Scuba Tips

The Best Times for Diving Around the Gili Islands The Gili Islands—Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air—are often described as paradise on earth. With their white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and laid-back charm, they’ve become one of Southeast Asia’s top destinations for divers of all …

PADI Certificates of Excellence Awarded to Oceans 5 Gili Air Instructors It was a proud and emotional day at Oceans 5 Gili Air when PADI Region Manager Neil visited the dive center to present a very special form of recognition — the PADI Certificate of …

The Importance of a Slow and Controlled Descent In the world of scuba diving, many divers spend a lot of time focusing on the excitement of what happens during the dive: the marine life, the buoyancy control, the navigation, or that picture-perfect wreck lying silently …

Oceans 5 Gili Air Celebrates a Milestone Oceans 5 Gili Air is proud to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to professional diving education. As of today, March 16th, we no longer have PADI Master Instructor Waz on our team—instead, we are thrilled to …

The PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air Becoming a PADI Instructor is a dream for many divers who wish to turn their passion into a career. However, the intensity and pressure of some Instructor Development Courses (IDC) can make the experience stressful. At Oceans …

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program at Oceans 5 Gili Air Have you ever dreamed of gliding weightlessly through crystal-clear waters, surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and graceful sea turtles? If you’re visiting the Gili Islands and want to experience the magic of scuba diving …

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 …