Subwing Gili Islands
Subwing Gili Islands
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9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Ever dreamed of swimming like a dolphin? With the Subwing you will glide effortlessly through the waters while enjoying the beautiful coral gardens around Gili Trawangan. Daily (except Fridays) pick up at 9:00 AM from the beach in front of the big and colorful Trawangan sign in the harbor area.
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Lukas B
6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We booked the surfing through Joe, who was super nice, competent and not pushy at any time. The surfing was super fun. You feel like weightless under water and glide past sea turtles - an indescribable feeling. I would recommend it to anyone who likes snorkeling!
Written October 19, 2022
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Rod A
5 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
MAGNIFICENT! Certainly glad I chose to do this. Another tick off on my bucket list. In my 50’s these days and done many activities all over the world, absolutely glad I chose to do this here in the Gili Islands. Was thinking I might book a snorkel tour or go for a scuba dive, these I have done many times particularly on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, but now I did this I’m satisfied I have seen a good cross section of the Gilis from below the surface. Came up close to probably 30+ turtles and glided over various arrays of coral, fish and other marine life. Thanks to captain Sardi and his sidekick.
I think the marketing/advertising/booking of this could certainly be improved and more people would be keen to give it a go. It’s hard to find details here on Gili T, but it’s worth the effort to find it and once you have and given it a go, you won’t regret it!!
I think the marketing/advertising/booking of this could certainly be improved and more people would be keen to give it a go. It’s hard to find details here on Gili T, but it’s worth the effort to find it and once you have and given it a go, you won’t regret it!!
Written January 1, 2024
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Lee2959095
London, UK59 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A must try if you are in the Gilis. Subwing is so unique and can only be found here in Gili and Mexico (but it's much cheaper on Gili ;)...)
Ifan explained everything clearly and made us feel safe, so all our initial nerves and concerns on how hard it would be, vanished as soon as we had our first go. We had a 25 minute turn in the shallower water to get used to diving, where we saw coral, fish, starfish and turtles. Then after the break (while the other group had their turn) we were pulled in much deeper water where you had the space to do more of the "tricks" if you're brave enough.
There is also the option to just stay on the surface and to wear a life jacket for those less confident, so it's available for all abilities.
Ifan explained everything clearly and made us feel safe, so all our initial nerves and concerns on how hard it would be, vanished as soon as we had our first go. We had a 25 minute turn in the shallower water to get used to diving, where we saw coral, fish, starfish and turtles. Then after the break (while the other group had their turn) we were pulled in much deeper water where you had the space to do more of the "tricks" if you're brave enough.
There is also the option to just stay on the surface and to wear a life jacket for those less confident, so it's available for all abilities.
Written October 7, 2023
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Vanessa O
5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
We had an amazing time with Pudja & the Subwing on Gili Air. Would highly recommend it! The Reef and corals were amazing, we saw many sea turtles and fish during the Subwing. The Subwing by itself was so much fun, felt like flying under water kind of a mermaid experience. We were also lucky because be only had a group of four people. Pudja was a great guide, he explained everything excellent, was very friendly and funny. They all did a very good job.
Written October 19, 2024
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colinchoo
Singapore River, Singapore34 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
one of the best tour organized :
- emphasise on safety, good briefing by the guide
- crew esp the guide are always there to help and friendly
- They make an effort to tell me when they are late for the pickup in Gilin.T
You should bring one bottle of water and wear rash guard to avoid sea lice bites
- emphasise on safety, good briefing by the guide
- crew esp the guide are always there to help and friendly
- They make an effort to tell me when they are late for the pickup in Gilin.T
You should bring one bottle of water and wear rash guard to avoid sea lice bites
Written December 24, 2018
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A C
Wirral, UK87 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Three friends and I did the subwing activity after a good recommendation by a friend (book online as there is some fake ones along the Gili T beach which look very sketchy).
I was not disappointed!
We were picked up off Gili t island early than the expected time and the company sent a picture of the boat so I knew what to expect (it’s a busy beach with lots of boats coming and going so it helps a lot)
We got a really good brief from the staff of how to use the board, safety and also how to do some tricks.
Our first pull behind the boat was incredible.
We had been snorkelling at ‘manta point’ and had been sold a lie as no mantas were seen and apparently this is quite common as it’s a bit of a tourist trap. So when I saw you can see turtles I thought it was probably another tourist trap.....
BUT I WAS WRONG!
On the first pull we saw at least 4 turtles. It was incredible. You can dive down to be near them and see them naturally in the sea.
On our second pull behind the boat I saw around another 8 turtles and it made my trip. It is much easier than is explained and it’s much more intuitive than you think.
The staff are very friendly and happy to talk you through extra tricks or tips to get the most from your experience.
This is genuinely one of the best things I have done in my life, let alone in Bali.
A great way to see a lot of the coral/sea life around Gili Trawangan in a short time which gives you the ability to dive down and get close to the sea life.
Should be number 1 water activity in Bali!!
I was not disappointed!
We were picked up off Gili t island early than the expected time and the company sent a picture of the boat so I knew what to expect (it’s a busy beach with lots of boats coming and going so it helps a lot)
We got a really good brief from the staff of how to use the board, safety and also how to do some tricks.
Our first pull behind the boat was incredible.
We had been snorkelling at ‘manta point’ and had been sold a lie as no mantas were seen and apparently this is quite common as it’s a bit of a tourist trap. So when I saw you can see turtles I thought it was probably another tourist trap.....
BUT I WAS WRONG!
On the first pull we saw at least 4 turtles. It was incredible. You can dive down to be near them and see them naturally in the sea.
On our second pull behind the boat I saw around another 8 turtles and it made my trip. It is much easier than is explained and it’s much more intuitive than you think.
The staff are very friendly and happy to talk you through extra tricks or tips to get the most from your experience.
This is genuinely one of the best things I have done in my life, let alone in Bali.
A great way to see a lot of the coral/sea life around Gili Trawangan in a short time which gives you the ability to dive down and get close to the sea life.
Should be number 1 water activity in Bali!!
Written May 3, 2018
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IngridTvete
Levanger, Norway9 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
Me and my friend saw this, we were a bit scared before we got into the water, but this was absolutely amazing! Recommend this to everyone 🙌🏽 friendly staff and a great experience! Costs 350k, and totally worth it!! Btw my friend is afraid of waves, but she ended up with a great experience as well!
Written September 12, 2017
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Marsya S
1 contribution
Jul 2017 • Solo
actually the title was their slogan written on their sites, but really.... when was it? if it was along time ago, subwing-ing was totally the answer! it is worth every second and every penny you give!
diving is.... well, diving. snorkling is snorkling, but subwing-ing is literally flying underwater!
ps: some tips if u guys wanna try, use no life jacket or any floating devices for you will not get the full experience of subwing.
diving is.... well, diving. snorkling is snorkling, but subwing-ing is literally flying underwater!
ps: some tips if u guys wanna try, use no life jacket or any floating devices for you will not get the full experience of subwing.
Written July 4, 2017
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GibbinsPaul
Exeter, UK46 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Can't recommend highly enough was great fun! A good English speaking instructor took us step by step through the basics of Subwing (it's actually a lot easier than it seems) and he came out with us in the water the first time round to make sure we were all okay. You get two goes at this of roughly 25 minutes with a break in the middle. Costs 350,000 per person (roughly £20) but id say it's totally worth it! The instructor taught us some basic skill moves to do whilst subwinging and it made it even more enjoyable. We saw some huge turtles and some cool fish! Apparently someone's you see sharks but we didn't this time around. Also my girlfriend came with me but wasn't sure if she wanted to do it, but she soon changed her mind on board and gave it a go after she saw how easy it is! We just paid the instructor onboard (: must do it Gili T!
Written February 27, 2017
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Dom
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia91 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
The facts for beginners:
a) Life jacket provided if you don't feel confident while in the ocean with the Subwing
b) You can stay above water and your snorkel will allow you to breathe all the time while looking down into the clear blue waters while being dragged by the boat
c) The boat will stop if you raise your hand
For the adventurous beginner:
a) You will be taught to "equalize" via your nose and your eyes. You are then able to dive into the water while being towed and swim with the fishes!
b) You can dive, do barrel rolls, surface and other moves within minutes of getting the feel of it all
The owners were on the boat with us and was very helpful in easing us into mastering the Subwings. Would highly recommend when in the Gilis (Pickups at Gili T & Gili A). The owner is very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English ;)
Enjoy!
a) Life jacket provided if you don't feel confident while in the ocean with the Subwing
b) You can stay above water and your snorkel will allow you to breathe all the time while looking down into the clear blue waters while being dragged by the boat
c) The boat will stop if you raise your hand
For the adventurous beginner:
a) You will be taught to "equalize" via your nose and your eyes. You are then able to dive into the water while being towed and swim with the fishes!
b) You can dive, do barrel rolls, surface and other moves within minutes of getting the feel of it all
The owners were on the boat with us and was very helpful in easing us into mastering the Subwings. Would highly recommend when in the Gilis (Pickups at Gili T & Gili A). The owner is very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English ;)
Enjoy!
Written October 18, 2015
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Hi Dom,
thank you so much for your great review :)
Written October 19, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi... Me and my husband are planning to go to Gili T. Next month. So if you can tell us how much will this cost for 2 persons?
Written June 15, 2018
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Subwing.
Our Subwing trips leave daily (except Fridays) at 8:30 AM from Gili Air and pick up from Gili Trawangan is at 9:00 AM.
The trip takes around 3 - 4 hours during which everyone gets pulled twice for 25 minutes on the Subwing board.
The price per person is IDR 450,000.
You need to book & pay your trip at least one day before either online with us (we will send you a PayPal invoice for online payment via credit card) or in person with one of our agents on Gili Air. You can find a list of all our agents on our website.
Since the space on our boat is limited to 10 people we recommend to book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us again.
Kind Regards,
Subwing Gili Team
Written June 17, 2018
Hello Fiona,
Thank you for your interest in Subwing.
Our Subwing trips leave daily (except Fridays) at 8:30 AM from Gili Air and pick up from Gili Trawangan is at 9:00 AM.
The trip takes around 3 - 4 hours during which everyone gets pulled twice for 25 minutes on the Subwing board.
The price per person is IDR 450,000.
You need to book & pay your trip at least one day before either online with us or in person with one of our agents on Gili Trawangan or Gili Air. You can find a list of all our agents on our website.
Since the space on our boat is limited to 10 people we recommend to book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us again.
Kind Regards,
Subwing Gili Team
Written March 10, 2018
Hi, we are a group of 8 paxs going to GILI TRAWANGAN in April ,we like to know whether is it possible to book a private yacht charter whole day with subwing activities and how much will it cost. Thanks.
Written February 25, 2018
Hello Jolene,
Thank you for your interest in Subwing.
A private charter for 6 – 10 people is IDR 4.500.000, the trip takes 3 – 4 hours during which everyone get pulled twice for 25 minutes.
Available daily between 8 AM – 6 PM
Please contact us by email for more information
Written February 27, 2018
Hi, do you have just snorkelling package? If yes, how much per pax and the duration?
Me & hubby will be going there next month, either on the 15 or 16 Nov. Thank you.
Written October 24, 2016
Hi Zanice,
we offer Subwing trips, a new, fun and easy way to explore the coral reef around the Gili islands.
We pull you at a slow speed (walking speed) behind our boat, you hold no to the Subwing board and glide along the surface while snorkeling and observing the coral reef below you.
If you want to be more adventurous you press the Subwing wings down to dive, twist them to spin and pull them up to resurface.
But to answer your question, no we don't do "just" snorkeling.
We take you flying underwater :)
Written October 26, 2016
How long will I be underwater?
I may be not a good swimmer, and also couldn't hold my breath for long.
Written July 28, 2016
Hi there,
thank you for your interest in Subwing.
It is up to you how long you will be underwater, if you don't want to dive you can also just stay at the surface and enjoy the view of the reef from above. You are the pilot and decide. We also provide life jackets for those who wish to wear one.
Written July 30, 2016
Hi, is this activity still available in September 2016? Can i know the price for this activity?
Written July 19, 2016
Yes, Subwing will be available in September as well. We are opened all year around.
For more information you can also check out our website
Written July 23, 2016
Hi, I don't know how to swim however I am very interested with subwing. Is it safe to wear life jacket and do subwing? Thanks
Written May 7, 2016
Hi there,
it is recommended that you know how to swim and feel comfortable in open water.
But we had already quite a few guests who didn't know how to swim and used our life jackets.
If you want to join our Subwing trip and don't know how to swim you will need to do so on your own risk and you should feel comfortable in open water with the life jacket and you need to know how to swim with it as well.
Written May 16, 2016
Hi I would like to know how much does this cost? If I am wearing the life jacket will I still be able to have the dolphon/mermaid experience or will it be just like snorkeling?
Written December 25, 2015
Hi,
the price is IDR 350,000 per person for 2 x 25 minutes.
Since a life jacket makes you very buoyant and lets you float on the surface diving down is a bit harder, but you will still glide along the surface.
Written December 28, 2015
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