点评:On Monday 10th March, I completed my Advanced Open Water (AOW) PADI diving course in Amed with Bali Dive Cove. The experience was excellent, and I couldn’t recommend them more if you’re looking for great dive sites, a fantastic team of instructors, high-quality gear, and a focus on both safety and fun.
From clear and patient instruction on land to attentive guidance underwater, the staff at Bali Dive Cove—Wayan, Bayu, and Boyod—were knowledgeable, thorough, and made learning the AOW skills both engaging and safe. Their approach ensured the well-being of me, other divers, and the aquatic life.
I first completed my Open Water PADI at Bali Dive Cove eight years ago and have since dived in other countries. Returning to complete my AOW here was a great opportunity to develop my skills and access even more exciting dive sites.
To earn the AOW certification, I completed five dives:
* Drift dive at Amed Beach
* Deep dive at the Tulamben Liberty shipwreck
* Wreck dive at the Liberty
* Navigation dive at Jemeluk Bay
* Night dive at Jemeluk Bay
I also completed the corresponding e-learning modules. Before each dive, Wayan or Bayu provided a detailed briefing, covering the dive’s aims, site orientation, potential hazards, and how to handle them. These briefings reinforced my understanding from the e-learning and gave me a chance to ask questions. Discussing depth, currents, expected marine life, and required skills helped prepare me for each dive and eased any pre-dive nerves!
The Dives
Jemeluk Bay – Fun Dive
I started with a fun dive at Jemeluk Bay, a perfect way to refresh my skills and get comfortable in the water before beginning the AOW course. The calm conditions and vibrant marine life made for a relaxed and enjoyable dive.
Amed Beach – Drift Dive
The drift dive at Amed Beach was exhilarating! We glided with the current, taking in the stunning coral formations and abundant fish life. Wayan guided me through the dive, ensuring I stayed aware of my positioning while still enjoying the dive. During this dive we saw several turtles; the Bali Dive Cove staff got some amazing footage of this is on the GoPros which were shared with us guests.
Tulamben Liberty Shipwreck – Deep Dive & Wreck Dive
The deep dive at the Liberty wreck was one of the most exciting. Descending to 30 meters, I could feel the change in pressure and take in the beauty of the wreck, now a thriving reef. The sheer size of the ship was breathtaking, and experiencing it at depth was unforgettable. It was cool (and quite eerie) to witness the colours fade away from the coral and fish as we went deeper too.
Later, I completed a wreck dive at the Liberty, this time with Bayu, where I explored different sections of the ship and admired the intricate coral growth and marine biodiversity. Initially, I wasn’t confident about entering the wreck, but Bayu’s support and guidance gave me the confidence to do so—making it an incredible experience.
Jemeluk Bay – Navigation Dive
The navigation dive at Jemeluk Bay focused on using a compass underwater to navigate a set course. It was a challenging but rewarding experience that helped me build trust in my skills.
We initially had to turn the dive due to unexpectedly strong currents, but this was only a minor hiccup. We simply relocated to a more suitable area and continued the dive as planned.
Later in the dive, another diver in our group struggled with buoyancy and breathing. Wayan quickly assessed the situation and calmly assisted the diver to the surface, ensuring their safety. They ultimately chose to end their dive, and it was reassuring to see how professionally and supportively Wayan handled everything—both underwater and on land. His calm and decisive approach reinforced my confidence in the dive team’s ability to manage any situation.
Jemeluk Bay – Night Dive
One of the most anticipated dives was the night dive at Jemeluk Bay—an unforgettable experience. Descending into darkness with only our torches was both surreal and exciting. The reef transformed, revealing crustaceans scuttling along the seabed and corals, hunting lionfish, and the magical glow of bioluminescent plankton when I moved my hands through the water. It was the highlight of my course!
Each dive brought new challenges and unforgettable moments, and I always felt completely safe and supported by the Bali Dive Cove team. Their professionalism, friendliness, and passion for diving made this an incredible experience.
If you’re considering diving in Amed, whether as a beginner or an experienced diver looking to advance your skills, I can’t recommend Bali Dive Cove enough!
翻译:3 月 10 日星期一,我在阿梅德完成了巴厘岛潜水湾的高级开放水域 (AOW) PADI 潜水课程。体验非常棒,如果您正在寻找绝佳的潜水地点、出色的教练团队、高品质的装备,并且注重安全和乐趣,我强烈推荐他们。
从陆地上清晰耐心的指导到水下细心的指导,巴厘岛潜水湾的工作人员——Wayan、Bayu 和 Boyod——知识渊博、细致周到,让学习 AOW 技能既有趣又安全。他们的方法确保了我、其他潜水员和水生生物的健康。
八年前,我第一次在巴厘岛潜水湾完成了我的开放水域 PADI,此后在其他国家潜水。回到这里完成我的 AOW 是一个发展我的技能和接触更多令人兴奋的潜水地点的好机会。
为了获得 AOW 认证,我完成了五次潜水:
* 在 Amed 海滩漂流潜水
* 在图兰本自由号沉船处深潜
* 在自由号沉船处沉船潜水
* 在 Jemeluk 湾导航潜水
* 在 Jemeluk 湾夜间潜水
我还完成了相应的电子学习模块。每次潜水前,Wayan 或 Bayu 都会提供详细的简报,涵盖潜水目的、地点定位、潜在危险以及处理方法。这些简报加深了我从电子学习中学到的知识,并给了我提问的机会。讨论深度、洋流、预期的海洋生物和所需技能帮助我为每次潜水做好准备,并缓解了潜水前的紧张情绪!
潜水
Jemeluk 湾 - 有趣的潜水
我从 Jemeluk 湾的一次有趣的潜水开始,这是在开始 AOW 课程之前刷新我的技能并适应水中环境的完美方式。平静的环境和充满活力的海洋生物使潜水变得轻松愉快。
阿湄海滩 – 漂流潜水
阿湄海滩的漂流潜水令人兴奋不已!我们顺着水流滑行,欣赏着令人惊叹的珊瑚构造和丰富的鱼类生活。Wayan 指导我完成潜水,确保我在享受潜水的同时保持对自己位置的意识。在这次潜水中,我们看到了几只海龟;巴厘岛潜水湾的工作人员用 GoPros 拍摄了一些令人惊叹的镜头,并与我们这些客人分享。
图兰本自由号沉船 – 深潜和沉船潜水
自由号沉船的深潜是最令人兴奋的一次。下降到 30 米,我可以感受到压力的变化,并欣赏沉船的美丽,现在沉船已经是一片繁茂的珊瑚礁。这艘船的庞大规模令人叹为观止,在深海体验它令人难忘。随着我们越潜越深,看到珊瑚和鱼的颜色逐渐消失,感觉很酷(而且相当怪异)。
后来,我和 Bayu 一起在 Liberty 完成了一次沉船潜水,探索了船的不同部分,欣赏了错综复杂的珊瑚生长和海洋生物多样性。起初,我对进入沉船没有信心,但 Bayu 的支持和指导给了我这样做的信心——这让这次经历变得难以置信。
Jemeluk Bay – 导航潜水
Jemeluk Bay 的导航潜水专注于使用水下指南针导航既定航线。这是一次具有挑战性但有益的经历,帮助我对自己的技能建立了信心。
我们最初不得不因为意外的强流而转向潜水,但这只是一个小问题。我们只是转移到一个更合适的区域并按计划继续潜水。
在潜水的后期,我们小组的另一名潜水员在浮力和呼吸方面遇到了困难。Wayan 迅速评估了情况并冷静地帮助潜水员浮出水面,确保他们的安全。他们最终选择结束潜水,看到 Wayan 如此专业和支持地处理一切(无论是水下还是陆地上),我感到很欣慰。他冷静而果断的态度增强了我对潜水队处理任何情况的能力的信心。
Jemeluk Bay – 夜间潜水
最令人期待的潜水之一是 Jemeluk Bay 的夜间潜水——一次难忘的经历。我们只带着火把潜入黑暗中,既超现实又令人兴奋。当我将手移过水面时,珊瑚礁变了,露出了沿着海床和珊瑚奔跑的甲壳类动物、捕猎狮子鱼和发光浮游生物的神奇光芒。这是我课程的亮点!
每次潜水都带来新的挑战和难忘的时刻,巴厘岛潜水湾团队总是让我感到非常安全并给予我支持。他们的专业精神、友好和对潜水的热情使这次经历变得难以置信。
如果您考虑在阿湄潜水,无论是作为初学者还是想要提高技能的经验丰富的潜水员,我都强烈推荐巴厘岛潜水湾!