Gili Air Divers - Freedive Gili Air

Highly recommend this place to learn to dive - everyone who works there is so lovely and welcoming and they put you at ease straight away. I did the discover scuba course and went straight into the open water course with them because I enjoyed my experience so much. My guide was super patient with me, we did a tonne of practice before going into the ocean and the dive sites were amazing!!! You can see so much and the guides are incredibly knowledgeable and keep you calm the entire time - I will definitely be back. And special thanks to my guide Diding for an incredible 4 dives - he’s an absolute legend! And to Mario for being so welcoming to the newbies, helping everyone out when needed and also knowing the perfect lunch spot 👌🏻

Mar 2026

Highly recommend to do scubadive or freedive with these guys! I completed the AOW course with Alex as my instructor. He help me improve my buoyancy and help me understand all the tiny details beyond scubadive, such as proper breathing practice that's a part of meditation. All the crew were also friendly and super helpful. Their equipment are all in good condition. The dive sites are amazing. I highly recommend to do the night dive and deep dive at Mirko's Reef! The reef is well preserved and has abundant marine life. As a cherry on top, they invited me to their bbq night and we had a feast! Looking forward to more dives with you guys!

Feb 2026

Absolutely the best experience I could have imagined – felt like family I came to Gili Air looking for relaxation and maybe a bit of snorkeling… and I ended up discovering a whole new world and a new passion thanks to Gili Air Divers. From the very first moment, I felt welcomed like family. The entire team is incredibly kind, warm, patient, and professional. I had never dived before, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to start. I signed up for the Open Water course almost immediately, and I was amazed by how clearly and carefully everything was explained — safety, equalization, descent, buoyancy, and every detail you need as a beginner to feel confident and calm underwater. What really touched me is how much they care about doing things properly. They take time to teach, not just to certify. The theory sessions were detailed and thoughtful, and I felt that I truly understood what I was doing underwater — not just following instructions, but being aware, present, and safe.🔥 I trained with different instructors during the week, and every single one of them was excellent. I started with Hery, then continued with Diding and later on Alex, and I learned something valuable from each of them. They all make me feel confident and comfortable in the water. Even switching instructors felt smooth and enriching — the level is consistently high across the whole team.🙏 After finishing my Open Water, I realized it wasn’t enough anymore — I wanted to explore more. So I continued with the Advanced Open Water, and it was absolutely incredible. We went to many different dive sites, each one unique and beautiful. The other instructors and dive masters in training were also amazing — Noé, Simon, Arsen and the rest of the team were all amazing, sharing about diving with such passion. Thanks to Noé for being so welcoming and professional and for the shared lunches with the best local food. It was delicious. 😋 The dive center itself feels like paradise. They have what I truly believe is the best training pool on the island — large, calm, and about two meters deep, perfect for learning and practicing. The equipment is new, extremely well maintained, and they give you the same equipment for the entire week, which really helps build confidence and familiarity. They also have excellent air quality, which made a huge difference for comfort, calm breathing, and overall safety during dives. But beyond the professionalism, diving itself changed something in me. Underwater, I feel incredibly calm and open. It’s like entering another world — all worries disappear, time slows down, and it’s just you, your breath, and the fish around you. Being underwater feels peaceful, grounding, and deeply freeing. I truly feel this is a sport I will keep for life. This is a French dive center with an amazing mix of French and Indonesian instructors, and that balance works beautifully. You can feel the ethics, the respect for safety, for learning, and for people. I’m deeply grateful for this experience. Gili Air Divers didn’t just teach me how to dive — they gave me confidence, knowledge, and a feeling I’ll carry with me forever. I already know I’ll come back one day to continue diving with them. If you’re considering diving on Gili Air — this is the place. No hesitation. Thank you for believing in me and making a great diver out of me. 🫶 Thank you from the depth of my heart 💙🌊🤿

Jan 2026