Scuba Diver Course
Learn to Dive in Just Two Days - PADI Scuba Diver Course in Gili Air
Want to start scuba diving but short on time? The PADI Scuba Diver course is the perfect introduction to the underwater world.
In just two days at Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air, you’ll learn essential dive theory, practice key skills in our pool, and complete two ocean dives with your instructor.
It’s a great choice if you’re on holiday in the Gili Islands and want a recognized certification that lets you dive anywhere in the world - up to 12 meters deep, under professional supervision.
Duration: 2 days
Dives: 2+ Pool & 2 Ocean
Age: 10+
Course Highlights
- Worldwide certification: Internationally recognised lifetime certification to dive to 12 meters (40 feet) with a certified PADI Instructor, Divemaster, or Assistant Instructor.
- Beautiful scenery: Crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life around the Gili Islands.
- eLearning: No classroom - complete theory online at your own pace.
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from our award-winning, multilingual PADI instructors.
Prerequisites
- Be a minimum of 10 years old
- Comfortable in water (swimming skills not essential)
- Good general health (have a look at this medical form to see if you are fit to dive)
- Be prepared to fall in love with diving...
What You Learn
- Basic Scuba Skills: Master essential underwater skills in confined water and on open water dives.
- Dive Equipment: Learn how to set up and use scuba diving equipment, including BCD, regulator and tank.
- Underwater Communication: Understand how to communicate underwater effectively.
- Buoyancy Control: Develop proper diving techniques to maintain neutral buoyancy and move effortlessly underwater.
- Safety Procedures: Gain knowledge of vital safety practices and how to plan and carry out open water dives confidently.
- Diving Physiology and Science: Explore the effects of pressure, equalisation methods, and other important dive science concepts.
- Underwater Navigation: Basic skills to navigate and explore the underwater environment.
What Your Day Looks Like

E-Learning

Day 1 - Pool Session and Ocean Dive
We begin with a pool session in the morning, where you’ll get familiar with your scuba gear and practice essential underwater skills in a safe, controlled environment with your instructor.
In the afternoon, it’s time for your first open water dive in the stunning waters around Gili Air. You’ll explore up to a depth of 12 meters (40 feet) and apply the skills you’ve learned and get comfortable in the water, always with your instructor by your side.
Duration: 4+ hours

Day 2 – More Pool Skills + Last Ocean Dive
The morning starts with another pool session, where you’ll build on your skills and become even more comfortable underwater.
After the pool session, you’ll head out for your last open water dive.
After your last dive, you’ll officially be a certified PADI Scuba Diver—ready to explore dive sites around the world (under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor, Divemaster, or Assistant Instructor to a maximum depth of 12 meters - 40 feet)
Duration: 4+ hours