Gili Air, Indonesia
SSI dive center on Gili Air since 2011, built on small groups and
personal attention, with marine conservation at its core.
Gili Air, Lombok
28-30°C
water
Max 4 divers per group
SSI Dive Center
Daily turtle sightings
From your first breath underwater to becoming a dive professional.
Most divers visit Gili Air for its warm, crystal-clear water and abundant sea turtles. With a variety of dive sites just minutes away by boat, you can enjoy a relaxed dive tailored to your experience level, leaving plenty of time to enjoy everything the island has to offer.
Diving matched to you.
Every dive site is chosen by our Dive Manager for your experience level and the day’s conditions, safety first, always led by our experienced guides.
Your journey starts here, from age 10.
SSI courses for every level, from beginner to professional. Book online and get 10% off.
Take the next step.
Our Divemaster Internship offers complete, student-focused professional training. Combine it with our Marine Conservation Internship at an exclusive combo rate.
Find your teaching style.
Becoming an instructor isn’t just about passing an exam. It’s about choosing a trainer whose philosophy matches yours.
Not sure where to start?
Do you offer diving for all experience levels, from complete beginners to certified divers?
Yes, we welcome all levels, from Discover Scuba Dive for first‑timers, to fun dives for certified divers, and advanced professional training like Divemaster and Instructor courses.
Is Gili Air a good place to learn to dive? Is it good for beginners?
Yes, Gili Air is one of the best places to try and learn scuba diving. Calm drift conditions, clear water, and a large sea turtle population make it ideal for beginners and first‑time divers.
What distinguishes 3W Dive as a dive center on Gili Air?
3W Dive offers small groups, SSI certification, and a personal approach. Our focus on safety, marine conservation, and professional training sets us apart from many other dive operators.
Diving that protects the reef.
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan
Every course and fun dive at 3W Dive supports Indo Coral Conservation, our reef restoration partner on Gili Air. Ask about our Coral Diver Course or Marine Conservation Internship.
Gili Air moves at its own pace. No motor vehicles, just bikes, bare feet, and the occasional horse-drawn cidomo. Turquoise water, sea turtles, and quiet beach bars make this island worth visiting for far more than the diving alone.
Planning your trip? Check our Gili Air FAQ for travel tips, getting around, where to stay, and more.
What our divers say.
5★ based on 1,700+ reviews
I recently got my diving certification at 3W Dive Center on Gili Air, and I'm incredibly happy with the whole experience. My instructor, Carla, was fantastic, and everyone at the dive center was so friendly, cheerful, and caring.
Google Review, November 2025
Took my open water course and had a great experience. The team is professional, relaxed, and very focused on safety. Mathilde was my instructor for the course, and she explained everything clearly, step by step, without rushing.
Google Review, November 2025
What an amazing experience. Just finished my open water diving course and so happy I did it with 3W dive center. Our Dive instructor Charlie was very friendly and diligent, which made us feel very safe and welcome.
Google Review, May 2026
Two absolutely amazing dives with Dive Monster Syukur, who made sure our dive experience was amazing and safe. In addition, he kindly acted as videography on the second dive. The dive school itself is great, saftey is their main priority and follow high ethical standards. Two things that are important to me when looking for a dive centre. Everybody extremely friendly and helpful - do not hesitate to book!
Google Review, June 2026
We were walking and really liked the interior deco of this place, then a super friendly dive instructor greeted us... Open water course and fun dive with Jordan were amazing.
Google Review, June 2026
Top organized diving school, great crew, impeccable equipment, good instructions and a very good atmosphere. You can book packages (e.g. 5 dives...), so you can also admire different dive sites... We thought it was great that there were no more than 4 people per dive instructor and that the conditions were always checked first (current, visibility).
TripAdvisor Review, January 2024
We went diving for the first time today with the renowned dive school 3WDive on Gili Air... Carla was our dive instructor; the introduction and explanations were excellent and easy to remember. The pool session provided additional practice and confidence... What we especially appreciated was that the instructor asked us what concerns or thoughts we had at the moment and addressed them directly.
TripAdvisor Review, April 2026
Safety was clearly the top priority, and we felt well safe thanks to the clear and detailed briefings before each dive... We also really appreciated the small group sizes... Special thanks to Sebastian, Audrey and Harim (local guide, sorry if spelt wrong).
TripAdvisor Review, August 2025
Very good refreshment course today with Jordan. It was a small group of 3, all different level but still I felt seen/save and well taken care of. After the pool it was time for a dive and we saw a few big turtles and many fish/beautifull corals.
TripAdvisor Review, April 2025
Had my first diving experience ever today, and it was amazing! ... my instructor Jordan made sure I felt secure and comfortable through the whole experience. We saw five giant turtles and lots of beautiful fish and coral. Magical! Thanks Jordan and Sebastian for taking such good care!
TripAdvisor Review, April 2025