Diving with Turtles in the Gili Islands

Diving with Turtles in the Gili Islands

An Underwater Experience You Will Never Forget Few underwater encounters stay with divers as vividly as meeting a sea turtle in its natural habitat. The slow, graceful movements, the calm curiosity in their eyes, and the ancient presence they carry make every turtle encounter feel 

What You Can Do at Oceans 5 Gili Air If You’ve Never Dived Before

What You Can Do at Oceans 5 Gili Air If You’ve Never Dived Before

You’ve Never Dived Before? For many travelers visiting the Gili Islands, scuba diving feels like something reserved for experienced adventurers. You see boats heading out, divers gearing up, and stories of turtles, reefs, and underwater life—and you might wonder if it’s something you could ever 

One Month In: Evaluating the Transition to an SSI Instructor Training Center at Oceans 5 Gili Air

One Month In: Evaluating the Transition to an SSI Instructor Training Center at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Evaluating the Transition to an SSI Instructor Training Center As a business owner, big changes never come without nerves. Anyone who has been running a dive center for years knows that stability is fragile and hard-earned. Changing managers who have been part of the shop 

The Beach Clean-Ups of Yesterday at Oceans 5 Gili Air

The Beach Clean-Ups of Yesterday at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Community, Commitment, and Care Every Friday at exactly 17:00, something special happens on the beaches of Gili Air. While the tropical sun starts to sink toward the horizon and most visitors are thinking about sunset drinks or dinner plans, a growing group of people gathers 

Diving Around the Gili Islands

Diving Around the Gili Islands

Why This Small Archipelago Is a Big Deal for Divers When people think about the Gili Islands, they often picture white sandy beaches, turquoise water, hammocks between palm trees, and spectacular sunsets. But beneath the surface, the real magic begins. With around 15 different dive sites 

A New Chapter for Oceans 5 Gili Air

A New Chapter for Oceans 5 Gili Air

Ramon and Warren (Waz) Join the SSI Instructor Trainer Seminar Oceans 5 Gili Air is entering an exciting new era in its long and respected history of professional dive education. For the very first time, the renowned dive center is hosting an SSI Instructor Trainer Seminar (ITS)—a 

Another Major Advantage of Becoming an SSI Instructor

Another Major Advantage of Becoming an SSI Instructor

Another Major Advantage of Becoming an SSI Instructor: More Instructor Ratings from Day One Choosing to become a scuba diving instructor is not only about passion for the ocean, teaching skills, or lifestyle freedom. It is also a professional business decision. How many courses you 

The First SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

The First SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

A New Chapter Starts on 13 February On the 13th of February, Oceans 5 Gili Air will officially start a new chapter in its long history of professional dive education: the first SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC). After more than a decade as a leading 

The Gili Islands: A Tropical Escape Where Life Slows Down

The Gili Islands: A Tropical Escape Where Life Slows Down

The Gili Islands Just off the northwest coast of Lombok lies a small cluster of islands that feels like a different world altogether: the Gili Islands. For many travelers, the Gilis represent what they imagine a tropical island holiday should be—white-sand beaches, turquoise water, coral reefs 

The Word Is Out: Oceans 5 Gili Air Is Crossing Over from PADI to SSI

The Word Is Out: Oceans 5 Gili Air Is Crossing Over from PADI to SSI

Oceans 5 Gili Air Maybe you have already heard some rumors.Maybe you noticed subtle changes on our website, on social media, or around the dive resort itself.Or maybe you are reading this as a returning guest, a future student, or simply someone who cares about