Selam Scuba di Amed, Bali - Kursus PADI & Fun Dive

This was our second time diving with Yan and Scuba Odyssey Amed. We first dove with him two years ago, and we came back because we knew we'd be in great hands—and he didn't disappoint!
This trip was even more special because our son completed his Advanced Open Water certification with Yan.
We had an amazing time diving in Amed and Nusa Penida. Everything was safe, professional, and fun, and Yan is not only a fantastic dive guide but also someone we're happy to now call a friend. 😍
Seeing the manta rays was incredible, and we were lucky enough to spot the first Mola Mola of the season, which was an unforgettable bonus! We can't recommend Scuba Odyssey Amed enough and will definitely be back.
Thanks Yan and see you next year! 😁

I was so lucky to have stumbled upon Scuba Odyssey! All the guides were very friendly and reliable and were always working hard to ensure we had a good, safe time.
Loved that they give you a ride to and from your hotel and the wonderful home cooked meal they serve after the dive!! Genuinely one of the best meals I had in Bali :)
We chose easy shore dive sites and still there was a lot to see. Jemeluk Bay especially had a wonderful extensive reef that was beautiful.
Def check out if you want some great dive sessions, have a great meal after, and support local businesses. ♥️

Yan is the absolute best dive guide in Amed. I always dive with him when I visit Amed. Tell him what you want to see, and he’ll find the perfect timing and logistics to make it happen. My friend also did their AOW course with him, and Yan’s meticulous, confident teaching style completely transformed my friend's confidence underwater. Yan and his crew take care of every single detail so you can just enjoy the dive. Exceptional service—highly recommend

If you are in or close to Amed this is the place we recommend for diving. Yan is a topnotch instructor. He is thorough in his instructions, patient, kind and always helpful.
You are taken care of in the best way. We love his modest and friendly personality and the way he observes the situations before diving. He knows what he is doing so you feel that safety is the highest priority.
It was a privilege to dive with Yan and his team. They give the best in every way possible. Yan listens to your wishes and gives you the attention and the encouragement you need to feel more confident.
We had our wonderful experience in with Scuba Odessy Amed.
The hospitality is extremely warm, the lunch is wonderful homemade cooking.
We will miss you!

Johan and Annetta 🇳🇱

Heard about Yan from Scuba Odessey through a mutual friend. He is everything you could ask for and made our experience perfect. Born and raised in Bali, a true local who is exceedingly knowledgable and experienced. Accommodating and inviting. You couldnt go wrong with diving with Yan. Shoutout to the excellent food cooked up by his wife too and Edi for driving us around.

My wife and I just got our PADI Open Water here and honestly, it was perfect. A massive thanks to Yan, our instructor. He’s super professional and patient, which made a huge difference for us as beginners. We felt totally safe the whole time.
​What really stood out was how helpful they were when I got sick. Yan was so cool about it and let us push back our dives by a week until I was better. You don't get that kind of flexibility everywhere!
​The gear is top quality and the vibe at the center is very welcoming (plus, the home-cooked nasi goreng after the dive is amazing). If you’re in Amed and want to learn to dive without the 'big school' feel, definitely go see them. Thanks again for everything guys!

I had the most incredible diving experience with Diving Scuba Odyssey in Amed—truly something I’ll never forget. From the moment we arrived, Yan Biedoeh and his amazing team made us feel completely at ease with their professionalism, warmth, and genuine passion for what they do.

The dive itself at the USAT Liberty shipwreck was absolutely stunning. Exploring such an iconic site, surrounded by vibrant marine life—including green sea turtles, sharks, and crystal-clear waters—was already a dream, but the team made it even more special with their expert guidance and attention to detail, both big and small. You can really tell they care deeply about giving each diver the best possible experience.

What made the day even more memorable was what came after. Yan’s wife prepared the most delicious home-cooked meal for us—it was the perfect way to relax and reflect after an unforgettable dive. That personal touch meant so much and really shows how much heart this family-run operation puts into everything they do. Just a few metres away from their home, you’ll find a reef worthy of a snorkel tour, where it’s easy to lose track of time—just swim out 200 metres and enter a whole new world.

If you’re thinking about diving in Amed, I couldn’t recommend Diving Scuba Odyssey more highly. Incredible diving, wonderful people, and an experience that feels both professional and deeply personal. I’ll definitely be back!

Diving with Scuba Odessey was such a great experience in Amed! Wayan was an excellent teacher and guide above and below the water. He made the adventures authentic, safe, and so enjoyable. If you are looking for a genuine, fun, and affordable option I highly suggest choosing them!

We went during the off season and it was wonderful to have the one on one guidence while getting the open water diving certification. I'm so happy that we chose Scuba Odyssey and got to be taught by Wayan! He is incredibly helpful and patient. Our stay in Amed wouldn't be the same without an amazing local like Wayan facilitatitng our experience diving and teaching us about the area. He even helped us connect to some friends of his around the island and greater Indonesia when we dive in other areas. 11/10!!! I really appreciate him, his care, and how respected his is everywhere we went around Amed!

Go-to place when diving in amed
Thank you to Yan and his team for bringing me along for a brilliant dive experience
Did my PADI specialties during this trip, but I would highly recommend this centre for any kind of dive- from courses to fun dives.
Yan and his team are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They are more than a dive centre- they make you feel at home.
Had my best dives in Amed with Scuba Odessey- had an abundance of turtles, rays, macro life and beautiful corals. There was nothing like ending off an amazing dive with delicious home cooked food paired with a shot of arak
I’m definitely coming back again to Amed to dive, and there’s no better team to dive with than scuba odessey amed.

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 👌

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

My husband and I dove two days with Yan and his Scuba Odessey team. Our dives were great! First dive day was the wreck dive, on the USS Liberty. So big! My very first wreck too. Yan was attentive and very helpful as we are in our mid/60’s and not as agile as we used to be. He even brought me the BC into the water to put on as I have lower back issues. (All are shore dives btw) Second dive day was the Jemeluk Bay/Wall dives. We saw so many fish, including large seahorses. Yan had three groups that day, yet we all felt very cared for… no small feat. The lunch his wife makes for us afterwards is EXCELLENT!
The only downside may be that the drive on the first day is a bit bumpy (road conditions) and shore diving can be tough if rocky & large waves but neither of these are Yan’s fault and did not deter us in the least. We would gladly dive with this outfit again in the future. Yan was recommended to us by a very seasoned divemaster and we appreciated this guidance. Thanks Yan & team Scuba Odessey!

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!) 🙏🏻