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Fun diving in Gili Trawangan is the best way to unwind on holiday and enjoy one of the most beautiful underwater worlds in Indonesia. Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili Islands, off the northwest coast of Lombok, and its reefs are famous with divers from all over the world.
Fun diving is only fun when it is safe. You need the right equipment, the right skills and a guide who knows the local sites. That is what we offer at Trawangan Stingray Divers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:
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To go to Gili Trawangan, you can go through Bali or Lombok. If you depart from Bali, then you can take a fast boat from Padangbai Harbor for a 1.5 hour journey and will immediately get off at Gili Trawangan. If you want to travel cheaply, then you can take a ferry from Padangbai Harbor to Lembar Harbor on Lombok Island for 4 hours where to go to Gili Trawangan, you have to go to Bangsal Harbor first.
The second way is via Lombok Island where you can use the air route and enter via Lombok International Airport. From the airport, you have to travel to Bangsal Harbor or Nara Bay. You can also go to Senggigi using a fast boat from Bali.
Most tourists actually prefer to travel through Nara Bay. The reason is, the car park to the speedboat area is very close. Meanwhile, from Bangsal Harbor, you have to walk first or use cidomo to get to the pier.
Well, from Nara Bay, you can rent a speedboat with varying prices (based on the minimum number of passengers). Actually the easier way is to use a tour package for Gili Island trips because later you will get a transportation service so you don’t have to be confused about how to get to Gili Trawangan island. Usually, hotels or inns on the island can also facilitate visitor pick-up and transportation services to get to Gili Trawangan.
If we talk about Gili Island, of course, the beaches on Gili Trawangan you shouldn’t miss. Enjoy the clean white sand and clear sea water while sitting in the beachfront huts or swimming. To be able to enjoy the beautiful sunset and sunrise, it is recommended that you take a vacation there during the dry season. When swimming on Gili Trawangan, you also have to make sure that you do not swim on the border between Gili Trawangan and other Gili Islands because the water currents on the border of the Gili islands are quite dangerous.
You should also try diving and snorkeling while on Gili Trawangan. The reason is, the marine life on this island is indeed very diverse and different from the sea views on other islands, so you shouldn’t miss this experience. You can rent a boat yourself or join other visitors which are usually provided if you use Gili Island tour packages.
Of course the cost of renting a boat itself will be more expensive when compared to renting a boat in groups. Well, if you are already proficient in diving and snorkeling or already have a license, then you can join a diving center on the island. However, if you are a beginner or it’s your first time diving or snorkeling, you can join a short two-hour diving training. There, you will also receive theoretical and practical directions on the same day.
You can also watch Stick Fighting or Presean shows. It is a traditional ritual of the Sasak Tribe which is the original tribe of the island of Lombok. There is a procession where there are two men who fight using rattan sticks and are equipped with buffalo skin shields. The event is held to ask for rain and is always held at Gili Trawangan Art Market during the seventh month of the local calendar.
In addition, you can also visit the turtle hatchery. The turtles are indeed hatched in captivity and will then be released in the sea off Gili Trawangan. The procession of releasing the baby turtles also uses certain rituals which are certainly very interesting to watch.
You can also feel the experience of watching them together on the beach. There is a free widescreen that you can enjoy watching certain movies that are playing there. You can buy food and drinks there and enjoy the experience of watching together with other visitors.
You can pre-book your dive trip or dive course program. We will ask all participants to come in person to the dive center the day before as soon as possible to confirm their booking. We will fill the forms and size you up to prepare in advance your equipment, and we will explain to you the program of the next day. We will give you also all the teaching material you need → Book now
Our testimonials
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Johan HApril 16, 2025Dive with Trawangan Stingray Divers! Very laid back and friendly divecentre. We came to Gili T for a few days and I wanted to do a couple of dives. Right from the start with comms via WhatsApp I got a very friendly and hospitable vibe. I did two dives, it being early in the season I got my divemaster Omar as my buddy and we dove just the two of us. He is a great divemaster, and I felt 100 % with him. All the other guys are extremely friendly and chatty. Equipment is provided and it is in very good order and well maintained. Boats are simple but perfect to the purpose. We did Shark Point and Turtle Heaven and were lucky to see shark and turtles (its all down to luck, isn’t it? No guarantees in the ocean). Visbility was superb and hardly any currants. I cannot recommens Trawangan Stingray Divers more, its a smaller outfit than many of the other dive centers on Gili T - which I find prefeble as it makes the experience more personal and tailored to the individual. Thank you!Verified
ShrivarAugust 11, 2024Diving Great service, attention to details and professional staff. Ahmed is a great instructor. Would definitely recommend!Verified
Brett MJuly 15, 2024Awesome dive company on Gili T - Treat yourself! As a person recently returning to diving I was looking for a professional, friendly and chilled operator to do some dives on Gili T. Trawangan Stingray Divers (TSD) certainly met and exceeded my expectations and were happy to customise dives to suit my needs. Started with two dives on day one and was so impressed that I came back the next morning for two more dives. Great variety of dive sites within minutes of Gili T by boat. All diving gear was included as well as catered lunch post-dive. Photography package was readily available and a special shout out to Andressa for her awesome underwater photography and videos skills, the photos and footage were amazing! Can’t recommend TSD enough and will visit again when next in Gili T.Verified
Elodie GJuly 9, 2024Très bon endroit pour plonger et bonne ambiance ! Génial !! On a adoré, c’était très bien encadré, bonne ambiance, bonnes explications, encadreurs très cool ! On a fait deux plongées, c’était parfait en temps, super beau. Je recommande les photos et vidéos elles sont superbes ! Je ne peux que conseiller cet endroit ! A bientôt peut être !Verified
Maps58407434085June 27, 2024Stingray Divers Really nice diving center. I enjoyed every second of my dive. Everything was included in the price, no surprises. The instructor was very clear and helped where we needed help, same for the crew. Had a wonderful dive, would definitely recommend!Verified
Magda KMay 5, 2024Spicy ! Spicy ! Best dive center on the island. A little bit laid back, away from center hassle, comparably small, but very friendly dive center. Large pool and resting area, with very good equipment storage. Equipment is in very good condition, they have not only BCDs, but also wings. With very personal touch, they accommodate to any customer wish, organising trips to best dive spots around Gilis. Always smiling, joking and having friendly chatsVerified
RSOctober 28, 2023“Give me some fin…dudeee” #spicy We took a fun dive with this dive shop and overall it was a great experience. We went out to Bounty Wreck and Aziz was our instructor/guide. He was full of energy and great fun to be with. We got onto the boat just outside of their shop (walked to it from the shore) and they were blasting music to/from the dive site and taking pictures. They also threw in use of their go pro for IDR 100k and it was appreciated. Although, it did run out of battery part way through the dive! One downside is that they didn’t fully check the equipment pre dive as one of our tanks didn’t have the air turned on. Of course its a joint responsibility to check equipment when you’re an experienced diver, but its something that was a little unnerving before jumping in. The dive itself was great, we hung out with the giant turtles (no joke, they were just lying there and we were right next to them) and after the dive they provided some lunch as well. Overall a great experience and would recommend diving with this crew.Verified
Zulihkan ChaudhryOctober 1, 2023Standout activity and people! The best thing I did on Gilli I was recommended this place and would highly recommend it to others. The staff - Ahmed, Shaker and Azis were awesome. As a solo traveler and first time diver, I was really nervous but the teams passion and knowledge made me feel at ease. They invited me along for a sunset boat ride (which was a highlight) where I got to enjoy the views and water whilst some of the others did a night dive. I felt really comfortable with the crew and they were a good laugh. Azis playing his guitar was a bonus! I did the Discovery Dive the next morning, saw turtles and sharks and loved it so much that I ended up doing another dive that afternoon. The diving centre is on the quieter side of the island which also made the entire experience much more enjoyable! An absolute must do if you visit Gili.Verified
Nuno LMay 8, 2023Two words: Amazing People Come here!! Amazing experience with a fun, professional and really laid back crew. Everyone from this diving center is here to make the experience as good as possible, starting from diver master Ahmed to all the local people with a permanent smile, they adapt easily to our schedule, have the best most recent gear. I went in 3 dives with another diver and everything was tailored to what we wanted to see. Contrary to other large diving centers where large groups are ferried together in big boats to diving spots, here it was the amazing Ahmed, a crew of 2 helpers, and me plus the second diver on a fast dinghy. The diving is from another planet, crystal clear water, it’s like diving inside an aquarium with all the fish we can imagine, turtles everywhere, even white tip reef sharks. One word: Amazing!Verified
AbbieMay 6, 2023Cannot recommend enough! 10/10 🌞 We couldn’t recommend Trawangan Stingray Diving strongly enough. Although we arranged to go diving very last minute and were slightly apprehensive as we hadn’t been diving in while, this was by far the best diving set up we’ve experienced. We were made to feel so comfortable, the equipment and boat were very modern, and Ahmed was the perfect instructor. All in all, it was an absolutely incredible diving experience! 10/10 🤿🐡🐢🐙🐠
JiayiFebruary 10, 2026Trawangan Stingray Divers is hands down the best dive shop on Gili. We did three dives with them, and each one was completely different. On dive 1 at Bounty Wreck, we saw the wreck at 18 meters—absolutely stunning with amazing coral and fish life, plus a fish hole full of tiny baby fish that had just hatched. Dive 2 at Halik Reef brought us to shark hole where we spotted three sharks, and the colorful corals and fishes at around 5 meters were beautiful with crystal clear water and incredible visibility. Dive 3 at Turtle Heaven was my favorite—the mushroom corals stretched endlessly without any gaps, so surreal, and we saw lots of turtles, though they seemed a bit lonely swimming solo. Honestly, we didn't get enough! The center is fantastic with top-notch gear and they filmed so many great videos for us. After diving in Gili, I realized OW just isn't enough—we really need to get our AOW so we can explore deeper sites like Shark Point next time. A small regret from this trip!
Hannah EdwardsJanuary 4, 2026Amazing diving experience with Daniel! I felt very safe the whole time and had two really fun dives. Definitely recommend
Jordi LloreDecember 29, 2025Amazing dive center – perfect for families! We had an incredible experience with Trawangan Stingray Divers and highly recommend them. Our 10-year-old son completed his PADI Junior Open Water certification, and thanks to the instructors and staff, he completely fell in love with diving. They were patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind, making him feel safe and confident at all times. My wife did a Discover Scuba Dive, and I updated my Open Water certification. We saw amazing reefs and incredible sea life, including beautiful corals and a wide variety of marine creatures. The team was always very knowledgeable and respectful, especially toward marine life. Our 7-year-old son did the Bubble Maker in the pool and laughed the entire time. The staff were so patient and gentle with him—it was a perfect first scuba experience. At first, we stayed on Gili Trawangan, which was very convenient being close to the dive center. Later, we moved to Gili Air for a few days. Even though there are also great dive centers there, we still chose to keep diving with Stingray because of the bond we had created with them. They even came to pick us up by boat so we could continue diving together. From the boat captain to the instructors to the entire staff, everyone was welcoming, friendly, and fantastic with our kids. This truly felt like friends teaching us how to dive, and it was one of the highlights of our trip.
Valérie GagnonDecember 17, 2025Wow ! Where to start? I did my open water and advanced certification with Trawagan Stingray and it was amazing! The team is awesome and we had so much fun! Jo was our instructor and was so nice! I was stressed out before some dives and Jo was very reassuring and took the time to explain everything! We dive 6 days in a row with them! Every morning, it was our routine to go there and it felt soo weird when we were done! We just went back to say Hi! 😅 We were almost alone on every dive and that was the best part! We felt like part of a big family! Bonus point for Danny and his romantic dive spot 😉🫶🤿 Thanks again for everything!
Katie BrownDecember 13, 2025doing my padi course with stingray divers was one of the most incredible experiences, with joe as our insturctor and aziz documenting the whole thing with the most amazing videos, i will definitely never forgot my experience. the whole team is super friendly and funny (with a great music taste too!) while also being professional and extremely educated and experienced in scuba diving. i highly recommend!!
Euan HeathDecember 10, 2025Couldn't recommend this place enough, thorough safety throughout, felt really at ease from the whole of the team. Amazing dive and amazing sites with plenty of fish !
Roxann EddyDecember 1, 2025Terrible diver centre I did my Open Water Cert with them and did all my dives before I got my online learning then had one day to complete it. Was waiting hours to go for a planned dive only to be told it had been cancelled because the crew was too tired
douniallumette ENovember 20, 2025Équipe et équipement au top merci à vous !
Amy JohnsonNovember 11, 2025Great experience with Jo and the crew at Trawangan Stingrat Dive!
Elisa MartinOctober 31, 2025J’ai passé mon PADI Advanced avec Khalid Mawardi et c’était une super expérience ! Khalid est un instructeur aussi compétent que sympathique, toujours souriant et très pédagogue. Je recommande vivement !
About Gili Island
About Gili Island – When searching about beautiful tourism in the world, of course there is no end. Well, one of the best tours that you can visit is Gili Islands in Indonesia. Where is Gili Island Indonesia? This exotic island is located in West Nusa Tenggara. The island consists of three small islands which are often referred to as Gili Twins: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air.
There are many tourist facilities that you can get if you visit Gili Island, including various resorts or inns, cottages for visitors, restaurants, small pools, and many others. Well, for you who are interested in vacationing on the Gili Islands, see the full review about Gili Island below.
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