Two days, five dives and a global depth rating to 30m: the PADI Advanced Open Water course on Nusa Lembongan sharpens navigation, buoyancy and site-specific skills. Expect current-tuned dives, tight instructor ratios, and practical training on reefs that attract mantas and turtles.
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The morning boat slips away from the mangroves and the island breathes salt into the air — waves nudge the hull and the reef waits below. On Nusa Lembongan the PADI Advanced Open Water course unfolds across two days of guided dives: a compulsory deep dive and underwater navigation plus three specialty dives you choose, from drift and night to peak buoyancy and fish ID.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Moderate — comfortable swimming ability and basic cardiovascular fitness; be able to move equipment and surface-swim if needed.
Wildlife
History
Nusa Lembongan developed as a fishing and seaweed-farming community; tourism-centered dive operations expanded from the 1990s, balancing local livelihoods and marine protection.
Conservation
Many local operators support manta protection zones and reef cleanups; divers are asked to use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral, and follow no-take guidelines.
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Get a brief medical check before travel
Complete the required diving medical form and declare any issues — some conditions or meds require a doctor’s sign-off before diving.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sun and sea are constant; choose reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life and reduce coral stress post-dive.
Practice neutral buoyancy topside
Light sessions on hovering and breath control during pool or shallow dives will speed your progress during specialty dives.
Plan dry-season bookings for calmer seas
May–September typically offers the best visibility and gentler currents for training dives.
Swimwear and quick-dry clothing
Light, fast-drying clothes for boat rides and surface intervals.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the local coral ecosystems.
Light waterproof bag and towel
Keeps personal items dry and organizes kit between dives.
Logbook and personal mask (optional)
A personal mask improves comfort; logbook records your dives and is provided if needed.