About this tour
Stack your PADI certifications back-to-back in Tulamben: Open Water gets you diving independently, then Advanced Open Water refines your technique and confidence underwater. Over these linked courses, you'll log real dives in Bali's waters, pick specialty skills that interest you, and join millions who've discovered what lies beneath. Includes all gear, qualified instruction, and local transport from Amed or Tulamben.
Highlights
- Two certifications completed consecutively, no gaps
- Choose your own Adventure Dives for Advanced specialties
- All diving equipment and wetsuit provided
- Pickup and dropoff from Amed or Tulamben included
- Dive center with showers, lockers, WiFi on-site
- Minimum age 12; moderate fitness required
- Qualified instructor leads both courses
What to expect
Expect a structured progression. The Open Water course covers fundamentals—breathing underwater, managing buoyancy, clearing your mask—in confined water first, then shallow open dives where you'll build comfort. You'll earn your certification once competent. The Advanced course follows immediately, skipping classroom theory you've just absorbed. Here you'll attempt deeper dives and try specialties (navigation, deep diving, photography, wreck diving) based on what appeals to you. Your instructor helps tailor your learning path. Both courses demand focus and honesty about your limits; the water off Tulamben is forgiving but unforgiving of carelessness.
Good to know
Minimum age is 12; moderate physical fitness needed. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular issues, or are pregnant. Food and drinks aren't included, though the dive centre has a warung. Accommodation (dorms and bungalows) available separately. Digital photos cost extra. Service animals welcome.
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