Pilgrim Divers - Lombok & Gili Islands
The team at Pilgrim Divers on Lombok and the Gili Islands just *gets* it. They’re less about the big numbers and more about thoughtful, personal dive trips, which we really appreciate. If you’re looking for a dive shop that feels like diving with good friends, not just a business, this is your spot. They strike a great balance between professional PADI instruction and that relaxed, island vibe we all crave. Our favourite thing about Pilgrim is their flexibility, especially if you’re staying on Lombok. While the Gili Islands get all the dive traffic, Pilgrim can easily whisk you out to the less crowded Lombok sites. Picture this: a morning boat ride with the wind in your hair, then dropping into a quiet reef, perhaps some schooling fusiliers swirling around a bommie, maybe even a passing reef shark if you’re lucky. We often found ourselves the only boat at a site, which is a rare treat in Indonesia these days. For your post-dive debrief, expect genuine smiles and cold drinks, not just a quick gear wash. They’re a fantastic choice for anyone from new PADI Open Water divers to seasoned explorers wanting to escape the usual crowds and truly connect with the underwater world.
- Location
- Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.681887, 115.260460
- Phone
- +62 823-4248-8624
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://pilgrim-divers.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Dive Center [padi:30449]
- Address
- Jl. Wira No.1 Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar Bali, No State 80227, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Pilgrim Divers
Pilgrim Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Lombok & Gili Islands.
- AB29 - 0m (wreck)
- Abwonderdive House Reef - 5-30m (reef)
- Abwonderdive House Reef (reef)
- Ada Reef (reef)
- Air Wall (reef)
- Air Wall (wall)
- Air Wall (wall)
- Alamanda (reef)
- Alamanda (reef)
- Alam Batu Housreef - 5-20m (reef)
- Amed - 5-15m (reef)
- Angel Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Angels Canyon Bali (reef)
- Angels Canyon Bali (reef)
- Anker Point
Other Dive Centres in Lombok & Gili Islands
- 3Wdive
- 7 Seas International
- Absolute Scuba
- Abyss Dive Center - FFESSM, ANMP, CMAS, CEDIP, SSI
- Abyss Ocean World - ["PADI"]
- Adventure Divers
- Adventure Scuba Diving Bali
- Alam Batu - ["PADI"]
- Amanwana Dive Centre - ["PADI"]
- Amed Fun Divers Resort
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
- sorrah shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) - Sharks & Rays
- Brown Spinecheek Gudgeon (Eleotris fusca) - Reef Fish
- Fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa) - Clams & Mussels
- Gendarme Fish (Acanthurus olivaceus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Argus Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - Reef Fish
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
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