Quality You Can Trust: 15 Years of Aqualung Rental Equipment at Oceans 5 Gili Air
15 Years of Aqualung Rental Equipment at Oceans 5 Gili Air
When you walk into the equipment room at Oceans 5 Gili Air, there’s something that immediately stands out—every BCD and regulator carries the trusted Aqualung name. This is no coincidence. For the past 15 years, Oceans 5 has been committed to providing top-quality rental gear, and that commitment has always centered around one brand: Aqualung.
But why Aqualung? Why not another brand? Over the past decade and a half, countless new dive equipment brands have entered the Indonesian market. While competition has grown, Oceans 5 Gili Air has never felt the need to switch. Here’s why.
A Partnership Built on Trust and Performance
Back in 2010, when Oceans 5 Gili Air first opened its doors on the shores of Gili Air, the dive equipment market in Indonesia looked very different than it does today. The two dominant brands were Scubapro and Aqualung—and the choice between the two came down to reliability, serviceability, and long-term support.
That’s when Oceans 5 began working with Master Selam, one of Indonesia’s largest and most reputable distributors of dive equipment. The partnership was immediate and natural. Master Selam supplied Oceans 5 with Aqualung BCDs, regulators, masks, fins, and snorkels, and over the years, this gear has proven itself time and time again.
Why Aqualung?
1. Durability for Daily Use
Rental gear needs to be tough. It’s used every day by divers of all experience levels, from beginners in the pool to professionals diving deep around the Gili Islands. Aqualung BCDs and regulators have consistently shown exceptional durability in our tropical marine environment. Salt, sand, sun, and regular use can wear down poorly made gear—but not Aqualung.
2. Easy to Maintain
Dive centers know that even the best gear needs regular servicing. What makes Aqualung stand out is how easy it is to maintain. The design of their equipment allows our technician team to quickly service and repair items as needed, without long delays or complex procedures.
3. Readily Available Spare Parts
In Indonesia, access to spare parts is critical. Waiting weeks for components to be shipped from overseas simply isn’t practical for a busy dive operation. Thanks to our partnership with Master Selam, spare parts for Aqualung gear are always available and delivered quickly, keeping our operation running smoothly with minimal downtime.
4. Consistent Quality Across Models
Whether it’s the beginner-friendly Aqualung Wave BCD or a more advanced Legend regulator, Aqualung offers consistency in quality. This means that no matter what configuration we use for our rental sets, we know we’re giving our divers the best possible experience underwater.
Tried Other Brands? Yes. Switched? Never.
There have been moments over the years when other brands presented tempting offers—lower prices, trendy designs, or short-term promotions. But every time we tested alternative equipment, the results were clear: they simply didn’t match the performance, durability, or comfort of Aqualung.
For Oceans 5, cheap gear ends up being expensive—more repairs, more replacements, and, more importantly, less satisfied divers. That’s a compromise we’re not willing to make.
Our Divers Notice the Difference
Many of our guests, from first-time Open Water students to professional divers attending the PADI Instructor Development Course, comment on the quality of our gear. They feel safe, comfortable, and confident knowing that they’re diving with well-maintained, top-of-the-line equipment. For instructors and divemasters guiding courses and fun dives, having reliable gear means they can focus on teaching and guiding, not troubleshooting.
Equipment You Can Rely On
When you choose to dive with Oceans 5 Gili Air, you’re choosing a dive center that prioritizes safety, comfort, and professionalism. Our choice to stick with Aqualung for 15 years is more than brand loyalty—it’s a decision based on thousands of dives, hundreds of students, and years of reliable service.
Whether you’re suiting up for your first dive or gearing up for a tech dive or instructor course, you’ll be wearing equipment that’s trusted by dive professionals around the world. And that’s not just marketing—it’s a promise based on experience.
Experience the difference. Dive with Oceans 5 Gili Air. Dive with Aqualung.