Few places offer a classroom like this: Raja Ampat‘s reefs hold more than 1,500 fish species and three quarters of the world’s known corals. Earning your PADI Open Water Diver here means every training dive is already a spectacular one.
Course structure
- Theory via eLearning or at the center.
- Confined-water skills, usually on the house reef.
- Four open-water dives with your instructor in very small groups.
- Exam and worldwide certification.
Who it is for
Anyone aged 10+ who can swim and is in good health. You complete a medical questionnaire and a doctor’s clearance is requested if needed.
What to bring
Swimwear, rash vest, reef-safe sunscreen and personal medication: there are no pharmacies on the small islands. Do not fly within 24 hours of your last dive.
Best time: October to April, with calmer seas; the Dampier Strait is dived all year.
All visitors need the Raja Ampat Marine Park permit, paid once and valid for the whole year.
Booking and cancelation
We confirm your place with a trusted local provider and send you the exact meeting point and time in writing. If weather or the authorities force a cancelation, we offer another date or a full refund. Prices are final, with taxes included, and you pay securely online when booking.
Included
- PADI instructor
- Materials and certification
- Full gear
- 4 open-water dives
FAQs
Are currents dangerous for learners?
Course dives are done at sheltered sites without strong current.
Is the park permit included?
No, the marine park permit is paid separately, once.
How many days do I need?
Three to four days.
