What’s the PADI Open Water Course, Exactly?

This is the world’s most recognized beginner scuba certification — you'll unlock a whole new world — diving up to 18 meters, for life!

Here’s how it works:

Dive Theory – eLearning

Learn the essential principles of diving, including safety procedures, how to use your gear, and the science behind scuba diving — all at your own speed.

Pool Training

Before heading to the ocean, you’ll practice everything in a diving pool. You’ll learn how to control your buoyancy, handle situations like clearing your mask or regulator, and stay calm, relaxed, and in control underwater.

Ocean Dives

You’ll complete 4 open water dives in the ocean, where you apply everything you learned in the pool — surrounded by tropical marine life and coral reefs.

Open Water Diver Course takes between 2.5 days to 4 days, with flexible timings that don’t take over your holiday.

No big groups. No rush. Just real training, good vibes, and unforgettable dives.

Achieve PADI Open Water certification in 3-4 days with 4 dives up to 18 meters in the Gili Islands, includes all assessments

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Learn To Dive!

5 P’s that define us & 5 Star reviews to prove it

Private

Max 2 students per course, 3 fun divers per guide — for the attention you deserve.

Personalized

We adapt every dive and schedule to fit you — your pace, your comfort, your time.

Passionate

We live and breath the ocean, and it shows in every dive.

Professional

As a certified Dive Center, we meet the highest standards in training and safety.

Proud

We’re proud and grateful to have 100% satisfaction! Gili Scuba is rated 5 stars on both Google and TripAdvisor.

What Is Gili Scuba Way ?

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We speak your language!

Feel at home, wherever you’re from

Our team is fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, and more—ensuring you’re always understood.