Silolona Pinisi Explorer

Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia

The team at Silolona Pinisi Explorer offer something truly different in the Lombok and Gili Islands. Forget the day boats and crowded sites; this is about exploring the Indonesian archipelago from the deck of a magnificent traditional phinisi. We love that their PADI Dive Boat specialisation feels incredibly authentic here, teaching you how to make the most of liveaboard diving from an actual liveaboard. This isn’t your typical dive centre with a shopfront; Silolona is a floating boutique experience. It suits divers who appreciate a slower pace, who want to wake up to new horizons each day, and who value privacy and tailored itineraries over group dives. We’d pick Silolona if we were looking for a luxurious escape combined with serious diving, reaching sites far beyond the usual Gili circuit. Imagine surfacing from a dive, salty and buzzing, to the scent of a gourmet meal being prepared on deck, the sun warm on your skin as the boat sails towards the next secluded bay. Their experienced crew know these waters intimately, often finding quiet anchorages and uncrowded reefs, which is a big win in a popular region. This is about comfort, adventure, and truly getting away from it all.

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