Learn Scuba Diving in Sulawesi

Sulawesi is a good place to learn to dive, or to build experience and confidence. The water is warm and calm, the reefs are in good condition, and there is plenty of marine life.

The Open Water Diver course is the starting point. It is a beginner certification that teaches you the skills and knowledge to dive to 18 meters (60 feet). At the end you receive your PADI or SSI certification.

If you are curious about getting your open water certification, check out our blog post 5 tips for a successful open water course.

If you already hold an open water certification, you can continue your diving education with an Advanced Open Water course. This course allows you to dive deeper and with more confidence in different kind of environment and conditions.

If you don’t have the time, or if you are not sure if you are ready for the full Open Water Course, you can discover scuba diving in half a day. An instructor will guide you through basic equipment handling, skills and take you on a dive in the ocean to a maximum depth of 12 meters.

Diving Course Packages

Discover Scuba Diving (half day)

New to diving and curious about taking the plunge? Discover Scuba Diving is perfect for those who want to dip their toes into diving without committing to a full course. Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. The duration of the try scuba diving experience is around 4 hours. It’s an ideal way to experience the underwater world and decide if diving is right for you, all in a short session.

Open Water (3 Days)

The Open Water Diver course includes theory sessions where you learn dive principles, equipment use, and safety procedures. In confined water settings, you practice essential skills like buoyancy control and mask clearing. Then, in open water dives, you apply these skills under the guidance of an instructor, gaining confidence and exploring marine environments. Successful completion earns you certification to dive independently.

• Day 1: Theory learning in the morning, read the books and watch the videos, confined water skills and waterborne assessment in the swimming pool at afternoon.
• Day 2: Open water dive 1 and 2 in the morning,  theory exams at afternoon. (If confined water skills has not been completed in the first day, then the next day will continue the remaining courses in the pool.)
• Day 3: Open waters dive 3 and 4.

The following schedule for general condition. Actual arrangement is adjusted according to the progress of student.

Advanced Open Water (2 Days)

The Advanced Open Water Diver course takes place over 2 days with 5 dives. Tailored for divers who already hold an Open Water Diver license. You’ll start with essential dives in deep diving and underwater navigation. Then, you can choose three more dives based on your interests and local conditions, like improving buoyancy, identifying marine life, exploring drift currents, or experiencing night dives. After completing these dives and related knowledge reviews, you’ll graduate from the course with enhanced diving skills and certification.

Pricelist

	Bunaken	Una Una Island, The Togean Islands
Discover Scuba Diving	USD 50 / IDR 870.000 / EUR 40 (1 dive) USD 90 / IDR 1.600.000 / EUR 80 (2 dives)	USD 55 / IDR 950.000 / EUR 45 (1 dive) USD 95 / IDR 1.700.000 / EUR 85 (2 dives)
Open Water	USD 390 / IDR 7.000.000 / EUR 340	USD 295 / IDR 5.300.000 / EUR 255
Advanced Open Water	USD 340 / IDR 6.100.000 / EUR 295	USD 260 / IDR 4.700.000 / EUR 230

Diving in Bunaken, North Sulawesi

Bunaken sits near Manado in North Sulawesi and is known for its coral walls, which drop steeply into deep water. Visibility often reaches 30 meters (100 feet) or more. The national marine park holds over 20 dive sites, with sea turtles, reef sharks and barracuda, plus coral formations and underwater caves. It suits both new and experienced divers.

Diving in Una Una Island, Central Sulawesi

Una Una sits in the Togean Islands of Central Sulawesi, with reefs in good condition and far fewer divers than the busier sites. The coral gardens hold reef fish and turtles, and occasionally dugongs and whale sharks. The highlight is the barracuda tornado, when large schools of them circle together in the clear water.

Accommodation

In each destination, various room types are available to suit your preferences and budget. Fill in the form on this page or contact us for more information about our dive and stay packages in Sulawesi.