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PADI Course Director Sander Buis 2024 was a remarkable year for Oceans 5 Gili Air, marked by incredible achievements and milestones that have further solidified the dive center’s reputation as a premier location for professional dive training. Among the highlights of the year was the …

Team Teaching Possibilities The journey to becoming a PADI Instructor is one filled with excitement, challenges, and personal growth. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, a premier PADI Career Development Centre (CDC) in Indonesia, the Instructor Development Course (IDC) equips candidates with the skills and knowledge …

New Conservation Courses in Partnership with Marine Conservation Indonesia Oceans 5 Gili Air is proud to announce a groundbreaking expansion in its educational offerings with the launch of new conservation courses. This exciting development comes as part of the center’s ongoing commitment to nurturing local …

Oceans 5 Gili Air Celebrates 15 Years of Diving Excellence In April 2025, Oceans 5 Gili Air will proudly celebrate its 15th anniversary as a leading PADI Career Development Centre in Indonesia. For over a decade and a half, Oceans 5 has been committed to …

Beach Cleanup at Gili Air Every Friday at 17:00, a dedicated group of volunteers gathers at Oceans 5 Gili Air, ready to take action. Rain or shine, these warriors patrol the beaches on the south side of Gili Air, collecting rubbish and restoring the island’s …

Two Weeks of Conservation at Oceans 5 Gili Air with Global FinPrint Oceans 5 Gili Air is once again taking the lead in marine conservation by partnering with Global FinPrint and the University of Mataram for an extensive two-week research initiative around the Gili Islands. …

Oceans 5 Gili Air Celebrates a Successful PADI IDC Oceans 5 Gili Air has once again successfully completed a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), culminating in a triumphant Instructor Examination (IE). After 21 days of rigorous training, dedication, and skill refinement, four exceptional candidates—Kimmie, Marion, …

Waz’s Acceptance into the Course Director Training Course Exciting news from Oceans 5 Gili Air! We are proud and thrilled to announce that our esteemed PADI Master Instructor, Waz, has been accepted into the prestigious PADI Course Director Training Course (CDTC) in Kinabalu. This marks …

Your Divemaster Internship at Oceans 5 Gili Air The journey to becoming a PADI Divemaster is transformative—one that blends professional growth, adventure, and environmental stewardship. Choosing the right dive center and location for your divemaster internship is a pivotal step. Oceans 5 Gili Air and …

Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air The Gili Islands, located off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia, are renowned for their stunning turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life. Comprising three islands—Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air—each offers a unique atmosphere, …