Discover Scuba Diving
Try Scuba Diving in Gili Air - No Experience Needed!
Ready to take your first breaths underwater? Our Discover Scuba Dive (DSD) experience in Gili Air is perfect for absolute beginners. You’ll start with a short safety briefing and a pool session before heading out to explore the coral reefs with a professional PADI instructor. No certification or experience needed - just curiosity and a smile!
Duration: 4+ Hours
Dives: 1 Pool & 1 Ocean
Age: 10+
Course Highlights
- No Experience Needed: Designed for those who have never dived before.
- Safe Environment: Learn in a pool under the supervision of our experienced instructors.
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from our highly trained, multilingual PADI instructors.
- Essential Skills: Practice basic yet essential scuba skills and experience the thrill of breathing underwater.
- Unforgettable Experience: Enjoy a memorable underwater adventure to a depth of 12 meters (40 feet) in the stunning waters around the Gili islands.
- Course Credit: Easily continue to the Open Water Course (takes two more days)
Prerequisites
- Be a minimum of 10 years old
- Comfortable in water (swimming skills not essential)
- Good general health (have a look at this medical form to see if you are fit to dive)
- Be prepared to fall in love with diving...
What You Learn
- Basic Scuba Skills: Learn how to breathe underwater and how to use scuba equipment.
- Safety Practices: Become familiar with essential safety guidelines and best practices.
- Underwater Exploration: Explore the underwater world around the Gili Islands and its vibrant marine life.
- Fun and Confidence: Enjoy fun, guided activities that boost your comfort in the water.
What Your Day Looks Like

Beachside Briefing
- Introduction to scuba diving
- Overview of safety procedures
- Q&A with your instructor
Feel prepared and excited to dive in with confidence!

Pool Session
Get hands-on experience in our training pool, using scuba equipment, breathing underwater and building essential skills with support from your instructor.
- Familiarize yourself with scuba equipment
- Practice breathing underwater
- Learn essential diving techniques
Gain the confidence you need to head to the ocean in a safe, fun and supportive environment!

Ocean Dive
Now you are ready to dive right into the ocean! Explore Gili Air's vibrant marine life and beautiful underwater landscapes with your instructor right by your side.
If you fall in love with diving (which we can 90% guarantee), you can arrange more dives with an instructor. OR, you can upgrade to the PADI Open Water Course, which would take just two additional days.
Duration: 1 – 2 hours