OK Divers
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Our PADI Five star dive centre is one of, if not the finest around and if scuba diving in Bali is your thing then OK Divers is the place for you. After being in Padangbai for already ten years the dive centre has been fully re-furbished and has only recently re-opened making our facilities are second to none. Boasting a brand new training pool which was built for beginner divers, large equipment room able to accommodate for more than twenty divers and their equipment, relaxing hammocks looking over a beautiful beach view and our own local restaurant, we are able to cater to nearly anyones needs. Our facilities are all very clean and our staff are more than happy to help you with anything you may need to make your holiday in Bali more enjoyable. We offer the full range of diving courses starting with a one day Discover Scuba Diving experience, maybe your Open Water Course or we can even take you all the way through to Rescue Diver and Divemaster. Our highly qualified instructors are able to speak English, Spanish, Czech and Slovakian and we have learning materials in seven different languages including German, Spanish, Dutch, Korean, Indonesian, Chinese and Russian. Our instructors not only dive because it is their job, we dive because we love diving and make it our mission to pass on that love to every guest and make you part of the diving family. Part of our PADI dive centre at OK Divers includes an air-conditioned classroom to do all your studying in, even giving you a view through one of our two viewing windows into our training pool or if it suits you relax in a bean bag and get some sun while you learn about your next scuba diving adventure.
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paul24261709
Bolton, UK7 contributions
Jan 2020
Check in was quick and painless with a welcoming drink after the journey from the airport. The whole complex, which has 2 floors,is centred round a small pool with a swim up bar. The rooms are a bit tired and drab,but clean and with comfortable bedding. Breakfast is fairly meagre, 3 cereals ,mixed fruit,breads, choice of how you wanted your eggs with faux sausage,ham and bacon ( no pork in sight). The dive team were very good and although of mixed nationalities spoke very good English, they were all knowledgeable about the dive sites and general area. I am returning later this month so that answers t the question of would I use again, and I would definitely recommend it, especially for divers.My only two gripes are the price of the beer and food and the trucks sounding their horns at night as they head for the adjacent harbour.
Written February 3, 2020
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Dear Paul,
we are grateful that you have decided to choose our resort for your stay in Padangbai and we appreciate that you found a time to leave your feedback here! It is nice to hear that you appreciate the efforts of our dive team and we will be happy to welcome you here next time.
Best regards,
OK Divers
Written February 11, 2020
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Aram A
Newark, CA77 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This is a fantastic place with amazing dive instructors. Made (our OWC instructor) was very knowledgeable and patient with us. He was truly an amazing instructor.
The resort is very nice and clean with surprisingly great Wi-Fi. My wife and I were able to both work without any connection issues ( even comfortably join calls…)
I highly recommend this place. We will come back again very soon.
The resort is very nice and clean with surprisingly great Wi-Fi. My wife and I were able to both work without any connection issues ( even comfortably join calls…)
I highly recommend this place. We will come back again very soon.
Written December 7, 2022
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Mick
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
My sister and I dove for the first time with OK Divers after looking them up on the PADI website. (The number of diving companies in Candidasa is overwhelming for a first-timer, who doesn’t know the difference.) I’m so glad I chose them.
Cathy walked us through all the equipment in their deep, salt-water pool before we set out on the boat, and put us at ease. The diving itself was nothing short of spectacular! A whole world of coral and an incredible variety of fish below the surface. We went to about 12 meters just a five minute boat ride from Padangbai, and spent about half an hour on the bottom. (I then went out a second time for another 40 minutes.)
Then the fact that their hotel is right there in Padangbai means that you can shower, change, and eat lunch as soon as you get off the boat. Plus, they were cheaper than the prices quoted to us by companies in Candidasa. Highly recommend OK Divers!
Cathy walked us through all the equipment in their deep, salt-water pool before we set out on the boat, and put us at ease. The diving itself was nothing short of spectacular! A whole world of coral and an incredible variety of fish below the surface. We went to about 12 meters just a five minute boat ride from Padangbai, and spent about half an hour on the bottom. (I then went out a second time for another 40 minutes.)
Then the fact that their hotel is right there in Padangbai means that you can shower, change, and eat lunch as soon as you get off the boat. Plus, they were cheaper than the prices quoted to us by companies in Candidasa. Highly recommend OK Divers!
Written January 9, 2020
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Dear Mick,
We were delighted to read your review and kind words.
We are happy that you chose our dive center for your very first scuba experiences. It’s truly nice to know that you liked our services, especially we are glad to see your appreciation of skills of our divemaster Cathy.
Thanks again and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Kind regards, OK Divers Resort & Spa
We hope to see you here again! We wish you many beautiful & safe dives
Written January 11, 2020
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JB
New York City, NY11 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We went snorkeling with OK Divers, and did not have a good time at all.
The worst part is that you are sharing the boat with the divers, and so you end up having to wait a lot for the divers (whereas most other operators just take you on snorkeling trips). And given that they are 50% more expensive than other operators, it's totally not worth it.
We thought they would be extra safe given they seemed more reputable, but that wasn't really the case. In fact, since we were on a bigger boat than the other fisherman operators, we had to park further away from the corals, and ended up having to swim further to get to the corals.
It's not much further, but since the area is crowded with boats, it's actually pretty dangerous, and I almost got hit by a boat. They could have at least warned us about that before - the other fisherman boats get really close to the corals, and you have to always be coming out of the water and looking around to make sure there are no boats coming towards you even if you're close to the corals.
The worst part is that you are sharing the boat with the divers, and so you end up having to wait a lot for the divers (whereas most other operators just take you on snorkeling trips). And given that they are 50% more expensive than other operators, it's totally not worth it.
We thought they would be extra safe given they seemed more reputable, but that wasn't really the case. In fact, since we were on a bigger boat than the other fisherman operators, we had to park further away from the corals, and ended up having to swim further to get to the corals.
It's not much further, but since the area is crowded with boats, it's actually pretty dangerous, and I almost got hit by a boat. They could have at least warned us about that before - the other fisherman boats get really close to the corals, and you have to always be coming out of the water and looking around to make sure there are no boats coming towards you even if you're close to the corals.
Written July 31, 2023
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Gisela W
Tilburg, The Netherlands194 contributions
Oct 2022
One of the friendliest and accommodating dive centers we have had the pleasure of diving with.
Our trip was booked for the end of March of 2020 and we all know how that went! The week before we were supposed to go, the whole world shut down.
As soon as Singapore and Indonesia opened to international travellers we contacted OK divers to see if they were able to accommodate us. They were but the dive package that we booked back in 2020 wasn't available anymore. They offered an alternative and it didn't disappoint.
The dive center is clean and well organised. Trips by boat that start in Padangbai leave at 9am.Shuttle trips to Ahmed and Tulamben leave earlier.
Around 8:30am the tanks and the gear are set up. You can have them set it up for you or you can do it by yourself. We have our own gear and like setting it up by ourselves. Nitrox is readily available and you can have them check the O2 levels. The staff are very helpful with any issues you may have with your gear or theirs.
The rental gear looks new and well maintained. Wetsuits are available in all sizes as are shoes, BCD's and fins. I did not hear anyone complain about the availability of gear.
We did 20 dives with OK divers and 16 of them were with Regig. It was really comfortable and calming to have the same guide on so many of the dives.
Regig taught me how to stay calm during swells and currents and also helped me accept the movement of the sea. I really wasn't used to this sensation.
He's a seasoned diver and knows where to find the smallest of creatures. He's also vey patient. My dive buddy loves to take pictures and he would patiently wait until my buddy gave the OK that the picture was taken.
Arya is the most relaxed and happy person you'll ever meet. He organised our dives and is really fun to dive with. He's attentive, relaxed and it's a pleasure to see him in the water. He's always around to ask how your dive was, to help you identify the creatures you saw and to make any changes to your diving plans. He took us to the underwater cave and a dive through. That was an amazing experience!
If you are looking for a well organised, well maintained, safe but not too serious dive center, OK divers is the place to be.
Our trip was booked for the end of March of 2020 and we all know how that went! The week before we were supposed to go, the whole world shut down.
As soon as Singapore and Indonesia opened to international travellers we contacted OK divers to see if they were able to accommodate us. They were but the dive package that we booked back in 2020 wasn't available anymore. They offered an alternative and it didn't disappoint.
The dive center is clean and well organised. Trips by boat that start in Padangbai leave at 9am.Shuttle trips to Ahmed and Tulamben leave earlier.
Around 8:30am the tanks and the gear are set up. You can have them set it up for you or you can do it by yourself. We have our own gear and like setting it up by ourselves. Nitrox is readily available and you can have them check the O2 levels. The staff are very helpful with any issues you may have with your gear or theirs.
The rental gear looks new and well maintained. Wetsuits are available in all sizes as are shoes, BCD's and fins. I did not hear anyone complain about the availability of gear.
We did 20 dives with OK divers and 16 of them were with Regig. It was really comfortable and calming to have the same guide on so many of the dives.
Regig taught me how to stay calm during swells and currents and also helped me accept the movement of the sea. I really wasn't used to this sensation.
He's a seasoned diver and knows where to find the smallest of creatures. He's also vey patient. My dive buddy loves to take pictures and he would patiently wait until my buddy gave the OK that the picture was taken.
Arya is the most relaxed and happy person you'll ever meet. He organised our dives and is really fun to dive with. He's attentive, relaxed and it's a pleasure to see him in the water. He's always around to ask how your dive was, to help you identify the creatures you saw and to make any changes to your diving plans. He took us to the underwater cave and a dive through. That was an amazing experience!
If you are looking for a well organised, well maintained, safe but not too serious dive center, OK divers is the place to be.
Written October 11, 2022
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Dear Gisela,
thank you so much for your review, we were delighted to read your kind words!
We are happy that you chose our dive center for your scuba adventures especially after the long wait during the pandemic.
It’s truly nice to know that you liked our services, especially we are glad to see your appreciation of the skills of our friendly guides. They work diligently and your review will motivate them to keep doing their job in the best way they can. It's always a great satisfaction to see when our customers enjoying their underwater adventure and leaving us with some amazing experiences and unforgettable memories. We are glad to hear that you felt safe and enjoyed diving with us to the fullest!
Thanks again and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. We wish you many beautiful & safe dives!
Kind regards,
OK Divers
Written October 19, 2022
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Anoop
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
I loved staying here. The place was clean, the rooms were excellent, as was the service.
The restaurant had great food, and as a vegetarian there was no dearth of choice.
I signed up to get my Open Water Diver Certification. The dive center was well outfitted, and my dive instructor Madé was a great instructor.
The restaurant had great food, and as a vegetarian there was no dearth of choice.
I signed up to get my Open Water Diver Certification. The dive center was well outfitted, and my dive instructor Madé was a great instructor.
Written April 15, 2023
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Edsalman
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia91 contributions
Jun 2023
For me OK Divers is a nice place for you to dive in Padang Bai. The hotel is one of the nicest along Padang Bai beach.
But during my last trip, we were quite disappointed as my group was not listed for dives. I already booked , in fact i even called one day before arriving and i was assured that it was all taken cared.
When the morning we were supposed to dive, our names were not on the list. In fact there were no dive guides as well for us, cos we were not on the dive list. Ended up, the dive centre woke up another dive guide from his house (he was on leave) and got him to take care of us.
But during my last trip, we were quite disappointed as my group was not listed for dives. I already booked , in fact i even called one day before arriving and i was assured that it was all taken cared.
When the morning we were supposed to dive, our names were not on the list. In fact there were no dive guides as well for us, cos we were not on the dive list. Ended up, the dive centre woke up another dive guide from his house (he was on leave) and got him to take care of us.
Written July 5, 2023
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PeteCAN_SA
Singapore, Singapore15 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Very well run operation! Dive guides and instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly. Admin team was on the ball and always quick to respond. I dived with them in September then took my son back there in October so he could complete his theory and open-water training. I’d like to give a specific ‘two thumbs up’ to Arya. He was super patient and super diligent when he trained my son. Thanks so much - he’ll never forget it!!
Written October 28, 2022
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Dear Pete,
Thank you very much for choosing our dive center and for sharing your experience with us and other travelers.
We were delighted to read your review and very happy you think highly of our gear, and staff - especially Arya (we will definitely pass your nice words to him ) and liked diving with us so much!
We were also glad to be the one to certify your son and introduce him to the beauty of the underwater world.
We are always happy to hear that our guests enjoyed their underwater adventures and the variety of our dive sites and we hope you will come back for more dives with us!
Kind regards,
OK Divers
Written November 21, 2022
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Mia L
Kew, Australia5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
We loved this hotel and came specifically for the diving and to have our 12 year old become padi certified. The room was the family suite on the ground floor, the food was really lovely, the staff were really friendly and the diving instructors were very patient with us. I was only recently certified and was very nervous but the instructors were kind and really patient. The highlights for us was diving at the rock wall on the white sand beach. We would definitely come back again! The town is very small and easily walked in about fifteen minutes. We felt safe and secure, the buffet breakfast was also perfect. The chef will cook what you ask for and there is a selection to choose from. Only issue was internet dropped out a lot but we had our own so not a huge deal. We had read that the rooms were noisy on a few reviews here but did not find that at all. We did hear the ferries but that was during the day. Highly recommend! Thank you to the staff that made this such an enjoyable experience.
Written September 21, 2022
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Dear 957mial,
We cannot thank you enough for this wonderful review! To be honest, hearing from happy customers just like you and your family keeps us motivated to the fullest and makes us love our job even more! It's always heartwarming to see our customers enjoying their underwater adventures and leaving us with some amazing experiences and unforgettable memories.
We are grateful to hear that you liked everything during your trip, from the accommodation, breakfast, and meals at restaurants.
We are always trying to do our best to make all customers feel satisfied and relaxed and your feedback will provide us to continue in our mission.
We hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back again and wish you many wonderful dives!
With warmest greetings,
OK Divers
Written October 4, 2022
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TheSounds
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Friends
Visited OK Divers for first time dive in 2019, and again this time was just as wonderful experience as the last, picked padang bai diving spots with a group of friends. The way the group was handled was both professional and comfortable, the instructors were clear and also fun. Despite the rainy weather and less than ideal visibility conditions, the 2 diving spots were still beautiful and full of unique and colourful life, such as lion fish and rays and morray eels. Would definitely visit again, maybe for getting my license this time. Thank you OK Divers for another wonderful diving experience!
Written November 29, 2021
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Dear thesoundso,
Thank you for your kind words and choosing our dive center for the second time!
We are glad that you decided to put your trust in our diver center and recommend us to your friend and on top of that it is nice to know that you all loved it! We will hand your nice words to all of our diving team.
It's always great satisfaction to see when our customers enjoying their underwater adventure, see many beautiful creatures during the dives and leaving us with some amazing experiences and unforgettable memories.
We hope that you will dive with us again soon!
Best regards,
OK Divers Team
Written March 18, 2022
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Dear Curiosity,
thank you for your question. It is around 10 minutes of walking to the Blue Lagoon Beach and around 15 minutes of walking to the White Sand Beach. :)
Hope you are having a great day!
Written July 19, 2019
Heii my boyfriend and I want to go to the manta point but we are both just ow certified. is it possible to go there?
Written August 27, 2017
Hi Shawn, huge apologies for the late response. Yes, it is OK to go to Manta point with OWD certification.
Written October 13, 2017
I want to (3)dive at Nusa penida.
What time pick us up at Ubut?
What time end ?
Written June 13, 2017
Hi and thank you for your inquiry. We would be happy to take you diving to Nusa Penida, however please advise what date you would like to dive, as we don't have this trip in the schedule for any day. The transportation to Padangbai is in general not included.
To give you general information, for most dive sites (Nusa Penida included) we gather at OK DIVERS at 8.30 AM. Expected return from a 3-dive trip is at around 3.00PM.
Please contact our reservation dept. for more information about the schedule and other details.
Thank you and with kind regards,
OK DIVERS
Written June 15, 2017
Hello, may l ask the travel time from Badangbai to Nusa Penida? It seem not a short distance and I am afraid of sick sickness.
Written January 26, 2017
Dear 198chaus,
the boat ride takes about half an hour with the speed boat. If you tend to get seasick, I'd recommend to purchase the Antimo tablets that will help you overcome it.
Best,
OK Divers
Written January 27, 2017
We are interested in staying at your resort and then leaving there for a few night to stay in Gili Trawangan. I would like to know how close you are to a boat service to Gili Trawangan. Also, how long will the boat ride take?
Written April 16, 2016
Dear Jessica H,
our resort is literally 30meters from the from the fast boat port, so it is pretty convenient :-) Don't hesitate to have a look at our website if you wish to see the rooms or make a booking. We will look forward to your stay.
Written April 23, 2016
nowhayjohn
Burton, Michigan
Hello, can I get a discovery course for 2 persons on Jan. 17th? Can I dive with them? I am PADI certified open water diver. What is the total cost?
Written December 22, 2015
Sorry.. I erased the first part of my answer.
So, I would definitelly recommend writing an email to this lively and friendly bunch of people. They can answer your question the best.
But as far as my experience is - no, it should not be a problem at all to organise a discovery dive for your 2 friends. We had one friend takibg this course and he was very happy and satisfied.
As for your other question about diving together with them - yes and no I guess. You might be able to go to the same spot (of your friends perform well in the pool) but of course they won't be able to dive as deep as you can. I hope this helps.
Written December 23, 2015
Hi, may I ask if all tours and diving are required to book in advance
Written December 4, 2015
Hi! We are having a low season at the moment, but I recommend to book in advance, even 1 or 2 days before is enough so we can try to organise for you the trip suitable for your skills and certification and also what would you like to see underwater. Have a nice day.
Written December 10, 2015
Hi!
We are 3 open water certified divers and 1 does the first diving ever for a fun dive.
May I ask for the price and diving options and which diving cited we go?
We are thinking 2-3 dives for 3 divers and 1 person for fun dive. May I ask the price as well?
We are either staying close to black sand beach or white sand beach. Which is closer to you guys? Your advice is highly appreciated.
Looking forward to hearing back from you! :)
Written August 22, 2015
Dear Rina!
Thank you very much fir nice message. We will be very happy to take you all diving! We do have many dive options for you as a fresh Open Water Divers. In Padangbai itself there are amazing dives with heathy corals, big fish like reef sharks, turtles, macro: frogfish, ghost pipefish, leaf scorpionfish, rhinopias....
Have a look for more info, prices, maps, here: Bali Dive Sites
You can also check the prices here:Diving in Bali - Prices
You will have instructor to go trough the basic theory, setting to equipment and repeating the skills like mask and regulator clearing in the shallow water id you would like to refresh your sills.
If you will let me know a bit more about you and what do you like to see underwater, how many dives would you like to do and I will prepare package with nice prices.
I can defiantly recommend dives in Padangbai, where we have dives sites great macro and also big fish dive sites. Price is 950.000 idr for 2 dives including equipment, certification and lunch a well.
Also Nusa Penida north with right dives and stuning coral gardens, famous Manta Point and crystal Bai. (1.550.000 dr for 2 dives at Manta Point)
We are very close to White sand also Black sand beach.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Written September 8, 2015
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