Similan Trips Komodo Komodo Dive Training Labuan Bajo Open Water
Labuan Bajo Open Water
Open Water course from our Komodo Dive center
- Small groups, maximum 4 people per course
- Relaxed pace
- Sleep in your hotel in Labuan Bajo each night
- Invite your family or friends on a daytrip for diving or snorkeling while you learn
Our experienced instructors will teach you all the basics of Scuba Diving in a fun, relaxed and safe 4 day course. During your open water course you will learn all the necessary theory and waterskills to become a confident diver. At the end of the course you will receive the Open Water Diver certification, which is recognized throughout the world and allows you to make great dives wherever there is water, rent dive equipment and continue your training.
The course is build up in three parts: Theory and Confined exercises (day 1-2) and Diving (day 3-4)
Theory is done in our A/C classroom and you will study the Open Water Manual, watch DVD’s and listen to the explanation of our instructors. There is even an exam at the end, but don’t worry, if you have done your homework it won’t be a problem. Manuals, DVD’s and exams are available in different languages and our instructor team is extremely multilingual. You can even start the theory at home with our online training service for free.
Confined exercises means you go into a shallow protected area of the sea or a nearby swimming pool and practice all kinds of skills on the surface and under water. You will have calm conditions and we take plenty of time to practice everything until you are comfortable and ready to make you real dives.
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In the last two days of the course we make two daytrips and a total of four open water dives to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 ft). During these dives we will practice and repeat a few of the exercises done in the first days of the course, but most of the time you will be moving over beautiful coral reefs, surrounded by fish in all colors and sizes. If you are lucky, you might even see a turtle or a shark on one of your first dives. These first dives are made on a local reef that is perfect for training dives. These reefs are home to warm waters that are extremely rich in marine life. Anything is possible, from small colorfull clownfish to massive manta rays.
After my Labuan Bajo Open Water Course?
Well, after you have finished your course, you probably want to spend the rest of your holiday underwater in the Komodo National Park. Theory is done, all skills are completed, so time to go fundiving. You will notice that there is still a lot to learn and much much more to see down there so every dive you make will add on to your experience. Or you might even consider going for the Advanced course, an easy practical course (no DVD’s and exam!) in which we go a bit deeper and get you even more comfortable by doing an extra 6 dives. You may also consider joining our 3 Day Komodo Liveaboard trips or our 6 day Komodo Liveboard
What’s included in the price?
*The open water course price includes: Pick up from your hotel (in the Labuan Bajo area) – Marine Park Fees as applicable – water and electrolytes – all dive equipment – certification fees – use of manual during the course (if done with SSI) – lots and lots of delicious food on diving days – good times, great memories and lots of fun!
*The open water course price does not include: Pick up from other areas – Open Water Manual (if course is done with PADI)
