuba diving in Bali all year round but the best time of year is between May and November.
If you want to hit the blue lagoon at Padang Bai then you can enjoy diving adventures all year round, but if you want to spend time on the Nusa Islands swimming with manta rays, you should come in April or May, and if the Oceanic Sunfish (mola-mola) is your thing, August to September is good.
How To Get Certified For Scuba Diving In Bali?
Choose a PADI school from the list above and sign up for a diving course. If you want to enjoy swimming as part of a dive trip, then the basic open water diver course is enough.
If you want to dive by yourself, you need the PADI advanced open water course.
How Much Does It Cost To Get PADI Certified In Bali?
Basic certification is about 3.2 million IDR ($200 USD or $320 AUD) but if you intend to broaden your learning, you may need to spend more money.
Is Scuba Diving Expensive In Bali?
No. Generally, scuba diving in Bali is reasonably priced and you will find that it can be as little as 775,000 IDR (that’s about $50 USD and $77 AUD) for a single dive, particularly in North Bali.
Expect to pay a little more in places like Nusa Dua and Sanur as the overall costs of these areas are higher.
What Are The Best Dive Sites In Bali?
Perhaps, the best dive site is the famous USAT Liberty Shipwreck but the stunning underwater world of Bali offers plenty of new adventures for drivers and we’ve got a great list of the best dive sites in Bali.
Final Thoughts On Learning Scuba Diving Skills In Bali
If you want to explore the underwater world on a scuba diving adventure in Bali then spending some time with experienced PADI instructors is mandatory.
In order for your scuba diving experience of the stunning coral reefs, manta rays and marine life to be safe, you must be certified to take dive trips.
The diving courses listed above will get you qualified diving instructors who are able to ensure you enjoy the amazing underwater world on a Bali dive, safely and with the dive skills necessary to enjoy your adventure in full.
