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Dive Central Gili

An English-run PADI 5-star resort on Gili Trawangan with its own Biorock house reef for night dives and coral-propagation work. Turtles and the shallow wrecks off Trawangan.

5.0 ★ Google (1565)

Verified Jun 2026
A day at the spa · CC BY 2.0 · source

Levels: Beginner-friendly · Intermediate · Min cert: Open Water / PADI Open Water / None required / PADI Advanced Open Water (10+ dives)

Prices & products from Dive Central Gili

What's assumed by default: For PADI courses: a one-off Marine Park Fee of 100,000 IDR applies to all divers separately. Individual products below only note where they differ from this.

6 products

  • Photo: David Fletcher, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · source
    Beginner-friendly
    Fun dive10-Dive Fun Dive Package10 dives · 1 day

    A package of 10 guided dives around the Gili Islands with a 20% discount off the single-dive rate.

    IDR 5,000,000IDR 500,000 / dive
    Book via WhatsAppVisit website
  • Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediate
    PADI Rescue Diver Course3 days · Min cert: PADI Advanced Open Water

    A 3-day PADI Rescue Diver Course from Dive Central Gili.

    IDR 6,900,000All-in total IDR 7,000,000
    Book via WhatsAppVisit website

Fun dives

Courses

Guest reviews

5.0 ★ Google (1565)

“I did the open water course which was 3 days. I had a lot of fun and now I am PADI certified!:) the instructor was an awesome teacher! I also went on two fun dives the day after I got certified. For the first one I was guided by the dive guides, both fantastic.”

Google · 2026-06-08

More guest reviews

“Amazing diving experience! I did the beginner diving program and had a fantastic experience. I would especially like to thank the instructor, who was incredibly clear in his explanations, very patient, and attentive throughout the entire experience. Although I had tried diving…”

Google · 2026-05-31

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Meet at Dive Central Gili

Pesona Resort Dive Central Gili Jalan Raya Trawangan Gili Trawangan, Gili Indah, Pemenang, gili indah, West Nusa Tenggara 83352
Indonesia

  • Mon–Sun8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Verified 2026-06-23

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Transparency

2 of 6 safety topics disclosed on their own site

Reviews & safety reports1,565 Google reviews, 5 analyzed (confidence: high) · 3 safety-related review themes

Safety practices on record

On its own website, this operator explicitly states:

  • Divers per guide

    The operator attempts to limit group sizes where possible.

    “At Dive Central Gili we adhere to international safe scuba diving practices and try to limit group sizes where possible.”

    See on operator's site

  • Certification agency

    Dive Central Gili is a PADI 5* Dive Resort offering PADI courses.

    “Dive Central Gili is a PADI 5* Dive Resort, offering PADI Courses and Fun Dives in the Gili Islands for beginners and experienced divers alike.”

    See on operator's site

Read off the operator's own website on 2026-09-17, quote-checked against the page it came from. We also looked for oxygen & first aid, dive insurance, dive briefings, and equipment servicing and found nothing stated.

What the reviews mention

  • Diver felt safe, comfortable, and encouraged throughout the entire Open Water course.
  • Instructor made diver feel safe and confident throughout entire Open Water course.
  • Instructor patient with equalization issues and ensured comfort, pace, and understanding of safety procedures.

  • “I had the most amazing experience doing my Open Water course with the instructor! It was my very first time diving, and he made me feel safe, confident, and excited every step of the way.”

    Google · 2026-06-25

  • “We did our open water course from Dive Central and it was the best decision! From the online booking, course coordination to the actual course at the centre, everything was very prompt and well taken care of.”

    Google · 2026-06-04

  • “We did our Open Water Diving Certification at Dive Central Gili T, and it was an absolutely surreal experience! the instructor is hands down the best instructor — patient, knowledgeable, and so much fun to learn with.”

    Google · 2025-09-24

Themes across the reviews Google returns — at most 5 per place, picked by relevance, not at random. Not independent reports, and not enough reviews to tell you a shop is safe.

This is not a safety rating. It records what an operator publishes and what its reviewers happen to mention — nothing here says an operator is safe or unsafe.

Common questions about Dive Central Gili

Is Dive Central Gili suitable for beginner divers?

Yes — 4 of 6 products are beginner-friendly, starting at IDR 640,000. The entry course is PADI Open Water Diver Course.

How much does diving with Dive Central Gili cost?

Fun dives start at IDR 640,000 per dive; courses from IDR 5,900,000. All prices include equipment.

Where does Dive Central Gili operate?

Dive Central Gili operates in Gili Islands.