Scuba Diving in Amed, Bali - PADI Courses & Fun Dives

Yan is a great professional and at the same time an incredibly easygoing guy. He’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you back afterwards, and you’ll get a delicious lunch.
During the OWD course, he was calm and very patient, and he was able to perfectly explain why some of the exercises didn’t go well for me on the first try. Diving with him is an amazing experience — you feel complete trust and safety in the water.
And by the way, he has an amazing tattoo 🙂

His dream is to plant more corals on the seabed in Amed and preserve the vibrant marine life for future generations, which is wonderful.

Diving with Yan and the team at Scuba Odessey around the Liberty ship wreck was one of the best divings I’ve ever had.
Everything was so smooth with Yan from the beginning, months ago, when researching a dive center. He was always attentive, responsive to my texts and very helpful and after seeing other reviews I knew he was the guy. Plus, you support a local business that’s turning a year old (yay!). Yan is a very experienced diver and has his eyes in the smallest sea creatures you could encounter.
And if diving was amazing, just wait until you get lunch. One of the best mie gorengs I had it at Yan’s center.

If you truly care about sustainable tourism, go dive with Yan and support locals! Bali really needs it.

Definitely will see you soon!

Yan was fantastic! He organised pick up and drop off to the airport and then took me to Liberty Wreck dive which we did twice (1 for each side). The wreck site was one of the best dives I’ve ever done, Yan took some amazing photos and videos for me to remember it. Yan is very welcoming, he invited me to his home with his family and cooked us dinner for a friends birthday. 10/10 experience and can’t wait to come back - you come as a stranger but leave as family 👌

We did 4 dives with Yan and his team. The diving was just amazing! Yan was just brilliant at spotting beautiful little things like the pigmy seahorses! The whole thing was well organised and easy. The equipment is in excellent condition and you can see the team takes great care of their equipment. Yan was very good with all the safety procedures and rules, without being overbearing. Highly recommend Scuba Odessey for both beginners (or people wanting to learn) and experienced diver alike.
Oh and the included lunch with the two dive days was DELICIOUS!

Wow wow wow! What an incredible experience! Yan was a brilliant instructor from start to finish 🌟 This was our first time scuba diving and I got quite panicked when first going into the water and wasn't sure if I would be able to continue... but Yan was so patient, calm and understanding and helped me get through not just one, but two dives! He was constantly checking that we were okay and even let my husband and I swim about holding hands as he knew I was nervous 😂🥰 He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the ocean and is a local to Amed so knows the area very well. He explained the equipment and safety instructions very clearly and was constantly helping us when our ears were hurting from the pressure. So grateful to Yan for this experience and would recommend to anyone wanting to try scuba diving around this area! Terimakasih (Thank you!) 🙏🏻

We found Yan from Scuba Odessey through a recommendation from a mutual friend and we couldn’t have been happier. From the first moment of contact to make our reservation until the very last minute of our trip, everything was so well taken care of. We spent 4 days diving with Yan but he also arranged our taxi from and to the airport and our hotel. Yan is an amazing dive guide, he finds all the little critters and knows all the best diving spots. We also did boat dives with the local fisherman’s boat (so cool!) and a night dive. Yan always made sure we were well taken care of with snacks, water and his lovely wife Ketut cooked us the most delicious lunches. Transportation to divesites is by car, or as Yan calls it: bali lamborghini. The rental gear looks well maintained, we brought our own gear and it was well looked after and thoroughly cleaned after every dive day. The shop is neat and tidy and has all you need; rinse tanks, shower, kitchen, teaching space. Cannot recommend enough: go dive with Yan at Scuba Odessey!

Yan Yan the scuba man! What an amazing experience. My husband and I have just completed our three day open water dive course with Yan and it was epic. Yan is an incredible instructor, he is so calm and patient, especially with me as I have a huge fear of deep water (stupid I know) he helped me overcome this fear and after we completed our course we carried on and done a fun dive at the liberty wreck which was incredible. I highly recommend Yan to anyone who wants to dive, first time or experienced, he’s amazing.

Absolutely incredible diving experience!

Yan and the team at Diving Scuba Odyssey Amed are simply amazing. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Yan is super friendly and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.

Our dive guide, Madee, was not only professional but incredibly knowledgeable about the dive sites and the local marine life. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made us feel completely safe and confident throughout the dives. You can tell he has a real passion for the ocean and the region.

What really stood out were the little touches—free snacks, drinks, and even food—that made the day feel extra special and relaxed. The vibe at the shop is chill, well-organized, and really welcoming.

If you’re diving in Amed, this is 100% the shop to go with. Highly recommended, and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks again Yan and team for an unforgettable experience!

I had my first-ever scuba diving experience with Yan, and it was amazing! He was calm, patient, and always made sure I felt safe and comfortable in the water. We started in his cool office, where we picked out the gear and went through a dry introduction before slowly heading into the water. Yan’s encouraging approach made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. I only wish I could stay longer to continue learning scuba diving with him! Highly recommended.

We dived at Gili Selang, where we experienced Yan's calmness and professionalism in extreme, swirling currents, Thanks!
Great Wall off the club's shore. Fantastic!
Will come back to Scuba Odyssey for sure!