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Matahari Dive Centre, North West Bali, Bali

The diving centre at Matahari Beach Resort & Spa offering daily trips to the famous dive sites at Menjangan and Secret Bay (a critter’s paradise).

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The diving centre at Matahari Beach Resort & Spa offering daily trips to the famous dive sites at Menjangan and Secret Bay (a critter’s paradise). Private diving and snorkelling trips are offered exclusively for the guests of Matahari Beach Resort & Spa.

Local dive sites are located along a 2000m stretch of coastline. Starting at 4-5m they drop down to depths of between 30-40m. Stunning intact corals, a multitude of Macrolife and occasionally big fish, can be seen, along with the usual numbers of different kinds of fish.

Shore dives are possible at certain seasons and offer spectacular impressions in depths between 2 and 6 m. Also the Biorock Project is within reach of 5 mins. by boat/car.

Shore diving

Beach dives are possible. Of special interest: A section of the shore area in Pemuteran is part of the biggest project worldwide to breed coral. Numerous species of coral can already be found. It is an excellent and highly interesting dive site for dives during the whole day, night dives, as well as dive courses. The reef project continues seamlessly to the natural reef which goes down to 20 m.

For a distance of about 150m, wire cages have been placed at a depths of three to seven metres in the water. The minor electric current (12-20 V, 5 Amp), which runs through these cages is harmless, even by direct contact, but it results in the coral here growing at a speed 4-5 times quicker than in other areas. It is interesting to see the fish and fish shoals which seek refuge among these corals.

The rest of the local dive site also promises interesting discoveries and fans of macro photography will be delighted.

Boat Dives at Matahari

Apart from shore diving, there are a variety of local dive sites that can be reached within a 5 to 30 minutes boat journey. Departure for the local sites of Pemuteran occurs daily at 09:30am and 2:15pm (single tank dives). There are regular boat excursions to the legendary dive sites of Menjangan Island, where 2 dives are done. The duration of the boat journey is between 30 - 50 minutes (weather dependent). There are 35 minute road transfers for guests to Secret Bay, where 2 tank dives are done.

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Dive Storage & Centre Services

Diving - Daily 2 Tanks Boat Dives (tanks weights and air only)

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From £98

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2 tank boat divers per day, including tanks, weights & air only. This will normally be guided as part of a small group of up to 6 divers per dive guide.

Note:

Must be a minimum of PADI Open Water qualified divers, or similar. You will be asked to sign a declaration that you are 'fit to dive'. If you think you may have any medical reason that could effect your diving, or you are over the age of 65, you will need to bring a certified PADI Dive medical, or similar, with you.

Dive Lessons

PADI Open Water Referral Course

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From £250

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Can’t decide whether to get your scuba certification while on holiday or at home before you travel? With a PADI Open Water referral, you don’t have to choose. A PADI referral allows you to complete most of your scuba training at home and finish your certification dives anywhere in the world. Avoid studying during your vacation and support your local dive shop at the same time.

Becoming a certified diver has three phases: Phase one: knowledge development, Phase two: confined water, Phase three: open water. With an open water referral, you’ll complete some or all of the two phases (knowledge development and confined water) before leaving home. You can finish the final part of your scuba course, the open water dives, anywhere in the world. The final portion of the course typically takes a day and a half to complete.

To put it another way, instead of spending 4-5 days on your holiday studying and practicing skills in a pool, you’ll arrive with the majority of your open water course done. Once certified, you can spend the rest of your time exploring with your dive buddy and gaining additional dive experience.

An open water referral is valid for up to 12 months, but it’s better to complete your training as soon as possible (while your knowledge and skills are still fresh). Your local PADI Instructor will fill out an official student referral form and check off which skills you’ve completed and the date. You can give this form to any PADI Instructor worldwide and pick up where you left off. PADI eLearning allows you to start your knowledge development online, whether you plan to do a referral or complete your course from start to finish in the same place. PADI eLearning is the most popular option for knowledge development, but you can also study with a book and DVD and attend classroom sessions instead. The instructor at the receiving dive shop will have you gear up and review scuba skills in a pool (or pool-like environment) before taking you to open water. If you have any questions or aren’t feeling comfortable, let the instructor know.

With a PADI referral course, you can take as much time as you need to complete your knowledge development and pool work. You won’t feel rushed or like you’re “cramming” for a test. You’ll also support the nice people at your local dive shop and become part of your local diving community.

What are the disadvantages of an open water referral? Sometimes students allow too much time to pass before finishing their course. You can take up to a year to complete your certification, but it’s better to complete your knowledge development and pool training as close to your holiday as possible. Also, you’ll probably end up using different brands of diving gear. If you’ve gotten comfortable with a certain gear configuration, using different gear can be an adjustment – just like riding someone else’s bike or borrowing someone’s car. It’s basically the same, but the handling and placement of certain things will be unfamiliar at first.

Note:

It’s a good idea to contact us in advance if you want to do your course this way. Confirm schedule availability and the price to finish your course including training, certification fees, any rental gear and boat dives (if applicable). Also, if your local dive shop asked you to obtain medical clearance from a doctor, bring a copy of your doctor’s sign off for the referring dive shop as well.
Some centers may require for you to bring your own book/digital materials and course papers of the referring center.

Dive Lessons

SSI Open Water Course (excl. certification and manual fees)

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From £295

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A 4 day learn to dive course with full equipment. This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The 4 day SSI Open water diver course is an internationally valid entry level certification which allows the diver to safely plan and dives with a buddy, independent of supervision of a dive professional, up to a maximum depth of 18 meters.

SSI Open Water Divers are qualified to:

Dive without direct supervision of a Dive Professional up to a depth of 18 metres.
Rent or purchase scuba equipment and participate in dive activities .
Continue further dive training by finishing the SSI Advanced Adventurer certification and taking further speciality dive courses.

To sign up for a SSI Open Water Diver course, you must be at least 10 years old. You need good swimming skills and need to be in good physical health.

The SSI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

Knowledge Development ( independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving – There are six sections of the Open Water Diver course theory and video that need to be completed.
Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills – these dives are conducted in the swimming pool, to help you master essential underwater and equipment skills.
Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore – you do four dives in the sea to complete the Open Water Diver course.

You learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank. Your SSI Instructor will explain the equipment you need and may suggest additional educational materials, such as the required logbook.

Rough daily itinerary

Day 1: Theory ( Chapters 1, 2 and 3 ) and Pool Training

8:30 to 1:00 pm: Course registration and completing the first three sections of the Open water course theory and video, followed by some knowledge review quizzes.

2:00 to 4:00 pm: We hit the pool to learn to use the scuba equipment and to practice some essential underwater skills.

Day 2: Theory ( Chapters 4, 5, 6 and Exams) and Pool Training

8:30 to 1:00 pm: Completing the last two sections of the Open water course theory and video, followed by some knowledge review quizzes and your final exams. The exams may also be taken on the last day of the course.

2:00 to 4:00 pm: We hit the pool again to learn to to learn some more skills and to practice and perfect the ones learnt yesterday.

Day 3: Open water dives 1 and 2

8:30 am to 3:30 pm: Meet at the Dive centre, kit up, and head out by boat to the dive site. Do two dives along with your instructor, where you practice your newly learned skills and explore the underwater world. Learn to wash and properly care for you equipment, and log your first two dives.

Day 4: Open water dives 3 and 4

8:30 am to 3:30 pm: Same routine as before, we meet at the dive centre, get ready, and head out by boat to the dive site. You do your third and fourth dives along with your instructor, where you demonstrate your skills, practice and explore the dive sites. When you return, we complete your paperwork ( and final exams, if not completed on day 2 ), log your dives and you are ready to be certified as a SSI Open Water Diver!

Note:

You will be asked to sign an SSI medical form to complete the course. If you think you may have any medical condition that could affect your ability to dive we recommend a Dive Medical prior to booking.
Certification & Material not included.

Dive Lessons

SSI Junior Open Water Course (excl. certification and manual fees)

day(s)

From £295

Details

The Junior Open Water certification course is a course that allows children between 10 and 14 years of age to enter the diving world. Children can start studying theory at home with the online courses, or if they want, they can follow the lessons in the centre. The course aims to pass the Junior Open Water Diver certification. After the theoretical part, a certain number of dives will be made.

Note:

Children must be a minimum age of 10 years to participate, in good physical health with excellent swimming ability.