FAQs · Gili Trawangan
Everything people ask us before their first (or fiftieth) dive in the Gilis — equipment, courses, ages, health and getting here.
The questions below cover most of what people want to know. If yours isn’t here, WhatsApp us — we answer fast, and no question is too basic. Everyone on our team once asked “do the tanks float?” too.
All necessary equipment is provided by us. Just come prepared with swimwear, sunscreen (reef-safe please) and a towel.
Our Open Water Course typically takes 2–3 days, including theory, confined-water training and four ocean dives. A 2-day option exists if you've done the e-learning beforehand.
Children as young as 10 can start with the Junior Open Water Diver course. Minors need parental consent.
Basic swimming ability matters for certification courses (200 m swim plus a 10-minute float), but you don't need to be an expert — and try dives are more forgiving still.
A medical questionnaire is required. If anything on it flags, you may need a doctor's sign-off — get this before you travel if you can.
Leave at least 18 hours between your last dive and a flight — plan your boat back to Bali or Lombok accordingly.
Of course — PADI, SSI, or any recognised agency. Bring your certification card or app.
Warm (around 28°C) year-round, generally calm mornings, and visibility that regularly hits 20 m+. A 3mm shorty or rash guard is plenty.
The Gilis are one of the most reliable turtle destinations anywhere. Green and hawksbill turtles live on these reefs year-round.
Try Dive Rp 1.350.000 (€65), Refresh Rp 1.150.000 (€56), Open Water Rp 6.900.000 (€336), Advanced Rp 5.900.000 (€288), Master Rescue Rp 6.900.000 (€336). Fun dives from Rp 512.000 per dive in a 10-dive package. Message us on WhatsApp for payment options.
Ask us directly — a human (usually a slightly sunburnt one) answers our WhatsApp.
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