What Abyss Ocean World does

Abyss Ocean World is a boutique PADI Five Star Eco Dive Center headquartered in Pemuteran, Northwest Bali, Indonesia. Founded in November 2015 by Director Daniel, the company offers a vertically integrated portfolio of scuba diving services spanning daily guided diving trips (Pemuteran Bay, Menjangan Island, Puri Jati, Secret Bay, Tulamben, Amed), PADI certification courses from introductory Discover Scuba through professional Divemaster internships, and multi-day dive safari charters across Indonesia including Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, and North Sulawesi. The operation runs on a direct-to-consumer booking model via the company website, WhatsApp, and email with no third-party reseller intermediaries, supplemented by bundled Dive and Stay packages with partner resorts The Menjangan Resort and Kubu Padi.

The business model rests on multiple transaction-fee revenue streams: per-dive unit pricing of 450,000-2,500,000 IDR per excursion, course-based professional services priced 1,450,000-29,950,000 IDR per certification track, and high-value liveaboard charters of 34,750,000-124,250,000 IDR per trip. A small team of 11-50 employees — including PADI instructors, divemasters, boat captain, snorkeling guides, and a Sustainability Initiatives Coordinator — delivers the service using rented equipment and partner-operated vessels. Service delivery is physical and equipment-based with no proprietary technology platform; competitive differentiation rests on operational craft (maximum 4 divers per guide), independent environmental credentials (Green Fins Gold membership, Top 10 worldwide ranking achieved August 2024), and a commitment of 2% of annual gross revenue to a Conservation and Sustainability Fund supporting Dive Against Debris, Coral Watch, and marine wildlife response initiatives. There is no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investor; ownership appears founder-controlled.

Name

Abyss Ocean World

Legal name

Abyss Ocean World

Website

https://abyssoceanworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abyss Ocean World is a boutique PADI Five Star Eco Dive Center in Pemuteran, Bali, offering daily scuba trips, PADI certification courses, and multi-destination dive safari charters across Indonesia to individual tourist divers and aspiring dive professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scuba Diving Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Tour Operators (56152)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Diving & Snorkeling Excursions (boat/shore trips) (THAAAIAB), Scuba Diving & Freediving Centers (Training, Guided Dives) (THAAAKAD), Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD)

Keywords

• Scuba diving tours
• PADI certification courses
• Dive safari packages
• Snorkeling excursions
• Liveaboard charters

Headquarters

HQ city

Pemuteran

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Daily Diving Trips: Guided scuba diving day trips to Menjangan Island and Pemuteran Bay with equipment rental, refreshments, and marine fees included in price.
2. PADI Certification Courses: PADI diving courses from beginner (Discover Scuba) through professional (Divemaster) levels. Includes course materials, instruction, equipment, insurance, and certifications.
3. Indonesia Dive Charters: Multi-destination dive charters across Indonesia including Alor, Raja Ampat, Komodo, North Sulawesi, and Bali Dive Safari packages with accommodation, diving, and land excursions.
4. Dive and Stay Packages: Bundled accommodation and diving packages at partner resorts including The Menjangan Resort and Kubu Padi.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Abyss Ocean World is a boutique PADI Five Star Eco Dive Center in Pemuteran, Northwest Bali, that sells recreational scuba diving trips, snorkeling excursions, PADI certification courses, multi-destination dive safaris, and liveaboard charters across Indonesia. Offerings target individual certified divers and snorkelers seeking small-group, environmentally responsible dive experiences led by the founder-directors.

Product overview

Abyss Ocean World is a PADI Five Star Eco Dive Center based in Pemuteran, Northwest Bali, Indonesia, operating since November 2015. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on scuba diving experiences and PADI certification courses. Core offerings include daily diving trips (Pemuteran, Menjangan Island, Puri Jati, Secret Bay, Tulamben, Amed) and snorkeling day trips, alongside a full range of PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diving through to Divemaster professional certification. Conservation is embedded into the offering through PADI Conservation Specialties (Coral ID, Coral Watch, Dive Against Debris), a 2% revenue Conservation Fund, and weekly marine monitoring. Extended offerings include multi-destination Dive and Stay packages and Dive Safari charters to Raja Ampat, Alor, Komodo, North Sulawesi, and a Bali-wide island safari. The company holds Green Fins Gold membership and is ranked in the Top 10 Green Fins operators worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scuba Diving Trips Guided scuba diving excursions to Bali dive sites led by PADI instructors and dive guides, sold to certified divers visiting Pemuteran, Northwest Bali.
• Snorkeling Trips Guided snorkeling excursions for non-divers and casual participants at Bali reef sites, departing from the Pemuteran dive center.
• PADI Certification Courses Standardized PADI scuba diving courses taught by certified PADI instructors, ranging from beginner Open Water through continuing education and specialty programs, targeted at aspiring divers and certified divers seeking further training.
• Dive Safaris Multi-day, multi-destination dive safari packages for certified divers seeking to combine several Indonesian dive destinations into a single tailored trip.
• Liveaboard Charters Liveaboard charter services offering extended diving cruises across Indonesian waters for divers seeking boat-based itineraries to multiple remote dive sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 Green Fins member worldwide (August 2024 assessment)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Reef SeenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in reef conservation initiatives. Reef Seen has sunk Balinese statues at Temple of Gods artificial reef site and maintains Bio Wreck dive site with solar-powered coral growth systems. Abyss includes these sites in their dive offerings.
• JAAN (Jakarta Animal Aid Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on marine wildlife response efforts. In 2025, Abyss team members assisted JAAN during a stranded sperm whale response near Gilimanuk Harbour, helping guide the whale to safer waters.
• Umah Lumba Rehabilitation & Release CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in marine wildlife conservation efforts, particularly for dolphin rehabilitation and release programs in Indonesian waters.
• TourismTigerminorOthersWebsite development company that built and maintains the Abyss Ocean World website (noted in footer: 'WEBSITE BY TOURISMTIGER').
• MurexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Murex dive operators in North Sulawesi for organized dive safari trips to Bunaken, Lembeh, and Bangka islands. Murex provides local diving operations while Abyss coordinates and guides participants.
• The Menjangan ResortcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort offering Dive and Stay packages combining accommodation with Abyss diving excursions to Menjangan Island and Pemuteran Bay.
• Kubu PadicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner accommodation offering Dive, Stay and Learn packages including PADI courses and diving experiences in Pemuteran region.
• Green FinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal environmental initiative coordinated by Reef-World Foundation and UN Environment Programme. Abyss has been a member since 2018 and achieved Top 10 worldwide ranking in 2024 Green Fins assessments. Annual external evaluations assess environmental performance including waste management, diver behavior, sustainable practices, equipment maintenance, and staff training.
• Alami AlorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResort partner in Alor archipelago for the Abyss-organized Alor Dive Safari (October-November 2026). Provides accommodation, full-board, and local dive operations.
• Seahorse LiveaboardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Seahorse liveaboard vessel for Raja Ampat dive safaris. Seahorse provides the vessel and crew while Abyss coordinates and guides the diving experience.
• The Seven Seas LiveaboardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with The Seven Seas liveaboard for Komodo dive charters. One of Indonesia's oldest and most legendary liveaboards with captain Mark and expert crew.
• Coral WatchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal reef monitoring initiative developed by University of Queensland. Abyss conducts regular Coral Watch surveys at local dive sites, submitting data to the international database to track reef health and bleaching levels.
• PADI AWAREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPADI AWARE Foundation's Dive Against Debris program. Abyss participates in regular marine debris monitoring dives, collecting and logging debris data for the global marine pollution database. Also offers conservation specialty courses including AWARE Dive Against Debris, Coral Reef Conservation, and Shark Conservation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AquaMarine Diving Bali: PADI dive center in Sanur and Tulamben offering daily diving and courses across Bali. Comparable direct-to-consumer Bali dive center model targeting tourist divers.
• Two Fish Divers: Multi-location PADI dive center chain in Bali (Sanur, Amed, Gili Trawangan) offering diving, courses, and dive safaris. Closely comparable boutique PADI model with direct overlap on Bali day trips and PADI certification courses.
• Wakatobi Dive Resort: Premium eco-dive resort in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, offering all-inclusive dive packages and PADI courses. Comparable on sustainability positioning and high-end dive experience delivery, though at a higher price point and more upscale resort model.
• Mermaid Liveaboards: Indonesia-based liveaboard operator running multiple vessels across Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, and Banda. Directly comparable to Abyss's liveaboard safari product line targeting the same international dive tourist segment.
• Crystal Divers Bali: PADI 5 Star Dive Resort in Sanur, Bali, offering daily dive trips, PADI courses, and Komodo/Raja Ampat safaris. Direct competitor for Abyss's Bali-based dive tourists and certification customers.
• Sea Safari Cruises: Indonesian liveaboard and phinisi cruise operator serving Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda, and other premium dive destinations. Directly competes for liveaboard safari bookings Abyss resells and curates.
• Oceans 5 Gili Islands: PADI 5 Star Green Fins dive center in Gili Islands focused on sustainability, courses, and dive trips. Most directly comparable peer on eco-credentials and PADI course depth in Indonesia.
• Murex Resorts: Boutique dive resorts and liveaboards in North Sulawesi (Bunaken, Lembeh). Already a partner of Abyss for North Sulawesi safaris; operates a directly comparable boutique dive resort model with similar sustainability messaging.

Others

• Reef-World Foundation (Green Fins): Coordinator of the Green Fins program alongside UN Environment Programme. Not a competitor but the umbrella body under which Abyss holds Top 10 worldwide status, providing the third-party validation that underpins Abyss's sustainability differentiation.

Broad incumbents

• Emperor Divers: Multi-country liveaboard and resort dive operator with strong Indonesia presence (Raja Ampat, Komodo). Broader portfolio and larger scale than Abyss, but directly competes for the same high-end liveaboard safari customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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