Gili Air Divers
Gili Air Divers
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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About
Gili Air Divers and Freedive Gili Air , is an SSI Scuba Diving and Freediving/Apnea facility located next to the Ama Lurra Resort on the paradise island of Gili Air next to Lombok and Bali. Our school offers complete scuba diving and free diving/Apnea training and fun dives. We offer to experienced divers and students the best scuba diving available in the Gilis. All SSI courses, discover scuba, open water course to profesional Divemaster level. Exhilarating diving all year round with turtles guaranteed on every dive, frog fishes, seahorses and beautiful aquatic life. Dive and Stay Packages. Special services for Photographers. Our Freediving department offers SSI Freediving courses Level 1 and 2 alike specific training for experienced freedivers and fun dives.
Gili Air, Indonesia
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Hellywo
41 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Top dives!
We loved this French diving center. The instructors and guides are very friendly and help you dive safely.
The center is on a human scale.
We had inquired at another center before choosing Gili Air Divers, but the feeling was not as good.
The price of dives is generally the same in all centers on the island following an agreement.
They are very punctual for diving departures. The equipment loaned is generally in good condition, we felt safe on each dive.
We set out to do two or three dives, and we liked the sites offered so much that we ultimately wanted to do eight.
Favorite for shark point!
For beginner divers, the Gili are famous for diving, so expect to have people on the sites, especially on shallow dives.
This is much less the case in deeper dives.
When we return to Gili Air, we will dive with this dive center again!
We loved this French diving center. The instructors and guides are very friendly and help you dive safely.
The center is on a human scale.
We had inquired at another center before choosing Gili Air Divers, but the feeling was not as good.
The price of dives is generally the same in all centers on the island following an agreement.
They are very punctual for diving departures. The equipment loaned is generally in good condition, we felt safe on each dive.
We set out to do two or three dives, and we liked the sites offered so much that we ultimately wanted to do eight.
Favorite for shark point!
For beginner divers, the Gili are famous for diving, so expect to have people on the sites, especially on shallow dives.
This is much less the case in deeper dives.
When we return to Gili Air, we will dive with this dive center again!
Written November 7, 2023
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DomTe
Bristol, UK4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
I did a free dive intro course with teacher Cass and my partner and I did some line dives afterwards in the beautiful waters of Gili air. Cass was very knowledgeable and extremely professional throughout - I learnt so much about the physiology and the sport and we had the most incredible experience. It’s amazing what you can achieve and enjoy with the right coaching and mindset. Hats off to Cass! We had an amazing time - thank you so much to you guys! Dom & Cassie
Written December 19, 2023
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Barbara S
17 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Yayyy! I've done it. I finally completed my free diving course. I'm the longest running student in the history at this free diving school. Most students do it in 3-4 days, I spread it out over 6 weeks.
I love it as you have to learn to go into a meditative state and it's amazing when the diving reflex kicks in and the spleen starts working differently. Was a great challenge and boost for my nervous system.
I went down to 15 metres today, holding my breath for 1.5 minutes each time I dove down practising the techniques I had learnt. It felt so natural in the end. I had to "rescue' and bring up my free diving instructor Cass from the deep as part of the certification.
Cass was an amazing instructor, she was both encouraging and understanding, we laughed lots together and I loved hanging out the dive school. It has a really chilled good vibe there! The owner Bibi helped me with a very special request today, don't think many diving schools be so accommodating. Will do my level 2 free dive once back on Gili
I love it as you have to learn to go into a meditative state and it's amazing when the diving reflex kicks in and the spleen starts working differently. Was a great challenge and boost for my nervous system.
I went down to 15 metres today, holding my breath for 1.5 minutes each time I dove down practising the techniques I had learnt. It felt so natural in the end. I had to "rescue' and bring up my free diving instructor Cass from the deep as part of the certification.
Cass was an amazing instructor, she was both encouraging and understanding, we laughed lots together and I loved hanging out the dive school. It has a really chilled good vibe there! The owner Bibi helped me with a very special request today, don't think many diving schools be so accommodating. Will do my level 2 free dive once back on Gili
Written August 11, 2023
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Sybille
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
discovery of apnea with Cass. scuba diving, you have to relearn not to breathe underwater, which can be distressing! Cass prepares us for this in a very professional way, allowing us to quickly make good progress and be addicted to these sensations and enjoy going down there in the big blue. and even if my technique was not perfect, the pleasure was there! thanks Cass 🙏
Written September 4, 2023
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beaubo
Cleveland Ohio USA331 contributions
Jun 2022
I booked a very last minute dive on Gili Air and contacted a handful of dive shops. Bibi from Gili Air Divers responded within minutes and I appreciated his prompt response so he had fighting chance to earn my business without any competition! He provided clear, thorough and helpful information about the dive shop and its policies so it was very easy for me to make an informed decision to work with him. He also was kind enough help me with some fast boat and lodging logistics.
The sho is bit of a walk from the harbor- its nat a negative, but you should be aware if you have a lot of equipment and luggage. You could hire the horse and buggy taxi as an option. I enjoyed the walk, as I got acquainted with some of the restaurants nearby that I ultimately ate it.
The dive shop property is quite big, well organized. I was assigned Didi as my divemaster who was friendly and had a good eye underwater. The instructor Harry was particularly friendly and we enjoyed talking during the surface interval. The rental gear that GID uses seems to be high quality and well ,maintained.
It was clear that all of the staff from Bibi on down, cared about my experience with the dive shop.
I had a wonderful time and wish them only the best.
The sho is bit of a walk from the harbor- its nat a negative, but you should be aware if you have a lot of equipment and luggage. You could hire the horse and buggy taxi as an option. I enjoyed the walk, as I got acquainted with some of the restaurants nearby that I ultimately ate it.
The dive shop property is quite big, well organized. I was assigned Didi as my divemaster who was friendly and had a good eye underwater. The instructor Harry was particularly friendly and we enjoyed talking during the surface interval. The rental gear that GID uses seems to be high quality and well ,maintained.
It was clear that all of the staff from Bibi on down, cared about my experience with the dive shop.
I had a wonderful time and wish them only the best.
Written June 12, 2022
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Kat K
7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
BEST DIVE CENTRE - amazing people, so knowledgeable, kind, fun and tailored to you.
15/10 recommend - especially for people a little unsure about swimming or diving. I had a bad experience at 12 caught in a rip, and cannot believe how relaxed and confident i now feel exploring the ocean. The instructors also understood when my partner had an anxious day with some of the skills we needed to do, meaning we had to take the day off. It was easily postponed, and the next day they changed the approach the next day so he felt comfortable.
We went for the first time last year and didn’t have time for certification, so came back this year for our open water course and some fun dives. The dives are smaller groups and you feel very taken care of.
I tried in another country earlier this year at a bigger dive centre… the choppy waves, strong current and instructors who were lovely but not as patient made everything a lot less relaxing and amazing.
15/10 recommend - especially for people a little unsure about swimming or diving. I had a bad experience at 12 caught in a rip, and cannot believe how relaxed and confident i now feel exploring the ocean. The instructors also understood when my partner had an anxious day with some of the skills we needed to do, meaning we had to take the day off. It was easily postponed, and the next day they changed the approach the next day so he felt comfortable.
We went for the first time last year and didn’t have time for certification, so came back this year for our open water course and some fun dives. The dives are smaller groups and you feel very taken care of.
I tried in another country earlier this year at a bigger dive centre… the choppy waves, strong current and instructors who were lovely but not as patient made everything a lot less relaxing and amazing.
Written November 5, 2023
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irenetor92
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I recommend this company to get started in the world of scuba diving 100%. We did a dive to 12 meters called scuba discover diving to see what sensations it feels like when diving. I am a person afraid of water and at all times I felt VERY safe with my instructor Ding Ding. In addition to the fact that it is a company made up of many local Indonesian dive masters, they have international instructors. In our case, the theoretical part of the pool was explained to us in Spanish by IVANA (very pleasant and professional) and then we did the practical part with Ding Ding👌🏻! Very happy with the experience: we saw turtles, tropical fish and corals. Spectacular!
Written August 10, 2023
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Kristi F
Singapore, Singapore148 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We did several dives over a week and loved our experience. We had Jirin as a dive master the whole time and he was fun but professional. The center is relaxed but also cares about safety. We were a mixed experience group and I always felt taken care of being a relatively new diver. Jirin took time to help us look for unique critters and the whole boat and office crew were helpful and friendly.
Written January 2, 2020
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Abigail P
Manchester, UK27 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Bibi and the team took us on our 3rd ever scuba dive. Harry and Ivan looked after us during our dive, were very informative, relaxed and pointed out different fish during the dive.
Great communication prior to the dive via WhatsApp. Would reccomend. Thank you! :-)
Great communication prior to the dive via WhatsApp. Would reccomend. Thank you! :-)
Written October 23, 2022
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evadupenloup
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Wonderful experience with the whole Gili Air Divers team 🌸
We came to spend our open water at the diving center, first dive for my sister and me. Our instructor, Emma, was able to accompany us all throughout these 3 days, she gave us confidence and was very educational throughout our dives 🤩 and a great atmosphere, thank you for everything 🙏
We came to spend our open water at the diving center, first dive for my sister and me. Our instructor, Emma, was able to accompany us all throughout these 3 days, she gave us confidence and was very educational throughout our dives 🤩 and a great atmosphere, thank you for everything 🙏
Written August 8, 2023
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Is it possible to do an enriched air (nitrox) course with you?
Written March 12, 2020
Hi,
Thanks for your message. Yes we do the Nitrox course at the dive center.
Could you please send me your address email in order to share with you all the price and information fo the course?
Thanks in advance
Ayu
Gili Air Divers
Written March 14, 2020
Heya, we'll be staying at the Sunset resort from the 15th to the 23rd of December and wanted to book with you guys. My partner wants to get his Open Water certificate and I need a Refresher and then will book a few extra dives. How do we book?
Written December 2, 2019
MIMI1210
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Hi Bruna,
I sent you all the information yesterday per email.
Have a nice day ;-)
Written December 4, 2019
I am thinking of coming to gilli air from 23 to 28 Jan. Also i was thinking to roam for 3-4 days around bali. Is that a good choice or should i keep this trip restricted to diving
Written December 1, 2019
Buenos días quería reservar para hacer inmersion, ¿como puedo ponerme en contacto con vosotros?
Written August 25, 2019
Quería ponerme en contacto con un club de buceo en Gili air español para hacer inmersiones
Written August 5, 2019
Do you guys also do private snorkling trips?
Written June 29, 2019
We are staying on Gili Air over christmas, do we need to book dives in advance? There will be 4 of us all PADI divers. Thanks
Written November 18, 2017
Nah mate. Just show up and you’ll be fine.
Written February 2, 2018
Hey guys.
We are 2 certified divers.
Did our open water 2years ago but didnt dive since then.
What options do we have?
Cheers josefine and david
Written September 8, 2017
Refresher Course :) Means diving with an official dive instructor, he will take care of you during the dive.👍
Written July 2, 2019
Bonjour,
Merci de vos commentaires. Nous y seront fin octobre.
J'ai un niveau 2.
Je souhaiterais savoir si Les moniteurs parlent français ?
Y a t'il beaucoup de plongées différentes proposées ?
Quelles sont les différentes espèces que l'on peut voir ?
Merci pour vos retours
Julien
Written August 20, 2016
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