PADI Open Water Dive Course 3D/2N

Explore the spectacular ecology of our oceans with the PADI Open Water dive course. A team of professional instructors and assisting dive masters will take you from cyber classroom to seabed (plunging to 18 metres!), leaving you with PADI's internationally-recognised diving licence. Expect a transforming experience-and discover what your life has been missing on-board the Seaborne Vessel off the coast of Batam, Indonesia over 3D / 2N 

The PADI Open Water Dive Course is an entry-level certification course designed to give you the necessary skills to safely enjoy open water dives. Among the skills you've learn are: buoyancy, proper weighting, marine environment and conservation, equipment assembly, dive planning and equipment maintenance.


The course has three components: 1) Knowledge Development Sessions completed on line before the next component 2) Confined Water Dives where you'll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving (mask clearing etc), and 3) Open Water Evaluation, the most important and exciting part of the course where your new skills will be evaluated in the ocean.

This course is the key to a lifetime of marine explorations. Dive destinations around the globe, as well as those in your backyard, will then be yours for the taking.

Includes the following / no hidden costs:

• PADI Open Water Diver Touch App (works on iPad2 or android tablet) to be completed as part of the Knowledge Development Session
• 1 confined water dive completed at the Nongsa Point Marina & Resorts, Batam on a Friday evening
• 6 open water dives 
• Return ferry tickets to Batam, shuttle bus transfer to marina, 3D/2N liveaboard accommodation on the Seaborne Vessel, all meals, gear rental, and Nongsa resort facilities
• Diver Logbook, Dive Insurance & certification

Our PADI, TDI and SDI Scuba Diving Instructors, can instruct you on:

• PADI Recreational Diving Courses from Open Water to Dive Master
• Course can also be conducted in English, Chinese.  Other languages on request.

Suitability: This experience is suitable for anyone that would like to try diving and become certified, but they must be at least 10 years of age and comfortable in the water. 

Location : On-board the Seaborne Vessel which will be positioned off the coast of Batam, Indonesia 

Duration: 6-8 hours of pre-study and then 3D/2N over a weekend.

Booking: Please book at least two weeks in advance to avoid disappointment.

Availability / Numbers: Courses run regularly throughout the year and the experience is conducted in small groups to ensure personalised attention.

Weather: This experience is impacted by the weather. In the event of bad weather, please contact the experience provider for alternative arrangements.

Need to know: Participants must be at least 10 years of age and relaxed in the water. Participants will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire and further forms by the dive operator before completing the course. 

What to wear: Swimming clothes.

Cancellation policy: Prior to redeeming your experience, Redbox Gifts Pte Ltd standard return and exchange policy will apply. Once you have redeemed your gift, the terms and conditions of the experience provider will apply.

What is included in the program:  You will be supplied with all the diving equipment required. Only suitable and maintained equipment will be provided to all students as this not only improves their safety but will also improve their comfort and enjoyment in the water. All they will need to bring is their swimming attire. 

Detailed Course Structure

Knowledge Development Session: Upon registration you'll receive the login and password for the online self-study component of this course.

Confined Water Session: The confined water session will take place at Nongsa Point & Resorts, Batam. During the sessions, fundamental skills of scuba diving that are required to keep a diver safe will be taught. Divers will also be introduced to all diving equipment needed during the course.

Even though the fees include all gear needed for the duration of the course, it is advisable that divers invest in their own mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit prior to the confined water session. This is because students adapt faster using their own gear, as they feel more comfortable and relaxed during the training. Moreover, subsequent dives will require little or no adjustment to the equipment because they are already accustomed to their gear.

Open Water Evaluation Session: This is the most important and exciting part of the course. The open water training allows instructors to assess whether dive students are able to care for themselves and a diving buddy after they've completed the course. You will take part in 6 sessions in open water.

What's included in the program?

You'll be supplied with all the diving equipment required for the Open Water (Pool) sessions. Only suitable and maintained equipment will be provided.

All you will need to bring is your swimming attire and your instructor will provide the rest!

• All course materials

• All necessary dive equipment

• Air cylinders

• Dive computer

• Logbook

• Open Water medical statement, safe diving practices and liability release forms

• SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification card