“Three days, four dives, and I'm certified. Emma explained everything twice without ever making me feel slow.”
Liam K.Open Water Diver
New to diving · PADI
Open Water Diver Course
The world's most recognised certification — theory online, skills in the shallows, four ocean dives
- 3 days Duration
- 18m Max depth
- IDR 7,000,000 Course fee
About this course
Learn to scuba dive with the Open Water Diver Course at Odysseic Divers. Over three days you’ll master the core skills in calm, shallow water and put them into practice on four ocean dives around Gili Trawangan. Finish with an internationally recognised certification that lets you dive with a buddy to 18 metres anywhere in the world. No experience needed.
The Open Water Diver Course is your gateway into scuba diving — the certification that opens up reefs, wrecks, and dive sites all over the world. If you’ve dreamed of swimming with turtles and exploring coral gardens, this is where it begins. No previous experience is required; our instructors take you from your very first breath underwater to a fully certified diver.
Learn at Your Own Pace
The course usually runs over three days, with plenty of flexibility if you’d rather take it slower. At Odysseic Divers we keep groups small and never rush the learning — every student gets the attention they need to feel genuinely comfortable in the water.
The course has three parts:
1. Knowledge Development
Before you get wet, you’ll work through digital learning materials that cover the essentials:
- How your equipment works
- Underwater communication
- Dive planning and safety
- Understanding the marine environment
You study online at your own pace, before or during your stay on Gili Trawangan.
2. Confined Water Skills
Next you’ll practise the core scuba skills in calm, shallow water, where there’s time and space to build confidence one step at a time before heading into the open ocean.
3. Open Water Dives
The best part: four dives at the beautiful sites around the Gili Islands. The warm, clear water and gentle conditions make this one of the best places in Indonesia to learn. Along the way you might meet:
- Green and hawksbill turtles
- Colourful reef fish and coral gardens
- Moray eels and reef sharks
- Macro life hiding in the reef
What’s Included
- All digital learning materials
- A professional instructor (max 4 students)
- Confined and open water training
- Full scuba equipment
- Certification and processing on completion
Your Certification
Pass the course and you’ll earn an internationally recognised Open Water Diver certification — your licence to dive with a buddy to 18 metres, anywhere in the world. For most divers it’s the start of a lifelong passion.
Take the plunge with Odysseic Divers and start your diving journey in the Gili Islands.
How you'll progress
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Phase 1: Before you arrive
Digital learning at your own pace — equipment, communication, dive planning and the marine environment.
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Phase 2: Confined water
Knowledge review and equipment set-up. Core skills in calm, shallow water.
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Phase 3: First ocean dives
Boat briefing. Open water dives one and two.
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Phase 4: Certified
Open water dives three and four. Final paperwork and certification.
What's included
Included
- All digital learning materials
- A professional instructor (max 4 students)
- Confined and open water training
- Full scuba equipment
- Certification and processing on completion
Not included
- Accommodation and meals
- Travel and dive insurance
- Underwater photos and video
- Printed manual (digital materials are included)
Before you start
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No diving experience needed
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Comfortable in the water
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Medical questionnaire before diving
More information
Have questions about the course, schedule, or what to bring? Emma is here to help.
Emma Larsen
Instructor
Instructor since 2018
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Before you dive
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Open Water course take?
Three days in the water, plus the theory you study online beforehand. If you'd rather take it slower, we can spread it over four or five days.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim a couple of hundred metres at your own pace, any stroke, untimed. Your instructor will check on the first day.
Can my child take the Open Water course?
From age 10, yes. Groups are never bigger than four students per instructor, and your instructor will explain the depth limits that apply to younger divers.
Reviews
What divers say
“Small group, calm water, and a turtle on every single open water dive. Best thing I did in Indonesia.”
Hannah B.Open Water Diver
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