5 Top Underwater Spots for Instagram Photos in the Gili Islands

Have you been searching for paradise on earth? Well, look no further than the Gili islands! This archipelago of 3 tiny islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air – is located near the coast of northwest Lombok Island, Indonesia. Here you’ll find idyllic beaches, crystal clear water and tons of activities to make you smile and enjoy your vacation. Read on to find the perfect places for underwater Instagram photos in the Gili Islands.

The Gili islands are also a popular destination for scuba diving courses and for recreational fun dives. Meet members of the vast turtle population, swim with sharks, laugh alongside moray eels and make tons of new friends underwater. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never dived before or are a professional diver – the marine life here offers adventures for everyone.

But what happens underwater in the Gili islands definitely stays on Instagram! Here is the ultimate guide to Gilis’ most magical underwater Insta-spots so that you can share them with your buddies across the world and look totally cool doing so.

The Ultimate World Traveler - #oceanman

Hop on a bike underwater and show your adventurous spirit on Instagram! You can find this underwater scooter just a short swim from the shore in front of the restaurant Ombak on Gili Trawangan. The spot is totally accessible via snorkelling and freediving and offers a lot of fun and opportunities to show off your new bikini. Or your new suit. Your choice.

• Location: The beachside in front of restaurant Ombak | Gili Trawangan
• Depth: 3m

The turtle bro - #scubadiving

If you want to get the best selfie with a turtle you should definitely go for a fun dive at the Turtle Bommie at Hann’s Reef dive site near Gili Air. This site is just off the east of Gili Air and it’s suitable for all levels. Just slowly approach a turtle and VOGUE...strike a pose.

• Location: Turtle Bommie at Hann’s Reef dive site | Gili Air
• Depth: 12m

Save Nemo - #nemo

Do you want to share a special moment with the cutie Nemo? Find him at the Pinnacle at Turtle Point next to Gili Trawangan. This is the perfect dive site to encounter not only anemonefish like Nemo, but also beautiful green sea turtles and octopuses. Ready for the challenge? Quick tip - you will always find Nemo hanging out with his buddies at the best SPA: the coral - anemone. "With fronds like these who needs anemones" :)

• Location: Pinnacle at Turtle Point | Gili Trawangan
• Depth: 10-18m 

So where will you go first? Don’t forget your smile, good mood and let’s go diving together! There are so many other beautiful places we would be happy to show you. And don't forget that improving your diving skills, having great bouyancy and air consumption, will help you get the best photos, so if you are a beginner diver check out our Advanced Dive Course.

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