Gili Trawangan Open Water Diver Course
Gili Trawangan Open Water Diver Course
3 Days • Weekly
Dive with Manta Dive Resort
Ready to take your very first breaths underwater? The SSI Open Water Diver course with Manta Dive on Gili Trawangan is your ticket to a lifetime of adventure. This globally recognized certification is your passport to exploring the world's oceans, allowing you to dive independently with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) anywhere on Earth.
Gili Trawangan is famous worldwide as the "turtle capital" of the region, offering warm waters, outstanding visibility, and an incredibly laid-back island vibe that makes it the perfect place to learn.
What You'll Learn
Our 3-day program is structured to build your skills step-by-step, ensuring you feel completely safe, comfortable, and confident every step of the way:
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Digital Academics (eLearning): Complete the theory portion online at your own pace before you arrive or while relaxing on the beach. You'll learn the basics of underwater physics, safety concepts, and equipment setup.
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Confined Water Practice: Start your journey in a dedicated training pool. Here, under the close guidance of a multilingual instructor, you will master essential skills like clearing your mask, recovering your regulator, and finding your balance.
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Four Open Water Ocean Dives: Head out by boat to the beautiful reefs surrounding the Gili Islands. Over four training dives, you'll practice your skills in the ocean and get comfortable navigating the underwater world.
What's Included
What's Included
- Digital learning materials
- Confined water training
- 4 open‑water dives
- Full gear rental
- SSI certification
Itinerary
Itinerary
- Theory session & equipment setup
- Swim test (200m) & 10 min float
- Pool training & skills
- Lunch break
- Continue pool training
- Pre-dive briefing & gear check
- Open Water Training Dive 1 (max 12m)
- Theory session & knowledge review
- Lunch break
- Open Water Training Dive 2 (max 12m)
- Pre-dive briefing & gear check
- Open Water Training Dive 3
- Final theory session
- Lunch break
- Open Water Training Dive 4
- Course debrief, exam & certification
Agencies
Agencies
- SSI
Languages
Languages
- English
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Important
Important
Not suitable for pregnant women or anyone that has a history of certain medical conditions (especially those affecting the respiratory, circulatory, or nervous systems—e.g., severe asthma, epilepsy, recent major surgery, or heart conditions)
Cancellations
Cancellations
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