Politeknik Negeri Manado

Set in Manado on the northern tip of Indonesia's Sulawesi, Politeknik Negeri Manado runs as a PADI Educational Center — a dive school built for turning newcomers into confident divers and helping certified divers take the next step. A team of four PADI Instructors leads the way, teaching in Indonesian.

Training built on solid foundations

The center is equipped with an onsite training pool and a dedicated classroom, so skills can be practised in calm, controlled conditions before heading out. Divers can count on air fills and scuba equipment rental, and the school also takes part in conservation activities that give back to the reefs.

The waters around Manado are rich with life, where divers may cross paths with sharks, whales, turtles and shoals of ocean fish. With its education-first approach and hands-on facilities, Politeknik Negeri Manado suits anyone starting their PADI journey or looking to build experience in one of Indonesia's celebrated marine regions.