The diverse underwater world around the bay of Sekotong offers relaxed diving and plentiful macro life! Our region offers an abundant marine diversity with scuba diving adventure and many new dive sites to explore!
As the sea is fairly shallow, visibility is never crystal clear but this doesn't affect the caliber of the dive sites. Our reefs are full of bright soft corals and colourful crinoids, harboring a amazing variety of rare marine life, ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses and more.
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Scuba diving Belongas Bay the seasonable sighting of pelagic life is fairly regular. Apart from the mobula- and eagle ray season during September, hammerheads have the tendency to school around the Magnet mid June until early November.
The Magnet (Batu Kapal)
A pinnacle in the open sea with challenging conditions and big fish action! Schools of mackerel, rainbow runner, tuna and barracuda accompany your dive, while you are on the lookout to spot the hammerheads. White tip- and black tip reef sharks are fairly common, and on occasion we also see the one or other pelagic shark. Read more...Experienced divers only!
PADI Pro Scuba Courses
PADI Divemaster (min. 10 days)
As a dive master you are already a professional. With the
extensive knowledge and all the skills you will get in the course,
you can supervise other divers in many training ~ and dive
activities. You will plan, organize and lead dive trips. This
course is the first step on the professional career path, but also
a unique challenge for any diver interested in personal
development.
PADI Assistant Instructor (4 days)
This course was developed to give PADI Divemasters additional
qualifications as training assistants and assistant dive
instructors. After completing the Assistant Instructor course (AI)
you have already mastered the first four days of the whole IDC and
are now entitled to participate in the following OWSI (Open Water
Scuba Instructor) program. Its priority is to expand your
skills for teaching.
With self-study, normal lessons and practical applications you will learn how to give presentations and how to conduct the PADI courses and programs. You will also get familiar with PADI standards and procedures, the structure of the diving industry and you will get an introduction in basic marketing ideas, the selling philosophy and questions about risk management.
Instructor Development Course (IDC) (AI +
OWSI)
During the IDC you will conduct theory ~, pool ~ and open water
presentations to gain experience on how to teach in theory and
practice. You will get a clearer understanding of the PADI
philosophy of continuing education and the available programs. You
will also learn important marketing strategies that you will need
for your future job.
The IDC certificate of completion allows you to take part in the two day IE (Instructor Examination).
IDC Preparation Week in South Lombok!
As a Divemaster you have brought your skills and your theoretical knowledge to perfection. As an Instructor you will give your knowledge and your skills to others.
Should you feel that your knowledge of Divemaster theory or your skills are maybe a bit "rusty", our South Lombok Prep week combines the relaxed, tropical atmosphere with great diving and offers quality preparation for your IDC including the Assistant- and EFR Instructor certifications. For an example itinerary, click here…