Indonesia · DIVING COURSES
Tulamben and Nusa Lembongan are two of the cheapest places on earth to get certified. The 15 courses below are compared on price, how many days they run, class size and whether the wreck dive is included.
Earn your SSI scuba certification in Nusa Lembongan with four ocean sessions, patient instructors, full gear, and a remote-island setting.
“We spent three fantastic days completing our Open Water course with this diving school :)”
Learn scuba in Nusa Lembongan with pool training, manta rays, Crystal Bay, expert instruction, gear, and two ocean sessions over two days.
“Great diving centre, and an amazing experience with Valentine and the team. World class dive spots saw load of sea life like manta rays, dolphins and more. Would highly recommend!”
Earn SSI Open Water certification in Tulamben with four ocean sessions, shipwreck training, equipment, transfers, and private instruction.
“Budi was my diving instructor, it was a well organized course with 4 ocean dives at a shipwreck and beautiful coral gardens. The dive center has lockers, bathrooms,showers and a nice french style warung inside with good service and prices as well, so you literally don't have to worry about anything.”
Learn scuba basics in Tulamben, practice at Coral Garden, and explore Bali’s USS Liberty wreck with a private instructor.
“Was really great experience! Our instructor did an amazing job in explaining and supporting us first time divers. Seeing the shipwreck was great and was a highlight of the trip.”
Review of the 2-day SSI Advanced Open Water course in Nusa Lembongan, with five training sessions, small groups, equipment, and expert instruction.
“I did my AOWD with Valentin. I loved it so much and we saw a lot of local marine life. Valetin was great and i would really recommend diving with him”
Explore five certified scuba trips around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, with manta rays, seasonal mola mola, gear, guides, and strong value.
“I did my advanced open water course with Raymond and it was a great experience! Very relaxed, educational and fun and lots of cool animals including lots of Mantas and some reef sharks. Thank you!”
Review of Nusa Penida’s two-session scuba trip, with manta rays, coral reefs, gear, lunch, boat details, price, and booking advice.
“great staff and we could go to Manta point and saw the Manra rays and we went to an other beautiful dive spot. great experience!”
Review of Tulamben’s USS Liberty scuba day trip from Kuta, with three sessions, hotel transfers, lunch, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“The uss liberty shipwreck is worth every penny I paid for. You will see a lot of marine life. From the clown fish to barracudas, eels, etc. our instructor Koman was very knowledgeable and help us take the best pictures. Over all a great experience.”
Review of Purple Dive Penida’s two-tank morning scuba trip, with manta sightings, small groups, costs, timing, equipment, and practical booking advice.
“I had a really wonderful experience at Purple Dive. The center is super nice, my instructor Bastien was also really nice and chill. Made sure we were ok throughout the dive and I had a lot of fun. Got to see a bunch of Mantas.”
Explore Menjangan Island’s clear waters, coral reefs, turtles, tropical fish, beach lunch, hotel pickup, and two guided snorkel stops.
“Everything was perfect, the team, the snorkelling spots, the food. Special thanks to my guide for taking such amazing pictures/videos!”
Review of Nusa Lembongan’s seven-session scuba package, with Manta Point, Crystal Bay, gear, transfers, value, and practical booking advice.
“I recently spent 4 days Scuba Diving with Dive Concepts Lembongan. We saw a nice variety of dive sites, including some of the best known sites of Nusa Penida. They were super-organised, economical, and the diving was great. I hope to get back there soon”
Review of Bali’s beginner-friendly Liberty wreck scuba trip, with two shore sessions, gear, lunch, transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“Absolutely awesome experience for non-divers, everything is explained and it is very easy for a beginner to experience a great dive on a stunning ship wreck site. We felt safe and are happy we did this on our vacation here in Bali.”
Explore five Tulamben sites, including the USAT Liberty and Boga wrecks, with gear, guides, transfers, and flexible seven-day use.
“We went with diving concepts to see specifically the Liberty wreck. if you don't like shore diving don't go to Tulamben. You are carted there with tanks and gear to the shore. Entry into the water is over many uneven rocks. So if you are unstRead more”
Review of Tulamben’s 7-fun-dive package, covering Liberty and Boga wrecks, coral gardens, gear, guides, value, and practical tips.
“I love to dive with this dive center. I did like 20 dives with 1 guide from beginning to the very last, Gita. He's a very friendly and professional guide. I trust his choice to pick my diving spot due to my weakness (strong current 😁)”
Explore Nusa Penida’s reefs on a small-group three-dive boat trip with manta chances, lunch, quality gear, and experienced guides.
“An absolutely fantastic resort for divers. The crew was professional, safe, and very friendly. The boats were well-organized and the gear was in great condition. The marine life was abundant and the reefs were beautiful. Could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Pure Dive Resort!”
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