PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Bali)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver in Tulamben, Bali. Build confidence with adventure dives incl. deep & navigation, plus buoyancy and exploration skills.
320 USD
2 Days
About PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Bali) Course
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Bali is designed to help you grow as a diver through real experience, not just theory. Across five training dives—including required Deep and Underwater Navigation dives—you’ll explore new skills and choose adventure dives that match your interests. These dives can also count toward full PADI Specialty certifications.
Doing your Bali diving course here makes the learning feel natural and exciting. Bali offers warm tropical waters, volcanic reefs, and famous sites like the Liberty Shipwreck—perfect for practising buoyancy, navigation, or trying specialties like Night, Wreck, Nitrox, or Peak Performance Buoyancy.
By the end, you’ll feel more confident, controlled, and capable of handling deeper or more challenging dive conditions. It’s the next step for divers who want to turn their skills into true underwater freedom.
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Minimum 12 years old (Junior) or 15 years old (adult)
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PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent
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In good physical health
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What You'll Learn |
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Handling Bali sites and conditions
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Choosing adventure dives to level up
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Navigating back with compass and cues
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How to plan deeper dives with control
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Maintaining trim while exploring
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Bali) Course Curiculum
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Bali) curriculum outlines the key skills and training steps you’ll complete during the course.
Before Bali: eLearning & quick prep
If you’re searching for PADI Advanced Open Water Course Bali, here’s how the course usually runs. Do a little prep first, then enjoy the dives when you’re here.
Start with PADI eLearning and section reviews. It’s self-paced, and you can pause/replay any part as needed.
Most divers spend about 6 – 8 Hours on this.
What you’ll cover
- Deep dive planning
- underwater navigation
- buoyancy & trim
- situational awareness
- specialty ‘adventure dive’ skills
In Bali: Training with our Instructor
In Bali, your instructor will guide you through everything step by step.
Great for: Open Water (or equivalent) divers who want more experience, guidance, and new dive types (deep, navigation, electives).
We keep it relaxed — confidence first, always.
Training Plan & Outcomes
Open sea dives: 5 Dives
Compulsory parts
- 5 adventure dives total: Deep + Underwater Navigation required + 3 elective adventure dives
After this course:
Advance your diving through 5 guided dives (credits can count toward full specialty certifications)
Bali Course Itinerary
Sample schedule — we fine-tune it around sea conditions.
Day 1: Morning: Optional pickup, course briefing & skill review, AOWD Dive 1, AOWD Dive 2 Afternoon/Night: AOWD Dive 3 (Night Dive or third Adventure Dive) instructor debrief & logbook review
Day 2: Morning: optional pickup, AOWD Dive 4, AOWD Dive 5 certification sign-off
Friendly note: The itinerary is planned around the course duration so you can meet the training requirements. Certification is based on your progress and comfort in the water — your instructor and our dive team will support you every step of the way.
✨ Want it easy? We can bundle transport, accommodation, and dives into a Bali dive package.
What’s Included and Requirements
Included
- eLearning Course Kit
- eCard
- Up to 5 Dives with a Dive Professional
- Instructor Fees
- Rental Equipment
- All Prevailing Tax and Local Charges
Optional add-ons
- Transport
- accommodation
- Bali dive package
Scroll down for package ideas — we’ll help you pick the easiest setup for your dates and budget.
Required Equipment
Essential Diving Equipment
Dive Computer
Dive computers provide real-time dive data like depth, time, and no-decompression limits.
Dive Compass
A scuba diving compass helps divers navigate underwater with ease and accuracy.
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
Surface Marker Buoys are inflatable tubes marking diver location underwater.
Why should you learn PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Bali) Course
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Bali) builds your skills and confidence for more enjoyable dives.
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Unlock More Dive Experiences
Go beyond the basics, new conditions, new sites, new confidence.
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Level Up With Real Coaching
Guided adventure dives grow confidence faster than diving alone.
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Feel Ready For New Challenges
Learn to stay calm while handling new underwater tasks.
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Access Better Bali Dive Sites
Skills open sites and conditions you’d otherwise skip.
Reviews from Our Dive Course Students
What our students say about their unforgettable diving experiences in Bali.
Darren Yap
Singapore
“Super smooth from briefing to debrief. I did PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Most importantly we worked hard on multi-level planning, peak performance, navigation, buoyancy. Highly recommend!”
Aisha Rahman
Malaysia
“Semua sangat tersusun. Saya ambil PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Ringkasnya we got to dive around Kubu, and it wasn’t rushed. Honestly focus was on multi-level planning, deep dive (in a way that actually sticks). I appreciated the chill but sharp briefin”
David Davis
USA
“Really professional but still chill. I did PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Agung kept it calm and clear. Honestly we got to dive around Sidem, and it wasn’t rushed. Most importantly we worked hard on multi-level planning, buoyancy, navigation. Huge thanks”
Meiling Chen
China
“教得很細 我上的是 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver。 老實說 we worked hard on peak performance, deep dive. I left with a cleaner trim and way less fin-kicking—my air lasted longer, too. 回去就想繼續練。”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find quick answers to common questions about the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Bali).
Do these dives count toward Specialties?
Yes! Every dive in your padi advanced open water course bali counts as "Dive 1" of that specialty. It's a great feature of the aow course bali.
Can I do a night dive for my Advanced?
Yes! Night Diver is a very popular elective for the padi advanced open water course bali and a great part of the aow course bali experience.
What is the difference between Adventure Diver and Advanced?
Adventure Diver is 3 dives; Advanced is 5. Most people go for the full padi advanced open water course bali to get the 30m aow course bali rating.
Do I need to be an "advanced" diver already?
No! The padi advanced open water course bali is meant to make you advanced. You can start right after your first advanced scuba course bali.
How much deeper can I go after this course?
You go from 18m to 30m. This "unlocks" many of the best sites in Bali through the padi advanced open water course bali.
Begin Your Course
Take the next step in your diving journey and unlock new underwater experiences.
If you still have questions about the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (Bali), don’t hesitate to contact us.
