What to Do After Your Open Water Certification at Oceans 5 Gili Air

What to do after your Open Water Certification

PADI Open Water Certification

Becoming a PADI Open Water diver is an exciting achievement, but at Oceans 5 Gili Air, we believe this milestone is just the beginning of your diving journey. Our goal is to help divers explore new depths of knowledge, gain specialized skills, and experience the underwater world in diverse and meaningful ways. Here’s what you can do after completing your Open Water Certification at Oceans 5 Gili Air to continue developing your diving expertise.

Start with the Advanced Open Water Course

One of the most popular next steps after earning your Open Water Certification is the PADI Advanced Open Water Course (AOWC), offered right here at Oceans 5 Gili Air. This course is designed to increase your confidence, enhance your diving skills, and introduce you to different types of diving.

What’s included in the AOWC at Oceans 5 Gili Air?

• Five Adventure Dives: The course includes five dives, two of which are required: Underwater Navigation and Deep Diving. Underwater Navigation will improve your ability to find your way underwater, while the Deep Dive will take you to depths of up to 30 meters, opening up new possibilities for exploring dive sites like the renowned Shark Point or the Glenn Nusa wreck.
• Customized Adventure Dives: You can choose the other three dives based on your interests and the unique environment around Gili Air. Popular options include:
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy to help you fine-tune your buoyancy control, glide effortlessly, and improve air consumption.
  • Drift Diving to experience the thrill of current dives around the Gili Islands, perfect for mastering skills needed for more challenging current-rich areas like Nusa Penida or Komodo.
  • Night Diving to observe the captivating nocturnal life that emerges after sunset.
  • Wreck Diving to explore the historic remnants beneath the waves, learning safe penetration techniques.

The AOWC at Oceans 5 Gili Air not only deepens your skills but also unlocks more dive opportunities, allowing you to explore new and challenging environments with confidence.

Dive into Specialties

For those looking to enhance specific skills without committing to a full advanced course, Oceans 5 Gili Air offers a variety of specialty courses. Each specialty course is designed to cater to your individual interests and goals.

Enriched Air (Nitrox)

One of our most popular specialties, Enriched Air (Nitrox), can be taken immediately after completing your Open Water course. With Nitrox, you can extend your bottom time and reduce surface intervals, making it perfect for those who want to maximize their dives.

Shark Conservation

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we’re committed to marine conservation. Our Shark Conservation specialty teaches divers the importance of protecting sharks and how to interact with them responsibly. Learn about shark behavior, threats to their populations, and how you can contribute to their conservation.

Digital Underwater Photography

Love capturing memories? Our Digital Underwater Photography course will help you understand camera settings, composition, and techniques to take striking underwater photos. Share your adventures and inspire others with breathtaking images from your dives.

Drift Diver

Experience the freedom of gliding with the current through our Drift Diver specialty. This course is especially valuable around the Gili Islands, where currents are part of the underwater landscape. Learn how to plan and safely execute drift dives for an exhilarating experience.

Fish Identification (Fish ID)

If you find yourself fascinated by the colorful marine life in Gili Air, our Fish ID course is for you. Learn to identify common fish families and understand their behaviors, enriching your diving experience and making every dive more engaging.

Night Diver

Diving at night reveals a whole new side of the underwater world. Our Night Diver specialty will guide you through the techniques of night diving, helping you navigate in the dark and observe the unique, nocturnal creatures that only come out after sundown.

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Perfect your buoyancy skills with our Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty. Learn advanced techniques to improve your control, minimize your impact on the environment, and conserve air during dives. This course is ideal for divers aiming to achieve effortless movement and precision underwater.

Join Our Fun Dives and Dive Trips

Sometimes, the best way to improve your diving skills is to dive, dive, and dive some more. Oceans 5 Gili Air organizes fun dives and dive trips to explore various dive sites around the Gili Islands and beyond. By participating in these guided dives, you gain valuable hands-on experience and can practice the skills you've learned in different conditions.

Take the Next Step: Become a Rescue Diver

For those seeking to take their training further and become more capable divers, the PADI Rescue Diver Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air is a great choice. Often considered the most rewarding PADI course, it teaches you how to prevent and manage problems in the water and helps build the confidence to assist others.

What’s involved in the Rescue Diver Course?

• Self-rescue skills and recognizing stress in other divers.
• Emergency management and response training.
• Simulated rescue scenarios that challenge your ability to apply your knowledge in real-life situations.

Progress to Professional Diving

If you’ve caught the diving bug and want to take it further, why not turn your passion into a career? Oceans 5 Gili Airoffers the PADI Divemaster Course, the first step toward professional diving. This program allows you to:

• Assist instructors with courses and lead certified divers on dives.
• Gain extensive knowledge of dive theory and refine practical skills.
• Learn to supervise dive activities and act as a mentor and role model for other divers.

Completing the Divemaster Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air sets you on the path to the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), opening up the opportunity to inspire new divers and share your love for the ocean.

Get Involved in Marine Conservation

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, conservation is a core part of our philosophy. We offer unique opportunities for divers to engage in environmental protection and marine conservation activities, such as:

• Reef surveys and data collection projects in collaboration with the University of Mataram.
• Weekly beach cleanups and underwater cleanup dives to help keep the Gili Islands’ beaches and waters pristine.
• Eco-diving programs that integrate sustainability practices into every aspect of diving.

Earn Your Master Scuba Diver Rating

For divers who enjoy pursuing multiple specialties, the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is an esteemed goal that represents the pinnacle of non-professional diving. To earn this title, you need:

• PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver certifications.
• Five PADI Specialty Diver certifications.
• A minimum of 50 logged dives.

The Master Scuba Diver rating is a testament to your dedication, experience, and well-rounded skill set as a diver.

Conclusion: Chart Your Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we’re here to support your journey, whether you’re looking to refine your skills, explore specialties, or take the first steps toward becoming a dive professional. Your Open Water Certification is just the start of countless adventures waiting for you beneath the waves. From the Advanced Open Water Course to specialized training and conservation efforts, the choice is yours to make your diving journey as fulfilling and inspiring as possible. Dive deeper and make each experience count with us.