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Padi Open Water
Absolute Scuba Bali can offer courses to suit most lifestyles. Our PADI open water course is available in 3 formats over 3 styles. The chart below contains bookmark links to the details below, look through the comparison chart and find a course to suit your own lifestyle. Once you know about our courses contact us to see the dates available. Compare our PADI Dive courses with others PADI Dive Courses offered around Bali and you will see the value they represent.
All of the instructors at Absolute Scuba Bali are trained and certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).
The PADI Open Water Dive course you are about to undertake comprises modular theory lessons, pool training and ocean excursions. Fully qualified PADI instructors conduct all aspects of the course and PADI offers the most modern training systems so that you can be assured of the very closest attention to your safety and well-being.
Unsure if you would enjoy Open Water course, and would like to participate in a PADI Discover Scuba session in one of many location around Bali.
Absolute Scuba Bali Comparison Chart Open Water Scuba 2008
| THREE TYPES OF COURSES TO SUIT ANY BUDGET | Budget | Standard | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| COST OF COURSE INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ( yes ) | US$ 345.00 | US$ 395.00 | US$ 900.00 |
| COURSE FORMATS- to suit any lifestyles | |||
| Week Day - 8.30am - 4.30pm , Monday to Friday, Full time | 4 Days | 5 Days | 5 Days |
| Weekend - 8.30am - 4.30pm , requires four to five days | 4 Days | 5 Days | 5 Days |
| Evening - 4 evening sessions plus 4 weekend days | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Five Separate Theory modules - ( CD ROM / Video Home Study options available) | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* |
| Air conditioned classroom - on the premises | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Five Separate Pool modules - not all done in one day! | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pool - NO pool entry fees or lugging heavy equipment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Open water dives - all with your instructor - these may include; | Blue lagoon |
Tulamben wreck |
Shark cave |
| Shore Dives - at Tulamben training site or other selected dive sites. | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Boat Dives – aboard one of our large, comfortable dive boats | None** | 2 | 2 |
| Educational Tools Briefcase Portfolio .......yours to keep which includes: | No | Yes | Yes |
| Open Water Text Book | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Waterproof Decompression Tables - For SAFE Diving | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ‘Adventures in Diving' Advanced Text Book supplied - yours to keep! | No | Yes | Yes |
| Diving Logbook - to keep track of your diving adventures | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All passport photos - as required for Open Water and Boat Specialty | No | Yes | Yes |
| 12 months membership to the ABS Dive Club | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internationally recognized PADI Open Water diving qualification | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internationally recognized PADI Boat Diving qualification | No | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment included in cost of course .......which is yours to keep! | |||
| Snorkel Equipment - : Mask, Snorkel, Fins, boots | No | No | Yes |
| Nemo Wetsuit 3 mm 1 piece and Weight belt | No | No | Yes |
| During the course the use of equipment including: | |||
| Snorkel Equipment - Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Wetsuit and Weight belt - 3 mm, 1 piece and appropriate weight belt | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Scuba Equipment - All less than 12 months old - Scuba cylinder, Computer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gauges , Regulator, Safe Second Stage and Buoyancy Compensator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Try Dive Sessions available - to give you the chance to try before you sign-up. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Money Back Guarantee - to ensure you enjoy yourself and get value for money! | No | Yes | Yes |
| Discounts available for group bookings - from 4 to 6 people (see below) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Before you make a final decisions come and inspect the shops, classrooms and pool training areas at either of our facilities and speak to our friendly staff. Ask about our (FREE) try dive sessions. You will then have the chance to see for yourself that your training will be safely carried out by professionals who do care about you.
*Home study video study pack can be purchased for only $85.00
* CD ROM Home Study Package can be purchased for only $85.00
** Budget course participants can upgrade 2 Shore dives to 2 Boat dives for $45.00