Learn to dive in three days with pool training in Sanur, open-water dives off Nusa Lembongan and the famed USAT Liberty wreck at Tulamben. This PADI Open Water course combines classroom theory, confined-water drills, and four ocean dives to get you certified to 18m/60ft.
Learn to dive in three days with pool training in Sanur, open-water dives off Nusa Lembongan and the famed USAT Liberty wreck at Tulamben. This PADI Open Water course combines classroom theory, confined-water drills, and four ocean dives to get you certified to 18m/60ft.
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A warm morning in Sanur finds new divers tightening masks and listening to instructors whose voices carry over the harbor. The air smells of salt and diesel; the ocean in the distance dares you to learn its rhythms. Over three days students move from the calm of a training pool at the Coral Triangle Center to the open, clear platforms of Nusa Lembongan, then to the dramatic shallow slopes off Tulamben where the WWII USAT Liberty waits beneath the surface.
moderate.
3 days.
Moderate fitness—comfortable swimming ability, ability to kneel and roll in water, and basic cardiovascular health are required
No—this course is designed for beginners and starts with confined-water training; basic swimming comfort is required.
PADI Open Water certification allows dives to 18 m / 60 ft worldwide once you complete the course and pass the exams.
Yes—this program includes full equipment rental; many students still bring a personal mask for fit and comfort.
Yes—two of the open water dives are scheduled at Tulamben near the USAT Liberty, where students practice skills while enjoying the wreck site.
The USAT Liberty was beached and later sank near Tulamben during WWII; its steel now supports diverse coral communities and is one of Bali’s most famous wreck dives.
Local operators emphasize reef-safe practices, controlled buoyancy, and not touching marine life; using reef-safe sunscreen and supporting reef cleanups helps preserve dive sites.
Bali Hai Cruises operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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