Follow Julian in his steps of becoming a Dive Professional in the Gili’s. In this first part of a three part series he’ll take you on the journey he took to get into our wonderful sport. A great look into the decision making process of a recreational diver that gets the urge to step it up to the next level!
Read MoreIf you’re looking for an exciting, new way to explore a familiar dive site, why not make your next dive experience a night dive? After the sun sets over Gili Trawangan you can take a few short steps across the beach to our house reef, Biorocks, turn your torch on, and prepare to see the incredible underwater world in a whole new light. Here’s a rundown of the top five things you can expect to see on your night dive adventure.
Read MoreOn this weeks blog we asked one of our Divemaster candidates to write about a special memory that she remembers from her course. She chose to write about her first experience with diving independently, just her and her buddy. No one that was more experiences than her to take care of the dive. This just happened to fall on the same day as she went to map Turtle Heaven. Read about her experience!
Read MoreOur new wreck is here meaning that we have a brand new dive site to explore! Ok, so there's not much life growing on it yet as it has only been submerged for one week, but it does have the potential for some great wreck dives, adventure dives, advanced courses and wreck specialty. Come and check it out with us at Dive Central Gili!
Read MoreScuba diving is constantly changing and adapting to different types and styles, allowing divers to fully explore numerous avenues for their underwater activities. Side mount has been about for a few years, however PADI are now pushing it as a new and exciting way to dive, giving divers more air, a more streamlined stance and an uber-cool appearance. Here, one of our instructors tries it for the first time and learns just how cool it is to be a side mount diver!
Read MoreThere's no excuse, you should try diving! It's one of the best experiences that you will ever have. Still have some worries? No problem, here we address some of the common myths that new divers may experience before even getting their toes wet.
Read MoreAre you thinking about signing up for your divemaster course? In this blog we have a look at what you should consider,what you can expect, and how you can prepare in order the get the most out of your experience. Warning: You will want to become a PADI divemaster after reading this blog!
Read MoreWhy does some divers consume more air than others. Apart from the obvious reasons such as gender and the size of your lungs - how you breath will impact the amount of air we consume. in this weeks blog we are talking about some techniques we as divers can use to improve our air consumption.
Read MoreA lot of our customers ask about the hazards of diving. Like any other sport there are some risks, however as long as you know your limits and dive safely, the risks are minimal. In this weeks blog we are talking about Decompression sickness, what it is and how we can prevent it.
Read More10 things to do on the Gili islands give you an insight into some of the fantastic things not to be missed during your travels to Indonesia. The Gilis are diverse, fun, stunningly beautiful and a little gem off the northwest coast of Lombok. Take some time out from Bali and come and visit a paradise that you'll never forget!
Read MoreAzure Spa at Pesona Resort, Gili Trawangan is now open for business. Be pampered by our highly experienced Balinese trained therapists whilst over looking the spectacular Mount Rinjani and Lombok.
Read MoreSome of my favorite dives have surprisingly been at locations that you wouldn't expect. Here I have chosen the best three dives out of quite a few amazing ones!
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