Trawangan Dive Centre

Located on the main beach of Gili Trawangan, Trawangan Dive Centre has established itself as a leading hub for both recreational and technical diving in Indonesia. As a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre, the facility is geared towards serious divers, offering everything from initial certifications to professional instructor training.

The centre is distinguished by its commitment to the local environment, being the first in the region to receive the PADI Green Star Award. Beyond standard diving, the site functions as a reef restoration centre, integrating marine conservation through BioRock technology and coral propagation into the local diving scene.

The centre operates as a professional training hub, functioning as an Instructor Development Centre (IDC) for those looking to progress their careers. The team is comprised of multilingual instructors capable of guiding divers through a vast array of PADI certifications.

Safety and attention to detail are central to the operation, with a guided ratio of four divers per guide. For those pursuing professional paths, the centre provides the necessary framework for Divemaster and Instructor level training.

Environmental stewardship is a core part of the team's identity. Through partnerships with the Gili Eco Trust and Ocean Quest, the staff and divers can participate in active reef restoration and coral propagation workshops.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the entire PADI spectrum. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the PADI Open Water Diver course, while those looking to advance can progress through Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and specialized modules like Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, or Drift Diver.

Technical training is a primary focus here. The centre offers a robust curriculum for rebreather divers, including CCR Introduction, CCR Air Diluent Diver, CCR Helitrox Decompression Procedures, and various Mixed Gas and Advanced Mixed Gas courses. For those on open circuit, training includes Nitrox, Decompression Procedures, and Extended Range Diver.

Professional development is also a core offering, with paths leading to Divemaster and the Instructor Development Course (IDC). For those interested in marine science, the centre provides specialised training such as the Reef Restoration Workshop and the Ocean Quest Coral Propagation Course.

The centre operates four specially constructed diving boats designed to handle the local conditions. These vessels are equipped to support a variety of dive profiles, including night dives and drift dives.

For technical divers, there is a dedicated boat specifically configured to allow for the management of complex equipment without interference from the recreational groups. This ensures that decompression profiles and technical kit setups can be handled with the necessary focus.

Onshore, the centre is well-equipped with a dedicated technical diving room and a full equipment service centre. This allows divers to maintain their personal kit or access specialised technical gear on-site.

Full equipment hire is available, covering all the essentials for both recreational and technical diving. For those training, basic equipment is included in the course fees. The facility also features two training pools to assist with skills development before heading out to the boats.

The reefs around Gili Trawangan are teeming with life, ranging from large pelagics to intricate macro species. You will frequently encounter various sea turtles, including the Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), alongside blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) and whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus).

Large fish species are a constant presence, including Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), various species of Grouper (Epinephelinae), and schools of Jack (Carangidae) and Barracuda (Sphyraena). You may also spot Manta ray (Mobula alfredi), Eagle ray (Aetobatus), or the occasional Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) passing through the area.

For those interested in the smaller details, the reef holds a wealth of macro life. Look for Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), Seahorse (Hippocampus), and various species of Shrimp (Caridea). The crevices and corals are home to many others, such as the Ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae), Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), and various species of Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae).

The structural beauty of the sites is provided by diverse coral formations, including giant gorgonians and soft corals, which provide habitat for countless reef fish, anemones, and crustaceans.

Diving in this region is characterised by warm water, with temperatures typically around 28°C. The area is known for its diverse dive profiles, including drift dives and night dives, which require familiarity with local currents.