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

Learn To Dive!

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

Learn To Dive!

Official PADI emblem, representing Gili Scuba Diving's certified dive training and courses in Gili Trawangan.
Official PADI emblem, representing Gili Scuba Diving's certified dive training and courses in Gili Trawangan.
Official Gili Scuba Diving logo, your boutique dive center on Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.
Official Gili Scuba Diving logo, your boutique dive center on Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.
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5 P’s That Define Us & 5 Star Reviews To Support Us.

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.

Why Gili Scuba Diving?

Official PADI emblem, representing Gili Scuba Diving's certified dive training and courses in Gili Trawangan.Official PADI emblem, representing Gili Scuba Diving's certified dive training and courses in Gili Trawangan.
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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.

We speak your language

No shaky and blue GoPro clips. Just epic, high-quality memories.

Choose Your Camera!

Want to remember your dive forever?

female diver near sea sponge during daytime
female diver near sea sponge during daytime
person in black goggles and black goggles under water
person in black goggles and black goggles under water
woman underwater near fishes
woman underwater near fishes
man underwater making hand signs
man underwater making hand signs

Come dive into our world on Instagram!

Professional underwater cameras and housings for sharp photos of your Gili Scuba Diving adventure.
Professional underwater cameras and housings for sharp photos of your Gili Scuba Diving adventure.

Sony Alpha 7 -Highest Quality Photos & Videos

Olympus TG7 - Capture Vibrant Memories

Insta360 X4 - 360° Videos for Epic Moments

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Professional underwater cameras and housings for sharp photos of your Gili Scuba Diving adventure.
Professional underwater cameras and housings for sharp photos of your Gili Scuba Diving adventure.

Sony Alpha 7 -Highest Quality Photos & Videos

Olympus TG7 - Capture Vibrant Memories

Insta360 X4 - 360° Videos for Epic Moments

Official Gili Scuba Diving logo, your boutique dive center on Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.Official Gili Scuba Diving logo, your boutique dive center on Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.

Professional Photography Services

We’ve got you covered with our different camera options!

Why Choose Gili Scuba?

We’re a boutique dive center that feels like family!

Here’s why divers choose us:

Personalized Training - Maximum 2 students per instructor for Padi programs but often just you and your instructor.

Flexible Scheduling

Minimum Available Price on Gili Islands!

Official PADI emblem, representing Gili Scuba Diving's certified dive training and courses in Gili Trawangan.Official PADI emblem, representing Gili Scuba Diving's certified dive training and courses in Gili Trawangan.

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