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Labuan Bajo offers competitive pricing for dive courses from both PADI and SSI certification agencies. Here is a comprehensive price guide for the most popular courses.
| Course | Duration | Price Range (IDR) | Approx. USD | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) | 1 day | 3,500,000–4,500,000 | $215–275 | Pool session + 1 ocean dive to 12m, no certification |
| PADI Scuba Diver | 2 days | ~6,500,000 | ~$400 | Half of OW course, certifies to 12m with professional supervision |
| PADI/SSI Open Water Diver | 3–4 days | 7,550,000–8,250,000 | $460–500 | Full certification to 18m, 4 open water dives |
| PADI Advanced Open Water | 2 days, 5 dives | 5,500,000–7,000,000 | $335–430 | Certification to 30m, includes deep and navigation dives |
| PADI Rescue Diver | 3–4 days | 7,000,000–9,000,000 | $430–550 | Emergency management skills, highly recommended |
| Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) | Half day (theory) | 2,000,000–3,000,000 | $120–180 | Dive with enriched air for extended bottom times |
| PADI Divemaster | 4–8 weeks | 20,000,000–30,000,000 | $1,200–1,800 | Professional-level certification, guide divers |
The best value for new divers is often a combo package:
Budget tip: Complete your e-learning theory online before arrival to reduce course days (and accommodation costs) in Labuan Bajo.