Gili Islands

Gili Islands

The Gili Islands, three small islands off northwest Lombok, are a popular place to learn to dive. The water around Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno is warm and mostly calm, and green turtles are common on the reefs.
Best time
Apr to Oct
Dive sites
8
Dive shops
12
Places to dive:Deep TurboHalikMagic MushroomMeno WallSecret GiliShark PointSimon's ReefTurtle Heaven

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Best time to dive Gili Islands

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

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About diving in Gili Islands

Most sites suit beginners. Magic Mushroom, Simon's Reef and Secret Gili are shallow, gentle dives, and Shark Point goes down to 35 m, with reef sharks, rays and turtles. Deep Turbo is an expert site in strong current, from 18 to 30 m.

The Gilis are dived all year. April to October, the dry season, usually brings the calmest seas and the clearest water.

Questions about diving in Gili Islands

When is the best time to dive Gili Islands?

April to October, when most of Gili Islands's dive sites are at their best.

How many dive shops are there in Gili Islands?

Scubalo lists 12 dive shops in Gili Islands. Each listing shows the shop's certifications and languages, and you can send it a booking request from there.

Is Gili Islands good for beginner divers?

Yes. 7 of its 8 dive sites suit beginners, including Halik, Magic Mushroom and Meno Wall.

What can you see diving in Gili Islands?

Divers most often report green sea turtle, white-tip reef shark, hawksbill turtle and nudibranch here.

Where else can you dive near Gili Islands?

Lombok, Bali, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan are close enough to fit in the same trip.

Diving near Gili Islands

Close enough to add to the same trip.

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