Try Scuba Diving in Gili Air, Indonesia
The Try Scuba programme in Gili Air is a one-day introduction for non-certified divers. It covers a classroom briefing, a pool session and two open-water dives.
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Try Scuba Diving in Gili Air is a one-day introductory program for anyone who has never dived before and wants to experience scuba underwater without committing to a full certification course. The program starts with a classroom session covering the basics of scuba equipment and the safety rules you need before entering the water. After the classroom briefing, you move to the pool for a confined-water practice to get comfortable with the gear and learn how to breathe underwater.
Once you are comfortable, you head out to sea for two open-water dives with your instructor. What is included in the price (1,750,000 IDR): a professional dive instructor, all diving equipment, diving insurance, and snacks on board. A National Marine Park Fee of 100,000 IDR applies separately and is paid in cash on the day.
No prior diving experience is required. Before the dive day, you will need to complete a standard medical questionnaire to confirm you are fit to participate. Gili Air is one of the three Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia.
The island has a relaxed pace — no motorised vehicles — which makes it a popular base for first-time divers. DPM Diving operates from Gili Air as part of its five-location network across Southeast Asia. If after the Try Scuba program you want to continue and get certified, the Open Water Course at DPM Gili Air runs over three days and leads to an internationally recognised SSI certification.
Bookings and availability for both programs are handled via WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience to try scuba diving in Gili Air?
No prior experience is required. The program starts with a classroom session covering basic equipment use and safety rules, followed by a pool practice and two dives in the sea. A professional dive instructor accompanies you throughout. You will need to complete a standard medical questionnaire before the dive day.
How long does the Try Scuba Diving program take?
The program runs over one full day. It includes a short classroom briefing, a confined-water session in a pool, and two dives at sea dive sites around Gili Air. Plan for most of the day from start to finish.
What is included in the Try Scuba Diving package at DPM Gili Air?
The package includes a professional dive instructor, all diving equipment, diving insurance, and snacks on board. A National Marine Park Fee of 100,000 IDR is charged separately and paid in cash on the day.
