Ocean 5 - Lombok & Gili Islands

If you’re thinking about taking the plunge into dive professional courses, or just want solid instruction on Gili Air, we reckon Ocean 5 is your spot. They’re an SSI Instructor Training Centre, which means their instructors are top-tier and the standards are high, even for an intro dive. We’ve always found their setup smooth, from gear prep to post-dive debriefs, and that makes a difference on a busy dive day. The team at Ocean 5 just gets it. They don’t rush you through skills, making sure you’re comfortable, whether it’s your first time breathing underwater or you’re mastering an advanced skill. We particularly love their focus on practical application in the Gili waters; you’re not just learning in a pool. Heading out to sites like the Bounty Wreck or seeing the turtles at Turtle Heaven with their instructors, we’ve picked up tips on current management and marine life identification we still use today. Our advice? If you’re serious about diving education, from Open Water up to Instructor, these guys offer proper support and a genuinely friendly atmosphere.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.363259, 116.082954
Phone
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Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.oceans5dive.com/
Certification Agencies
SSI
Courses
Refresher, SSI Introduction Dive, SSI Kids Courses, SSI Scuba Diver, SSI Open Water Course, SSI Advanced Open Water Course, SSI Rescue Course, SSI Specialty Courses, SSI Divemaster Course, SSI Instructor Training Course, SSI Specialty Instructor Course, SSI Divemaster Instructor Course, SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Course, SSI Instructor Trainers

Dive Sites Near Ocean 5

Ocean 5 provides access to 15 dive sites in Lombok & Gili Islands.

Other Dive Centres in Lombok & Gili Islands

Best Time to Dive in Lombok & Gili Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Lombok & Gili Islands occur in December, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.6°C
  • February: 29.3°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 30.1°C
  • May: 29.9°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 28.5°C
  • August: 28.3°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 30.1°C
  • December: 30.1°C

Marine Life in Lombok & Gili Islands

Home to 258 recorded species including 153 reef fish, 44 sharks & rays, 37 hard corals, 10 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 3 clams & mussels.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Lombok & Gili Islands

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 23 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories