Explore Gili Islands

Diving in the Gili Islands, a charming trio off Lombok, Indonesia, is a mesmerizing journey into vibrant underwater realms. These islands offer more than just idyllic beaches; they are a haven for divers of all skill levels. With 25 dive sites spread across Gili Trawangan, Air, and Meno, the options range from dramatic walls to serene coral gardens. The sites are easily accessible from any island, providing ample opportunities for both shore and boat diving. For those seeking extended adventures, liveaboard trips are available year-round, venturing further into the captivating waters of West Nusa Tenggara.

Marine life around the Gili Islands is a spectacular highlight. Conservation efforts have made these waters a "turtle capital," where seeing sea turtles is almost guaranteed. Depending on the season, divers can encounter graceful manta rays, the elusive reef sharks, and occasionally, a majestic whale shark. The thriving coral reefs are home to a plethora of species, from the curious pufferfish and trevallies to the dazzling butterflyfish. Notably, Gili Meno's Meno Wall offers an exciting dive environment, while Gili Trawangan’s Shark Point is renowned for turtle sightings. The islands’ commitment to eco-friendly practices, such as the absence of motorized transport, ensures a peaceful dive experience, rich in both relaxation and marine biodiversity.

Places to Explore

Gili Air

5 Divesites 8 Centers

Of the Gili Islands, Gili Air is the closest to Lombok and has a completely different atmosphere to its sister island Gili Trawangan. As soon as you step onto Gili Air, you feel as if you have entered a close knit local community who are happy to share their tropical island paradise with you. Walk among sandy streets and enjoy the slow-paced lifestyle or immerse yourself in the crystal clear water to discover a whole host of incredible dive sites.

Gili Meno

9 Divesites 1 Center

Nestled in the middle of Gili Trawangan and Gili Air is the idyllic island of Gili Meno. The smallest of the three islands, it’s possible to walk the whole island in under two hours along stunning white-sand beaches. Gili Meno offers the chance to swap the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a much slower-paced and stress free tropical island paradise. Swap your sandals for fins and jump into the underwater worlds lying just off Gili Meno’s coastline.

Gili Trawangan

8 Divesites 10 Centers

Gili Trawangan, located in the West Nusa Tenggara region close to Lombok, is a tropical playground for tourists. The busiest of the Gili Islands, Gili Trawangan’s main strip is bustling with lounge bars, amibitious restaurants and a number of dive centres and dive resorts. Those who are looking for some calm, can head deeper into the heart of the island or explore its incredible underwater world.

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Gili Divers

Instructor Evaluation - IE

18 Nov 2025

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide.

For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★★ Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

An excellent site for viewing larger marine life on the north side of Gili Trawangan. A flat sandy bottom turns into a series of progressively deeper canyons that run parallel to the shore. The Glen Nusa shipwreck is located at the northern part of the site in 28m of water.

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★★★★☆ Gili Air Slope

Off the west side of Gili Air is a sandy slope known for its coral bommies, soft coral, and macro marine life. Amongst the marine life here you can find schools of fusiliers and snappers. This is a great site for every level of diver.

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★★★★★ Hans Reef

Hans Reef is a gentle sandy slope that runs parallel to the shore and features a large coral mound and smaller outcrops. It is suitable for divers of all experience levels and is often used for training. It is excellent for night diving and navigation. Coral blocks attract a lot of marine life!

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★★★★★ Frogfish Point

Considered a “muck diving“ site, Hans Reef sits just off the east coast of Gili Air and provides great opportunitities for macro photographers or those wanting to see some of the smaller, stranger creatures found here.

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★★★★★ Halik, Gili Trawangan

A steep slope on the north side of Gili Trawangan, from 5m down to 24m with a series of gullies at the bottom. A series of gradually deeper ridges running parallel to the beach is located between 25m and 40m.

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★★★★☆ Manta Point , Gili Trawagan

A gently sloping reef on the south side of Gili Trawangan with a good variety of hard and soft corals, interspersed with bommies and large table corals that shelter the fish.

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★★★★☆ Air Wall

As the name suggests this wall is one of the largest in the area with a completely vertical drop from 5-30 meters, running along part of the Eastern side of Gil Air.

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★★★★☆ Biorocks

A gentle slope just off the east end of Gili Trawangan that gets its name from the huge rays that can be seen here. A good muck dive, this is a house reef and was the recent location of a Bio Rock project. A total of 8 artificial reefs were installed that have attracted a variety of marine life.

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★★★★★ Bounty Wreck, Gili Tarawang

A 30m long sunken platform on the southwest side of Meno, this site is covered in hard and soft corals. The reef is a haven for many types of fish such as scorpion fish, stone fish, and juvenile batfish. Large schools of drummer fish are often seen here.

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★★★★☆ Meno Slope

Located on the western shore of Gili Meno, Meno Slope offers a wide array of macro marine life and coral bombies. The sandy slope is a multi-level dive site with depths ranging from 5m to 30m.

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★★★★★ Good Heart

On the eastern side of Gili Trawangan is Good Heart. From north to south, this site starts off as a gentle slope which gradually gets steeper until it ends as a wall.

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★★★★☆ Meno Wall

Just off the west side of Gili Meno, and home to a plethora of crustaceans, Meno Wall is a great spot for night diving. The wall runs from 5m down to 16m and a second wall runs a little deeper.

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★★★★☆ Turtle Heaven

The pinnacle off of the north-eastern side of Gili Meno is home for many of the sea turtles around the Gili islands. This site is a slope that leads out to a pinnacle stretching from 9m to 30m with corals covering all the sides.

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★★★★★ Turtle Heaven Gili

5 minutes by boat from Gili trawangan at Gili Meno. The luxuriance of the marine life made this dive site ideal for beginner or expert diver.

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★★★★☆ Shallow Turbo

This site is a shallow plateau with a slope located to the northeast of Gili Trawangan. The dive site offers a wide array of marine life and coral and is famous for its big schools of fusiliers, red tooth triggerfish, and long jaw mackerel.

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Diving in Gili Islands

Scuba diving in the Gili Islands offers calm, relaxed reef dives, such as Simon’s Reef, as well as challenging drift dives suitable for more experienced divers at the Deep Turbo dive site. In Teluk Nara, you can search black sand for unusual creatures at muck dives alike to those at Lembeh Strait in Sulawesi or seek out juvenile white-tip sharks under large coral bommies at the Gili’s Manta Point. Trail 30-metre walls at Meno Wall or enjoy overhangs, outcrops and swim-throughs at Takat Malang surrounded by impressive gorgonian sea fans and table corals.

Sites with no current such as Hans Reef are great for novice divers learning to dive while the harder drift dives will prepare you for more advanced dive courses. Many of Gili’s dive sites drop below 18-metres so an advanced course is necessary if you want to explore all the islands have to offer. If you are new to diving, you can get your first opportunity to wreck dive at Bounty Wreck. Lying at 18-metres and rising up to 8 this easy wreck dive is suitable for all levels of divers.

The best Months to dive in Gili Islands

The Gili Islands diving is possible all year round but it’s best to avoid the rainy season, from December through to January. During these months, there can be heavy rainfall which will reduce the visibility in dive sites close to the shore. The best season for diving here is said to be from May through to September however to spot manta rays, your best chance is to dive from December to March. Plankton blooms are common during these months attracting mantas to feed in the Gili waters.

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Gili Divers

Jl Raja Gili Trawangan Gili Trawangan, Gili Indah, Pemenang, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar, 83352 Gili Trawangan, NB - IDN

MANTA DIVE

Gili Trawangan, 83352 Gili Trawangan, NB - IDN

Viking Divers Gili Trawangan

Jl. Ikan Hiu, Gili Trawangan, Kec. Pemenang, 83352 Lombok Utara, NB - IDN

Compass Divers

Pertokoan Griya Ellen Jl. Adi Sucipto, 83511 Ampenan Utara-Mataram, IDN

Dream Divers Gili Trawangan

Main road, 80335 Gili Trawangan, NB - IDN

Freedive Gili

Jalan Pantai Gili Trawangan, 83352 Gili Trawangan, NB - IDN

MANTA DIVE GILI AIR

GILI AIR, IDN

dpm diving Gili

Gili Trawangan, - Lombok, NB - IDN

3W Dive - Gili Air Indonesa

Gili Air, 83352 NTB, NB - IDN

DPM Gili Air

Jalan Pantai, Gili Indah, 83352 Gili Air - Lombok, NB - IDN

ZERO TO HERO DIVE

Dusun Gili Trawangan, 83352 Pemenang, NB - IDN

MANGO DIVE & BUNGALOW

Gili Trawangan, 83352 Lombok, NB - IDN

Gili Meno, 03352 Jl. Pantai, Gili Indah, NB - IDN

Nemo Scuba

Turtle beach Resort, Gili Indah, Pamenang Gilli Air, 83352 Gili Air, NB - IDN

Meno Dive Club

Gili Meno, 83352 Lombok Utara, NB - IDN

Gili Air Divers / Freedive Gili Air

West Beach Road, Gili Air, NB - IDN

Next Level Scuba

Gili Air Island, 83352 Gili Air, NB - IDN

Dream Divers Gili Air

Gili Air, Lombok Indonesia, IDN

Signature Scuba

Gili Trawangan Desa Gili Indah, Kecamatan Pemenang , Lombok, 83352 Lombok Utara, NB - IDN