Gili Divers' Blog

How to be Eco-Friendly on Gili Trawangan
Plastics Plastic has come to the forefront of the environmental debate in recent years. The increase in news stories and documentaries such as Blue Planet 2 have sparked a revolution. Bali for example, has committed to a ban on all single use plastics....

PADI and SSI: What’s the difference and what is best for you?
What is PADI? PADI stands for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. PADI instructors have been teaching scuba diving all over the world for over 50 years. PADI is the world’s most popular scuba diving curriculum and it’s probably the one you’ve heard of...

Will Ramadan affect my holiday on Gili Trawangan?
Gili Trawangan is a paradise for holiday makers and is mostly Muslim. Ramadan is a holy month where many Muslims fast during the day and dedicate more time to their religion. It is a key part of the Muslim faith - but will it affect your trip? Let’s talk...

Gili Divers Reef Clean
Friday 13th might be unlucky for some, but for us here at Gili Divers it was reef clean day. There isn’t much worse than seeing trash on a dive, but sadly it’s a reality we see far too often as divers. Eight divemaster trainees and 2 divemasters dove right in, taking...