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SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air Choosing where to complete your Instructor Training Course (ITC) is one of the most important decisions of your diving career. Becoming an SSI Open Water Instructor is about much more than passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). …
The Perfect Addition to Your Gili Air Holiday Many visitors come to Indonesia dreaming about white sandy beaches, crystal-clear water, and unforgettable scuba diving. While the Gili Islands are famous for exactly that, there is another destination that deserves a place on your itinerary: Lombok. Combining …
Open Water Course Many people think that you have to be an adult, or at least 12 years old, before you can learn to scuba dive. The good news is that this isn’t true. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, children can start their SSI Open Water Diver course …
The Turtle Capital of the World If you ask divers why they love the Gili Islands, chances are that one of the first things they will mention is the turtles. Whether you are snorkeling from the beach or exploring deeper reefs on a scuba dive, …
Why Bigger Doesn’t Mean Busier High Season Has Arrived on Gili Air Every year, when high season arrives on Gili Air, the atmosphere changes. The island becomes livelier, divers arrive from all over the world, our boats head out several times a day, and every …
The Next Generation of Indonesian Marine Scientists Indonesia is home to the world’s largest archipelago, stretching across more than 17,000 islands. It is a country blessed with extraordinary marine biodiversity, vibrant coral reefs, thousands of fish species, sea turtles, sharks, manta rays, and countless other …
Diving Around the Gili Islands The Gili Islands have become one of Indonesia’s most popular scuba diving destinations, and it’s easy to understand why. Every year thousands of divers, from complete beginners to experienced technical divers, visit Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan to …
Become a Confident Dive Professional Start Your Professional Diving Career with Oceans 5 Gili Air If your goal is to become a professional diver, choosing the right Divemaster program is one of the most important decisions you will make. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, our SSI …
Scuba Diving Around the Gili Islands The Gili Islands—Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan—are internationally recognized as one of Indonesia’s premier scuba diving destinations. Located just off the northwest coast of Lombok, these three tropical islands are surrounded by warm, crystal-clear waters that are …
Why Evidence Matters More Than Tradition Scuba diving is built on safety, knowledge, and continuous learning. Equipment evolves, research improves, and training standards are regularly updated. Yet some pieces of advice continue to be repeated decade after decade, not because they are supported by modern …