Currents Around the Gili Islands
Why They Make Divers Better, Not Afraid The Gili Islands—three small tropical islands located off the northwest coast of Lombok—are known worldwide as paradise destinations for scuba diving and snorkelling. Clear water, abundant marine life, easy logistics, and a relaxed island atmosphere have turned Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno into one of the most important dive-training areas in the world. Just as Utila in Honduras, Koh Tao and Koh Phi Phi in Thailand have become synonymous with learning to dive, Indonesia has the Gili Islands. Every year, thousands of divers complete their first underwater breaths here. From Open Water students to professional-level training, the Gilis have built a reputation as one of the world’s most accessible and enjoyable places to start a diving journey. But there is one important difference between the Gili Islands and many other global training destinations: currents. While places like Utila, Koh Tao, and Phi Phi are often known for relatively ca...
