Scuba Diving in Gili Trawangan
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Scuba Diving in Gili Trawangan

Turtle dives every day in warm, clear Indonesian water — coral reefs, easy drift dives and one of the most relaxed diving islands in Southeast Asia.

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TurtlesAlmost every dive
Max 4:1Divers per guide
No carsBikes and boats only
5.0 ★
Google · 2,622 reviews
Turtles
Almost every dive
Max 4:1
Divers per guide
No cars
Bikes and boats only
Courses for beginners

Take your first breath underwater

All courses include theory, pool sessions, open-water dives and certification. Equipment included.
Try Scuba Diving in Gili Trawangan
Beginner 1 day

Try Scuba Diving in Gili Trawangan

Try Scuba in Gili Trawangan is a one-day introduction for non-certified divers: briefing, pool and two sea dives. Equipment and diving insurance are included.

1750000 IDR
SSI Scuba Diver Course in Gili Trawangan
Beginner 1 day

SSI Scuba Diver Course in Gili Trawangan

SSI Scuba Diver in Gili Trawangan delivers an internationally recognised licence in one day, valid to 12 metres. Equipment, insurance and a professional instructor are included.

4600000 IDR
SSI Open Water Course in Gili Trawangan
Beginner 3 days

SSI Open Water Course in Gili Trawangan

SSI Open Water in Gili Trawangan runs three days with full equipment and insurance included. The resulting lifetime licence is valid to 18 metres at dive sites worldwide.

6400000 IDR
Open Water 30 in Gili Trawangan
Beginner 3 days

Open Water 30 in Gili Trawangan

The Open Water 30 programme combines SSI Open Water and Deep Adventurer over three days and six dives in Gili Trawangan. Groups are capped at four per instructor.

12220000 IDR 9500000 IDR

All prices in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Approx. conversion available at checkout.

Advanced & specialties

Go deeper, dive smarter

SSI Nitrox Specialty in Gili Trawangan
Specialty 2 days

SSI Nitrox Specialty in Gili Trawangan

SSI Enriched Air Nitrox in Gili Trawangan covers planning and diving with up to 40 percent oxygen. Certification covers both 32 and 40 percent mixes upon successful completion.

3200000 IDR
React Right Course in Gili Trawangan
Specialty 1 day

React Right Course in Gili Trawangan

React Right in Gili Trawangan is an SSI first aid course covering CPR, assessment and oxygen use. The two-year certification is a dry programme with no water sessions.

2400000 IDR
And also…

For certified divers

Scuba Refresher in Gili Trawangan
Refresh 1 day

Scuba Refresher in Gili Trawangan

The Gili Trawangan refresher suits certified Open Water divers returning to scuba after a break. It covers classroom review, pool practice and two ocean dives with gear included.

1540000 IDR
Fun Dives in Gili Trawangan
Fun Dive 1 day

Fun Dives in Gili Trawangan

Guided fun diving in Gili Trawangan runs morning and afternoon trips with two dives per outing. Sites include Shark Point, Turtle Heaven and Halik; full gear is included.

1180000 IDR
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All courses, side by side

Not sure which course is right for you? This table breaks down duration, pricing, and prerequisites so you can pick the perfect fit.

CourseDurationPriceLevelPrerequisite
Deep Adventure + Fun Dive in Gili Trawangan1 day1680000 IDRAdvancedOpen Water Diver certification required
SSI Deep Diving Specialty in Gili Trawangan2 days4190000 IDRSpecialtySSI Open Water Diver cert required
Try Scuba Diving in Gili Trawangan1 day1750000 IDRBeginner
Scuba Refresher in Gili Trawangan1 day1540000 IDRRefreshCertified diver required
Fun Dives in Gili Trawangan1 day1180000 IDRFun DiveCertified diver required
Diver Stress & Rescue Course in Gili Trawangan2 days6400000 IDRAdvancedOpen Water Diver certification + React Right required
SSI Nitrox Specialty in Gili Trawangan2 days3200000 IDRSpecialtyOpen Water Diver certification required
SSI Scuba Diver Course in Gili Trawangan1 day4600000 IDRBeginner
React Right Course in Gili Trawangan1 day2400000 IDRSpecialty
SSI Advanced Adventurer in Gili Trawangan2 days5400000 IDRAdvancedOpen Water Diver certification required
SSI Open Water Course in Gili Trawangan3 days6400000 IDRBeginner
Open Water 30 in Gili Trawangan3 days12220000 IDR 9500000 IDRBeginner
Diving in Gili Trawangan

Why dive Gili Trawangan

Three coral islands off the northwest coast of Lombok, sitting on the Indonesian Throughflow Current — the warm water highway that makes the Gilis one of the most reliable turtle-spotting destinations on the planet. Water sits between 27 and 30 °C all year, visibility hits 25–30 m in the dry season, and the dive sites are gentle enough for a first-time diver but interesting enough for someone with 100+ logged dives.

Best season
May – Oct
Visibility
20 – 30 m
Water temp
27 – 30 °C
Marine life
Turtles · sharks · eels · octopuses

Top dive sites in Gili Trawangan

Seven dive sites within a 5–20 minute boat ride from our centre. Sites are shared between Trawangan, Meno and Air — we run trips daily from our pier on the east side of Gili T.

Green and hawksbill turtles, max 15 m Green and hawksbill turtles, max 15 m

Turtle Heaven

~15 min north

The site the island is famous for. A shallow reef topping out at 15 m where green and hawksbill turtles congregate to feed and rest among the coral heads. You'll also see moray eels, pufferfish and schools of damselfish. Perfect for Open Water students and Try Scuba — gentle, shallow, and you'd be surprised if you didn't see a turtle.

OPEN WATER 5–15 m
White-tip reef sharks at 25 m White-tip reef sharks at 25 m

Shark Point

~15 min east

One of Gili Trawangan's signature sites and the deepest of the regular dives. White-tip reef sharks rest on the sandy patches at around 25 m, alongside large schools of reef fish, rays and moray eels in the coral bommies. Recommended for Advanced Adventurer divers or confident Open Waters — depth and occasional currents are real. Visibility is consistently great, especially on the morning boat.

OPEN WATER+ 12–30 m
Drift over coral, great for night dives Drift over coral, great for night dives

Halik Reef

~10 min north

A long, gentle coral slope dropping to 24 m, on the north side of Gili T. One of the best all-rounders on the islands: clownfish, green turtles, healthy hard and soft coral, and the occasional cuttlefish. We run it as a drift dive most days, and as a night dive on request — Halik comes alive after dark.

OPEN WATER 5–24 m
Shallow wreck and reef, beginner-friendly Shallow wreck and reef, beginner-friendly

Bounty Wreck

~10 min west

A small platform wreck on a shallow coral slope reaching 20 m, ideal for beginners and a favourite for Try Scuba students who want their first wreck-ish experience without depth. Turtles, cuttlefish and clouds of tropical fish, all in calm water. Best dived first thing in the morning when visibility peaks.

OPEN WATER 5–20 m
Wall dive with macro life and bamboo sharks Wall dive with macro life and bamboo sharks

Meno Wall

~15 min east

A vertical wall dive between Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, dropping past 18 m. Less crowded than the shallower sites and home to macro favourites — pygmy seahorses, frogfish, ghost pipefish — plus bamboo sharks tucked into the crevices when you're lucky. Suitable for divers with some experience and good buoyancy.

OPEN WATER+ 5–25 m
Advanced drift, pelagics and currents Advanced drift, pelagics and currents

Deep Turbo

~20 min north

The advanced-tier site of the Gilis: stronger currents, deeper average depth (20–30 m), bigger marine life. We dive it as a drift along a series of coral pinnacles where pelagics pass through — trevallies, barracuda, occasional reef sharks. Strict experience requirement: certified Open Water with comfortable buoyancy, or Advanced Adventurer.

ADVANCED 20–30 m
Conditions year-round

When to dive in Gili Trawangan, Kec. Pemenang

You can dive Gili Trawangan all year. Water temperature stays between 27 and 30 °C from January to December, currents are mostly gentle, and DPM runs trips every day except in extreme weather. The dry season runs May to October — that's when visibility peaks (often above 30 m), seas are calmest and the manta sightings at Manta Point are most reliable. The wet season (November to April) brings tropical rain — usually in short afternoon downpours — and visibility drops to 15–20 m on average, but diving is still excellent.Turtles: seen year-round at Turtle Heaven, Halik Reef and most reef sites. We can't promise you'll see one on every dive, but most divers do.Manta rays: Apr–Nov at Manta Point. Most reliable May–Oct, when plankton concentrations bring them in to clean and feed.Reef sharks: white-tips at Shark Point year-round, best on the morning boat when they're more active.

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Nov–Feb (wet) 29 °C · 15–22 m vis

The rainy season. Tropical afternoon showers, but diving is fine most days. Visibility drops to 15–22 m due to runoff from Lombok. Fewer divers, cheapest rates, water still 29 °C — bathwater conditions.

Mar–May (transition / mantas) 29 °C · 20–28 m vis

The wet season eases and the dry season starts. Manta season opens in April at Manta Point. Visibility climbs back up. May is one of the two sweet spots of the year u{2014} peak conditions, manageable crowds.

Jun–Aug (peak / busy) 28 °C · 28–30 m vis

Dry season at its best. Calm seas, visibility often above 30 m. July and August are the absolute peak u{2014} dive sites get busy and accommodation books up. Cool nights, perfect days.

Sep–Oct (peak / quiet) 28–29 °C · 27–28 m vis

The second sweet spot of the year. Same great conditions as Junu{2013}Aug but with fewer divers on the boat. Our favourite window if you want both visibility and quiet dive sites.

Meet your instructors

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Ignacia Navarrete
Ignacia Navarrete
SSI Co-owner DPM Diving Gili Air and Gili Trawangan
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Jessica
Jessica
SSI Manager in Gili Trawangan
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Martina
Martina
SSI Scuba Instructor
Vicky
Vicky
SSI Scuba Instructor
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Yash Jaswal Local Guide
· 2 months ago
"I completed my Open Water Scuba Course with DPM Diving, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The entire team was welcoming, professional, and well organized. [...]"
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Gretel Fernandez Local Guide
· 2 months ago
"I did my Rescue Diver course with DPM Dive Center and had a great experience. Dani was my instructor and he was awesome — super calm, supportive, and full of great tips that really helped me improve my skills and confidence in the water. [...]"
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Avilekh Chauhan Local Guide
· 1 month ago
"One of best experiences I have ever had. The instructor (Anna) was amazing with all training and underwater help. Most of the other dive places offer 1 dive only but I would suggest you take 2 dives from DPM as you get adapted and enjoy the second one much more. Huge thanks to Anna and DPM team for this unforgettable experience."
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Anton G Local Guide
· 1 month ago
"Excellent experience! Our instructor, Pedro, was awesome; he patiently led us through the theory and was very supportive. He helped my wife learn and overcome her fear of equalizing the pressure. Overall, 11/10!! We wanted to go snorkeling and book a trip, but at the last minute, we decided to overcome our fears and try scuba diving! And we're glad we did, as we had two dives for 40 minutes all the way to 12m! No snorkeling can beat that!"
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Antonio Longo Local Guide
· 1 month ago
"Great experience with DPM school! I just asked for a single dive and finally i decided to stay 2 more days in Gili T and take rhe 3-day course open water certificate and was a really good decision! I did my course almost 1-to-1 with Raul that is a fantastic instructor, explaining any details and take care of you really well giving you this full self-confidence you need under the watee."
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Giulia Liberto Local Guide
· 1 month ago
"We chose DPM Diving Center in Gili Trawangan after checking out several other places, and it was absolutely the right decision. Joan and the entire team immediately stood out with their warm energy and good vibes. From the very first moment, we felt safe, supported and genuinely cared for."
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About DPM Diving Gili Trawangan

Our centre sits on Jalan Ikan Nautilus, a few steps from the harbour on the east side of Gili Trawangan. The team is multilingual (English, Spanish, Italian, German, French), instructors are trained in-house, and the SSI curriculum is our default — PADI is available on request. We've been on the island for more than a decade and we know which dive sites work best depending on the swell and the current.

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Jl. Ikan Nautilus
Gili Trawangan, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Barat 83352
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QUMA Boutique Hotel

Quma Boutique Hotel - Adults Only is a 4-star hotel in Gili Trawangan, just a 2-minute walk from North East Beach. It offers an outdoor pool, free private parking, a garden, terrace, restaurant and bar. Rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom, safe, wardrobe, bed linen and towels, with some featuring a patio or pool views. Breakfast options include à la carte, continental and English/Irish. The hotel is also close to Gili Trawangan Harbour and Sunset Point.

QUMA Boutique Hotel
FAQs about Gili Trawangan, Kec. Pemenang

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Is Gili Trawangan good for diving?
Yes — Gili Trawangan is one of the most popular dive destinations in Indonesia, especially for beginners and divers who want easy turtle encounters. The reefs are healthy, the water is warm (27–30 °C year-round), visibility is consistently good (15–30 m), currents are mostly gentle, and the island has access to seven varied dive sites within a 20-minute boat ride.
Can beginners dive in Gili Trawangan?
Yes — it's one of the best places in Indonesia to learn. Most sites (Turtle Heaven, Bounty Wreck, Halik Reef, Manta Point) have shallow reefs, calm currents and good visibility. Try Scuba and Open Water students typically do their first dives at Turtle Heaven and see green sea turtles on the same day they meet their regulator.
Will I see turtles when diving in Gili Trawangan?
Very likely. Green and hawksbill turtles are seen on most dives — Turtle Heaven, Halik Reef and Manta Point all have resident populations. We can't guarantee it (nothing in the ocean is guaranteed), but if you do two or three dives over a couple of days, your odds are very high.
When is the best time to dive in Gili Trawangan?
May to October, during the dry season. Visibility peaks at 28–30 m in June and July, seas are calm, and manta rays are most active at Manta Point. November to April is the wet season — diving is still very good but visibility drops to 15–22 m due to runoff and there are more tropical afternoon downpours. Water temperature stays at 27–30 °C all year.
What's the water temperature in Gili Trawangan?
Between 27 and 30 °C year-round, with the warmest months being May to August. A shortie or rashguard is enough for most divers — there are no thermoclines and no cold water, unlike Nusa Penida or some of the southern Bali sites.
Are the currents strong in Gili Trawangan?
Most sites have gentle to moderate currents that work as easy drift dives. Stronger currents at Deep Turbo and the deep section of Shark Point, which is where the bigger marine life shows up. We brief every dive in detail and match the site to the divers — no one gets dropped into a current dive without being ready for it.
How much does diving cost in Gili Trawangan?
Fun dives start at IDR 1.180.000 for two tanks, Try Scuba is IDR 1.750.000 for two dives, and courses range from IDR 4.600.000 for the Scuba Diver day course up to IDR 19.000.000 for the full Divemaster programme. The National Park fee is a one-off IDR 100.000 per activity, not included in the course price.
What's the difference between diving Gili Trawangan and Gili Air?
Underwater, the diving is very similar — both islands share most dive sites (Shark Point, Halik, Bounty, Meno Wall). The difference is above water. Gili Trawangan is busier, with more bars, restaurants and a livelier social scene. Gili Air is quieter and more laid-back. We run separate dive centres on both islands, so pick the vibe you want on land and the diving will be excellent either way.
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