The Gili Islands are located off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia. These trio of stunning tropical islands known for their pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, and excellent diving opportunities. Scuba diving in the Gili Islands is particularly popular due to the rich biodiversity of the coral reefs, which host a variety of colorful fish, sea turtles, and even occasional reef sharks. The islands offer numerous dive sites suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced divers.
The Open Water Diver course is the first step for anyone interested in scuba diving, teaching you the skills and confidence to dive up to 18 meters (60 feet). After completing the course, you will receive your PADI or SSI certification, allowing you to explore underwater worlds.
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If you already have an open water certification, you can advance with the Advanced Open Water course, which lets you dive deeper and handle different environments with more confidence.
For those short on time or unsure about committing to the full course, you can go for the half-day discover scuba diving program. An instructor will guide you through basic equipment handling and skills, then take you on an ocean dive up to 12 meters deep.
Diving Course Packages
Discover Scuba Diving (half day)
New to diving and curious about taking the plunge? Discover Scuba Diving is perfect for those who want to dip their toes into diving without committing to a full course. Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. The duration of the try scuba diving experience is around 4 hours or half day. It’s an ideal way to experience the underwater world and decide if diving is right for you, all in a short session.
Open Water (3 Days)
The Open Water Diver course includes theory sessions where you learn dive principles, equipment use, and safety procedures. In confined water settings, you practice essential skills like buoyancy control and mask clearing. Then, in open water dives, you apply these skills under the guidance of an instructor, gaining confidence and exploring marine environments. Successful completion earns you certification to dive independently.
- Day 1: Theory learning in the morning, read the books and watch the videos, confined water skills and waterborne assessment in the swimming pool at afternoon.
- Day 2: Open water dive 1 and 2 in the morning, theory exams at afternoon. (If confined water skills has not been completed in the first day, then the next day will continue the remaining courses in the pool.)
- Day 3: Open waters dive 3 and 4.
The following schedule for general condition. Actual arrangement is adjusted according to the progress of student.
Advanced Open Water (2 Days)
The Advanced Open Water Diver course takes place over 2 days with 5 dives. Tailored for divers who already hold an Open Water Diver license. You’ll start with essential dives in deep diving and underwater navigation. Then, you can choose three more dives based on your interests and local conditions, like improving buoyancy, identifying marine life, exploring drift currents, or experiencing night dives. After completing these dives and related knowledge reviews, you’ll graduate from the course with enhanced diving skills and certification.
Pricelist
| Course | Price |
| Discover Scuba Diving | USD 65 / IDR 1.050.000 (1 dive) USD 108 / IDR 1.750.000 (2 dives) |
| Open Water – 3 days | USD 395 / IDR 6.400.000 |
| Advanced Open Water – 2 days | USD 333 / IDR 5.400.000 |
Diving in The Gili Islands
The Gili Islands offer a fantastic diving experience with their clear waters and abundant marine life. The vibrant coral reefs are home to a variety of colorful fish, including clownfish, angelfish, and parrotfish. Sea turtles are frequently spotted gliding through the water, providing a memorable sight for all divers. Reef sharks and rays are also commonly seen, adding excitement to your dives. The islands’ proximity to vibrant coral reefs means you can encounter a wide array of marine species, all within relatively shallow depths.
One of the famous diving spots at the Gili Islands is the underwater statue formation near Gili Meno. This unique site features several submerged statues placed on the ocean floor, creating an enchanting underwater sculpture garden. These statues serve not only as an artistic attraction but also as artificial reefs, attracting marine life and providing divers with a memorable and surreal diving experience.
Accommodation and Transfer
We can provide accommodation for your diving course trip in the Gili Islands according to your needs and budget. We can also assist you for your transfer in and out of the Gilis. Simply fill in the form on this page or contact us and tell us a bit more about your travel plans.
