PADI Program
Discover Scuba Diving
Your very first breaths underwater — calm, safe, and unforgettable in Amed, Bali.
Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect way to experience scuba diving for the very first time here in Amed, Bali. If you've always been curious about diving but never tried it before, this program lets you take your first breaths underwater in a calm, safe, and relaxed environment. You don't need any prior experience — we will guide you step by step and stay right next to you the entire time.
We do our Discover Scuba Dives on easy, shallow reefs with sandy bottoms, ideal for beginners. You'll learn the basic skills, get comfortable underwater, and then enjoy a real dive surrounded by colourful corals and tropical fish. It's all about taking your time, feeling relaxed, and truly enjoying your first dive — no rushing, no pressure.
If you fall in love with diving and decide to continue with the PADI Open Water Course, your Discover Scuba Dive counts as your first dive, and the full cost is credited toward the course. It's the best way to start your diving journey and see if scuba diving is really for you.
Duration
½ – 1 day
Dives
1–2 in the ocean
Max Ratio
2 : 1
Min. Age
10+
Pricing
What's Included
- Equipment rental
- Transfer to and from the dive site
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in the Amed area
- Experienced dive Instructor
- Water / Coffee / Tea
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Towel
- 10% government tax, equipment/tank/local fee and guide fee
Not included
Prerequisites
- No dive experience needed
- Minimum age of 10 years old
- Medically fit to dive
- Ability to swim is recommended
What You'll Learn
- Basic Scuba Skills
- Safety Practices
- Underwater Communication
- Underwater Exploration
- Confidence in the Water
- Marine Life Knowledge
What to Expect on Your Discover Scuba Diving Day
Here's how your day in Amed will look — step by step, relaxed and stress-free.
How Your Day Starts
We'll pick you up at your hotel between 7:30 and 7:50 am, or we can meet directly at the dive shop around 8:00 am if you're staying nearby. After a quick check-in, we'll fit your dive equipment so everything feels comfortable. Enjoy coffee, tea, and water at the shop while we prepare your equipment—we all need a good start to the day.
Before leaving for the dive site, we will give you a detailed briefing covering how the equipment works, underwater communication, breathing techniques, equalisation, and the basic safety skills we'll practice together.
At the Beach
Our dive sites are only a 5–10 minute drive away. While we prepare your equipment at the beach, you can relax and enjoy the view.
Underwater – Your First Dives
We begin in very shallow water with a sandy bottom, where you can always stand up if needed. You'll practice breathing and basic skills at your own pace before we slowly go a little deeper. This sandy area is perfect for learning body position, fin kicks, and buoyancy.
Once you feel comfortable, we head to a beautiful shallow reef, where you can enjoy colourful corals and tropical fish.
We always recommend two dives. The first is about getting comfortable; the second is when everything feels easier and more enjoyable, allowing you to truly enjoy marine life. Between the dives, we relax at the dive centre with snacks, coffee, tea and water or at the dive site, depending on the planning of the day.
How Your Day Ends
After the dives, we'll return to the dive centre around 2:00 pm, where you can shower and change before joining us for lunch in the dive centre. Afterwards, you can relax at Warung Mewali, our family's beachside warung, enjoy a sweet dessert, or simply soak up the sun on the beach.
It's a moment to unwind, let the day's experiences sink in, and enjoy the relaxed coastal atmosphere before heading back to your hotel.
What's Next?
If you loved your Discover Scuba Diving experience, you can upgrade to the PADI Open Water Course — your first dive will be credited toward the course. Or, if you prefer, you can continue with more Discover Scuba Dives and spend more time exploring Amed's underwater world.
Terms & Conditions
All participants enrolling in a course are required to complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire, either before arrival or upon arrival. Please ensure you review the form carefully and confirm that you are medically fit for scuba diving before making your booking.