Learn Scuba Diving in Sulawesi

Sulawesi is a perfect place to learn scuba diving or to gain more experience and confidence as a diver. With calm and warm waters, abundant marine life, and vibrant coral reefs, you will not only learn to dive, but also live an incredible underwater experience.

The Open Water Diver course is the starting point for anyone interested in scuba diving. This course is a beginner-level certification program that will teach you skills, knowledge and confidence to dive up to 18 meters (60 feet), opening up a whole new realm of exploration and adventure beneath the waves. When you finish your Open Water Course, you will 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

Diving in Bunaken, North Sulawesi

Diving at Bunaken offers a spectacular glimpse into Indonesia’s underwater paradise. Located near Manado in North Sulawesi, Bunaken is renowned for its stunning coral walls that drop steeply into deep waters. Divers can expect visibility up to 30 meters (100 feet) or more. Bunaken National Marine Park boasts over 20 dive sites, each offering unique underwater landscapes and species. From encounters with sea turtles, reef sharks, and barracudas to exploring intricate coral formations and underwater caves. The park’s rich biodiversity and crystal-clear waters make it a must-visit destination for both novice and experienced divers seeking to immerse themselves in Sulawesi’s underwater wonders.

Diving in Una Una Island, Central Sulawesi

Located in the Togean Islands of Central Sulawesi, Una Una is prized for its pristine coral reefs and rare marine species. This secluded island offers divers a quieter, more intimate underwater experience compared to more heavily trafficked dive sites. Una Una’s underwater world features untouched coral gardens teeming with vibrant marine life, including colorful reef fish, turtles, and occasionally, elusive species like dugongs and whale sharks. One of the highlights for divers is the chance to witness a “tornado” of barracudas, a mesmerizing spectacle where large schools of these silver fish swirl and move in unison through the crystal-clear waters.

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.