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Become a Divemaster & expert in Marine Conservation in Gili T
The Manta Dive Eco Divemaster program brings together the island’s leading divemaster training and high-quality, practical marine conservation education. Combining professional dive development, hands-on conservation activities, and enjoyable recreational diving, the program delivers a truly unique and rewarding experience.
Serving as a stepping stone into both the professional diving industry and the world of marine conservation, the Eco DMT in Gili Trawangan is an ideal choice for anyone working towards becoming an Open Water Instructor. It is equally suited to divers looking to advance their underwater abilities while expanding their knowledge of marine species and substrate identification.
Completing the Eco Divemaster Gili Islands certification prepares you to lead certified divers, introduce them to fascinating marine species and underwater habitats, and pursue opportunities to work and contribute to conservation efforts in some of the world's most beautiful destinations.
The Manta Dive training experience features a diverse combination of theoretical workshops, practical open water training, and opportunities to assist with dive courses. Alongside fellow trainees, you'll develop your skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you already have extensive diving experience or are just beginning your journey, our Eco Divemaster Gili Trawangan program is designed to help you become a highly skilled recreational Divemaster, as well as a qualified Marine Ecology Divemaster and Marine Conservation Divemaster.
At Manta Dive Gili T, we believe a great Eco Divemaster combines professional diving skills with a strong understanding of marine ecosystems and conservation. That's why our Eco Divemaster Gili Trawangan course takes your training beyond traditional divemaster education, combining practical dive experience with marine ecology, species identification, reef monitoring, and hands-on conservation activities.
Your divemaster training will take between 4 and 6 weeks to complete. You can start your conservation training before your divemaster course, after completing your divemaster course requirements, or combine both!
The ecology training modules are flexible. Your standard Eco Divemaster:
You can extend your marine conservation training beyond the included 2 weeks by choosing from the optional training add-ons:
Want to stay longer? Extend for week 4+ and choose how to make an impact in either discipline you’ve learned in your conservation training. We will create a custom program for you.
Want to explore more? Choose to add on additional conservation courses like coral propagation, 3D reef mapping, coral gardening & Coral Watch!
We're happy to help arrange anything you need!
You’ll cover the topics of roles & characteristics of a Manta Dive Gili T Divemaster, supervising diving activities, assisting in course, dive theory, physics of diving, equipment, decompression theory, the business of diving, and more
You will learn to prepare emergency management plans. You’ll also learn to how to prepare maps of our local dive sites around the Gilis to include useful details like depth, entry/exit and points of interest.
You’ll perfect all your confined water skills that you will have learned back in the Open Water Course days. You’ll develop the basic skills and also rescue skills at professional instructor level when it comes to demonstrations.
Towards the end, you’ll begin running student training sessions and guides under the direct supervision of our instructors here at Manta Dive Gili Trawangan.
At Manta Dive, our Eco Divemaster Gili Trawangan program combines professional dive training with hands-on marine conservation experience. The Divemaster course typically takes 4–6 weeks, while our 2-week marine conservation program can be completed alongside your training or separately. This flexible approach allows you to develop your professional diving skills while gaining practical knowledge of marine ecology, reef monitoring, and underwater conservation.
For those looking for a more immersive experience, our Eco Divemaster Gili Islands training can be extended to 8 weeks or longer. Spend more time assisting instructors, guiding certified divers, and participating in conservation activities such as Reef Check surveys, marine species identification, and reef health monitoring. You can also expand your experience with optional courses in coral propagation, underwater 3D mapping, and coral gardening. This extended training is ideal for aspiring dive professionals, future instructors, and anyone passionate about protecting marine ecosystems.
We understand that every diver has different goals and availability. That's why our Marine Conservation Divemaster training offers flexible start dates and customizable schedules. Whether you complete your ecology specialties alongside your Divemaster course or spread your training across multiple visits to Gili Trawangan, we'll help you create a program that fits your ambitions and prepares you for a future in professional diving and marine conservation.
The Manta Dive Eco Divemaster program in Gili Trawangan combines professional scuba diving education with practical marine conservation training in the beautiful Gili Islands, Indonesia. Designed for aspiring dive professionals, future Open Water Instructors, and ocean enthusiasts, the program offers a unique opportunity to develop professional diving skills while actively contributing to marine conservation. Alongside the SSI Divemaster course, participants complete a 2-week marine ecology and conservation program featuring Reef Check Eco Diver training, five SSI Ecology Specialties, reef health monitoring, and hands-on conservation activities. With flexible scheduling, academic workshops, practical dive center experience, and unlimited fun diving, our Eco Divemaster Gili Islands program prepares you for a future in professional diving and marine conservation.
The Eco Divemaster course in Gili Trawangan combines 4–6 weeks of professional Divemaster training with a 2-week marine conservation program. Both components can be completed alongside each other, allowing you to develop your diving and marine ecology skills simultaneously. Most trainees spend approximately 6–8 weeks completing their training, depending on their experience, availability, and chosen schedule. Those looking for additional practical experience can extend their stay to participate in further conservation activities, assist instructors, and gain more confidence as professional divers.
The Eco Divemaster Gili Trawangan program costs IDR 36,990,000 and combines our SSI Divemaster training (IDR 18,990,000) with the 2-week Marine Conservation Program (IDR 18,000,000).
The package includes unlimited fun diving, Reef Check Eco Diver training, five SSI Ecology Specialties (Marine Ecology, Fish ID, Coral ID, Sea Turtle Ecology, and Shark Ecology), practical conservation activities, and hands-on experience at our dive center.
For those looking to expand their marine conservation experience, we offer additional hands-on courses that can be booked separately:
These optional add-ons allow you to gain practical experience in coral restoration, reef monitoring, underwater mapping, and marine conservation research.
Want to stay longer? We offer extensions for those who want to dive deeper into conservation training – you can extend your training at reduced rates. Ask us about building a custom package for you!
SSI Divemaster course materials (IDR 4,500,000), diving insurance, accommodation, and personal expenses are not included. All conservation courses and add-ons can also be booked individually or combined into a customized training package.
To join our Eco Divemaster Gili Islands program, participants must meet the following requirements:
If you haven't yet completed all the required certifications or logged dives, our team at Manta Dive can help you meet the prerequisites before starting your professional training.
Yes, the minimum age to enroll in the Eco Divemaster course in Gili Trawangan is 18 years. As the SSI Divemaster certification represents the first professional level in recreational scuba diving, participants must meet this minimum age requirement. Our marine conservation courses can also be booked independently of Divemaster training, making them an excellent option for divers who want to explore marine ecology and conservation without pursuing a professional diving qualification.
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