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Recreational Fun Dives

Already a certified diver? Come explore the amazing dive sites around the Gilis

  • Age:
    10+
  • Duration:
    0.5 - 1 days
  • Max dive depth:
    30
  • Price:
    640,000 IDR
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Already have your dive certification and ready to explore the waters around the Gili’s with Manta Dive? You’re in the right place!


Guided fun dives around the gili islands

Already certified and ready to dive? Join Manta Dive for guided fun dives around Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, Gili Meno, and the wider Gili Islands.

Scuba diving in the Gili Islands is known for warm water, great visibility, short boat rides, and a huge variety of marine life. Turtles are seen on most dives, along with white tip and black tip reef sharks, blue spotted stingrays, cuttlefish, octopus, moray eels, schools of reef fish and plenty more.

The dive sites around the Gili Islands offer something for every level, from coral slopes, walls, ridges, sea mounds, and drift dives to wrecks and deeper advanced sites. Conditions are usually warm, with water around 28-30°C and visibility often around 15-30 metres.

We board our boats directly from the beach in front of the dive centre, and most dive sites are within a 5-15 minute boat ride. We return to Manta Dive between dives, so you can shower, rest, relax, or get ready for your next dive.

We keep fun diving relaxed and personal, with a maximum of 4 divers per guide. High-quality rental equipment is available, and if you bring your own gear, you’ll receive a discount. We can also help set everything up for you, so you can focus on enjoying the dive.

Night dives can also be arranged depending on conditions around the Gili Islands.

Scuba Diving Prices on Gili Trawangan

How much does it cost to dive in Gili Trawangan?

Number of Dives Price per Dive IDR Price per Dive USD**
1 Dive 640,000 $38
3-4 Dives 576,000 $34
5-9 Dives 544,500 $32
10 or more Dives 512,000 $30
Night Dive 790,000 $47
*Additional discounts available Contact us to make a booking  

*Discounts available for groups of 4 or more divers or for divers with their own equipment (minimum BCD and regulator)

**Approximate rates subject to currency fluctuations

Check out our map and Gili Islands Dive Sites descriptions.

Fun Dive prerequisites

Fun dives are for already certified scuba divers. Before joining your first dive with us, please bring or send us proof of certification, such as your certification card or eCard. You should be:

  • Open Water certified or equivalent
  • Able to follow your guide’s dive briefing
  • Medically fit to dive: if you are taking any medication or if you have had any heart, lung or ear problems since your last dive, you may need to have your doctor sign off before you can dive. This needs to be arranged before you arrive. Simply contact us for a questionnaire.
  • Dived within the last 12 months
    If you have not dived for a while, feel rusty, or are nervous about your first dive back, we may recommend a Refresher Dive before joining regular fun dives. This is especially helpful if you want to review equipment setup, buoyancy, mask skills, equalising, or general confidence before getting back in the ocean.

Your maximum depth will depend on your certification, experience, the dive site, and the conditions on the day. Open Water divers stay within Open Water limits, while Advanced divers may be able to join deeper dives where suitable.

Travel note: If you are flying or travelling to altitude after diving, tell us before booking so we can help you plan your dive schedule safely.

FUN DIVE SCHEDULE 

  • 9:00am

    Morning Dive

    Guided Dive Boat Dive Max 4 per guide
    • Check in at Manta Dive at 08:15
    • Meet your guide for dive briefing 
    • Board the boat from the beach 
    • Dive at the allocated dive site 
    • 10:30 - Return to the dive centre after diving 
  • 11:30am

    Midday Dive

    Guided Dive Boat Dive Gili Islands
    • Meet at 10:45 as your first or second dive 
    • Dive briefing covering depth, current & plan 
    • Short boat ride to dive site 
    • Enjoyed your guided dive around the Gili Islands
    • 13:00: Return to the dive centre to rest, eat & relax 
  • 2:30pm

    Afternoon Dive

    Guided Dive Boat Dive Gili Islands
    • Meet at Manta Dive at 13:45
    • Dive briefing covering depth, current & plan 
    • Short boat ride to the dive site 
    • Enjoy guided scuba diving around the Gili Islands 
    • 16:00 Return to Manta Dive
  • 6:30pm

    Night Dive

    Selected Evenings On Request Conditions Permitting
    • Available depending on conditions & schedule 
    • Meet at 17:45 
    • Briefing covers night diving procedures & dive plan 
    • Boat or shore dive (depending on availability) 
    • Descend at sunset & enjoy the nocturnal marine life 
    • 19:30-20:00 Return to Manta Dive 

fun dive FAQs

  • What is a fun dive in Gili Trawangan?

    A fun dive is a guided scuba dive for already certified divers who want to explore the dive sites around the Gili Islands.

    There is no course structure or skills practice - just relaxed, guided scuba diving with an experienced dive guide, small groups, and dive sites chosen based on certification level, experience & conditions. 

  • Do I need to be certified to join fun dives on Gili T?

    Yes. Fun dives are for certified scuba divers only. You’ll need to show proof of certification before your first dive with us, such as your certification card, eCard, or digital profile.

    If you have never dived before, we recommend starting with a Discover Scuba Dive or an entry-level course such as the Open Water Diver Course.

  • Can I fun dive with Manta Dive if I have a Padi or other agency certification?

    Yes. You can fun dive with us if you have a Padi certification, SSI certification, or another recognised scuba diving certification.

    Your dive plan and maximum depth will depend on your certification level, recent experience, comfort in the water, the dive site and the conditions on the day.

  • What if I haven't dived for over a year?

    If you have not dived in the last 12 months, feel rusty, or are nervous about getting back in the water, please tell us before booking.

    We may recommend a Refresher Dive before joining regular fun dives. This gives you time to review equipment setup, buoyancy, mask skills, equalising, and general confidence in our pool before heading back into the ocean.

  • How many fun dives can I do per day?

    We usually run three guided boat dives per day at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30.

    Because we return to Manta Dive between dives, you can choose how many you want to join. You can book one dive, two dives, or all three dives depending on your plans, energy, and experience level.

    Night dives can also be arranged depending on conditions and schedule.

  • Are the fun dives single-tank trips, or are we out on the boat all day?

    Our regular fun dives are single-tank boat dives, not full-day boat trips.

    We return to the dive centre between dives, so you can shower, rest, eat, relax, or get ready for your next dive. This makes the schedule flexible if you only want to do one dive or if you want to spread several dives across the day.

  • How far is the boat from the Manta Dive Gili T?

    Our boats leave directly from the beach in front of Manta Dive, so you do not need to take a transfer to reach the boat, just a 30-second walk!

    Most dive sites around the Gili Islands are only around 5–15 minutes away by boat, which means less travel time and more time to enjoy your dive day.

  • How deep are the fun dives around the Gili Islands?

    Most fun dives around the Gili Islands are planned between 12–30 metres, depending on the dive site, your certification level, experience, and the conditions.

    Open Water divers stay within Open Water limits. Advanced divers may be able to join deeper dives where suitable. We also offer dives up to 40 metres for divers with the correct Deep Specialty qualification.

  • What is included in the fun dive price?

    Your fun dive includes a guided boat dive and full rental gear, including BCD, regulator, weights, fins, mask, and wetsuit.

    Free drinking water is available at the dive shop and on the boat. Dive computers and underwater cameras can be rented for an additional fee. If you bring your own equipment, discounts are available with a minimum of your own BCD and regulator.

    The Rp100,000 Marine Park Fee is paid separately once per calendar year.

  • What marine life can I see while scuba diving in the Gili Islands?

    Scuba diving in the Gili Islands offers a huge variety of marine life. Turtles are seen on many dives, and you may also see white tip and black tip reef sharks, blue spotted stingrays, cuttlefish, octopus, moray eels, clownfish, nudibranchs, schools of reef fish, and plenty more.

    Every dive site is different, and your guide will choose the best available site based on conditions, certification levels, and the group.


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