PADI Rescue Diver Course in Bali – Master Emergency Diving Skills

If it has been more than six months since your last dive, we recommend a Scuba Refresher session before starting the course to ensure your skills are up to date.

Yes! As long as you have completed your Advanced Open Water Course, you can enroll in the Rescue Diver Course right away. However, you also need a valid Emergency First Response (EFR) certification or another recognized primary and secondary care certification within the last two years. If you haven’t taken an EFR course yet, we offer a combined EFR + Rescue package to help you meet the requirements.

Yes! You’ll earn the PADI Rescue Diver certification, which is valid for life and worldwide.

No, all necessary dive equipment is provided as part of the course fee. However, if you have your own mask, snorkel, fins, or wetsuit, you’re welcome to bring them for a more comfortable fit.

The PADI Rescue Diver Course is often described as challenging yet incredibly rewarding. While it does require physical effort and problem-solving, the course is designed to build confidence and make you a more self-sufficient diver. Our instructors provide step-by-step training, ensuring you feel comfortable and prepared throughout the process.

Our instructors will guide you through each skill at your own pace. If you need extra time or practice, we ensure you receive personalized coaching until you feel confident with all techniques.

The course involves swimming, towing, and lifting another diver, which can be physically demanding. However, fitness levels vary, and our instructors will teach you techniques to manage rescues efficiently, even if you are not an athlete.

Yes! If you wear contact lenses, they work fine underwater. For glasses wearers, we recommend a prescription mask, which we can arrange upon request.

No, you do not need to bring a dive buddy. You will practice scenarios with fellow students or trained dive professionals.

The course typically includes two full days of training, combining pool sessions and open-water rescue scenarios. You’ll practice multiple rescue skills across different dive sites in Padang bai or Tulamben.

Absolutely! The Rescue Diver certification is not just for those pursuing professional diving—it is valuable for any recreational diver who wants to improve their safety awareness and emergency response skills.

After completing the Rescue Diver Course, you can continue your dive training by earning your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, which includes five specialty courses. If you’re interested in becoming a professional, the PADI Divemaster Course is the next step. At Bali Aqua, we offer a “Responder to Divemaster” Internship Program, allowing you to progress from Rescue Diver to professional level.

You just need to bring a swimsuit & sunscreen, a change of clothes and a reusable water bottle if you have one with you. All diving equipment, towel, snacks, water, lunch and refreshments are provided. Don’t forget to complete your eLearning module before arriving to make the most of your training.

If you really want to continue diving and want to practise more you have 2 options :

1. You can choose to do Fun dive with our team and practice your buoyency.
2. Continue your education, you can easily upgrade with PADI Specialties course to become a more skilled diver.