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Scuba Diving in Indonesia
by Don and Erica Miller, ANZA Members
Just after we arrived in Indonesia our first trip was to Pulau Putri in the Thousand Islands. We hired a canoe and couldn’t believe the variety of marine life we could see in the crystalclear water. That rekindled our desire to dive so decided to requalify with PADI. After evaluating several PADI dive schools, we chose Master Selam in Kemang. We completed our Open Water, then Advanced Open Water Diver certification. This level gives us a wider choice of diving. Our open water dives took us back to Pulau Putri. Indonesia is one of the best places in the world to dive, with an underwater biodiversity second only to the Amazonian rainforest. However, there are a few things to keep in mind for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Booking a dive centre - If you don’t have a recommendation you can trust, then be sure to do some research before booking. - Check the centre is registered with the Authority they say they are (e.g. PADI). - Communicate with them to get a feel for their professionalism. They should ask to see your qualifications and insurance and about your level of experience and when your last dive was. Personal fitness and Insurance - Be medically fit and take out insurance. The Australian based Dive Assistance Network (DAN) is popular and International SOS has doctors qualified to do PADI diving medicals.
