The appeal of this course is simple: in a few days, you can go from no scuba certification to a PADI Open Water card that lets you explore to 18 meters around the world. The training has three parts: knowledge development, practice in confined water, and four open-water sessions in Bali.
I like two practical details here. The class is capped at four students per instructor, so you should have a better chance to ask questions and get individual attention. The price also includes a full equipment set, a computer, tanks, weights, and marine park fees, which makes it easier to understand the likely cost before you arrive.
There is one real caution: learning scuba takes patience, and the one detailed account available describes an instructor who was impatient and humiliating toward a slow learner. That is a serious concern for a beginner. The course may suit you well, but I would confirm that the teaching approach feels supportive before committing.
- Key points before you book
- A beginner’s course built around three stages
- What the 18-meter certification means
- A small class, with an important teaching caveat
- What is included, and what you still need to budget for
- Getting to the Karangasem meeting point
- Who should choose this course?
- Should you book it?
- FAQ
- Where does the course meet?
- What time does the course start?
- How long does the course take?
- Do I need previous scuba certification?
- What is the minimum age?
- How many students are assigned to each instructor?
- Which languages are listed for instruction?
- What certification do I earn?
- What is included, and what is not?
- What are the listed prices?
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Key points before you book
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- Four open-water sessions: These are part of the course, alongside knowledge development and confined-water practice.
- A small class cap: There can be no more than four students per instructor.
- No prior certification required: The course is open to beginners aged 10 and older.
- Full scuba equipment included: The package lists equipment, a computer, tanks, weights, and marine park fees.
- Early start in Karangasem: The stated departure time is 8:15, at the meeting point in Karangasem.
- Check the price carefully: The experience is advertised from $361.05, while the Open Water package is also shown from US$328.25.
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A beginner’s course built around three stages
Who should choose this course?
This course is aimed at beginners who want a recognized certification, have at least a few days to set aside, and are ready to learn practical safety skills as well as enjoy time in the water. You do not need prior certification or logged experience, but you do need to meet the minimum age of 10.
It may be a good fit if you value a small class and want equipment and park fees included in one booking. The listed languages may also help you choose a course that suits your preferred way of learning, as long as you confirm availability for your date.
It is a less certain choice if you are nervous about being a slow learner or want detailed information about the instructor, training sites, and daily schedule before paying. Those details are not supplied here, and the negative account makes it sensible to ask specific questions rather than assume every class will be a good match.
Should you book it?
Book if certification is your goal, you can spare a few days, and the center answers your questions about instructor support and scheduling clearly. The small class cap and bundled equipment are practical advantages, and four open-water sessions give the course a substantial in-water component.
Pause before booking if you need a patient, reassuring teaching style but cannot confirm how the instructor will work with you. The available feedback is too limited to judge every class, but the one detailed complaint is serious enough to take into account. Check the final price, daily plan, teaching language, and transport arrangements first. If those answers feel right, this could be a useful route into scuba; if they do not, compare it with another Karangasem course before committing.
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FAQ
Where does the course meet?
The meeting point is MJ7W+W24, Karangasem, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia.
What time does the course start?
The stated departure time is 8:15.
How long does the course take?
It is described as taking a few days. The exact number of days and daily schedule are not specified.
Do I need previous scuba certification?
No. The minimum certification requirement is none, and no logged dives are required.
What is the minimum age?
Participants must be at least 10 years old.
How many students are assigned to each instructor?
The maximum is four students per instructor.
Which languages are listed for instruction?
English, French, Finnish, and Swedish are listed. Confirm which language is available on your chosen date.
What certification do I earn?
On completing the course, you earn PADI Open Water certification, which allows you to descend to 18 meters.
What is included, and what is not?
The package includes an instructor, full scuba equipment, weights and a weight belt, tanks, a computer, marine or national park fees, and four open-water sessions. Lunch and accommodation are not included.
What are the listed prices?
The experience is advertised from $361.05, while the Open Water package is also shown from US$328.25. Check the final price for your date and package before booking.
