Livingseas

What Livingseas does

Livingseas (legally PT Livingseas Explorers Indonesia) is a privately held dive center headquartered in Padang Bai, Bali, combining SSI-certified scuba education with active coral reef restoration. The company offers a tiered product portfolio spanning beginner Try Scuba sessions (Rp 2,100,000), full SSI Open Water certifications including conservation-bundled variants (Rp 6,000,000–9,500,000), advanced and technical XR courses up to Rp 14,000,000, guided fun dives across Bali sites (Padang Bai, Tulamben, Nusa Penida, Gili Mimpang/Tepekong), and hands-on conservation packages (Rp 600,000–2,000,000) where participants plant coral fragments on proprietary Reefstar structures.

Its core technology is the Reefstar coral restoration system — modular steel frames fabricated in-house by chief craftsman Komang Surip and installed on the seabed at the Baung Penyu site. Since mid-2019 the company has deployed over 3,000 reef stars across 2,000+ square meters of seabed, with founder Leon Boey targeting a 50,000 m² restoration footprint. Operations are supported by a locally trained workforce (the Skinny Boy Gang) and a cultural liaison (Nengah Madiasa) embedded in the Padang Bai fishing village.

The business model is direct-to-consumer: bookings flow through the livingseas.asia website on the Kartra platform, with WhatsApp as the primary sales channel and SSI's MySSI app providing marketplace visibility. Revenue is complemented by accommodation referrals (Puri Rai Hotel, Bloo Lagoon, Dharma Homestay), a B2B Restoration Experience Program allowing partner dive centers to offer restoration activities, and impact-investment capital (USD 25,000 from the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund in April 2026) earmarked for modular housing expansion. The company does not disclose revenue but operates with a team of roughly 15 core members and serves individual recreational divers, eco-conscious travelers, and conservation-focused dive customers.

Name

Livingseas

Legal name

PT Livingseas Explorers Indonesia

Website

https://livingseas.asia

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Livingseas is a Bali-based dive center offering SSI-certified scuba education and hands-on coral reef restoration using proprietary Reefstar structures, serving eco-conscious recreational divers and tourists visiting Padang Bai, Bali.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Diving Services

akta.pro primary industry

Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD), Dive & Snorkel Guides / Dive Masters (Boat-Based & Shore-Based) (THAAALAC), Underwater Photography & Videography Tours/Workshops (THAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Scuba diving courses
• Coral reef restoration
• Marine conservation tourism
• SSI dive certification
• Recreational diving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Karangasem

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dive Education Services: SSI-certified dive courses ranging from Try Scuba to advanced technical diving certifications. Revenue generated through course fees, with options including basic courses and conservation-focused courses that integrate coral restoration activities.
2. Fun Dives and Dive Trips: Guided dive excursions to various Bali dive sites including Padang Bai, Tulamben, Nusa Penida, Gili Mimpang/Tepekong. Pricing varies by location and number of dives. Includes equipment rental as upsell opportunity.
3. Conservation Experience Packages: Coral planting and restoration packages where participants actively contribute to reef restoration. Options include underwater conservation dives with reefstar planting, snorkeling restoration experiences, and maintenance day programs.
4. Accommodation Referrals and Tours: Livingseas recommends accommodation in Padang Bai (Puri Rai Hotel, Bloo Lagoon, Dharma Homestay) and organizes transfers and land tours. Revenue appears to come from referral partnerships rather than direct accommodation sales.
5. Impact Investment Capital: Livingseas Asia received USD 25,000 loan from the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund for modular housing construction to expand coral reef restoration and dive tourism operations in Bali.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Livingseas runs a dive center in Padang Bai, Bali that delivers SSI-certified scuba training from introductory Try Scuba through technical diving, guided recreational Fun Dives at Bali's premier sites including the USAT Liberty wreck and Nusa Penida, and hands-on Conservation Dives where participants plant coral fragments on proprietary Reefstar steel structures. Since mid-2019 the company has installed over 3,000 Reefstars and restored more than 2,000 square meters of seabed at Baung Penyu, integrating reef regeneration into its standard dive operations.

Product overview

Livingseas is a dive center and coral restoration organization based in Padang Bai, Bali, operating as PT Livingseas Explorers Indonesia. The company offers a unified platform combining recreational diving services (fun dives, guided dive trips), SSI-certified diving education (courses from beginner to technical levels), and coral reef conservation programs. The core product portfolio includes Fun Dives to Bali's premier dive sites, SSI Scuba Diving Courses in three variants (Classic, Coral Conservation, Coral Conservation++), and Conservation Dives for hands-on coral planting. Supporting services include accommodation partnerships, land tours, and a B2B Restoration Experience program for other dive centers. The company's flagship initiative is its Coral Conservation Program at Baung Penyu, which has restored over 2,000 square meters of reef using reef star structures since 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SSI Scuba Diving Courses Comprehensive SSI-certified scuba diving education from beginner through technical levels, including Try Scuba, Open Water Diver (Classic and Coral Conservation variants), Advanced Adventurer, Rescue Diver, XR Foundations technical skills, and specialty courses in fish and coral identification. Designed for individual recreational divers and conservation-focused learners seeking internationally recognized certification.
• Fun Dives Guided recreational dive excursions to Bali dive sites including Blue Lagoon, Padang Bai, Tulamben (USAT Liberty wreck), Gili Mimpang/Tepekong, and Nusa Penida (Manta Point). Up to 3 dives per trip with experienced guides (max 4 divers per guide), equipment rental, boat fees, snacks, water, coffee, towel, and lunch included. Built for certified divers seeking Bali's iconic dive experiences.
• Conservation Dives Hands-on coral reef restoration diving experiences where participants actively plant coral fragments on Livingseas Reefstar structures, conduct reef maintenance dives, or join dedicated snorkeling restoration activities. Designed for certified divers and eco-conscious travelers wanting verifiable participation in marine ecosystem regeneration.
• Coral Conservation Program Livingseas's long-term coral reef restoration initiative operating at the Baung Penyu dive site, with over 3,000 Reefstar structures installed and more than 2,000 square meters of seabed restored. Activities include coral fragment attachment, reef monitoring, and return of reef-dependent species such as moray eels, turtles, octopuses, cuttlefish, and predatory fish. Serves eco-tourists, partner dive centers, and conservation funding partners.
• Accommodation Booking Services Referral and booking assistance for partner accommodations in Padang Bai, Bali, including Puri Rai Hotel (34 Balinese-style rooms), Bloo Lagoon eco-resort (villas), and Dharma Homestay (budget-friendly guesthouse). Helps visiting divers arrange lodging within walking distance of the dive center.
• Transfers and Tours Airport transfers and land tours across Bali (temples, rice terraces, and cultural sites), arranged through trusted travel partner Kija Travel for international and domestic visitors. Complementary to diving bookings.
• Restoration Experience for Dive Centers B2B program enabling other Bali dive centers to integrate coral restoration experiences into their existing dive trip offerings, with hands-on guest participation in reef planting. Supported by downloadable brochures and operational integration so partner centers can add the activity without added complexity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 square meters of marine ecosystem restored since 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kija TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKija Travel is described as Livingseas's trusted travel partner for helping customers with flights, hotels, visas, and tours in Bali, Java, and beyond. Livingseas directs customers to Kija Travel for trip planning assistance.
• SSI (Scuba Schools International)coreTechnology or IntegrationLivingseas is an SSI training center authorized to teach all SSI courses (English and Indonesian). Instructors are SSI-certified, courses lead to internationally recognized SSI certifications, and the company uses SSI's online learning materials and MySSI app for student registration.
• Puri Rai HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPuri Rai Hotel is a recommended accommodation partner located directly on Padang Bai Beach with 34 Balinese-style rooms. Livingseas refers customers seeking accommodation in the area to this hotel.
• Bloo LagoonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBloo Lagoon is an eco-resort partner overlooking the ocean above Padangbai with villa accommodations. Livingseas recommends this property to customers seeking higher-end accommodation options.
• Dharma HomestayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDharma Homestay is a budget-friendly guesthouse partner in the heart of Padang Bai recommended by Livingseas. Owned by Pak Komang Nuriada, offering cultural immersion experiences.
• Reef Restoration BalicoreTechnology or IntegrationLivingseas operates the coral restoration program in partnership with www.reefrestorationbali.com, which provides information about their restoration methodology and allows booking of snorkeling restoration packages.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manta Dive Gili Trawangan: Indonesia PADI 5* dive resort providing courses, fun dives and accommodation packages—a comparable dive-school + Indonesian resort product.
• Two Fish Divers: Bali-based dive center operating multiple sites (Sanur, Amed, Nusa Penida) with PADI/SSI courses, fun dives and conservation storytelling. Highly comparable in size, product mix, course ladder and Bali context to Livingseas.
• Scuba Junkie Dive Resorts: Malaysia/Indonesia dive resort brand combining full dive centers with marine conservation programs (shark research, reef work). Closest peer in the dive-plus-conservation hybrid that Livingseas markets.
• Blue Marlin Dive Bali: Nusa Penida / Sanur dive operator offering daily dive trips and certifications from beginner to pro. Direct competitor for Bali dive tourists and certification students that Livingseas also targets.
• AquaMarine Diving Bali: Bali dive center in Sanur/Villa One providing PADI/SSI courses and day trips to Nusa Penida—a directly comparable local competitor for Livingseas's course and fun-dive bookings.
• Crystal Dive Gili Trawangan: Long-established Indonesia (Gili Islands) dive center running PADI/SSI recreational and professional courses plus daily fun dives—a near-identical course-and-fun-dives model to Livingseas, in the same Indonesia travel corridor.

Regional players

• Coral Triangle Center: Indonesia-based regional foundation coordinating marine conservation across the Coral Triangle, including MPA work and eco-tourism training—peer in mission (coral/marine conservation in Indonesia) if not in commercial dive center model.

Broad incumbents

• Reef-World Foundation: UK-based NGO leading the Green Fins initiative for sustainable dive and snorkel operations globally. Provides the standards framework within which Livingseas-style eco-dive centers compete for eco-conscious divers.

Others

• Project AWARE: Global dive-community non-profit running the AWARE coral reef conservation specialty and Adopt the Blue program—an enabling/ecosystem peer whose certifications intersect with Livingseas's SSI conservation course offerings.

Emerging players

• MARS Coral Reef Restoration Programme: Indonesian coral restoration specialist using 'Sponges of the Sea' / star-block methodology, collaborating with dive operators in North Sulawesi. Overlaps with Livingseas on reef-restoration methods and B2B integration with dive shops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/livingseas
• Facebookfacebook.com/livingseas.sg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/livingseas-asia-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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