Blue Marine Dive Trawangan

Operating in the Gili Islands since 1998, Blue Marine Dive has become a staple of the local diving community. With over two decades of experience, the centre has refined its approach to diving in the Indonesian archipelago, providing a stable and professional base for both recreational and professional divers.

You can find the main centre on Gili Trawangan, though they maintain a presence on Gili Air as well. This dual location allows them to provide a comprehensive service across the islands, catering to those looking for a relaxed reef experience or more structured training.

The centre is run by an experienced local team, ensuring that the knowledge passed on to you is rooted in the specific conditions of the Gili Islands. They provide instruction in English, making it accessible for international divers looking for clear communication.

Training is designed around small group sizes to ensure a personalised and relaxed environment. This approach is suitable for everyone from children starting with the Bubblemaker program to professionals pursuing a Divemaster certification.

As a PADI affiliated centre, they offer the full spectrum of certifications. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the Bubblemaker programme for children, progressing through Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver.

For those looking to refine their skills, the centre offers specialised courses including Wreck Diver, Night Diver, and Drift Diver. They also provide Peak Performance Buoyancy and Underwater Navigation to help you master your movement and orientation underwater.

The centre provides full rental kit, including BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, masks, fins, and dive computers. This ensures you can arrive ready to dive without needing to transport heavy equipment.

For those looking to extend their bottom time, Nitrox is available on site. The facility is well-equipped to handle the needs of divers looking to increase their safety margins through enriched air.

The reefs around the Gili Islands are home to a diverse range of marine life, including various species of sea turtles such as the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). You will frequently encounter reef sharks, including the whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) and blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus).

Large pelagics and schooling fish add life to the water column, with sightings of manta rays (Mobula alfredi), eagle rays (Aetobatus), and various species of jacks (Carangidae). You can also spot barracuda (Sphyraena), tuna (Thunnus), and various forms of rays, including the blue-spotted rays and southern stingray (Hypanus americanus).

The reef structure is built upon a foundation of coral formations, including sea fans and gorgonians. This habitat supports a vast array of smaller residents, from colorful angelfish (Pomacanthidae) and butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae) to damselfish (Chromis chromis) and parrotfish (Calotomus).

For those interested in macro life, the area offers plenty to see, including various species of nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), seahorses (Hippocampus), and pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus bargibanti). You may also encounter octopus (Octopoda), pipefish, and various scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae) amongst the reef structure.

The area is known for its ocean currents, which the centre can help you master through their Drift Diver specialty course.