Villa Alba Dive Resort - Lombok & Gili Islands
The team at Villa Alba Dive Resort have carved out a seriously comfortable spot for divers on Lombok. Forget the crowded boat launches of the Gilis sometimes; here, it’s a more relaxed affair, often meaning fewer divers on the boat and better access to some cracking sites. We love that they focus on personalized service, which translates to longer bottom times and dive guides who actually ask what you want to see. Our favourite part is their proximity to the quieter dive sites around Lombok itself, like the Secret Garden. Drifting through those coral formations, spotting pygmy seahorses if you’ve got a good eye, feels miles away from the busier spots. We’d suggest going early morning for the best chance at hammerheads further out, though those dives can have some current. The boat rides are generally calm, but if you’re prone to seasickness, take a tablet for the longer runs. They run a tight ship on the PADI courses too, so if you’re looking to get certified or advance your skills in a less hectic environment, this is a solid choice.
- Location
- Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.265523, 115.587524
- Phone
- +62 821-4531-5378
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.alba-dive-bali.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:23303]
- Address
- Jalan Amlapura-Singaraja, Rubaya, Tulamben, Karangasam, Bali, No State 80853, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Villa Alba Dive Resort
Villa Alba Dive Resort 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