Scuba Courses
Scuba Diving Courses Gili Air
Looking for scuba diving on Gili Air? Every PADI- and SSI-trained instructor on the team teaches by the same rule: max 4 students per group, careful pace, and an instructor who knows your name by lunchtime. From your first breath underwater (Basic Diver, half day) to a professional SSI rating (Divemaster, 4-6 weeks) — full pipeline, one centre.
New courses start every day, year-round — just tell us your preferred start date when you book.
Looking for freediving instead? See our freediving programs →
SSI Basic Diver
Your very first breath underwater
- Duration
- half day
- Max depth
- 12m
- Minimum age
- 10+
- Price
- IDR 1,215,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 1,350,000
Dive After Intro
One more dive — no theory, no certification, just the reef again
- Duration
- 1 dive
- Max depth
- 12m
- Minimum age
- 10+
- Price
- IDR 720,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 800,000
SSI Scuba Explorer (ages 8–10)
A half-day underwater playground for ages 8–10
- Duration
- half day
- Max depth
- 12m
- Minimum age
- 8+
- Price
- IDR 1,215,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 1,350,000
SSI Scuba Diver
A shorter route to certification — perfect if you're tight on time
- Duration
- 2 days
- Max depth
- 12m
- Minimum age
- 10+
- Price
- IDR 4,410,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 4,900,000
SSI Open Water Diver
Your worldwide diving licence — earned in three days
- Duration
- 3 days
- Max depth
- 18m
- Minimum age
- 10+
- Price
- IDR 6,210,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 6,900,000
Scuba Refresher
Knock the rust off before your first dive
- Duration
- half day
- Max depth
- 18m
- Minimum age
- 10+
- Price
- IDR 1,215,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 1,350,000
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
Five dives, five new skills, deep water unlocked
- Duration
- 2 days
- Max depth
- 30m
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Price
- IDR 5,310,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 5,900,000
Adventure Dive (Deep or Night)
One specialty dive, certified, on your way to Advanced
- Duration
- 1 dive
- Max depth
- 30m
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Price
- IDR 1,116,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 1,240,000
SSI Specialty Programs
Pick your interest — go deeper into it
- Duration
- 1 day
- Max depth
- 40m
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Price
- IDR 2,610,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 2,900,000
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox
Longer bottom times on your second and third dive of the day
- Duration
- 1 day
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Price
- IDR 2,610,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 2,900,000
SSI Diver Stress & Rescue
The course every diver remembers as their favourite
- Duration
- 3–4 days
- Max depth
- 30m
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Price
- IDR 6,210,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 6,900,000
SSI React Right (First Aid & CPR)
CPR and first aid for divers — and everyone else
- Duration
- 1 day
- Minimum age
- 10+
- Price
- IDR 2,340,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 2,600,000
SSI Divemaster
Your first step into the dive industry
- Duration
- 30 days
- Max depth
- 40m
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Price
- IDR 17,100,000 −10% online walk-in IDR 19,000,000
Which diving course is right for you on Gili Air?
Most people who write to us fit one of four situations. Start from yours — we can always adjust once you are here.
Never dived, just want to try
SSI Basic Diver · half day
Half a day with an instructor and a real dive on the reef. No certificate needed, and the cost is credited if you carry on to a certification within twelve months.
You want a licence to dive anywhere
SSI Open Water Diver · 3 days
The international entry-level certification: three days, valid for life, diving to 18 m with a buddy at almost any centre in the world.
Short on time, or diving with kids
SSI Scuba Diver · 2 days
Two days, a lighter first certification that you can upgrade to Open Water later. Children start with Scuba Explorer.
Already certified
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver · 2 days
Go deeper and wider: deep, navigation and specialty dives. Rusty after a long break? Start with a refresher dive.
All scuba courses at a glance
| Course | Duration | Minimum age | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI Basic Diver | half day | 10+ | 12 m |
| SSI Scuba Explorer (ages 8–10) | half day | 8+ | 12 m |
| SSI Scuba Diver | 2 days | 10+ | 12 m |
| SSI Open Water Diver | 3 days | 10+ | 18 m |
| Scuba Refresher | half day | 10+ | 18 m |
| SSI Advanced Open Water Diver | 2 days | 12+ | 30 m |
| SSI Diver Stress & Rescue | 3–4 days | 12+ | 30 m |
| SSI Divemaster | 30 days | 18+ | 40 m |
Prices for every course, with online discounts and what is included, are on one page. See all prices →
Questions about learning to dive on Gili Air
- Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
- For the Open Water course the requirement is: Comfortable swimmer (200m swim, 10-minute float). For a first try (Basic Diver) you only need to be at ease in the water — see our answer on whether non-swimmers can try diving.
- What is the minimum age?
- Children can start from 8 years with Scuba Explorer. Basic Diver and Open Water start from 10 years.
- When do courses start?
- New courses start every day, year-round. Just tell us your preferred start date when you book.
- Can I do the theory before I arrive?
- Yes. SSI online training is free with your course, so you can do the theory at home and spend your time on Gili Air in the water.
- How many students per instructor?
- A maximum of 4 students per instructor, on every course.