“Eight years since my last dive. The refresher made the first reef dive feel normal rather than stressful.”
Anja L.Open Water Diver
Advanced courses · PADI
Refresher Course
Been six months or more? Brush up your skills and confidence before you hit the reef
- 1 day Duration
- 18m Max depth
- IDR 1,500,000 Course fee
About this course
Haven’t dived in a while? Get back in the water safely with a Scuba Refresher at Odysseic Divers. If it’s been six months or more since your last dive, we’ll help you brush up your skills, review the essentials, and rebuild your confidence with an experienced instructor before you explore the reefs of Gili Trawangan.
Has it been six months or more since your last dive? A Scuba Refresher at Odysseic Divers is the perfect way to shake off the rust and get back in the water feeling safe and confident.
Life gets busy, and many certified divers go months — sometimes years — between dives. Diving is a skill, and like any skill it fades a little without practice. The longer the gap, the easier it is to forget equipment setup, key procedures, and emergency skills. That’s why we always recommend a refresher before heading back into open water after a long break.
What We Cover
Under the eye of an experienced instructor, you’ll review the theory that matters and practise the skills every diver should have sharp:
- Equipment assembly and pre-dive checks
- Buoyancy control
- Mask clearing and recovery
- Regulator recovery and breathing
- Underwater communication
- Emergency procedures and problem-solving
- Safe ascents, descents, and buddy checks
Why It Matters
A refresher isn’t only about you. Diving is a buddy activity, and your partner may one day rely on you. Brushing up your skills makes you a safer, more reliable buddy — and means everyone has a better, more relaxed dive.
Most divers are surprised how quickly it all comes back. Within a session, buoyancy and equipment handling feel natural again, freeing you to simply enjoy the dive.
Good to Know
We never rush a refresher. Your instructor adapts the session to your experience and how long you’ve been away, whether that’s six months or several years. Afterwards, you’ll be ready to explore the reefs around Gili Trawangan with confidence.
If it’s been a while, don’t just jump back in — refresh with Odysseic Divers first and make your next dive a great one.
How you'll progress
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Phase 1: Back in the water
Theory review and equipment assembly. Skills in the shallows — buoyancy, mask and regulator recovery. Refresher dive on the reef.
What's included
Included
- An experienced instructor
- Theory and skills review
- One dive
- Full scuba equipment
Not included
- Accommodation and meals
- Travel and dive insurance
- Underwater photos and video
Before you start
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Any diving certification
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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
Do I really need a refresher?
If it has been six months or more since your last dive, we recommend one. It's a relaxed half day, and you'll enjoy your fun dives far more afterwards.
Does the refresher include a dive?
Yes. After a theory review and skills in the shallows, you finish with one dive on the reef, to a maximum of 18 metres.
How long a break is too long?
Any break of six months or more is worth a refresher. Your instructor adapts the session to how long you've been away, whether that's months or several years.
Reviews
What divers say
“Short, unhurried and worth it. My buoyancy was rusty and we fixed it in the shallows before going out.”
Dev P.Advanced Diver
