PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Bali

Take your scuba diving to the next level with Geko Dive Bali in Padangbai, one of Bali’s most diverse and exciting dive regions. Our PADI Advanced Open Water Course is designed for certified Open Water Divers who want to expand their skills, gain confidence, and explore deeper dive sites around Padangbai and beyond.

In just two days, you’ll increase your depth limit to 30 meters and earn your internationally recognized PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Two divers deep in the ocean with school of fish.

Course Overview

Location: Padangbai, Bali

Level: for certified Open Water Divers (or equivalent), minimum 15 y.o.

Duration: 2 days

Structure: PADI eLearning + 5 Adventure Dives (including Deep + Navigation)

Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certification (dive worldwide up to 30 m)

Price: 5.550.000 IDR

Two divers training peak performance buoyancy in the ocean.

The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is designed for certified divers who want to gain more confidence, expand their limits, and explore new types of diving. There’s no final exam. Instead, you progress through five Adventure Dives that build real experience in the ocean.

Each dive develops new skills and awareness, helping you become a more capable, relaxed, and confident diver underwater.

Required Adventure Dives

Two divers looking at fish on coral reef in Bali.

Deep Dive

Extend your depth limit to 30 meters while learning about depth management, air consumption, and safety procedures.

Underwater Navigation

Master compass navigation, natural references, and efficient route planning underwater.

Elective Adventure Dives (Choose 3)

  • Peak Performance Buoyancy
  • Drift Diving
  • Wreck Diving
  • Fish Identification
  • Multilevel & Computer Diving

Why Padangbai is Perfect for Advanced Training

Padangbai offers the perfect mix of conditions for Advanced training. From colorful shallow reefs to deeper walls and drift sites, the area provides variety within short boat rides.

Fish on coral reef.

During your Advanced Open Water Course in Bali, you may explore:

  • Blue Lagoon
  • Jepun
  • Bias Tugel
  • Deeper reef slopes and walls around Padangbai

These dive sites are known for coral gardens, reef fish, turtles, and occasional reef sharks. Training in the most beautiful Bali dive sites makes the course both practical and unforgettable.

Private PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Bali

Prefer a more personalized experience? We offer private Advanced Open Water courses in Padangbai for divers who want individual attention or a flexible schedule.

With a private course, you’ll dive one-on-one with your instructor or only with your chosen partner. This allows you to refine advanced skills at your own pace and gain deeper confidence underwater.

Private courses are ideal for:

  • Couples
  • Experienced divers wanting focused coaching
  • Divers preparing for Rescue Diver
  • Travelers with limited time

If you want maximum comfort and attention while advancing your diving skills in Bali, a private Advanced course is an excellent option.