Project Laut

Learn to dive in one of the most spectacular marine environments in the world with the SSI Open Water Diver Course at Project Laut on Nusa Penida.Over 2.5 to 3 days, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a certified diver. Your training begins with engaging classroom sessions where our instructors introduce the fundamentals of diving, safety, equipment, and the underwater environment. This is followed by a pool training session, where you practise essential diving skills in a controlled setting before heading out to the ocean.The course includes four open water training dives at some of Nusa Penida’s beautiful coral reef sites. One of these dives is conducted at the famous Manta Point (subject to sea and weather conditions), giving students the possibility to encounter manta rays in their natural habitat while completing their training.At Project Laut, we believe learning to dive should also mean learning to care for the ocean. As an SSI Blue Oceans Training Center, marine conservation is integrated into the way we teach. From buoyancy training that protects fragile reefs to responsible wildlife interaction and sustainable diving practices, you will learn how to explore the underwater world while helping to protect it.All high-quality diving equipment is included, and our boat days include freshly prepared Indonesian lunches, snacks, coffee, and tea, allowing you to relax and enjoy your surface intervals between dives.Our small groups, experienced instructors, and strong focus on safety ensure that every student receives personal attention throughout the course. By the end of your training, you will earn the internationally recognised SSI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive anywhere in the world.Learning to dive is an unforgettable experience. Learning to dive while understanding and protecting the ocean makes it even more meaningful.

Take the next step in your diving journey with the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program at Project Laut on Nusa Penida.This program is designed for certified divers who want to build confidence, improve their skills, and experience a variety of specialty diving activities. During the course, you will complete five specialty training dives, each introducing you to a different aspect of advanced diving. Before every dive, your SSI Instructor will provide a detailed briefing so you understand the techniques, equipment, and knowledge behind each specialty.Depending on conditions and interests, specialties may include Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility, Perfect Buoyancy, or Marine Ecology–related dives that allow you to experience the incredible biodiversity around Nusa Penida. One of the highlights of the program is a dive at Manta Point (subject to sea and weather conditions), where divers may have the chance to observe manta rays in their natural environment.At Project Laut, advanced training is about more than simply logging dives. As an SSI Blue Oceans Training Center, we integrate ocean awareness and responsible diving practices into all of our courses. You will learn how improved buoyancy, situational awareness, and thoughtful dive planning not only make you a better diver, but also help protect fragile reef ecosystems.All high-quality diving equipment is included, and boat days feature Indonesian lunches, snacks, coffee, and tea, allowing you to relax between dives while enjoying the spectacular coastline of Nusa Penida.The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program also gives you flexibility for the future. If you later decide to complete full specialty courses, your training dives from this program can be credited toward those certifications.With small groups, experienced instructors, and access to some of Indonesia’s most exciting dive sites, this program is the perfect way to expand your skills and discover new ways to explore the underwater world.

Turn your passion for diving into a professional career with the SSI Instructor Training Course at Project Laut, an SSI Instructor Training Center located on the island of Nusa Penida, Indonesia.At Project Laut, instructor training is built around the highest professional standards. Our Instructor Trainers are deeply involved in the global SSI training system and stay fully up to date with the latest teaching philosophy, materials, and instructor development methods. One of our Instructor Trainers was selected as a model for the official SSI skill video production in the Maldives in 2025, meaning you will quite literally learn from the instructor whose demonstrations appear in the SSI training videos used worldwide.Our team believes that instructor training should reflect the modern direction of diving education. As an SSI Instructor Training Center, we fully implement the SSI digital Instructor Training roadmap, ensuring your training follows the most current structure used across the organisation. Skills are taught exactly as they should be demonstrated in real courses - in proper diving position underwater, not kneeling on the bottom - preparing you to teach with precision and confidence.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our results. Project Laut maintains a 100% Instructor Evaluation pass rate, achieved through thorough preparation, mentorship, and a strong focus on developing confident, competent instructors.What also makes our program unique is the environment in which you train. Project Laut is one of the few SSI Blue Oceans Training Centers in Indonesia, integrating marine conservation into all aspects of diver education. During your training you will work within a centre that actively contributes to coral reef restoration, sea turtle monitoring, and marine research around Nusa Penida.This means you are not only becoming a dive instructor - you are becoming an educator who understands the ocean you are teaching people to explore.If you are looking for an instructor training program that combines modern teaching methods, exceptional professional standards, and a strong conservation ethos, Project Laut offers a pathway to become an instructor who truly represents the future of diving.