29/07/2026
You've got your Open Water card. Here's what you're actually missing. π
18m felt like everything the first time. But that's just the surface of what Bali has to offer.
Advanced Open Water takes you to 30m β deeper wrecks, walls, and drop-offs that Open Water divers simply can't access. You'll learn navigation so you're not always following behind a guide. Drift dives, deep dives, night dives β all unlocked.
Most divers upgrade within their first year. Because once you've seen the reef, you start wondering what's below it. π€Ώ
π Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5β
| Since 1991
π Book your Advanced course β link in bio
Still diving at 18m? What's stopping you from going deeper? π
22/07/2026
Ever wondered what your dive guide is actually looking at when they pause mid-dive? πͺΈπ
Discover Reef Check is a one-day introduction to marine conservation in Pemuteran β one of Indonesia's leading destinations for coral reef restoration. You'll learn how real reef health surveys work, identify key indicator species, and put it into practice on a guided dive.
No science background needed. Just curiosity.
π Pemuteran, North-West Bali
β±οΈ 1 day Β· 1β2 dives
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Open Water certified? You're ready.
π© DM us or email [email protected] to book.
π Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5β
| Since 1991
Ever spotted a Reef Check diver at work underwater? Drop a πͺΈ below π
16/07/2026
Certified. ππ
Another set of divers just completed their PADI Open Water course with our instructor β and the smiles say it all.
From first breath underwater to holding that certification card, this is what we love most about what we do. Welcome to the underwater world β you're official now.
Ready to write your own story? π€Ώ
π Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5β
| Since 1991
π Book your Open Water course β link in bio
Tag someone who needs to see this and finally get certified π
13/07/2026
The last 4 chances to become a PADI Instructor in 2026. ππ
If you've been thinking about it, this is the year to actually do it. Four IDC dates left before 2026 wraps up β train in Bali, teach anywhere in the world.
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IDC Dates:
5β18 August
10β25 September
16β30 October
20 Novemberβ4 December
π IE Exam Dates:
19 August Β· 26 September Β· 31 October Β· 5 December
Small groups. Experienced Course Director. PADI 5β
CDC since 1991.
π© For any info, get in touch with our Course Director Mark
βοΈ [email protected]
Which date works for you? Drop it below π
11/07/2026
Every dive with a manta ray feels magical. But most divers never realize they're actually reading its body language in real time. π
That tilt at the cleaning station? A signal. Those cephalic fins curling into a scoop? A feeding cue. The way it circles back toward you when you stay calm and still? Genuine curiosity β mantas have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any fish on the planet.
Once you know what to look for, every encounter changes.
π Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5β
| Since 1991
π Come see it for yourself β link in bio
Which one of these have you spotted underwater? π
06/07/2026
Nusa Penida & Lembongan in one day trip β mantas, mola-mola, and six dive sites to choose from.
Not sure which site fits your level? We got you.
Full day breakdown, what's included, and program options for divers, Discover Scuba first-timers, and snorkelers β all in the slides.
π Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan
π Manta rays, Mola-Mola (seasonal), eagle rays, reef sharks
π€Ώ Certified diving Β· Discover Scuba Β· Snorkeling
Tag a dive buddy who needs to see a manta ray.
29/06/2026
Another perfect day at Nusa Penida. ππ€Ώ
Mantas gliding past like it's nothing. Crystal visibility. The kind of dive that reminds you why you got certified in the first place.
This is what's happening at our dive sites every single day β and there's room for you on the boat.
π Nusa Penida, Bali
π Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5β
| Since 1991
π Book your dive now β link in bio
Who's joining us next? π
19/06/2026
Your dive computer is telling you something critical β and most divers only look at it when it's almost too late. π
NDL.
No Decompression Limit. The one number that controls every single dive you do.
Swipe through to understand what it actually means β and how to manage it like someone who knows what they're doing. π
Save this for your next dive briefing. Share it with your buddy who always pushes the limit. π€Ώ
π Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5β
| Since 1991
π Learn to dive properly β link in bio
What depth were you at when you first noticed your NDL ticking down way faster than expected? π
17/06/2026
πβ¨ Happy Galungan & Kuningan from Bali Diving Academy β¨π
Today, we join the Balinese community in celebrating Galungan and Kuningan, a sacred time that symbolizes the victory of Dharma (good) over Adharma (evil).
May this special celebration bring peace, prosperity, and harmony to you and your loved ones. May your days be filled with gratitude, meaningful connections, and new adventures both above and below the surface.
Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Galungan & Kuningan. πΏπ