Gili Trawangan
Solo travellers and groups
The largest and most social of the three, with the widest range of dining and nightlife. Closest to Shark Point and Halik.
PADI 5-Star Dive Center · Gili Islands
Lombok Diving Course PADI Open Water & Advanced in the Gili Islands
Descend into 29 °C water where visibility clears to 25 metres and green sea turtles graze the reef. Your certification takes place in the biodiverse heart of Indonesia's Coral Triangle.
- PADI 5-Star
- 1:4 Ratio
- DAN Insured
15,000+ dives logged by our instructors
- PADI 5-Star Dive Center
- PADI Centre S-26789
- DAN Insured
- Project AWARE
- Gili Eco Trust Partner
Where you will train
A Definitive PADI Certification in the Gili Islands
We teach professional PADI certifications on all three Gili Islands, off the northwest coast of Lombok. Each island has its own character, and all three share the same collection of more than 20 local dive sites.
Your island is the backdrop; the curriculum and the standard of instruction do not change between them. PADI has certified over 28 million divers since 1966, and your card is recognised wherever you choose to dive next.
- Local dive sites
- 20+ Local dive sites
- Instructor ratio
- 1:4 Instructor ratio
- Dives logged by our team
- 15,000+ Dives logged by our team
Gili Air
Couples and families
A balance of relaxed beachfront cafes and local village life. Excellent access to Hans Reef and Air Wall.
Gili Meno
Quiet and secluded
The most secluded island, for divers who want solitude. Immediate access to Meno Wall and the Bounty Wreck.
Two ways in
Your Path to Certification
One course for divers with no experience at all, one for those ready to go deeper. Both combine theory, confined-water practice and real dives in the open sea.
Start here PADI Open Water Diver
3–4 days · No experience needed
The world's most popular scuba certification. Knowledge development, five confined water dives, then four open water dives at real Gili sites. You finish certified to dive to 18 metres with a buddy.
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9 dives
Max 18 m
Age 10+
Next step PADI Advanced Open Water
2–3 days · Open Water required
Five Adventure Dives with minimal classroom time. Deep and Underwater Navigation are mandatory; you choose three more from wreck, drift, buoyancy, fish ID and night diving.
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5 dives
Max 30 m
Age 12+
Both courses include
- Official PADI eLearning or manual
- PADI certification processing fee (PIC)
- Full rental of well-maintained scuba equipment
- Professional fees for your PADI Instructor
- Boat transfers to and from all dive sites
- Drinking water, coffee and tea on the dive boat
Not included: accommodation, meals, and the mandatory Gili Eco Trust donation of approximately IDR 50,000, paid once on arrival.
How we teach
Precision, Safety, and Marine Ecology
Three pillars hold up every course we run. A genuinely competent diver is skilled, safe, and an informed steward of the reef.
Precision in training
A strict 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, well below the PADI standard of 8:1. Small groups mean detailed skill refinement and immediate correction.
Uncompromising safety
Scubapro and Aqualung equipment fully serviced by certified technicians every six months. Every boat carries emergency oxygen, first aid and communications.
Marine ecology
Briefings cover responsible interaction as well as the dive plan. We follow Project AWARE principles and teach passive observation to minimise reef impact.
Your classroom
Signature Dive Sites for Your Certification
Water between 28 and 30 °C, visibility from 15 to 30 metres. We match the site to the skill being taught.
Gili Trawangan Halik
Sandy slopes beside a vibrant reef. Ideal for practising buoyancy control and mask clearing before exploring the coral.
5–22 m
Open Water
Coral gardens
Gili Trawangan Turtle Heaven
Used for certification dives three and four. Encounters with resident green sea turtles are close to guaranteed.
10–18 m
Open Water
Green & hawksbill turtles
Gili Trawangan Shark Point
A descending slope on the north side, reaching beyond 30 metres. This is where the Advanced deep dive takes place.
5–30 m+
Advanced
Blacktip & whitetip reef sharks
Gili Meno Meno Wall
A vertical wall and an excellent place to practise buoyancy. Also used for drift training when a current is running.
5–22 m
All levels
Nudibranchs & crustaceans
Gili Meno Bounty Wreck
A 30-metre sunken platform, now fully encrusted with coral. The site for the Wreck Adventure Dive.
18 m
Advanced
Drummer fish & scorpionfish
Gili Air Hans Reef
A photographer's favourite and the natural choice for the Fish Identification dive. Shallow bommies and dense reef life.
5–20 m
All levels
Clownfish, angelfish, moray eels
How booking works
Four Steps to Your Certification
Pricing is all-inclusive with no hidden charges, and the booking process is deliberately short.
Initial contact
Message us with the course you want and your preferred dates, by WhatsApp or email.
Consultation
Our dive coordinator confirms availability, answers your questions and sends the PADI Medical Statement to review.
20% deposit
A 20% deposit secures your place. We provide secure payment options.
Confirmation
You receive a confirmation email with every detail and your PADI eLearning access code, if applicable.
We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead, especially in peak season.
Before you book
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Gilis are known for calm, clear conditions, which makes them an excellent place to learn. Conducted with a PADI 5-Star centre that follows strict safety standards, uses well-maintained equipment and employs experienced instructors, diving here is a low-risk activity.
Diving is possible year-round. The dry season from May through September offers the best surface conditions and visibility, often beyond 25 metres. April, October and November are also very good. December to March can bring rain and reduced visibility, but operations continue and conditions remain safe.
You need basic water skills. PADI standards require Open Water students to complete a 10-minute float or tread in water too deep to stand in, and a 200-metre swim (or 300-metre snorkel) without stopping. There is no time limit on the swim and you may use any stroke.
All three share the same dive sites and the same standard of instruction, so it comes down to your surface interval. Gili Trawangan is the largest and most social, with the widest choice of dining. Gili Air balances relaxed beachfront cafes with local village life. Gili Meno is the quietest, for solitude and nature. The boat journey between them is under 15 minutes.
Getting there
How to Reach the Gili Islands
Our dive operation is based on the Gili Islands. Bookings are handled from our administrative office in Bali.
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From Bali
Fast boats depart Padang Bai daily and take approximately 90 to 120 minutes.
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From Lombok Airport (LOP)
A 90-minute taxi to Bangsal Harbour, then a 15-minute public boat to the islands.
- Booking office
- Jalan Sunset Road No. 88, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
- Hours
- Daily, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT+8)
- Phone
- +62 811 3823 875 (EN)
From our divers
What Students Say
Start your certification
Send an Enquiry
Tell us the course and dates you have in mind. We reply within four hours during operating hours, and we will send the PADI Medical Statement for you to review before anything is confirmed.