The PADI Open Water Penida Course will certainly be the life-changing experience that you are looking for. An incredible adventure awaits those who take the plunge into the ocean depths for an out of this world experience. Nusa Penida Island boasts some of the best diving on this planet and is home to the famous Manta Ray. With almost daily visits to Manta Point, you will surely meet one on your joinery to become a certified diver. Don’t miss our Conservation Add-on if you want to become an ocean warrior! [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”] Join the millions of newly certified Open Water divers with legend Diving Penida and experience the magic, firsthand. The PADI Open Water Course is the most well-recognized scuba diving course in the world. Once you get certified, the global underwater world becomes your playground to a depth of 18 meters.
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WHY SIGN UP FOR THE PADI OPEN WATER PENIDA COURSE?
Scuba diving is a fun recreational activity and is widely available all over the world. Depending on where you are, the opportunity to encounter different, wonderful, and strange marine life is possible. 70% of the planet is covered in water, so why not explore it? On Nusa Penida Island, the notorious Mola-Mola roams the depths and is a rare but magnificent sight to see. If you love marine creatures as well as adventure, then the Open Water Course is right up your ally.
Looking for relaxation? There is no better place to be than the quiet of the underwater world. The sounds of everyday life disappear and all that remains is the peaceful tone of the bubbles you breathe. It is pure bliss and could almost put you to sleep. Diving with friends or family is also enjoyable, as you will have the chance to create many unique memories together. Diving holidays are a great way to enjoy sunny, tropical locations as well as colder environments, too. Whatever gets your blood pumping, diving has something to meet your needs.
Why take your PADI Open water in Penida Island?
Nusa Penida Island is a great place to start, as we have a variety of diving conditions. There are easier dive sites and challenging ones, too, thus making you equipped to handle different situations around the world. The marine life is abundant and the coral reef is full of bright colors. Manta point is a quick boat ride away from our front door so we can visit the Manta Rays, regularly. We set our dive center up so that you can do all of your training on-site. We have air-conditioned classrooms and a large pool for in-water training. The equipment is new and well-maintained, and our staff is experienced and ready to welcome you.
WHO CAN SIGN UP FOR THE PADI OPEN WATER PENIDA COURSE?
PADI OPEN WATER PENIDA COURSE STRUCTURE
The PADI Open Water Penida Course is broken up into 3 separate parts:
Legend Diving Penida is passionate about the environment and as a result, we have gone totally paperless. That’s right, zero paper! The sign up as well as the theoretical training will all be done online using our in-house tablets. Additionally, one of our staff will help you create your own personal PADI account. Keep in mind that with an online account you will have access to the online material from your own devices.
COURSE SCHEDULE
3.5 days is all that you need in order to complete the PADI Open Water Penida Course. If you are short on time and need to get it done quicker, then that is a possibility. In that case, you can complete the course in 3 days. However, we recommend the 3.5 day option so that it doesn’t feel too rushed.
Day 1
On arrival at Legend Diving Penida, we will greet you with a hot cup of coffee and a smile. Your PADI instructor will then show you to our air-conditioned classrooms, where you will start the online theory. At this moment, we will supply you with one of our tablets to complete the work digitally. If you have your own device with you, then feel free to complete the theory from anywhere that suits you. Sun loungers are a good option. The theory includes 5 knowledge development videos followed by related questionnaires. For the most part, the theory is self-study, however, your Instructor will always be close by to answer questions. Once you have ticked the boxes and completed the knowledge development sections, your instructor will review them all with you. This is the perfect time to share any concerns or questions you may have.
Day 2
Today is where we will put the theory into practice with your first confined water session. Before entering the pool, your instructor will introduce you to the equipment that you will be using. First, an explanation of the equipment will be given and followed by assembly techniques. Once the equipment is assembled, a dry run of how it all works together will be demonstrated and practiced. After you have a clear understanding, we will then head to the pool for skills practice.
Upon entering the pool, your instructor will demonstrate the course skills and watch as you copy and practice them. The skills range from; entry + exit techniques, clearing a flooded mask, buoyancy control, and of course, safety procedures. These skills, plus the extras, will certainly prepare you for the open water, ocean sessions.
At the conclusion of the confined water session, we will then continue with any remaining theory.
Day 3
Finally, the moment you have been waiting for has arrived, its open water time! Before heading out for the day, your instructor will provide a dive briefing to you. The briefing includes; dive site conditions, marine life at these sites, and of course, skills that need to be completed. We will complete 2 open water dives on day 3 with each dive having particular performance requirements to be met. The maximum depth for each dive is 12 meters and we will conduct them at locations suitable to your level.
Once the open water session is over for the day, we will then head back to Legend Diving Penida. At this time, you will have the opportunity to conclude any theory or continue with unfinished confined water sessions.
Day 3,5
We have reached the ultimate day of your Open Water Course, and it is almost time to celebrate. Again, your instructor will provide a briefing of the day and the performance requirements that need to be met. The maximum depth limit will be 18 meters and we will focus on completing and fine-tuning the remaining skills. With this in mind, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the underwater world, together with the marine life. The chances of visiting the Manta Rays of Nusa Penida is high, making it a great conclusion to the course.
After resurfacing from our final dive, we will head back to the dive center. Here, your instructor will complete the certification paperwork and shake your hand for a job well done. Important to remember that for any continuing education with us, you will immediately receive a 10% discount.
MARINE CONSERVATION NUSA PENIDA ADD-ON
Conservation Megafauna add-on: Manta rays & turtles identification
Combine your PADI Open Water course with an extra 1.5-day marine conservation Nusa Penida course.
The Manta Ray & Turtle Identification program will boost your skills while learning about our resident pelagics. This specialized course offers a detailed understanding of the lives of large marine species that can be found in our marine sanctuary.
Swim alongside Manta Rays and turtles, contribute to their conservation, and boost your diving journey. Two courses, one-lifetime experience!
WHAT IS INCLUDED PADI OPEN WATER PENIDA COURSE?
PADI OPEN WATER PENIDA COURSE EQUIPMENT
Having the correct gear whilst scuba diving makes all the difference in the world. Not only does it keep you safe, but also makes you look pretty cool while underwater. At Legend Diving Penida, we take pride in our gear and ensure it is well maintained and in good shape. We will supply all the gear to you for your Open Water Course and any other diving with us. However, we recommend owning these 3 essential pieces of diving equipment; mask, fins, snorkel. They are light to travel with and additionally make diving better when you have your own equipment that fits.
Our team of professional Instructors will help you choose the right equipment for your specific needs. With this in mind, you will learn how to use the following scuba gear:
- Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) Enable you to achieve the correct for different situations in the water.
- Regulators. Used for breathing underwater and to assist dive buddies in an emergency.
- Dive Computer. A unique piece of diving equipment that allows you to control your depth and monitor other safety information.
- Scuba Diving Cylinder. learn about where your air comes from.
- Wetsuit. Helps to protect your skin and regulate body temperature.
As mentioned, we recommend owning your own gear as it will be familiar to you, thus making diving more convenient.
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PADI OPEN WATER REFERRAL AND UPGRADE
PADI OPEN WATER PENIDA REFERRAL
An Open Water referral allows you to complete your course in a different location if unable to finish with us. Additionally, you can also complete your course with us if you started in a different location and didn’t finish there. For example, If you started somewhere else but couldn’t finish, your previous instructor will write a referral for you. Thereafter, on arrival at Legend Diving, you will present the referral and our instructors will complete the course with you. Depending on how much you have already done, will determine how much time it will take to complete. It is possible that it could take as little as 2 days and therefore allow you extra time, fun diving. We also have a wide variety of courses available that you could sign up for, too.
PADI OPEN WATER PENIDA REFERRAL FAQ
PADI SCUBA DIVER UPGRADE
If you already certified as a PADI Scuba Diver, you can then upgrade and become an Open Water Diver. In order to upgrade your certification, you will need to complete a few minor tasks. These specific tasks include knowledge development, 2 confined water training dives, 2 open water training dives, and a final exam. The upgrade will take as little as 1.5 days to complete, and your course structure will look like this:
Day 1
The upgrade will start with the theory portion of the course. Therefore, you will watch a few videos and complete the knowledge development assessments. We usually do the theory through self-study, but your instructor will always be close by to help. If you would prefer doing the theory online, your instructor will help you create a PADI account to do so.
Once the theory has finished, we will head to the pool and complete the 2 confined water sessions. Here, your instructor will demonstrate the new skills for you so that you can copy and practice them.
Day 2
Today will be the final day of the upgrade. We will head out to the ocean in order to complete 2 open water dives. Each dive will have specific performance requirements. Once the skills portion is over, you will then have time to enjoy the marine life. The chances of visiting the majestic Manta Rays are high and will make for an extraordinary end to your course. Upon resurfacing you are now a fully-fledged Open Water Diver, thus allowing you to enjoy deeper water, globally. If you are spending additional time on the Island and wish to continue diving, we will offer a 10% discount.
– Mark Watson, UK
” My Open Water Course at Legend diving Penida is one that I will certainly not forget. I was able to come face to face with what felt like hundreds of Manta Rays. Fortunately, the conditions were perfect, thus allowing us to visit Manta Point on both days. Furthermore, my instructor was great! He went above and beyond my expectations and therefore made my experience even better. The skills I was taught made me feel safe and as a result, more equipped for any diving adventures. With this in mind, I decided to continue my education and therefore enrolled in the Advanced Open Water Course. I can’t thank the team enough for the life-changing experience that they gave to me.”
